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Gerber Truss vs Leatherman OHT

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

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Gerber Truss stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Truss stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Gerber Truss stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Gerber Truss stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman OHT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Gerber Truss stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman OHT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$64.99Leatherman OHT — Tool count: 16Leatherman OHT — Closed length: 114.3 mm (4.50 in)Leatherman OHT — Open length: 168.275 mm (6.63 in)Leatherman OHT — Weight: 280.99 g (9.91 oz)Leatherman OHT — Retail price: US$118.9Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.99Cheapest
US$118.9Most expensive
Weight
238.2 g (8.40 oz)Lightest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
17 mm (0.67 in)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
16Fewest 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
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Spring Loaded Wire Cutters•Hard Wire Cutters•Fine Edge Knife Blade•Serrated Knife Blade•Wood Saw•Small Flathead Screwdriver•Medium Flathead Screwdriver•Large Flathead Screwdriver•Phillips Head Screwdriver•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Oxygen Tank Wrench•Strap Cutter•Cleaning Rod Attachment
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
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
▣One Handed Operation▣Quick Access To Multiple Tools▣Outdoor Use▣On Site Jobs▣Home Use
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
✓Easy One Handed Opening And Tool Deployment✓Spring Loaded Pliers Reduce Hand Fatigue✓Clear Imprinted Tool Locations For Quick Identification✓Secure Tool Locks For Safety✓Versatile Tool Set For Various Tasks
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
⚠Some Users Find Multitool Weight Somewhat Heavy⚠Limited Information On Blade Steel Quality Beyond 420hc Stainless Steel

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