Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Bond
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for open length.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for open length.
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$59.95Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
14
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
Plier type
Needlenose
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
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
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
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 specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra