Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Victorinox Tinker
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 202% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 13% 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$33.99Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12
12
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Large bladeSmall bladePhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerWire stripperReamerPunchKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
N/A
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
CampingEveryday carryDIYOutdoor 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 with many useful tools in compact sizeReliable Swiss qualityGood for outdoor and DIY tasks
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 is not lockableNo one-handed opening
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