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Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Crunch
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% 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 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch 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.
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$250Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
196 g (6.91 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
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
13.2 mm (0.52 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
Locking pliersWire cuttersWire stripperPin viseSerrated knifeRulerBottle openerFilesHex bit driverSmall screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverWood and metal fileNail fileSaw blade
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Locking pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
High-torque jobsEDC versatilityTasks requiring locking pliers
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Innovative locking pliers rarely found in multi-toolsVersatility with 15 integrated toolsSolid build with CNC-machined 420 stainless steelAll-locking tools for safety and securityIncludes removable scalpel tool and multiple bit drivers
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Complex plier opening mechanism requiring practiceRelatively heavy for a pocket multi-tool at about 196 gramsHigher price point as a limited-edition release
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