Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman PST
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 140% 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$99.99
Unknown
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 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)Widest
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Narrowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14
14
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 PliersWire CuttersHard Wire CuttersClip Point KnifeMetal/wood FileRuler (8in/20cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerExtra Small ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverAwl/punch
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military UseEveryday CarryField Repair TasksCampingHunting
Everyday CarrySurvival SituationsMulti Functional Tasks
Common praise
Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionVersatile 14 Tools Including Pliers, Knives, ScrewdriversOne Hand Opening DesignNeedle Nose Pliers Are PreciseIncludes Sheath For Carrying
Versatile And Compact Toolset For Everyday And Survival TasksIconic Design And Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionIncludes A Wide Range Of Useful Tools In One Package
Common complaints
No Pocket Clip IncludedHeavier Side For Some Users
No Locking Mechanism On ToolsTool Clumping During UseSome May Find It Outdated Compared To Modern Multi Tools
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