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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Surge
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 44% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% 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 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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$159.95Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
90 mm (3.54 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thinnest
44 mm (1.73 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Full-size lockable bladesRegular pliersNeedlenose pliersWire cuttersWire strippersScissorsCan openerBottle openerWood fileMetal fileLarge driver bitSmall driver bitPhillips #1-2 screwdriver bitsFlat tip screwdriver bitsExtra strong scissorsReplaceable 154CM wire cuttersOutside-opening bladesUnique blade exchanger for saw and fileFour outside-opening bladesLarge and small bit driversLanyard ring
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
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
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening 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
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
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