Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Gerber MP600 Pro Scout
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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$115.62Cheapest
Weight
269.27 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
227.5 g (8.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)
Unknown
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Spring Loaded Needlenose Pliers With X Channel Rail SystemRotatable Carbide Wire Cutters And StrippersFull Size 3.25 Inch Partially Serrated BladeMagnetic 3.2 Inch Center Axis Bit DriverPry Bar With Nail Puller And Bottle OpenerSerrated BladeAwlFileMagnetic Flathead And Phillips BitsSpring Loaded Scissors
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersSaf.t.plus Locking KnifeRemgrit Saw With Universal Saw CouplerSerrated KnifeCross Point ScrewdriverRulerWire CrimperFileSmall Flat Blade ScrewdriverMedium Flat Blade ScrewdriverCan OpenerBottle OpenerScissors
Plier type
Needle nose and standard pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty WorkDiy ProjectsCampingOutdoor Use
Military And Tactical UseOutdoor And Survival TasksVersatile Everyday Carry
Common praise
Full Size Tools That Handle Real Projects ReliablyCenter Axis Bit Driver Provides Great Torque And ReachDurable 420hc Blade With Long EdgeSpring Loaded Pliers And Scissors Function WellIncludes Many Useful Tools In A Sturdy Design
Robust Stainless Steel ConstructionVersatile Toolset With 14 ToolsReliable Locking MechanismOne Handed Opening FeatureIncludes Ballistic Nylon Sheath
Common complaints
Bulkier And Heavier Than Some Other Multi Tools, Making Pocket Carry Less ComfortableLack Of Pocket ClipInterior Tools Can Be Cumbersome To Access
Relatively Heavy At 227.5 GramsNo Pocket Clip Included
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