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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman PST
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 12% 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$94
Unknown
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Widest
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Narrowest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
14Most tools
Tools
Needle Nose PliersWire CutterWire CrimperPartially Serrated BladeFiskars ScissorsPhillips ScrewdriverSmall Flathead ScrewdriverMedium Flathead ScrewdriverLarge Flathead ScrewdriverCan OpenerBottle OpenerFile
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard Wire CuttersClip Point KnifeMetal/wood FileRuler (8in/20cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerExtra Small ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverAwl/punch
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying In Car Or Tackle BoxWorkshop TasksGarden UseCamping
Everyday CarrySurvival SituationsMulti Functional Tasks
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
Versatile And Compact Toolset For Everyday And Survival TasksIconic Design And Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionIncludes A Wide Range Of Useful Tools In One Package
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
No Locking Mechanism On ToolsTool Clumping During UseSome May Find It Outdated Compared To Modern Multi Tools
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