Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 42% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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$130Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Pliers with Wire Cutters (needlenose & regular)Wire CuttersLarge Locking BladeSerrated BladeWood SawMetal SawFile with Diamond FileCan OpenerBottle OpenerScissorsBit DriverSmall Bit DriverMedium ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverHard Wire CutterWire StripperSpring Action Scissors
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
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
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
Versatile set of 17 integrated tools covering many needsComfortable handles and outside accessible toolsStrong and precise pliers and wire cuttersLocking mechanisms on outside tools for safety
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
Blade steel is basic 420HC with average edge retentionScissors on 2004 model changed to smaller design that some users find less safeHeavier than some other EDC options