Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 Basic vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 71% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Basic stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX 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$150Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
208 g (7.34 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)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Highest
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.05 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
24Most 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 pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcBlade, largeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeCoupling for corkscrew
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useEveryday carryField repair tasksCampingHunting
Everyday carryDIY useCamping and hikingOutdoor tasksTrade and crafts
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionVersatile 14 tools including pliers, knives, screwdriversOne-hand opening designNeedle nose pliers are preciseIncludes sheath for carrying
Solid build quality with durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset with practical and well-balanced toolsSmooth locking mechanisms and one-hand opening featureIncluded sheath fits wide belts securelySharp blades and sturdy saw teeth
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedHeavier side for some users
Handles can be slippery when wet due to all stainless steel constructionInitial tool deployment requires familiarization