Comparison Console
Gerber E-Tool vs Gerber Icon
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 2% 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$99.99Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)
255.15 g (9.00 oz)
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
17.78 mm (0.70 in)
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
14
Unknown
Tools
Needle nose pliersPinch cut wire cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needlenose
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useTacticalEveryday carryOutdoor activities
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Common praise
Durable stainless steel buildVersatile 14 tool setOne-hand opening mechanismIncludes sheath for carrying
One-handed opening mechanism easy to useDurable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide variety of integrated tools for multiple tasksCompact and lightweight for convenient carry
Common complaints
Some versions include blades which may not be allowed in all workplacesWeight of 9 oz may be heavy for some users
Weight and size may be considered bulky for some usersSome tools may be smaller or less robust compared to dedicated single-purpose tools