Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 33% 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$180
Unknown
Weight
283 g (9.98 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Open length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
26Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide tipped wire cuttersPartially serrated bladeAwlFilePry bar with nail pullerBottle openerMagnetic flathead bit driverPhillips bit driverStrap cutterWire stripperWire cutterRulerPhilips driver
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Spring-loaded needle nose
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Rescue situationsTactical useBoatingCampingHikingEmergency kit assembly
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
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
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
Relatively heavy weight (283g) compared to some multitoolsBulkier size may hinder everyday carry convenience
Does not support one-handed opening