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Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Curl
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% 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 Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl 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$99.99Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
212 g (7.48 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)
Unknown
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
15 mm (0.59 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
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard Wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420hc Stainless Steel Knife (locking)Large Screwdriver Bit (phillips/slotted)Scissors W/ Spring ActionDiamond Coated File (locking)Can OpenerBottle OpenerAwl With Thread LoopRuler (8 Inch/19 Cm)Wood/metal File (same As Diamond Coated File, Opposite Face)Medium Screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military UseEveryday CarryField Repair TasksCampingHunting
Everyday CarryBeginners Looking For An Affordable Multi ToolUsers Wanting Outside Accessible Knife And File Tools
Common praise
Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionVersatile 14 Tools Including Pliers, Knives, ScrewdriversOne Hand Opening DesignNeedle Nose Pliers Are PreciseIncludes Sheath For Carrying
Affordable For First Time UsersOutside Accessible Knife Blade And FileLightweight And Thin DesignIncludes A Large Bit Driver Compatible With Leatherman BitsComes With Sheath And Pocket Clip
Common complaints
No Pocket Clip IncludedHeavier Side For Some Users
Lacks Fully Locking Tools On Many ImplementsMissing Serrated Blade And Wood Saw Compared To WaveNon Replaceable Wire Cutter BladesOnly Two Outside Accessible Tools Compared To Four On Higher End Models
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