Comparison Console
Leatherman Sidekick vs Leatherman Wingman
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. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 76% 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$49.95Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
198.4 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)
97 mm (3.82 in)
Open length
Unknown
152.4 mm (6.00 in)
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
32.26 mm (1.27 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
14.22 mm (0.56 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14
14
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 Needlenose PliersSpring-action Regular PliersSpring-action Wire CuttersWire Stripper420HC Combo KnifeSpring-action ScissorsPackage OpenerRuler (3.8 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Everyday carryCampingWork projectsHome repairLight to medium-duty tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Spring-action pliers work smoothly and are practicalBlade sharpness and ease of one-hand openingLightweight and portable with pocket clipGood value for the price
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
Some minor blade playWire cutters do not fully closeScissors not suitable for heavy cutting