Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Gerber MP600 Pro Scout
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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$115.62Cheapest
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
227.5 g (8.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
14Fewest 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
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersSaf.T.Plus locking knifeRemGrit saw with universal saw couplerSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverRulerWire crimperFileSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverCan openerBottle openerScissors
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman tasksOutdoor useEveryday carryScrewdriving with high torque
Military and tactical useOutdoor and survival tasksVersatile everyday carry
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
Robust stainless steel constructionVersatile toolset with 14 toolsReliable locking mechanismOne-handed opening featureIncludes ballistic 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
Relatively heavy at 227.5 gramsNo pocket clip included