Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Bolster
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 9% 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$49.99Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
13
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Plier type
Needlenose
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
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
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
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
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades