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Leatherman Sidekick vs Leatherman Tread
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Tread stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 49% 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$46Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
29Most 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
Slot screwdriverPhillips screwdriverHex drivers including 1/4 inch driverScribe toolCutting hookSIM card removal toolBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchCarbide glass breaker
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
N/A
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
EDC users needing a wearable multitoolTravelers needing TSA-compliant toolsUsers wanting a customizable wearable tool bracelet
Common praise
durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Innovative wearable designHighly customizable link systemTSA compliant for travelDurable 17-4 stainless steel constructionUseful variety of tools for everyday fixes
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
Relatively heavy and bulky for a bracelet (about 170 g)Lack of pliers and scissors limits functionalitySome users find adjusting links trickyScrews can loosen over timeLess functionality compared to full-sized multitools
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