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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Victorinox Bantam

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 527% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 467% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% 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.

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Tool count: 12Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Closed length: 111 mm (4.37 in)Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Open length: 141 mm (5.55 in)Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Weight: 187 g (6.60 oz)Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Retail price: US$94Gerber MP400 Compact Sport — Thickness: 38 mm (1.50 in)Victorinox Bantam — Tool count: 6Victorinox Bantam — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Victorinox Bantam — Open length: 148 mm (5.83 in)Victorinox Bantam — Weight: 33 g (1.16 oz)Victorinox Bantam — Retail price: US$15Victorinox Bantam — Thickness: 6 mm (0.24 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$94Most expensive
US$15Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
33 g (1.16 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
148 mm (5.83 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)
Unknown
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Large bladeCan openerBottle openerScrewdriverTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor adventuresLight repair tasks
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 lightweightReliable for basic everyday tasksGood quality blade steel and durable handleIconic and attractive Swiss Army style
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
Lacks pliers and some tools present in larger multitoolsNo locking mechanism beyond slipjointNo pocket clip included