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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs SOG PowerAssist
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$75Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Compound leverage 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
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
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
Smooth and fast assisted-opening dual bladesStrong compound leverage pliers providing high gripping powerRobust construction and durable materialsComfortable ergonomic handlesEffective locking mechanisms for safetyWide variety of useful integrated tools
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
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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