Comparison Console
Leatherman PST vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 98% 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
Unknown
US$40
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14
14
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
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
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
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