Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Curl
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% 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 Curl stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl 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$89.95Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
212 g (7.48 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)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
15 mm (0.59 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
15
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
Plier type
Needlenose
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
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
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
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 fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models