Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Leatherman Wave Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Wave Plus 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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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$130Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
241 g (8.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Durable and built to lastIncludes a comprehensive set of toolsVersatile for a wide range of tasksSpring-action pliers and replaceable wire cutters appreciated
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools