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Leatherman Sidekick vs SOG Flash MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SOG Flash MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$70Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
141 mm (5.55 in)
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)
Unknown
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
7Fewest 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 pliersWirecuttersCenter-drive screwdriverBottle openerPry toolAssisted-open knifeMagnetic bit holder
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Everyday carryLightweight multitool useGeneral purpose tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Very light for a full-size multitoolExcellent pliers with good leveragePractical and thin slicey bladeDeep-carry pocket clip that balances well
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
Handle is less comfortable due to tool cavitiesSmall driver may not work well on large fastenersSome blade play due to assisted opening mechanism
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