Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge TTi 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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 375% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% 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 Charge TTi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$190Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
252.19 g (8.90 oz)Heaviest
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
158.75 mm (6.25 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
19.3 mm (0.76 in)Thinnest
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in / 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/Metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall bit driverMedium screwdriverRemovable pocket clip
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
Folding pliers
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (every day carry)Automotive repairsOutdoor and backcountry useHousehold fixesCamping and trail use
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Wide range of tools covering almost any taskPremium materials such as titanium handles and S30V steel bladesReplaceable wire cutters for durabilityLocking mechanisms for safety and strengthCompact size despite having many toolsVersatile bit driver system with included bits
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsExpensive price pointProprietary bit driver design limits some larger bit compatibilitySome models recalled for knife blade closure defectScissors can be difficult and somewhat dangerous to access
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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