Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Gerber MP600 Pro Scout
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 Pro Scout 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$162Most expensive
US$115.62Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
227.5 g (8.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
168 mm (6.61 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersPinch cut wire cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileWire cutterRem Grit saw
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersSaf.T.Plus locking knifeRemGrit saw with universal saw couplerSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverRulerWire crimperFileSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverCan openerBottle openerScissors
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Military and tactical useOutdoor and survival tasksVersatile everyday carry
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Robust stainless steel constructionVersatile toolset with 14 toolsReliable locking mechanismOne-handed opening featureIncludes ballistic nylon sheath
Common complaints
Handles less ergonomic compared to newer designsPlier tools are not spring-loadedBlade steel considered basic by modern standardsDesign has remained largely unchanged for years
Relatively heavy at 227.5 gramsNo pocket clip included