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Gerber MP600 Pro Scout vs Leatherman Freestyle

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 189% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Gerber MP600 Pro Scout stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber MP600 Pro Scout 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.

Gerber MP600 Pro Scout — Tool count: 14Gerber MP600 Pro Scout — Closed length: 128 mm (5.04 in)Gerber MP600 Pro Scout — Weight: 227.5 g (8.02 oz)Gerber MP600 Pro Scout — Retail price: US$115.62Leatherman Freestyle — Tool count: 5Leatherman Freestyle — Closed length: 87.6 mm (3.45 in)Leatherman Freestyle — Weight: 127.57 g (4.50 oz)Leatherman Freestyle — Retail price: US$39.95Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$115.62Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
227.5 g (8.02 oz)Heaviest
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Open length
168 mm (6.61 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersSaf.T.Plus locking knifeRemGrit saw with universal saw couplerSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverRulerWire crimperFileSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverCan openerBottle openerScissors
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Military and tactical useOutdoor and survival tasksVersatile everyday carry
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Common praise
Robust stainless steel constructionVersatile toolset with 14 toolsReliable locking mechanismOne-handed opening featureIncludes ballistic nylon sheath
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 227.5 gramsNo pocket clip included
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath