Comparison Console
Gerber Dime vs Gerber MP400 Compact Sport
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 202% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 31% 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$94Most expensive
Weight
62.3 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
141 mm (5.55 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20 mm (0.79 in)Lowest
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)Thinnest
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
12
12
Tools
PliersSpring-loaded scissorsFine edge blade (bull nosed)Phillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverWire cuttersPackage openerBottle openerTweezersFileKeychain ring
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Plier type
Spring-loaded mini pliers
Needle-nose Plier
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
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
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
Compact size yet tough and durableSharp knife and scissors with good edge retentionSolid construction with good balance and weightUseful selection of tools for everyday tasksOne-handed opening pliers
Common complaints
Small size makes some tools awkward to useLimited by size for heavy-duty tasksSmall keychain ring can be fiddly
Initial stiffness of pliers mechanism requiring break-in and lubricationCan opener effectiveness is poor with jagged edges and deformationScissors lack visible Fiskars branding despite being qualityScrewdrivers are short causing clearance issues in tight spaces
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