Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Leatherman Flair
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Flair 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 D.E.T. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Flair 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$195Most expensive
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
158 mm (6.22 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
29 mm (1.14 in)
Thickness
Unknown
14 mm (0.55 in)
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
16Most 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
Ruler (8 in | 19 cm)Bottle Opener (Brass-plated)Can OpenerCocktail Fork420HC Combo KnifeCorkscrew w/ AssistSpreader knifeExtra-small ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverNeedlenose PliersPhillips ScrewdriverRegular PliersSpring-action ScissorsWire CuttersHard-wire Cutters
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needlenose/Regular Pliers with Wire Cutters and Hard-wire notch
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
Collectible multitool enthusiastsOutdoor dining and picnicsUsers needing an unusual set of tools
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Unique tool selection with picnic-oriented implementsHigh-quality stainless steel constructionIncludes a sheath and original packaging
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
No locking tools, which may reduce safety and practicalityCocktail fork and spreader knife are novelty tools with limited practical useToo many flathead screwdrivers and lack of certain useful tools like a file
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