Comparison Console
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber MP600 D.E.T. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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$150Cheapest
Weight
249.5 g (8.80 oz)Heaviest
208 g (7.34 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
38 mm (1.50 in)
Thickness
Unknown
17 mm (0.67 in)
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
24Most 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
Needle-nose pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcBlade, largeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeCoupling for corkscrew
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose 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
Everyday carryDIY useCamping and hikingOutdoor tasksTrade and crafts
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionOne-hand operationCarbide wire cutters for hardened wireLifetime warrantyIncludes nylon sheath
Solid build quality with durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset with practical and well-balanced toolsSmooth locking mechanisms and one-hand opening featureIncluded sheath fits wide belts securelySharp blades and sturdy saw teeth
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
Handles can be slippery when wet due to all stainless steel constructionInitial tool deployment requires familiarization