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Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman Charge TTi

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

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

Lightest

Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% 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 TTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Charge TTi 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 18% 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 TTi — Tool count: 19Leatherman Charge TTi — Closed length: 101.6 mm (4.00 in)Leatherman Charge TTi — Open length: 158.75 mm (6.25 in)Leatherman Charge TTi — Weight: 252.19 g (8.90 oz)Leatherman Charge TTi — Retail price: US$190Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99Cheapest
US$190Most expensive
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
252.19 g (8.90 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
158.75 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30.48 mm (1.20 in)
Thickness
Unknown
19.3 mm (0.76 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 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 Bit Driver•Medium Screwdriver•Removable Pocket Clip
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Folding pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Handyman Tasks▣Outdoor Use▣Everyday Carry▣Screwdriving With High Torque
▣EDC (every Day Carry)▣Automotive Repairs▣Outdoor And Backcountry Use▣Household Fixes▣Camping And Trail Use
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
✓Wide Range Of Tools Covering Almost Any Task✓Premium Materials Such As Titanium Handles And S30V Steel Blades✓Replaceable Wire Cutters For Durability✓Locking Mechanisms For Safety And Strength✓Compact Size Despite Having Many Tools✓Versatile Bit Driver System With Included Bits
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
⚠Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller Multitools⚠Expensive Price Point⚠Proprietary Bit Driver Design Limits Some Larger Bit Compatibility⚠Some Models Recalled For Knife Blade Closure Defect⚠Scissors Can Be Difficult And Somewhat Dangerous To Access

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