Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs SOG Flash MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SOG Flash MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Flash MT 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 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Flash MT 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 131% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 46% 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$70Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
141 mm (5.55 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
7Fewest 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 pliersWirecuttersCenter-drive screwdriverBottle openerPry toolAssisted-open knifeMagnetic bit holder
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useCombat operatorsField use requiring reliable multi-tool
Everyday carryLightweight multitool useGeneral purpose tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Very light for a full-size multitoolExcellent pliers with good leveragePractical and thin slicey bladeDeep-carry pocket clip that balances well
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
Handle is less comfortable due to tool cavitiesSmall driver may not work well on large fastenersSome blade play due to assisted opening mechanism
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