Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Leatherman Skeletool KBx
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 132% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx 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$69.95Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
254 mm (10.00 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
19 mm (0.75 in)
Thickness
Unknown
13 mm (0.51 in)
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
6Fewest 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
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
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
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath