Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs SOG PowerAccess Assist MT
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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$109.99Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Lightest
305 g (10.76 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Widest
43 mm (1.69 in)Narrowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
Needle Nose PliersCarbide CuttersWire CrimperPlain Edge KnifeSerrated KnifeCross Point ScrewdriverSmall Flat Blade ScrewdriverMedium Flat Blade ScrewdriverLarge Flat Blade ScrewdriverLanyard RingCan OpenerBottle OpenerFileRuler
AwlBitholderBottle OpenerChiselCutting HookFileKnife (plain Edge Clip Point)Serrated Knife (wharncliffe)Pliers (needle Nose)Saw (assisted)Small ScrewdriverTin OpenerViseWire CutterRuler (inch And Millimeter)Phillips #2 ScrewdriverJewelry DriverHook Cutter (assisted)Wire CrimperBevel GageMagnetic Bit Holder
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military UseEveryday CarryField Repair TasksCampingHunting
Professional And Daily UseField And Workshop EnvironmentsJobsitesOutdoor And Backcountry Use
Common praise
Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionVersatile 14 Tools Including Pliers, Knives, ScrewdriversOne Hand Opening DesignNeedle Nose Pliers Are PreciseIncludes Sheath For Carrying
Well Made And Tough ToolVery Sharp BladesVersatile And Useful Selection Of ToolsSolid And Durable ConstructionSmooth Opening And ClosingGood Torque On Pliers And Drivers
Common complaints
No Pocket Clip IncludedHeavier Side For Some Users
No Pocket Clip ProvidedSmall Knobs For Opening Blades Can Loosen And Fall OffBlade Opening Mechanism Not As Strong As Some Competing ToolsNo File Included
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