Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Leatherman Charge Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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$162Cheapest
US$189.95Most expensive
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
159 mm (6.26 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30 mm (1.18 in)
Thickness
Unknown
19 mm (0.75 in)
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
19Most 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 pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
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
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models