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
Lightest
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
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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
▣EDC▣Carrying In Car Or Tackle Box▣Workshop Tasks▣Garden Use▣Camping
▣Snowboarders▣Outdoor Use▣Everyday Carry
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
✓Lightweight And Compact Design✓Well Selected Range Of Useful Tools✓Blade Locks Firmly For Safety✓Useful For Snowboarding And General Outdoor 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