Comparison Console
Leatherman Rebar vs Leatherman Sidekick
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Rebar 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 60% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Rebar stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% 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 Rebar 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$99.95Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
189.94 g (6.70 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
Thickness
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thinnest
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl with Thread LoopRuler (8 in / 19 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverSmall 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
Spring-action 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 carryDIYProfessional workTough jobs
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Strong pliers with replaceable cuttersAll tools lock securelyComfortable handle even with glovesDurable stainless steel constructionVersatile toolset useful for professional and DIY tasks
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
No One-Handed Opening for the Knife BladeNo ScissorsLack of Pocket ClipInside-Access Only: all tools fold inward
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