Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle CX 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 tools option for tool count, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Leatherman Freestyle CX 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
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% 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.
•Pliers With Wire Cutters•Partly Serrated Locking Blade
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Light to medium duty
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
▣EDC Pocket Carry▣Light To Medium Duty Tasks▣Quick Cutting Tasks Such As Opening Boxes And Packaging▣Wire Cutting With Integrated Wire Cutters
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
✓Lightweight And Compact Design With Durable Construction✓Convenient Pocket Clip Makes It Easy To Carry✓Quality 154CM Blade With Liner Lock And One Handed Opening✓Good Ergonomics For A Tool This Size
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
⚠Limited Tool Count Compared To Other Multitools⚠Small Pliers Not Suited For Heavy Duty Tasks⚠No Bit Driver Or Carabiner Like On The Skeletool Series