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Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Bolster
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% 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$99.99Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
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