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Gerber Truss vs Leatherman Bolster

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

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Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber Truss stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber Truss stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber Truss stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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 Truss — Tool count: 17Gerber Truss — Closed length: 111 mm (4.37 in)Gerber Truss — Open length: 165 mm (6.50 in)Gerber Truss — Weight: 238.2 g (8.40 oz)Gerber Truss — Retail price: US$64.99Gerber Truss — Width: 17 mm (0.67 in)Leatherman Bolster — Tool count: 13Leatherman Bolster — Closed length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Leatherman Bolster — Open length: 152 mm (5.98 in)Leatherman Bolster — Weight: 171.3 g (6.04 oz)Leatherman Bolster — Retail price: US$45Leatherman Bolster — Width: 25.4 mm (1.00 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.99Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
238.2 g (8.40 oz)Heaviest
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
17 mm (0.67 in)Narrowest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Widest
Thickness
Unknown
12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Wire Cutter•Plain Edge Blade (2.25 In)•Serrated Edge Blade (2.25 In)•Scissors•Saw•Cross Driver•Small Flathead Driver•Medium Flathead Driver•Large Flathead Driver•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Awl•File•Ruler•Wire Stripper
•Spring Action Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Wire Cutters•Wire Stripper•420hc Knife•Serrated Knife•Wood/metal File•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Ruler (1.5 In | 3.8 Cm)•Phillips Screwdriver•Medium Screwdriver•Small Screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Professional Users Needing A Full Feature Multi Tool▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣Hunting▣Tradesmen▣Fishing▣Outdoor Adventure
▣Outdoors▣Camping▣Home▣Work▣Everyday Carry▣Lightweight Use▣General Purpose Tasks
Common praise
✓Compact And Slim Design For Easy Carry✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction✓Spring Loaded Pliers Reduce Hand Fatigue✓All Tools Lock Securely✓Includes A Comprehensive Set Of 17 Useful Tools Including Pliers, Blades, Screwdrivers, And Openers
✓Lightweight And Compact Design✓Versatile 13 Tools In One✓Durable 420hc Stainless Steel Construction✓Locking Blade For Safety✓Included Nylon Sheath✓Affordable Price Point
Common complaints
⚠Weight May Be Heavier Than Minimalistic Multi Tools⚠No Mention Of One Hand Opening Feature⚠Some Users Might Find The Size Larger Than Pocket Knife Only Tools
⚠Lacks Some Specialized Tools Found In Higher End Models⚠Some Users Wish For Smaller Size Or Additional Blades

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