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Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs SOG Tellus MT

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

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SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Tellus MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SOG Tellus MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

SOG Tellus MT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

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

Shortest

SOG Tellus MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$179.99SOG Tellus MT — Tool count: 15SOG Tellus MT — Closed length: 108 mm (4.25 in)SOG Tellus MT — Open length: 178 mm (7.01 in)SOG Tellus MT — Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)SOG Tellus MT — Retail price: US$98.85Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99Most expensive
US$98.85Cheapest
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
18 mm (0.71 in)
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
15Fewest 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
•Pliers•Blade•Saw•Flat Screwdriver•Phillips Screwdriver•Awl•Chisel•Tweezers•Scissors•Firestarter•Bottle Opener•File•Small Screwdriver•Tin Opener•Wire Cutter
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Handyman Tasks▣Outdoor Use▣Everyday Carry▣Screwdriving With High Torque
▣Camping▣Everyday Carry▣Survival▣Tactical▣Outdoor Use▣Campsite Tasks▣Adventure Tasks
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
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Includes A Comprehensive Set Of Essential Outdoor Tools✓Durable And Grippy G10 Handles✓Good Cutting And Gripping Power Due To Compound Leverage✓Easy Tool Fold Away And Storage In Nylon Pouch
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
⚠No Pocket Clip Included

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