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Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Victorinox Waiter

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

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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 309% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 434% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Waiter 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 31% 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 Waiter — Tool count: 9Victorinox Waiter — Closed length: 85 mm (3.35 in)Victorinox Waiter — Open length: 149 mm (5.87 in)Victorinox Waiter — Weight: 35 g (1.23 oz)Victorinox Waiter — Retail price: US$23Victorinox Waiter — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$94Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
149 mm (5.87 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Most tools
9Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
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 carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting 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 lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
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
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath