Who's better Gerber vs. Leatherman
2054121
It depends. They both make different tools but with some overlap. When it comes to multi-tools like these though, leatherman all the way!
2054122
I have both types, it really depends on what your using them for. Most of my friends in the automotive field use the Gerber and most of the field engineers I know use the Leatherman. I carry my leatherman in the belt carrier most of the time leaving my large Gerber in my truck. If I am in shorts I carry my small Gerber in my pocket. I will say they are both very tuff because I have put them all thru a lot of serious use.
1496543
"Better" is not the right question-different knife, different purpose. The V-42 has a remarkable war record. The design itself placed fear in the enemy. The Gerber Mark 2 to a lesser degree. Read the history. Hopefully none of us will have to use them for what they were intended. Rather, the question to ask yourself is, "What is the task the knife is to accomplish?" Function dictates design, resulting in beauty. Buy both knives and enjoy them both for what they are as individual expressions of lethal intent.
257370
I purchased mine here on Amazon. Here is the link, which says it is unavailable Gerber 22-00026 E-Tool Plastic SheathYou may type in the title of the shovel and see if they have any recommendations for you. or maybe Google it
1496541
The Gerber Mk II is a much stronger design with better ergonomics. That said, the MkII's made in the 60s (I owned one) were much better than the current lot. The V-42 is an interesting historical artifact and quite lethal. Both are limited-purpose knives with little non-combat application.
489238
It depends on the intended usage. The gerber will have a more durable handle/guard design. It would be better suited for survival. The SP-1 has a better steel, although that is a subjective to preferences. The 420HC of the gerber will hold up better to neglect and wet weather, but it wont hold an edge as well. as the 1095 steel in the SP-1. The SP-1 is an all around general purpose and fighting knife, just like the old kabar. Both the prodigy and SP-1 have similar uses and intents and either would work well for most applications that a large knife would be used. Because of the blade design, the prodigy would be better suited to building and craft work and skinning game in a survival environment. It depends on the intended usage. The gerber will have a more durable handle/guard design. It would be better suited for survival. The SP-1 has a better steel, although that is a subjective to preferences. The 420HC of the gerber will hold up better to neglect and wet weather, but it wont hold an edge as well. as the 1095 steel in the SP-1. The SP-1 is an all around general purpose and fighting knife, just like the old kabar. Both the prodigy and SP-1 have similar uses and intents and either would work well for most applications that a large knife would be used. Because of the blade design,... » Read More It depends on the intended usage. The gerber will have a more durable handle/guard design. It would be better suited for survival. The SP-1 has a better steel, although that is a subjective to preferences. The 420HC of the gerber will hold up better to neglect and wet weather, but it wont hold an edge as well. as the 1095 steel in the SP-1. The SP-1 is an all around general purpose and fighting knife, just like the old kabar. Both the prodigy and SP-1 have similar uses and intents and either would work well for most applications that a large knife would be used. Because of the blade design, the prodigy would be better suited to building and craft work and skinning game in a survival environment. « Show Less
580603
I ran a web search for images of both, and it appears the Leatherman 830850 is dark grey metal with carbon fiber inserts/components (this is the one I own) whereas the 830846 appears to be all metal (silver stainless steel). From what I can tell, the difference is only aesthetic. Also, in regards to the comment below, I am not sure they are continuing to manufacture the 830850 with the serrated blade. When I purchased mine about 6 years back, it came with the serrated blade. However, after some issues which required me sending it in for warranty (they've got a great warranty, that I must say), they sent a refurbished (practically new) skeletool with the straight blade. On their warranty page there is a disclaimer saying that for this model in particular, they no longer provide the serrated blade, and may replace the blade with a straight one (which is what they did with mine). Depending on if the vendor is selling a recent batch or an older version they had in stock, I would guess you might get either serrated or plain edge.
639298
I've got both and rate both very highly. They are completely different in size. The PS4 squirt is "keychain" sized. Miniature pliers. The wingman is full size. The squirt is easier to take along, but many of the tools are extra small and suited to light duty only. The wingman is fairly bulky, but costs far less than most other full size leatherman tools. I'd get both (I did).
77867
I'm not familiar with the Leatherman Sidekick so can't answer your question. I own two of these, carry a Leatherman Charge in one of these and a Gerber EVO in the other.
2084018
I've had both and I believe the knife is better if you aren't a tradesman. It's easier to access the tools and easier to carry. The proof is in the fact that I carry the swiss army knife every day (deluxe tinker). If I needed pliers every day and that was THE most important thing I'd carry a leatherman, but I like my swissy a lot.
1054304
My experience with the dime is that the paint will flake off, if you drop it the soft metal will dent or scrape away. One of the screws that holds the thing together stripped out on my first one, and Gerber replaced it with a new one no questions asked. My wife carries a Leatherman Micra and it is a better product, but I prefer the dime's tools.
1237633
I've had both. They're very comparable. Bottle opener is better on the Dime. The plastic clamshell packaging opener on the Dime is really useful too. Everything else is better on the Leatherman. The scissors on the leatherman have broken on me twice though (the little metal stick that makes the scissor "springy")
915968
I have this and 2 other leathermans. This one has a primary plier and secondary scissor. The scissors are wonderful for task like cutting paracord, but they get the job done. They are much better for thing like fishing line. The leathermans with a primary scissor cut much better but have no plier.
2077373
Good question,, I don't see the difference between the two but the leather man 831547 is every thing I need and still using it everyday
228849
Two different knives - the Gerber is stainless with an aluminum handle and serations. And the Gerber blade is longer and heavier. Look similar but very different. Hope that helps.
2272867
I would say that Kershaw would be an overall better knife: simple, usually pretty thin, practical, good blade, and durable. Tac Force has some better and nicer designs by far but usually tend to be kind of bulky and not so rugged. For actual continual cutting use: Kershaw. This knife looks great and cuts well but was much bigger than I expected. It's nice to go and flash around a bit with, but the screws are comming out for mine. On a side note: I definately recomend Gerber; tend to be excellent and good looking knives. Hope this helped.
956399
Depends on your purpose. The rat1 is better steel with a flat ground blade that is designed for camp chores. The spyderco has g10 scales, is lighter, it will open more quickly (the rat1 is smooth but a wee bit awkward compared to my endura), and the blade geometry might be better for Edc tasks.
378556
No there is no difference except that one is listed as being as $22 and one is $18. But there is a variation on this model (Leatherman Style CS) that has larger scissors in place of the pliers. Hope this was helpful - Andrew