Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for open 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$94
Unknown
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
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 designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
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
Does not support one-handed opening