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Leatherman Sidekick vs SOG PowerLock
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 50% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% 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 PowerLock 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% 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 PowerLock 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$80Most 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
Unknown
178 mm (7.01 in)
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Lowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
18Most 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
PliersNeedle nose pliersWire crimperHard wire cutterAwlFile (three-sided)GripperBlasting cap crimperBolt grip channelBottle openerCan openerLarge flat screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverPhilips screwdriverQuarter-inch driverWood saw (double-tooth)V-cutter
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Powerful compound leverage pliers that open quickly and provide twice the cutting power18 essential tools in a robust, reliable packageAffordable price point compared to similar multitoolsDurable construction with reliable locking mechanism
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
Larger size and weight compared to more compact EDC multitoolsTools require opening pliers first to access, reducing quick single-hand tool accessWire cutting blades do not have user-replaceable insertsSome risk of knuckle injury when opening pliers quickly
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