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
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 OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
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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
▣EDC▣Carrying In Car Or Tackle Box▣Workshop Tasks▣Garden Use▣Camping
▣One Handed Operation▣Quick Access To Multiple Tools▣Outdoor Use▣On Site Jobs▣Home Use
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
✓Easy One Handed Opening And Tool Deployment✓Spring Loaded Pliers Reduce Hand Fatigue✓Clear Imprinted Tool Locations For Quick Identification✓Secure Tool Locks For Safety✓Versatile Tool Set For Various Tasks
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
⚠Some Users Find Multitool Weight Somewhat Heavy⚠Limited Information On Blade Steel Quality Beyond 420hc Stainless Steel