Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Flair
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Flair stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% 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 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair 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$195Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 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
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
29 mm (1.14 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
Ruler (8 in | 19 cm)Bottle Opener (Brass-plated)Can OpenerCocktail Fork420HC Combo KnifeCorkscrew w/ AssistSpreader knifeExtra-small ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverNeedlenose PliersPhillips ScrewdriverRegular PliersSpring-action ScissorsWire CuttersHard-wire Cutters
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needlenose/Regular Pliers with Wire Cutters and Hard-wire notch
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
Collectible multitool enthusiastsOutdoor dining and picnicsUsers needing an unusual set of tools
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Unique tool selection with picnic-oriented implementsHigh-quality stainless steel constructionIncludes a sheath and original packaging
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
No locking tools, which may reduce safety and practicalityCocktail fork and spreader knife are novelty tools with limited practical useToo many flathead screwdrivers and lack of certain useful tools like a file