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Leatherman Sidekick vs Victorinox Skipper Pro

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Skipper Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper Pro stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Victorinox Skipper Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Skipper Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Skipper Pro stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Skipper Pro 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.

Leatherman Sidekick — Tool count: 14Leatherman Sidekick — Closed length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Leatherman Sidekick — Weight: 198 g (6.98 oz)Leatherman Sidekick — Retail price: US$40Leatherman Sidekick — Thickness: 25 mm (0.98 in)Victorinox Skipper Pro — Tool count: 18Victorinox Skipper Pro — Closed length: 111 mm (4.37 in)Victorinox Skipper Pro — Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz)Victorinox Skipper Pro — Retail price: US$93.53Victorinox Skipper Pro — Thickness: 23 mm (0.91 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$40Cheapest
US$93.53Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
180 g (6.35 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
196 mm (7.72 in)
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)
Unknown
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
23 mm (0.91 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
Lock blade (serrated)CorkscrewCan opener with small screwdriverBottle opener with screwdriverWire insulation removerPuncher/reamerKey ringTweezersToothpickKnot loosener with spike (marlin spike)PliersWire cutterWire benderPhillips screwdriverLanyardShackle openerWire crimping toolLanyard
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Pliers
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
Sailing and marine useEveryday carry for sailorsTasks requiring multiple tools in nautical environment
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Robust and reliable toolset for sailing and marine tasksGood quality stainless steel blade and toolsSecure locking bladesCompact yet comprehensive tool selection
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 for easy carryNot designed for one-handed openingRelatively heavy compared to smaller multitools