Comparison Console
Gerber Dime vs Leatherman Kick
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 59% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Dime stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Kick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Kick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Kick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 47% 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$31.1Most expensive
US$29.5Cheapest
Weight
62.3 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
150.7 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Open length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20 mm (0.79 in)Lowest
30.5 mm (1.20 in)Highest
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Most tools
9Fewest tools
Tools
PliersSpring-loaded scissorsFine edge blade (bull nosed)Phillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverWire cuttersPackage openerBottle openerTweezersFileKeychain ring
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverBottle / Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard AttachmentRuler
Plier type
Spring-loaded mini pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Compact everyday carryKeychain multi-tool useLight to medium everyday tasksEmergency minor repairsPackaging openingBottle opening
Users needing a compact multitool with essential toolsEveryday carry with a pocket clip optionLightweight but strong multitool
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 and lightweight designStrong and functional pliersUseful set of essential toolsComfortable grip due to Zytel inserts
Common complaints
Small size makes some tools awkward to useLimited by size for heavy-duty tasksSmall keychain ring can be fiddly
Blade and tools do not lock openSome users find it less versatile compared to more complex multitoolsMay partially open in pocket if not clipped securely
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