Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman OHT
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the shortest option for open length.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the longest option for open length.
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$179.99Most expensive
US$118.9Cheapest
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Lightest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Shortest
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
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
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersSpring Loaded Wire CuttersHard Wire CuttersFine Edge Knife BladeSerrated Knife BladeWood SawSmall Flathead ScrewdriverMedium Flathead ScrewdriverLarge Flathead ScrewdriverPhillips Head ScrewdriverCan OpenerBottle OpenerOxygen Tank WrenchStrap CutterCleaning Rod Attachment
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman TasksOutdoor UseEveryday CarryScrewdriving With High Torque
One Handed OperationQuick Access To Multiple ToolsOutdoor UseOn Site JobsHome 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
Easy One Handed Opening And Tool DeploymentSpring Loaded Pliers Reduce Hand FatigueClear Imprinted Tool Locations For Quick IdentificationSecure Tool Locks For SafetyVersatile Tool Set For Various Tasks
Common complaints
Higher Price Point Compared To Basic Multi ToolsNo Pocket Clip For CarrySome May Find The Tool Weight Heavier Than Simpler Multi Tools
Some Users Find Multitool Weight Somewhat HeavyLimited Information On Blade Steel Quality Beyond 420hc Stainless Steel
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