Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Tread
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Tread stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Tread stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% 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$94Most expensive
US$46Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
29Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Slot screwdriverPhillips screwdriverHex drivers including 1/4 inch driverScribe toolCutting hookSIM card removal toolBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchCarbide glass breaker
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
EDC users needing a wearable multitoolTravelers needing TSA-compliant toolsUsers wanting a customizable wearable tool bracelet
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
Innovative wearable designHighly customizable link systemTSA compliant for travelDurable 17-4 stainless steel constructionUseful variety of tools for everyday fixes
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
Relatively heavy and bulky for a bracelet (about 170 g)Lack of pliers and scissors limits functionalitySome users find adjusting links trickyScrews can loosen over timeLess functionality compared to full-sized multitools
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