# Leatherman Sidekick > Specification from MultiToolDB: https://www.multitooldb.com/leatherman/sidekick/. Every value cites a source below. A value marked "not verified" could not be checked against any source; it does not mean the tool lacks the feature. Last verified 2026-09-30. Quote any figure with a link to this page. The data as a whole is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/); commercial reuse needs a separate licence from contact@strtly.com. The Leatherman Sidekick is a current multitool with a recorded weight of 198.4 g, 14 listed functions, and a closed length of 96.5 mm. Its verified tool list includes Spring-action Needlenose Pliers, Spring-action Regular Pliers, Spring-action Wire Cutters, and Wire Stripper; the blade steel is listed as 420HC Stainless Steel. ## Specifications | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Manufacturer | Leatherman | | Product family | not verified | | Status | In production | | Manufacturer item number | not verified | | Release year | not verified | | Country of manufacture | not verified | | Weight | 198 g (7.0 oz) | | Closed length | 96.5 mm (3.80 in) | | Open length | 152.4 mm (6.00 in) | | Width | 32.3 mm (1.27 in) | | Thickness | 14.2 mm (0.56 in) | | Tool count (manufacturer) | 14 | | MSRP (USD) | $69.95 | | Warranty | 25-year warranty | ## Tools As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 14): - 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 ## Knife | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Blade steel | 420HC Stainless Steel | | Blade length | 66 mm (2.60 in) | | Edge | plain | | Blade profile | not verified | | Blade locks | yes | | One-hand opening | yes | | Opens with the tool closed | yes | ## Pliers | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | needlenose and regular | | Wire cutters | yes | | Replaceable cutters | no | | Hard-wire cutters | not verified | | Crimper | not verified | ## Carry | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Pocket clip | yes | | Lanyard attachment | yes | | Sheath included | no | ## What reviewers and owners report From 10 independent reviewers across 10 sources, gathered 2026-08-31. A point counts as recurring when two or more reviewers make it. These are opinions with a count, kept apart from the specifications. Praised: - Compact and lightweight design (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/rypd9r/a_question_about_the_leatherman_sidekick_pocket/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1vt0fgz/sidekick_warranty/ - High overall satisfaction (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/9nwsro/leatherman_sidekick/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1u7fh0u/sidekick_my_best_friend/ ## Sources - MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "**$69.95 USD**" - Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Material 420HC Stainless Steel" - Country of manufacture: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-28. States USA, which differs from the accepted value. Page states: "Made in the USA -" Site-wide footer text, printed on every page of the site; not a statement about this product. Refused 2026-09-30. - Edge type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-28. Page states: "Blade Edge Plain" - Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Lock Yes" - One-hand opening: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "One-hand Operable Features Open and use features with one hand, keeping your other hand free when you need it most." - Outside-accessible blade: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." - Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" - Replaceable cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" - Pocket clip: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Replaceable Pocket Clip Attach your multi-tool to a pocket or belt loop for easy carry. Remove the clip if you prefer." - Lanyard attachment: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Lanyard Ring This secure ring attaches the tool safely and securely to a lanyard." - Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Sheath sold separately." - Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. - Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Weight 7 oz" - Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Closed Length 3.8 in" - Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Open Length 6 in" - Width: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Width 1.27 in" - Thickness: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Overall Thickness 0.56 in" - Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Length 2.6 in" - Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Tool Count 14" - Warranty: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts for a lifetime." - Pliers type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/sidekick), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "01 Spring-action Needlenose Pliers; 02 Spring-action Regular Pliers" ## Not verified No source confirmed these fields, so they are left blank rather than estimated: Release year, Hard-wire cutters, Crimper, Country of manufacture.