Comparison Console
Leatherman Juice XE6 vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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$87Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Open length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
32 mm (1.26 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thinnest
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needle-nose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersRegular wire cuttersPlain knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawMetal saw/diamond fileAwlScissorsCorkscrewBottle openerCan openerFilesExtra small screwdriverSmall screwdriverMedium/large screwdriverPhillips screwdriverLanyard ring
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
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAngling/fishing useCompact multi-function tool use
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Excellent tool selectionScissors are tightly bladed and sharpDiamond-coated file qualityComfortable wide handlesDurable stainless steel and aluminum construction
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/bulky for a small toolTools can be stiff to open when newWood saw warps and jamsLack of tool locking mechanismNo 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
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