Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Skeletool RX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$101Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
153 mm (6.02 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools