Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport 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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$94Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
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
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Common praise
Compact size yet tough and durableSharp knife and scissors with good edge retentionSolid construction with good balance and weightUseful selection of tools for everyday tasksOne-handed opening pliers
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Common complaints
Initial stiffness of pliers mechanism requiring break-in and lubricationCan opener effectiveness is poor with jagged edges and deformationScissors lack visible Fiskars branding despite being qualityScrewdrivers are short causing clearance issues in tight spaces
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades