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Leatherman Freestyle vs Leatherman Kick

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Kick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Kick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% 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.

Leatherman Freestyle — Tool count: 5Leatherman Freestyle — Closed length: 87.6 mm (3.45 in)Leatherman Freestyle — Weight: 127.57 g (4.50 oz)Leatherman Freestyle — Retail price: US$39.95Leatherman Kick — Tool count: 9Leatherman Kick — Closed length: 103 mm (4.06 in)Leatherman Kick — Weight: 150.7 g (5.32 oz)Leatherman Kick — Retail price: US$29.5Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.95Most expensive
US$29.5Cheapest
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
150.7 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
159 mm (6.26 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30.5 mm (1.20 in)
Thickness
Unknown
14 mm (0.55 in)
Tools
Tool count
5Fewest tools
9Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverBottle / Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard AttachmentRuler
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Users needing a compact multitool with essential toolsEveryday carry with a pocket clip optionLightweight but strong multitool
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Compact and lightweight designStrong and functional pliersUseful set of essential toolsComfortable grip due to Zytel inserts
Common complaints
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
Blade and tools do not lock openSome users find it less versatile compared to more complex multitoolsMay partially open in pocket if not clipped securely