Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman Flair
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for open 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$179.99Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 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
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
29 mm (1.14 in)
Thickness
Unknown
14 mm (0.55 in)
Tools
Tool count
16
16
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
Ruler (8 In | 19 Cm)Bottle Opener (brass Plated)Can OpenerCocktail Fork420hc Combo KnifeCorkscrew W/ AssistSpreader KnifeExtra Small ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverNeedlenose PliersPhillips ScrewdriverRegular PliersSpring Action ScissorsWire CuttersHard Wire Cutters
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Needlenose/Regular Pliers with Wire Cutters and Hard-wire notch
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman TasksOutdoor UseEveryday CarryScrewdriving With High Torque
Collectible Multitool EnthusiastsOutdoor Dining And PicnicsUsers Needing An Unusual Set Of Tools
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
Unique Tool Selection With Picnic Oriented ImplementsHigh Quality Stainless Steel ConstructionIncludes A Sheath And Original Packaging
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 Locking Tools, Which May Reduce Safety And PracticalityCocktail Fork And Spreader Knife Are Novelty Tools With Limited Practical UseToo Many Flathead Screwdrivers And Lack Of Certain Useful Tools Like A File
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