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Gerber Suspension-NXT vs Gerber Center-Drive
Gerber Suspension-NXT ($35) vs Gerber Center-Drive ($154.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Gerber Suspension-NXT | Gerber Center-Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $154.99 |
| Weight | 181g | 269g |
| Tools | 15 | — |
| Weight | 181g | 9.5 oz / 269 g (gerbergear.com) |
| Design | Butterfly open | — |
| Pliers | Spring-loaded | — |
| Steel | Stainless | 420HC |
| Price | $35 | — |
| Closed length | — | 4.7 in |
| Blade length | — | 3.25 in |
| Cutters | — | Replaceable and hard-wire |
| Includes | — | Crimper, wire stripper, saw, awl, ruler, can opener |
Pros & Cons
Gerber Suspension-NXT
- $35 price is absurd value
- 15 tools for the money
- Spring-loaded pliers
- Butterfly design quick access
- Solid warranty Gerber
- Not Leatherman quality steel
- 181g moderate
- Budget tools feel budget
Gerber Center-Drive
- Hard-wire cutters for real jobs
- 3.25 in 420HC knife and serrated blade
- Replaceable cutters
- Full tool list for the work truck
- 9.5 oz is heavy for a pocket
- 4.7 in closed is long
- Priciest tool in this set
Gerber Suspension-NXT is the better value at $35. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.