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Sidekick
Specs verified 2026-08-26 · 1 source · 12 fields we could not verify, shown as —
Full specification
- Weight
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- Weight (imperial)
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- Closed length
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- Closed length (imperial)
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- Open length
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- Width
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- Thickness
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- Manufacturer
- Leatherman
- Product family
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- Release year
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- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Tool count (manufacturer)
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- Cost per tool
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- Blade steel
- 420HC56-58 HRCThe workhorse stainless of the multitool world. It does not hold an edge for long, but it takes one back in seconds on almost anything.dulls quicklyvery rust-resistanteasy to sharpenYou will sharpen it more often than a premium steel, and you will find that easier than owning a premium steel that has gone blunt. Editorial guidance, not a measured specification.
- Blade length
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- Edge type
- plain
- Blade profile
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- Locking
- Yes
- One-hand opening
- Yes
- Outside accessible
- Yes
- Pliers type
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- Wire cutters
- Yes
- Replaceable cutters
- No
- Hard-wire cutters
- —
- Crimper
- —
- Pocket clip
- Yes
- Lanyard attachment
- Yes
- Sheath included
- No
Tool inventory · 13 mapped
Spring-action Needlenose Pliers · Spring-action Regular Pliers · Spring-action Wire Cutters · Wire Stripper · 420HC Knife · 420HC Serrated Knife · Saw · Ruler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm) · Can Opener · Bottle Opener · Wood/Metal File · Phillips Screwdriver · Medium Screwdriver · Small Screwdriver
What owners say
Two of ten reviewers praised the compact, lightweight design and high overall satisfaction. No shared criticism emerged from the group. Individual complaints included poor pocket clip quality and stiff tools that are hard to open.
Read from 10 independent reviews (10 reddit). A point becomes a pro or a con only when two or more reviewers made it.
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Compact and lightweight design 2/10
“it wasn't too big” u/Oh_Martha_My_Dear · reddit
“I thought it'd be a nice lightweight tool around the shop” u/No-Arm-2598 · reddit
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High overall satisfaction 2/10
“couldn't be more pleased with my purchase” u/balfarzarkar1 · reddit
“best tool I have ever had” u/Comfortable-Row9530 · reddit
No complaint was made by more than one reviewer.
Poor pocket clip quality Tools are stiff and hard to open Wire cutters fail to cut wire Thicker working edge than Curl Screwdriver incompatible with light fixtures Frustrating design
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Where this data comes from
13 source records back this page. 12 fields could not be verified against any of them and are shown as — above.
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| MSRP (USD) | leatherman.com Page states: "**$69.95 USD**" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Material
420HC Stainless Steel" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com Page states: "Made in the USA -" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Edge
Plain" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Lock
Yes" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| One-hand opening | leatherman.com Page states: "One-hand Operable Features
Open and use features with one hand, keeping your other hand free when you need it most." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Outside-accessible blade | leatherman.com Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Replaceable cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Pocket clip | leatherman.com Page states: "Replaceable Pocket Clip
Attach your multi-tool to a pocket or belt loop for easy carry. Remove the clip if you prefer." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Lanyard attachment | leatherman.com Page states: "Lanyard Ring
This secure ring attaches the tool safely and securely to a lanyard." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Page states: "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
Not verified: Weight, Closed length, Open length, Width, Thickness, Blade length, Manufacturer tool count, Release year, MSRP (EUR), Pliers type, Hard-wire cutters, Crimper. Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
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