Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 154% 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$40Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
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
Spring-action pliersSpring-action needle-nose pliersSpring-action wire cutters420HC stainless steel straight knife blade420HC stainless steel serrated knife bladeWood/metal fileSaw bladeCan openerBottle openerWire stripperSmall flat head screwdriverMedium flat head screwdriverPhillips screwdriver#1.5 inch ruler
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Wire cutters have a small gap making fine cutting difficultSaw struggles with thicker woodSmall size of the ruler limits usabilityInner tools do not lock and can close if knocked