r/multitools • u/Supyllic • 4d ago

Leatherman Wave or Gerber MP600? Recommendation Request

I have a feeling many will say leatherman but if you had the option to buy the gerber new for $50 CAD would you rather take that over the wave? Wondering what peoples experience with the gerber is as well since I’m seeing mixed reviews on quality and longevity.

(PS. I don’t have the REI deal that was posted because I am in CAD otherwise I would’ve bought it by now lol)

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u/Born-Ad1885 4d ago edited 4d ago

gerber is more reliable than leatherman (no need to be afraid that the frame will break). my leatherman has a defect: the teeth of the saw are not symmetrical. wave is more comfortable but mp600 is very reliable. also like the fact that I can adjust the oil pump screw on my chainsaw with a pro scout/mp400 screwdriver, which the wave can't. i have a lot of mp600/400/pro scout and manufacturing flaws are present in both american and chinese models, but overall mp600 is a solid multitool.