Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman Super Tool 300
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 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.
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$119.95Cheapest
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Lightest
272.15 g (9.60 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
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30.48 mm (1.20 in)
Thickness
Unknown
19.304 mm (0.76 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
19Most tools
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 PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersStranded-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl w/ Thread LoopRuler (9 in | 22 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Large Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman tasksOutdoor useEveryday carryScrewdriving with high torque
Heavy duty tasksWork useTough jobs requiring multiple 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
Strong, large pliersAll locking tools for safetyComfortable handles with easy access even with glovesRemovable replaceable wire cuttersDurable construction with quality materials
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic multi-toolsNo pocket clip for carrySome may find the tool weight heavier than simpler multi-tools
Sheath sold separately, not includedNo explicit mention of one-handed opening capabilityRelatively heavy compared to smaller multi-tools
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