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Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Leatherman Skeletool SX

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 12% 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.

Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Tool count: 16Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Closed length: 119.38 mm (4.70 in)Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Open length: 167.64 mm (6.60 in)Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Weight: 269.27 g (9.50 oz)Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Thickness: 25 mm (0.98 in)Gerber Center-Drive Plus — Width: 38 mm (1.50 in)Leatherman Skeletool SX — Tool count: 8Leatherman Skeletool SX — Closed length: 107 mm (4.21 in)Leatherman Skeletool SX — Open length: 150 mm (5.91 in)Leatherman Skeletool SX — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)Leatherman Skeletool SX — Thickness: 16 mm (0.63 in)Leatherman Skeletool SX — Width: 33 mm (1.30 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99
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Weight
269.27 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Widest
33 mm (1.30 in)Narrowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
•Spring Loaded Needlenose Pliers With X Channel Rail System•Rotatable Carbide Wire Cutters And Strippers•Full Size 3.25 Inch Partially Serrated Blade•Magnetic 3.2 Inch Center Axis Bit Driver•Pry Bar With Nail Puller And Bottle Opener•Serrated Blade•Awl•File•Magnetic Flathead And Phillips Bits•Spring Loaded Scissors
•Needle Nose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Wire Cutters•Hard Wire Cutters•420hc Combo Knife Blade•Carabiner/bottle Opener•Diamond Coated File•Large Bit Driver
Plier type
Needle nose and standard pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
▣Heavy Duty Work▣Diy Projects▣Camping▣Outdoor Use
▣Snowboarders▣Outdoor Use▣Everyday Carry
Common praise
✓Full Size Tools That Handle Real Projects Reliably✓Center Axis Bit Driver Provides Great Torque And Reach✓Durable 420hc Blade With Long Edge✓Spring Loaded Pliers And Scissors Function Well✓Includes Many Useful Tools In A Sturdy Design
✓Lightweight And Compact Design✓Well Selected Range Of Useful Tools✓Blade Locks Firmly For Safety✓Useful For Snowboarding And General Outdoor Use
Common complaints
⚠Bulkier And Heavier Than Some Other Multi Tools, Making Pocket Carry Less Comfortable⚠Lack Of Pocket Clip⚠Interior Tools Can Be Cumbersome To Access
⚠Does Not Support One Handed Opening

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