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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 | 170g | 269g |
| Tools | 15 | — |
| Weight | 170g | 9.5 oz / 269 g (gerbergear.com) |
| Material | Stainless Steel | — |
| Opening | Butterfly | — |
| Pliers | Spring-Loaded | — |
| Lock | Liner Lock on Blades | — |
| Closed length | — | 4.7 in |
| Blade length | — | 3.25 in |
| Steel | — | 420HC |
| Cutters | — | Replaceable and hard-wire |
| Includes | — | Crimper, wire stripper, saw, awl, ruler, can opener |
Pros & Cons
Gerber Suspension NXT
- $35 makes it impulse-buy affordable
- Spring-loaded pliers reduce fatigue
- 15 tools covers most casual needs
- Build quality trails Leatherman/Victorinox
- Some tools feel cheap under hard use
- No USA manufacture
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.