Comparison Console
Gerber Dime vs SOG Tellus MT
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 68% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 218% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 54% 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$98.85Most expensive
Weight
62.3 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Open length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20 mm (0.79 in)Highest
18 mm (0.71 in)Lowest
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
PliersSpring-loaded scissorsFine edge blade (bull nosed)Phillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverWire cuttersPackage openerBottle openerTweezersFileKeychain ring
PliersBladeSawFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwlChiselTweezersScissorsFirestarterBottle openerFileSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutter
Plier type
Spring-loaded mini pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
Yes
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
CampingEveryday carrySurvivalTacticalOutdoor useCampsite tasksAdventure 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
Compact and lightweightIncludes a comprehensive set of essential outdoor toolsDurable and grippy G10 handlesGood cutting and gripping power due to Compound LeverageEasy tool fold away and storage in nylon pouch
Common complaints
Small size makes some tools awkward to useLimited by size for heavy-duty tasksSmall keychain ring can be fiddly
No pocket clip included
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