Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue vs Leatherman Super Tool 300
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% 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. 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
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 Rescue stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 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 Super Tool 300 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$180Most expensive
US$119.95Cheapest
Weight
283 g (9.98 oz)Heaviest
272.15 g (9.60 oz)Lightest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Open length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
19.304 mm (0.76 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 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 needle nose
Large Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Rescue situationsTactical useBoatingCampingHikingEmergency kit assembly
Heavy duty tasksWork useTough jobs requiring multiple tools
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
Strong, large pliersAll locking tools for safetyComfortable handles with easy access even with glovesRemovable replaceable wire cuttersDurable construction with quality materials
Common complaints
Relatively heavy weight (283g) compared to some multitoolsBulkier size may hinder everyday carry convenience
Sheath sold separately, not includedNo explicit mention of one-handed opening capabilityRelatively heavy compared to smaller multi-tools