Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman MUT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 13% 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$265Most expensive
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Lightest
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Shortest
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
38.1 mm (1.50 in)
Thickness
Unknown
20 mm (0.79 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
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Special military combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman tasksOutdoor useEveryday carryScrewdriving with high torque
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
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
Durable and robust build qualityIncludes specialized firearm maintenance toolsOne-hand opening for ease of useIncludes replaceable wire cutter bladesVersatile with 16 tools in one
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 compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
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