Comparison Console
Leatherman Bolster vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 2% 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$45Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)
97 mm (3.82 in)
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
14Most tools
Tools
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
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-action Pliers
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
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