Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Freestyle
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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$39.95Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
5
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Plier type
Needlenose
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
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 easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
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
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
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