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Leatherman Sidekick vs SOG Micro ToolClip
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Micro ToolClip stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Micro ToolClip stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Micro ToolClip stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Micro ToolClip stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Micro ToolClip stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Micro ToolClip stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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$40Most expensive
US$36.99Cheapest
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
99 mm (3.90 in)
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)
25 mm (0.98 in)
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
12Fewest 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
PliersSoft Wire CutterGripperLarge Flat Screwdriver2 Sided FileSmall Flat ScrewdriverBottle OpenerStraight Blade (2 Inch)Lanyard & Key Chain HolePocket ClipPhillips Screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Spring-loaded
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLight Duty Household TasksCamping And HikingOutdoor AdventuresBasic Repairs
EDCEveryday CarryLight CuttingSmall Wire CuttingGeneral Use
Common praise
Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionComfortable Ergonomic DesignWide Range Of Useful ToolsSpring Action Pliers Perform WellGood Value For The PriceOne Hand Accessible Blades
Compact And LightweightEffective Spring Loaded PliersIncludes Essential Everyday ToolsGood Blade Steel With Decent Hardness
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
Small Size Limits Heavy UseBlade Length Only 2 InchesNot Suitable For Heavy Duty Tasks
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