Comparison Console
Leatherman Bond vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 20% 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$59.95Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Tools
Tool count
14
14
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
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 with Regular Pliers
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
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