Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$49.99Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
25 mm (0.98 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
14
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Spring-action pliersSpring-action needle-nose pliersSpring-action wire cutters420HC stainless steel straight knife blade420HC stainless steel serrated knife bladeWood/metal fileSaw bladeCan openerBottle openerWire stripperSmall flat head screwdriverMedium flat head screwdriverPhillips screwdriver#1.5 inch ruler
Plier type
Needlenose
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
One-handed opening mechanism easy to useDurable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide variety of integrated tools for multiple tasksCompact and lightweight for convenient carry
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Weight and size may be considered bulky for some usersSome tools may be smaller or less robust compared to dedicated single-purpose tools
Wire cutters have a small gap making fine cutting difficultSaw struggles with thicker woodSmall size of the ruler limits usabilityInner tools do not lock and can close if knocked