Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Leatherman OHT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% 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 OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$118.9Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Lightest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
168.275 mm (6.63 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
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
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
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
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
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
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel