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Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Leatherman Curl
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl 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$162Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
165 mm (6.50 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
15 mm (0.59 in)
Tools
Tool count
15
15
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 pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
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
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
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