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Gerber Truss vs Leatherman Surge
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Gerber Truss stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Truss stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Truss stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 146% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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$64.99Cheapest
US$159.95Most expensive
Weight
238.2 g (8.40 oz)Lightest
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
17 mm (0.67 in)Lowest
90 mm (3.54 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
44 mm (1.73 in)
Tools
Tool count
17Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cutterPlain edge blade (2.25 in)Serrated edge blade (2.25 in)ScissorsSawCross driverSmall flathead driverMedium flathead driverLarge flathead driverCan openerBottle openerAwlFileRulerWire stripper
Full-size lockable bladesRegular pliersNeedlenose pliersWire cuttersWire strippersScissorsCan openerBottle openerWood fileMetal fileLarge driver bitSmall driver bitPhillips #1-2 screwdriver bitsFlat tip screwdriver bitsExtra strong scissorsReplaceable 154CM wire cuttersOutside-opening bladesUnique blade exchanger for saw and fileFour outside-opening bladesLarge and small bit driversLanyard ring
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-toolEveryday carryCampingHuntingTradesmenFishingOutdoor adventure
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
Common praise
Compact and slim design for easy carryDurable stainless steel constructionSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueAll tools lock securelyIncludes a comprehensive set of 17 useful tools including pliers, blades, screwdrivers, and openers
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Common complaints
Weight may be heavier than minimalistic multi-toolsNo mention of one-hand opening featureSome users might find the size larger than pocket knife-only tools
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
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