Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Leatherman Wave Plus
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 22% 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 Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% 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 Plus 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus 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
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday 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
Durable and built to lastIncludes a comprehensive set of toolsVersatile for a wide range of tasksSpring-action pliers and replaceable wire cutters appreciated
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
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools