Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Gerber MP600 Pro Scout
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the shortest option for open length.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the longest option for open length.
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$99.99Cheapest
US$115.62Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
227.5 g (8.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)
Unknown
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
14
14
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersSaf.T.Plus locking knifeRemGrit saw with universal saw couplerSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverRulerWire crimperFileSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverCan openerBottle openerScissors
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
Military and tactical useOutdoor and survival tasksVersatile everyday carry
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Robust stainless steel constructionVersatile toolset with 14 toolsReliable locking mechanismOne-handed opening featureIncludes ballistic nylon sheath
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Relatively heavy at 227.5 gramsNo pocket clip included