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Leatherman Curl 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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% 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 Curl 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$89.95Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium 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
Combination 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
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
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