Comparison Console
Leatherman Sidekick vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$130Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
17Most 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
Pliers with Wire Cutters (needlenose & regular)Wire CuttersLarge Locking BladeSerrated BladeWood SawMetal SawFile with Diamond FileCan OpenerBottle OpenerScissorsBit DriverSmall Bit DriverMedium ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverHard Wire CutterWire StripperSpring Action Scissors
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
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Versatile set of 17 integrated tools covering many needsComfortable handles and outside accessible toolsStrong and precise pliers and wire cuttersLocking mechanisms on outside tools for safety
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
Blade steel is basic 420HC with average edge retentionScissors on 2004 model changed to smaller design that some users find less safeHeavier than some other EDC options
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