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Gerber Suspension-NXT 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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% 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 Suspension-NXT — Tool count: 15Gerber Suspension-NXT — Closed length: 108 mm (4.25 in)Gerber Suspension-NXT — Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)Gerber Suspension-NXT — Retail price: US$55.5Leatherman 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$55.5Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)Heaviest
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cutter2.25 inch partially serrated bladeScissorsBottle openerAwlFileWire stripperReal cross driverLarge flathead driverMedium flathead driverSmall flathead driverCan openerRuler
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Plier type
Spring loaded needle nose
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingQuick repairsLight outdoor tasks
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Common praise
Comprehensive tool selectionDurable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomicsSmooth tool deploymentStrong pliersIntegrated pocket clip
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Common complaints
Blade not the sharpestSmall blade sizeSerrated portion can get stuck mid-cutHeavier and bulkier than minimalist multitools
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath