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Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Curl

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Gerber MP600 Basic — Tool count: 14Gerber MP600 Basic — Closed length: 116.84 mm (4.60 in)Gerber MP600 Basic — Open length: 167.64 mm (6.60 in)Gerber MP600 Basic — Weight: 255.15 g (9.00 oz)Gerber MP600 Basic — Retail price: US$99.99Gerber MP600 Basic — Thickness: 19.05 mm (0.75 in)Leatherman Curl — Tool count: 15Leatherman Curl — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Curl — Open length: 165 mm (6.50 in)Leatherman Curl — Weight: 212 g (7.48 oz)Leatherman Curl — Retail price: US$89.95Leatherman Curl — Thickness: 15 mm (0.59 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
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 Pliers•Carbide Cutters•Wire Crimper•Plain Edge Knife•Serrated Knife•Cross Point Screwdriver•Small Flat Blade Screwdriver•Medium Flat Blade Screwdriver•Large Flat Blade Screwdriver•Lanyard Ring•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•File•Ruler
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Cutters•Wire Stripper•420hc Stainless Steel Knife (locking)•Large Screwdriver Bit (phillips/slotted)•Scissors W/ Spring Action•Diamond Coated File (locking)•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Awl With Thread Loop•Ruler (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 Use▣Everyday Carry▣Field Repair Tasks▣Camping▣Hunting
▣Everyday Carry▣Beginners Looking For An Affordable Multi Tool▣Users Wanting Outside Accessible Knife And File Tools
Common praise
✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction✓Versatile 14 Tools Including Pliers, Knives, Screwdrivers✓One Hand Opening Design✓Needle Nose Pliers Are Precise✓Includes Sheath For Carrying
✓Affordable For First Time Users✓Outside Accessible Knife Blade And File✓Lightweight And Thin Design✓Includes A Large Bit Driver Compatible With Leatherman Bits✓Comes With Sheath And Pocket Clip
Common complaints
⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠Heavier Side For Some Users
⚠Lacks Fully Locking Tools On Many Implements⚠Missing Serrated Blade And Wood Saw Compared To Wave⚠Non Replaceable Wire Cutter Blades⚠Only Two Outside Accessible Tools Compared To Four On Higher End Models

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