Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman OHT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% 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 OHT 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% 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 OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$118.9Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)
Unknown
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)
Unknown
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
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
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
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
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
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel