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Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman Charge Plus

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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.

Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Tool count: 16Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Closed length: 119.38 mm (4.70 in)Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Open length: 167.64 mm (6.60 in)Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Weight: 269.3 g (9.50 oz)Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Retail price: US$179.99Leatherman Charge Plus — Tool count: 19Leatherman Charge Plus — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Charge Plus — Open length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Leatherman Charge Plus — Weight: 235 g (8.29 oz)Leatherman Charge Plus — Retail price: US$189.95Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99Cheapest
US$189.95Most expensive
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30 mm (1.18 in)
Thickness
Unknown
19 mm (0.75 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
19Most tools
Tools
•Spring Loaded Needle Nose Pliers•Standard Pliers•Rotatable Carbide Wire Cutters And Stripper•Partially Serrated Blade•Center Axis Magnetic Bit Driver•Magnetic Flathead And Phillips Bits•Extra Bit Holder•Ruler•Bottle Opener•Pry Bar With Nail Puller•Awl•Fine And Coarse Sided File•Spring Loaded Scissors•Lanyard Hole•Tool Lock
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters•Premium Replaceable Hard Wire Cutters•Electrical Crimper•Wire Stripper•S30V Knife Blade•420hc Serrated Knife Blade With Integrated Cutting Hook•Saw•Spring Action Scissors•Ruler (8 In | 19 Cm)•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Wood/metal File•Diamond Coated File•Large Bit Driver•Small Reversible Phillips/slotted Driver•Folding Medium Slotted Bit Driver•Removable Pocket Clip
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Handyman Tasks▣Outdoor Use▣Everyday Carry▣Screwdriving With High Torque
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Home Fixes▣Outdoor Tasks▣Camping▣Trail Use▣General Cutting, Carving, Cooking▣Wire Cutting And Electrical Tasks
Common praise
✓Effective Full Size Tools Including Center Axis Driver For Maximum Torque✓One Thumb Opening Sliding Jaws For Easy One Hand Use✓Includes Spring Loaded Scissors And Rotatable Carbide Wire Cutters✓Durable 420hc Stainless Steel Blade And Robust Build✓Leather Sheath Included Enhances Carry✓Made In USA Quality And Lifetime Warranty
✓Versatile With Many Tools In A Compact Form✓Premium Steel Blades (S30V And 420hc)✓Locking Mechanisms For Safety✓Replaceable Wire Cutters✓Comfortable In Hand Despite Tool Count✓Durable And Backed By 25 Year Warranty
Common complaints
⚠Higher Price Point Compared To Basic Multi Tools⚠No Pocket Clip For Carry⚠Some May Find The Tool Weight Heavier Than Simpler Multi Tools
⚠Heavier Than Smaller Multi Tools⚠Higher Price Point Compared To Simpler Models

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