Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman Flair
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 6% 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$195Most expensive
Weight
269.27 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Widest
29 mm (1.14 in)Narrowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
16
16
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
Ruler (8 In | 19 Cm)Bottle Opener (brass Plated)Can OpenerCocktail Fork420hc Combo KnifeCorkscrew W/ AssistSpreader KnifeExtra Small ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverNeedlenose PliersPhillips ScrewdriverRegular PliersSpring Action ScissorsWire CuttersHard Wire Cutters
Plier type
Needle nose and standard pliers
Needlenose/Regular Pliers with Wire Cutters and Hard-wire notch
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty WorkDiy ProjectsCampingOutdoor Use
Collectible Multitool EnthusiastsOutdoor Dining And PicnicsUsers Needing An Unusual Set Of Tools
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
Unique Tool Selection With Picnic Oriented ImplementsHigh Quality Stainless Steel ConstructionIncludes A Sheath And Original Packaging
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 Locking Tools, Which May Reduce Safety And PracticalityCocktail Fork And Spreader Knife Are Novelty Tools With Limited Practical UseToo Many Flathead Screwdrivers And Lack Of Certain Useful Tools Like A File
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