Comparison Console
Leatherman Sidekick vs Victorinox Evolution S17
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$45Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
15Most 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
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
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 ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
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
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
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