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Sidekick
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.
Specs verified 2026-09-30 · 1 source · 5 fields we could not verify, shown as —
Full specification
- Weight
- 198 g
- Weight (imperial)
- 7.0 oz
- Closed length
- 96.5 mm
- Closed length (imperial)
- 3.80 in
- Open length
- 152.4 mm
- Width
- 32.3 mm
- Thickness
- 14.2 mm
- Manufacturer
- Leatherman
- Product family
- —
- Release year
- —
- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- —
- Tool count (manufacturer)
- 14
- Cost per tool
- $5.00
- Warranty
- 25-year warranty
- 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
- 66 mm
- Edge type
- plain
- Blade profile
- —
- Locking
- Yes
- One-hand opening
- Yes
- Outside accessible
- Yes
- Pliers type
- both
- Wire cutters
- Yes
- Replaceable cutters
- No
- Hard-wire cutters
- —
- Crimper
- —
- Pocket clip
- Yes
- Lanyard attachment
- Yes
- Sheath included
- No
Tool inventory · 13 mapped · 14 counted by Leatherman
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 reviewers report
No theme about the Leatherman Sidekick met the recurring threshold of three independent contributors or support across both platforms. Repeated and individual observations are listed below.
Based on 10 sources from 10 independent contributors (10 reddit). A report is recurring when three people mention it or when it appears across both platforms.
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Compact and lightweight design 2 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“couldn't be more pleased with my purchase” u/balfarzarkar1 · reddit
“best tool I have ever had” u/Comfortable-Row9530 · reddit
No criticism was repeated by independent reviewers.
Spring action mechanism Poor pocket clip quality Wire cutters resist deformation 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
- After this subreddit's advice, I ended up getting a used LM Sidekick for $32. I wanted another Wave but it's just too expensive in my country ($160).
- A question about the Leatherman sidekick pocket clip
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- Sidekick warranty
- Sidekick Slotted v Curl Slotted: Just me?
- Sidekick design flaw?
- Sidekick, my best friend!
- Leatherman Sidekick Cutter Issue
- What does everyone think of the letherman sidekick?
Where this data comes from
22 source records back this page. 5 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 page | 2026-09-30 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Material
420HC Stainless Steel" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com states USA 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. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-28 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Edge
Plain" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-28 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Lock
Yes" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| 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 page | 2026-09-30 |
| Outside-accessible blade | leatherman.com Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Replaceable cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer 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 page | 2026-09-30 |
| Lanyard attachment | leatherman.com Page states: "Lanyard Ring
This secure ring attaches the tool safely and securely to a lanyard." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Page states: "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Weight | leatherman.com Page states: "Weight
7 oz" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Closed length | leatherman.com Page states: "Closed Length
3.8 in" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Open length | leatherman.com Page states: "Open Length
6 in" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Width | leatherman.com Page states: "Width
1.27 in" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Thickness | leatherman.com Page states: "Overall Thickness
0.56 in" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Blade length | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Length
2.6 in" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Manufacturer tool count | leatherman.com Page states: "Tool Count
14" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Warranty | leatherman.com Page states: "That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts for a lifetime." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Pliers type | leatherman.com Page states: "01 Spring-action Needlenose Pliers; 02 Spring-action Regular Pliers" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
Not verified: Release year, MSRP (EUR), Hard-wire cutters, Crimper, Country of manufacture. Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
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