Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Super Tool 300
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 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$119.95Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Lightest
272.15 g (9.60 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
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
19.304 mm (0.76 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
19Most 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 PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersStranded-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl w/ Thread LoopRuler (9 in | 22 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Large Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
Heavy duty tasksWork useTough jobs requiring multiple tools
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Strong, large pliersAll locking tools for safetyComfortable handles with easy access even with glovesRemovable replaceable wire cuttersDurable construction with quality materials
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Sheath sold separately, not includedNo explicit mention of one-handed opening capabilityRelatively heavy compared to smaller multi-tools