Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Leatherman Super Tool 300
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% 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 Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 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$119.95Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Lightest
272.15 g (9.60 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
177.8 mm (7.00 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30.48 mm (1.20 in)
Thickness
Unknown
19.304 mm (0.76 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 CuttersStranded-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl w/ Thread LoopRuler (9 in | 22 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Large Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Heavy duty tasksWork useTough jobs requiring multiple tools
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Strong, large pliersAll locking tools for safetyComfortable handles with easy access even with glovesRemovable replaceable wire cuttersDurable construction with quality materials
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
Sheath sold separately, not includedNo explicit mention of one-handed opening capabilityRelatively heavy compared to smaller multi-tools
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