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
Cheapest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Cutters•Wire Stripper•420hc Stainless Steel Knife (locking)•Large Screwdriver Bit (phillips/slotted)•Scissors W/ Spring Action•Diamond Coated File (locking)•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Awl With Thread Loop•Ruler (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
▣EDC▣Carrying In Car Or Tackle Box▣Workshop Tasks▣Garden Use▣Camping
▣Everyday Carry▣Beginners Looking For An Affordable Multi Tool▣Users Wanting Outside Accessible Knife And File Tools
Common praise
✓Compact Size Yet Tough And Durable✓Sharp Knife And Scissors With Good Edge Retention✓Solid Construction With Good Balance And Weight✓Useful Selection Of Tools For Everyday Tasks✓One Handed Opening Pliers
✓Affordable For First Time Users✓Outside Accessible Knife Blade And File✓Lightweight And Thin Design✓Includes A Large Bit Driver Compatible With Leatherman Bits✓Comes With Sheath And Pocket Clip
Common complaints
⚠Initial Stiffness Of Pliers Mechanism Requiring Break In And Lubrication⚠Can Opener Effectiveness Is Poor With Jagged Edges And Deformation⚠Scissors Lack Visible Fiskars Branding Despite Being Quality⚠Screwdrivers Are Short Causing Clearance Issues In Tight Spaces
⚠Lacks Fully Locking Tools On Many Implements⚠Missing Serrated Blade And Wood Saw Compared To Wave⚠Non Replaceable Wire Cutter Blades⚠Only Two Outside Accessible Tools Compared To Four On Higher End Models