Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman OHT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% 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 OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed 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$99.99Cheapest
US$118.9Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Lightest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Shortest
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)
Unknown
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
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
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel