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Leatherman Sidekick vs SOG PowerAssist
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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$75Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
16Most 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
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Unknown
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
Common praise
durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Smooth and fast assisted-opening dual bladesStrong compound leverage pliers providing high gripping powerRobust construction and durable materialsComfortable ergonomic handlesEffective locking mechanisms for safetyWide variety of useful integrated tools
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
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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