Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Juice CS4 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
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% 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 Juice CS4 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% 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.
•Needle nose pliers•Regular pliers•Hard-wire cutters•Wire cutters•420HC knife blade•Saw•Spring-action scissors•Awl•Can opener•Bottle opener•Corkscrew with assist•Phillips screwdriver•Medium screwdriver•Large screwdriver•Small screwdriver•Extra-small screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle nose pliers, regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Carrying in car or tackle box▣Workshop tasks▣Garden use▣Camping
▣Everyday household and outdoor tasks▣Camping▣Hiking▣Light outdoor use▣General multi-tool needs
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
✓Compact size fits comfortably in pocket✓Includes a useful variety of 15 tools✓Good build quality with anodized aluminum handle✓Includes a reliable, sharp 420HC knife blade✓Corkscrew with assist is well regarded✓Safety lock near scissors provides secure use
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
⚠Multiple screwdrivers might be excessive for some users