Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Gerber Truss
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber Truss stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Truss stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Truss stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 149% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$64.99Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
238.2 g (8.40 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
165 mm (6.50 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
17 mm (0.67 in)
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
17Most 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 cutterPlain edge blade (2.25 in)Serrated edge blade (2.25 in)ScissorsSawCross driverSmall flathead driverMedium flathead driverLarge flathead driverCan openerBottle openerAwlFileRulerWire stripper
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers
One-hand opening
No
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Professional users needing a full-feature multi-toolEveryday carryCampingHuntingTradesmenFishingOutdoor adventure
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Compact and slim design for easy carryDurable stainless steel constructionSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueAll tools lock securelyIncludes a comprehensive set of 17 useful tools including pliers, blades, screwdrivers, and openers
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
Weight may be heavier than minimalistic multi-toolsNo mention of one-hand opening featureSome users might find the size larger than pocket knife-only tools
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