Gerber CenterDrive Multi-Tools (2016) vs Leatherman Crunch Multi-Tools (1999)

The Gerber CenterDrive Multi-Tool (2016) was loved by reviewers at Pocket Multi Tools, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "The Best 9 Multi-Tools for 2021" roundup where it was named its "Ranked 3 out of 8", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

As for the Leatherman Crunch Multi-Tool (1999) - it was really well-received by reviewers at OutdoorGearLab, a great source that's known for conducting high-quality in-depth testing. It performed great in its "The 6 Best Multi-Tools" roundup and was named its "Best Pliers Tools", which, on its own, makes it a product that warrants a closer look.

Sources that tested and scored both products, like OutdoorGearLab, haven't shown a preference for either in their reviews.

We also examined the available data to learn which sources liked these two Pliers-Based Pocket Multi-Tools best and found that the Gerber CenterDrive Multi-Tool (2016) managed to get its highest, 9, review score from OutdoorGearLab, whereas the Leatherman Crunch Multi-Tool (1999) got its best rating from OutdoorGearLab - 9.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Gerber CenterDrive Multi-Tool (2016) earned an average review score of 9.0 out of 10 points and the Leatherman Crunch Multi-Tool (1999) received an average of 9.0, compared to the 6.1 average of Pliers-Based Pocket Multi-Tools in general.