Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Sidekick
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick 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 Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$40Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
25 mm (0.98 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
Spring-action pliersSpring-action needle-nose pliersSpring-action wire cutters420HC stainless steel straight knife blade420HC stainless steel serrated knife bladeWood/metal fileSaw bladeCan openerBottle openerWire stripperSmall flat head screwdriverMedium flat head screwdriverPhillips screwdriver#1.5 inch ruler
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
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
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
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
Wire cutters have a small gap making fine cutting difficultSaw struggles with thicker woodSmall size of the ruler limits usabilityInner tools do not lock and can close if knocked