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Leatherman Sidekick vs Leatherman Signal
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Signal stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 328% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$40Cheapest
US$171Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
213 g (7.51 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
172 mm (6.77 in)
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
19Most tools
Tools
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
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersReplaceable 154CM wire cutters (standard and hard-wire) with integrated wire stripper420HC combo blade (plain and serrated)420HC sawHammerAwl with thread loopCan openerBottle opener1/4" hex bit driver1/4" box wrench3/16" box wrenchCarabiner with spring-loaded gateFerrocerium fire-starting rodEmergency whistleDiamond-coated rod sharpenerReplaceable bit driverOutside-accessible blade and sawRemovable pocket clip
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Outdoor enthusiastsCampersHikersOverlandersPreparedness-minded users
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset for outdoor needsLocking tools for safetyIncludes survival features like fire starter and whistleOutside-accessible blade and saw for quick use
Common complaints
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
Heavier than some compact multi-toolsNot specialized for heavy workshop tasks
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