Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman ARC
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$179.99Cheapest
US$249.95Most expensive
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
244 g (8.61 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
33 mm (1.30 in)
Thickness
Unknown
17 mm (0.67 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
20Most 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
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman tasksOutdoor useEveryday carryScrewdriving with high torque
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
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
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic multi-toolsNo pocket clip for carrySome may find the tool weight heavier than simpler multi-tools
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users