Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Skeletool RX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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$101Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)
31 mm (1.22 in)
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needle Nose PliersWire CutterWire CrimperPartially Serrated BladeFiskars ScissorsPhillips ScrewdriverSmall Flathead ScrewdriverMedium Flathead ScrewdriverLarge Flathead ScrewdriverCan OpenerBottle OpenerFile
BitholderBottle OpenerGlass BreakerKnife (154CM Blade Steel)PliersScrewdriverWire Cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying In Car Or Tackle BoxWorkshop TasksGarden UseCamping
Everyday CarryEmergency ResponseFirst Responders
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
Lightweight And Compact DesignSpecialized Tools For Emergency ScenariosHigh Quality 154CM Blade SteelIncludes Practical Tools Like Pliers And A Screwdriver
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
Sheath Not IncludedLimited Tool Count Compared To Larger Multitools
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