Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue vs Leatherman Charge Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% 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$180Cheapest
US$189.95Most expensive
Weight
283 g (9.98 oz)Heaviest
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
26Most tools
19Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide tipped wire cuttersPartially serrated bladeAwlFilePry bar with nail pullerBottle openerMagnetic flathead bit driverPhillips bit driverStrap cutterWire stripperWire cutterRulerPhilips driver
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
Plier type
Spring-loaded needle nose
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Rescue situationsTactical useBoatingCampingHikingEmergency kit assembly
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Common praise
Robust and bombproof constructionExcellent one-handed tool deploymentCenter-axis bit driver for full screwdriver torqueVersatile array of 26 toolsIncludes specialized rescue features like strap cutter and nail pullerComfortable grip and durable stainless steel handle
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
Common complaints
Relatively heavy weight (283g) compared to some multitoolsBulkier size may hinder everyday carry convenience
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models