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Leatherman Sidekick vs Leatherman Super Tool 300
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 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 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% 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 Super Tool 300 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 Super Tool 300 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$119.95Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
272.15 g (9.60 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
19.304 mm (0.76 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 PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersStranded-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl w/ Thread LoopRuler (9 in | 22 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Large Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Heavy duty tasksWork useTough jobs requiring multiple tools
Common praise
durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Strong, large pliersAll locking tools for safetyComfortable handles with easy access even with glovesRemovable replaceable wire cuttersDurable construction with quality materials
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
Sheath sold separately, not includedNo explicit mention of one-handed opening capabilityRelatively heavy compared to smaller multi-tools
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