Gerber MP400
$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$57.75
tldr; Legendary butterfly opening pliers. 14 tools, compact size. Discontinued but cult following. One of Gerber's genuinely good designs.
$57.75 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
55%Positive
Positive
55%Neutral
41%Negative
4%Based on 108 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Scores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Key Features
- Flick of the wrist, one-handed opening pliers
- Compact, lightweight, durable
- Components: needle nose pliers, wire cutter, wire crimper, serrated knife blade, Fiskars scissors, cross point screwdriver, small, medium and large flat blade screwdrivers, can opener, bottle opener
- Overall length: 5.63-Inch, length closed: 4.37-Inch
- Handle color: black oxide
- 🦋 Iconic butterfly opening
- 🔧 14 tools in compact package
- 🏆 Legendary Gerber design
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
Gerber MP400
Gerber MP400
All-time low: $16.2(2016-04)
$10 below 90-day avg
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Gerber MP400
Best Praise
+16 pts“The Gerber MP400/600 is a legend of a multitool. It was my first one when I was in Boy Scouts in the 90s and I still have it today. I carried it every day when I worked at a factory and couldn't carry a pocket knife.”
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+10 pts“Painting contractor here. The case and tool are covered with years of that, but I can wipe the tool off. I stopped using the case before the bottom gave out. At one time I thought I was going to replace this with a Gerber 400 Compact Sport but I hate the damned thing because I have to fight to open it. Still have it though. As a matter of fact I just took it out to play with it since it's been awhile. Fought with it again and put it back where it came from.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gerber MP400 worth buying?
Legendary butterfly opening pliers. 14 tools, compact size. Discontinued but cult following. One of Gerber's genuinely good designs.
What do Redditors love about the Gerber MP400?
Redditors highlight: 🦋 Iconic butterfly opening. 🔧 14 tools in compact package. 🏆 Legendary Gerber design.
What are the downsides of the Gerber MP400?
Some criticisms include: "Painting contractor here. The case and tool are covered with years of that, but I can wipe the tool off. I stopped using the case before the bottom gave out. At one time I thought I was going to re..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Gerber MP400 has 108) tend to have more reliable scores.
108 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026