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Gerber Truss vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Truss stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$64.99Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
238.2 g (8.40 oz)Heaviest
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
17 mm (0.67 in)Lowest
25 mm (0.98 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cutterPlain edge blade (2.25 in)Serrated edge blade (2.25 in)ScissorsSawCross driverSmall flathead driverMedium flathead driverLarge flathead driverCan openerBottle openerAwlFileRulerWire stripper
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
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Professional users needing a full-feature multi-toolEveryday carryCampingHuntingTradesmenFishingOutdoor adventure
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Compact and slim design for easy carryDurable stainless steel constructionSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueAll tools lock securelyIncludes a comprehensive set of 17 useful tools including pliers, blades, screwdrivers, and openers
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Weight may be heavier than minimalistic multi-toolsNo mention of one-hand opening featureSome users might find the size larger than pocket knife-only 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
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