Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$40Most expensive
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Thickness
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Tools
Tool count
5Fewest tools
14Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
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
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
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