Comparison Console
Gerber Dime vs Leatherman PST
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 57% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 46% 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$31.1
Unknown
Weight
62.3 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Open length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20 mm (0.79 in)Narrowest
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Widest
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)Thickest
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
14Most 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 KnifeMetal/wood FileRuler (8in/20cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerExtra Small ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverAwl/punch
Plier type
Spring-loaded mini pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Compact Everyday CarryKeychain Multi Tool UseLight To Medium Everyday TasksEmergency Minor RepairsPackaging OpeningBottle Opening
Everyday CarrySurvival SituationsMulti Functional Tasks
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
Versatile And Compact Toolset For Everyday And Survival TasksIconic Design And Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionIncludes A Wide Range Of Useful Tools In One Package
Common complaints
Small Size Makes Some Tools Awkward To UseLimited By Size For Heavy Duty TasksSmall Keychain Ring Can Be Fiddly
No Locking Mechanism On ToolsTool Clumping During UseSome May Find It Outdated Compared To Modern Multi Tools
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