Comparison Console
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport vs Victorinox Work Champ
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 18% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 3% 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$94Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
228 g (8.04 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)
111 mm (4.37 in)
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
32 mm (1.26 in)Highest
Thickness
38 mm (1.50 in)Thickest
29 mm (1.14 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersWire cutterWire crimperPartially serrated bladeFiskars scissorsPhillips screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverCan openerBottle openerFile
Blade, largeCorkscrewMini screwdriver 1.5 mmCan opener with screwdriver 3 mmBottle opener, lockable with screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer, punchScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 0/1, longPhillips screwdriver 1/2Combination pliersWire cuttersWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle opener, lockableCan opener
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCarrying in car or tackle boxWorkshop tasksGarden useCamping
CampingHikingDIY tasksEmergency repairsGeneral purpose multitasking
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
Extensive tool assortment covering many tasksHigh quality and durable constructionErgonomic handle providing comfortable grip despite sizeLarge, lockable blade for safety and improved cutting leverageVersatility suitable for outdoor and repair 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
Too large and heavy for comfortable pocket carryNo pocket clip includedSome users may find the blade locking mechanism initially unfamiliar