Gerber Diesel vs Suspension
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 11 of 24 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The Diesel weighs 244 g (8.6 oz) and the Suspension 289 g (10.2 oz), so the Diesel is 45 g lighter, 16% less. Only the Diesel has needlenose pliers, combination-edge knife, phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver and file.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Diesel weighs 244 g (8.6 oz) and the Suspension 289 g (10.2 oz), so the Diesel is 45 g lighter, 16% less. Folded, the Diesel is 125 mm (4.92 in) long and the Suspension 69.9 mm (2.75 in).
Sources: Diesel: gerbermx.com (checked 2026-09-01), Suspension: gerbergear.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
Only the Diesel has needlenose pliers, combination-edge knife, phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver and file. Only the Suspension has serrated knife.
Sources: Diesel: gerbermx.com (checked 2026-09-01), Suspension: gerbergear.com (checked 2026-08-26)
What they share
Both carry wire cutters, can opener, bottle opener, saw, scissors.
Questions
Which is better, the Diesel or the Suspension?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Diesel if weight matters (it is 45 g lighter), you need a tool only it carries (needlenose pliers, phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver and file) or you prefer a combination edge. Choose the Suspension if you want a serrated blade.
Which is lighter, the Diesel or the Suspension?
The Diesel, at 244 g against 289 g for the Suspension, by the manufacturers' published weights.