Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman ARC
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 1% 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$49.99Cheapest
US$249.95Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
244 g (8.61 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
17 mm (0.67 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
20
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
Plier type
Needlenose
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
Common praise
One-handed opening mechanism easy to useDurable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide variety of integrated tools for multiple tasksCompact and lightweight for convenient carry
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
Common complaints
Weight and size may be considered bulky for some usersSome tools may be smaller or less robust compared to dedicated single-purpose tools
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users