# Gerber MP400 Compact Sport

> Specification from MultiToolDB: https://www.multitooldb.com/gerber/mp400-compact-sport/. Every value cites a source below. A value marked "not verified" could not be checked against any source; it does not mean the tool lacks the feature. Last verified 2026-09-01. Quote any figure with a link to this page. The data as a whole is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/); commercial reuse needs a separate licence from contact@strtly.com.

The MP400 Compact Sport is Gerber's compact sliding-plier platform, measuring 112 mm closed and weighing 193 g. The 12-function stainless model combines needlenose pliers, a partially serrated locking blade, scissors, wire tools, drivers and openers with a supplied cloth sheath.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Gerber |
| Product family | MP400 |
| Status | In production |
| Manufacturer item number | not verified |
| Release year | not verified |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
| Weight | 193 g (6.8 oz) |
| Closed length | 112 mm (4.41 in) |
| Open length | 142 mm (5.59 in) |
| Width | not verified |
| Thickness | not verified |
| Tool count (manufacturer) | 12 |
| MSRP (USD) | not verified |
| Warranty | not verified |

## Tools

As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 12):

- Needle Nose Pliers
- Partially Serrated Blade
- Wire Cutters
- Wire Stripper
- Small, Medium & Large Flat Drivers
- Phillips Driver
- Scissors
- Bottle Opener
- Can Opener

## Knife

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Blade steel | not verified |
| Blade length | not verified |
| Edge | combination |
| Blade profile | not verified |
| Blade locks | yes |
| One-hand opening | not verified |
| Opens with the tool closed | not verified |

## Pliers

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | needlenose |
| Wire cutters | yes |
| Replaceable cutters | not verified |
| Hard-wire cutters | not verified |
| Crimper | not verified |

## Carry

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Pocket clip | not verified |
| Lanyard attachment | not verified |
| Sheath included | yes |

## Sources

- Production status: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/2025-contract-47qsha19d001l-full-gsa-price-list-with-nsns--ps0048-and-ps0050--1142025.pdf), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Gerber's 2025 authorized product list includes both the black 22-05509 and stainless 05500 MP400 Compact Sport variants.
- Country of manufacture: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/2025-contract-47qsha19d001l-full-gsa-price-list-with-nsns--ps0048-and-ps0050--1142025.pdf), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. The authorized product list identifies these MP400 variants as USA products.
- Weight: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Converted from Gerber's stated 6.8 oz and rounded to the nearest gram.
- Closed length: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Converted from 4.4 inches and rounded to the nearest millimetre.
- Open length: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Converted from the 5.6-inch overall length and rounded to the nearest millimetre.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Gerber states 12 components; separately sized flat drivers account for the difference from normalized categories.
- Tool list: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Mapped from Gerber's official component list and needlenose variant table.
- Edge type: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Official catalogue lists a partially serrated blade.
- Blade locking: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Variant table specifies SAF.T.PLUS locking knife and tools.
- Pliers type: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Both stainless and black variant rows specify needlenose pliers.
- Wire cutters: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/gg_fulllineproductcatalog.ashx), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Official feature list includes wire cutters.
- Sheath included: [Official catalogue](https://www.gerbergear.com/-/media/gerber/files/2025-contract-47qsha19d001l-full-gsa-price-list-with-nsns--ps0048-and-ps0050--1142025.pdf), official catalogue, checked 2026-09-01. Gerber's current authorized list specifies a sheath for the black model and a cloth sheath for the stainless model.

## Not verified

No source confirmed these fields, so they are left blank rather than estimated: Release year, Width, Thickness, Blade steel, Blade length, Blade profile, One-hand opening, Outside-accessible blade, Replaceable cutters, Hard-wire cutters, Crimper, Pocket clip, Lanyard attachment, MSRP (USD).