Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman ARC
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99Cheapest
US$249.95Most expensive
Weight
269.27 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
244 g (8.61 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)Longest
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
20Most 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
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
Plier type
Needle nose and standard pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty workDIY projectsCampingOutdoor use
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
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
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
Common complaints
Bulkier and heavier than some other multi-tools, making pocket carry less comfortableLack of pocket clipInterior tools can be cumbersome to access
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
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