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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Signal

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Signal stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 58% 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Signal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Signal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Signal stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 58% 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 Signal 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.

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Tool count: 12Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Closed length: 111 mm (4.37 in)Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Open length: 141 mm (5.55 in)Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Weight: 187 g (6.60 oz)Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Retail price: US$94Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Thickness: 38 mm (1.50 in)Leatherman Signal — Tool count: 19Leatherman Signal — Closed length: 114 mm (4.49 in)Leatherman Signal — Open length: 172 mm (6.77 in)Leatherman Signal — Weight: 213 g (7.51 oz)Leatherman Signal — Retail price: US$171Leatherman Signal — Thickness: 16 mm (0.63 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$94Cheapest
US$171Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
213 g (7.51 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Narrowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Widest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
19Most tools
Tools
•Needle Nose Pliers•Wire Cutter•Wire Crimper•Partially Serrated Blade•Fiskars Scissors•Phillips Screwdriver•Small Flathead Screwdriver•Medium Flathead Screwdriver•Large Flathead Screwdriver•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•File
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Replaceable 154CM Wire Cutters (standard And Hard Wire) With Integrated Wire Stripper•420hc Combo Blade (plain And Serrated)•420hc Saw•Hammer•Awl With Thread Loop•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•1/4" Hex Bit Driver•1/4" Box Wrench•3/16" Box Wrench•Carabiner With Spring Loaded Gate•Ferrocerium Fire Starting Rod•Emergency Whistle•Diamond Coated Rod Sharpener•Replaceable Bit Driver•Outside Accessible Blade And Saw•Removable Pocket Clip
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Carrying In Car Or Tackle Box▣Workshop Tasks▣Garden Use▣Camping
▣Outdoor Enthusiasts▣Campers▣Hikers▣Overlanders▣Preparedness Minded Users
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
✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction✓Comprehensive Toolset For Outdoor Needs✓Locking Tools For Safety✓Includes Survival Features Like Fire Starter And Whistle✓Outside Accessible Blade And Saw For Quick 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
⚠Heavier Than Some Compact Multi Tools⚠Not Specialized For Heavy Workshop Tasks

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