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Leatherman Sidekick vs Leatherman Style CS
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 383% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% 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$40Most expensive
US$27Cheapest
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
41 g (1.45 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Highest
20.7 mm (0.81 in)Lowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
9.5 mm (0.37 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
6Fewest 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
Spring-action scissorsKnifeFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverNail fileTweezersBottle opener (combination with carabiner)
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Everyday carry (EDC) needsLight cutting tasksCompact multitool useKeychain carry
Common praise
durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Very compact and lightweight for everyday carryUseful spring-action scissorsGood quality stainless steel blade (420HC)Strong glass-filled nylon handle reduces weightConvenient keychain clip design
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
Limited tool count and functions compared to larger multitoolsSmall blade size limits cutting tasksNo included sheathNot suitable for heavy-duty use
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