Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Curl
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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$89.95Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)
Unknown
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
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
Needle-nose Plier
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
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
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
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 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