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Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Bond
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 2% 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$59.95Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
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 PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
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