Comparison Console
Gerber Dime vs Gerber Icon
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 310% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 53% 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$31.1Cheapest
US$49.99Most expensive
Weight
62.3 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
Open length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20 mm (0.79 in)Highest
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)
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Tools
Tool count
12
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Tools
PliersSpring-loaded scissorsFine edge blade (bull nosed)Phillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverWire cuttersPackage openerBottle openerTweezersFileKeychain ring
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Plier type
Spring-loaded mini pliers
Needlenose
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Compact everyday carryKeychain multi-tool useLight to medium everyday tasksEmergency minor repairsPackaging openingBottle opening
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Common praise
Very compact and lightweightIncludes useful spring-loaded pliersSpring-loaded scissors and functional bladesBottle opener accessible without opening toolMulti-functional for its small size
One-handed opening mechanism easy to useDurable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide variety of integrated tools for multiple tasksCompact and lightweight for convenient carry
Common complaints
Small size makes some tools awkward to useLimited by size for heavy-duty tasksSmall keychain ring can be fiddly
Weight and size may be considered bulky for some usersSome tools may be smaller or less robust compared to dedicated single-purpose tools
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