Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Flair
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Flair stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair 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$94Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
29 mm (1.14 in)Lowest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Ruler (8 in | 19 cm)Bottle Opener (Brass-plated)Can OpenerCocktail Fork420HC Combo KnifeCorkscrew w/ AssistSpreader knifeExtra-small ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverNeedlenose PliersPhillips ScrewdriverRegular PliersSpring-action ScissorsWire CuttersHard-wire Cutters
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needlenose/Regular Pliers with Wire Cutters and Hard-wire notch
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
Collectible multitool enthusiastsOutdoor dining and picnicsUsers needing an unusual set of 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
Unique tool selection with picnic-oriented implementsHigh-quality stainless steel constructionIncludes a sheath and original packaging
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
No locking tools, which may reduce safety and practicalityCocktail fork and spreader knife are novelty tools with limited practical useToo many flathead screwdrivers and lack of certain useful tools like a file