Comparison Console
Gerber Dual-Force vs Leatherman OHT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman OHT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT 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 OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dual-Force stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dual-Force stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dual-Force stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dual-Force stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$125Most expensive
US$118.9Cheapest
Weight
340 g (11.99 oz)Heaviest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Lightest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
168.275 mm (6.63 in)
Dimensions
Width
21 mm (0.83 in)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Blunt nose layered construction jawsSmall fastener pliersRegular pliersAdjustable two-position slip joint jawWire cutterWire stripperCenter-axis bit driver3.25 inch plain edge bladeSawFine/coarse fileChisel edge#1 and #2 cross drive medium flathead driver8 inch/20 cm rulerBit storage
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
Plier type
Layered construction, adjustable 2-position slip-joint jaw, blunt nose, extra-large teeth
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty tasksJobs requiring strong pliers gripMulti-functional use on job site and outdoors
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
Common praise
Exceptional plier jaw strength and gripCenter-axis bit driver offers excellent torqueFull size tools with practical designDurable build qualitySmooth pliers operation
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
Common complaints
Tool handles close together making one-handed use difficult for someLack of scissors and serrated blade limits versatilityTool rattles slightly when closed due to handle alignment
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel