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Gerber Icon vs Leatherman PST
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% 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 PST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 4% 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$60Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
12.6 mm (0.50 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
14
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Plier type
Needlenose
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional 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
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
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 locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
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