Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs SOG Baton Q1
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 188% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 37% 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$54Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Widest
14 mm (0.55 in)Narrowest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Most tools
4Fewest tools
Tools
Needle Nose PliersWire CutterWire CrimperPartially Serrated BladeFiskars ScissorsPhillips ScrewdriverSmall Flathead ScrewdriverMedium Flathead ScrewdriverLarge Flathead ScrewdriverCan OpenerBottle OpenerFile
Bottle OpenerScissorsScrewdriverBallpoint Pen
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying In Car Or Tackle BoxWorkshop TasksGarden UseCamping
Office And Administrative TasksTravel EnvironmentEveryday 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
Compact And Lightweight, Easily Fits In PocketIncludes Practical Everyday Tools Suited For Office UseTravel Friendly And Tsa Compliant Due To Lack Of BladeGood Build Quality With Aluminum Handle
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
Limited Tool Count Compared To Full MultitoolsNo Pliers IncludedNot Suitable For Heavy Or Outdoor Tasks
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