Comparison Console
Leatherman Sidekick vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 32% 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$40
Unknown
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
150 mm (5.91 in)
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
8Fewest 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
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor 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
Does not support one-handed opening