Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Gerber MP600 D.E.T.
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99Most expensive
US$162Cheapest
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
15Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-loaded needle nose pliersStandard pliersRotatable carbide wire cutters and stripperPartially serrated bladeCenter-axis magnetic bit driverMagnetic flathead and Phillips bitsExtra bit holderRulerBottle openerPry bar with nail pullerAwlFine and coarse sided fileSpring-loaded scissorsLanyard holeTool lock
Needle nose pliersPinch cut wire cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileWire cutterRem Grit saw
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman tasksOutdoor useEveryday carryScrewdriving with high torque
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Common praise
Effective full-size tools including center-axis driver for maximum torqueOne-thumb opening sliding jaws for easy one-hand useIncludes spring-loaded scissors and rotatable carbide wire cuttersDurable 420HC stainless steel blade and robust buildLeather sheath included enhances carryMade in USA quality and lifetime warranty
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic multi-toolsNo pocket clip for carrySome may find the tool weight heavier than simpler multi-tools
Handles less ergonomic compared to newer designsPlier tools are not spring-loadedBlade steel considered basic by modern standardsDesign has remained largely unchanged for years