Comparison Console
Gerber Dual-Force vs Leatherman Super Tool 300
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dual-Force stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dual-Force stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dual-Force stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 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$119.95Cheapest
Weight
340 g (11.99 oz)Heaviest
272.15 g (9.60 oz)Lightest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
177.8 mm (7.00 in)
Dimensions
Width
21 mm (0.83 in)Lowest
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
19.304 mm (0.76 in)
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
19Most 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 PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersStranded-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl w/ Thread LoopRuler (9 in | 22 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Layered construction, adjustable 2-position slip-joint jaw, blunt nose, extra-large teeth
Large Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty tasksJobs requiring strong pliers gripMulti-functional use on job site and outdoors
Heavy duty tasksWork useTough jobs requiring multiple tools
Common praise
Exceptional plier jaw strength and gripCenter-axis bit driver offers excellent torqueFull size tools with practical designDurable build qualitySmooth pliers operation
Strong, large pliersAll locking tools for safetyComfortable handles with easy access even with glovesRemovable replaceable wire cuttersDurable construction with quality materials
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
Sheath sold separately, not includedNo explicit mention of one-handed opening capabilityRelatively heavy compared to smaller multi-tools