Comparison Console
Leatherman Sidekick vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 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$54Most expensive
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
25 mm (0.98 in)
Unknown
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
10Fewest 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 lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
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 pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks