Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 12% 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
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
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 designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Does not support one-handed opening