Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Freestyle CX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 83% 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.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$94Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Most tools
2Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-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
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
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 design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
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
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series