The blade is slightly shorter and thinner than other Leatherman tools but we didn’t find that to be an issue. The plain-edge knife blade is 2.6” long and constructed out of heavy-duty 420HC steel. It also comes with the standard 25-year Leatherman warranty. He said the tool performed flawlessly for him during the week he used it.Īs far as quality is concerned, the Sidekick is just as sturdy and well-built as its bigger brothers.

Upon receiving it back, we were surprised to hear him ask us if he could buy it off us after we were done reviewing it. We even loaned it to a friend who’s a Journeyman Tradesman for a week. We sawed and screwed and cut wires and despite our best attempts, we were unable to break it. Quality of Constructionĭespite the low cost, the Sidekick looks, feels, and operates just like any other higher end Leatherman. It gives them a taste of the quality of Leatherman and will leave them wanting more. We opened the handle and with a smoothness that Leatherman is famous for, the tools and knife blade sprang open until we heard the “click” noise that indicated the tool (or knife) was locked in place and therefore safe to use.įor those who are upgrading from cheap Chinese knock-offs, the Sidekick is the perfect multi-tool for them. Weighing in 7 ounces and having an overall closed length of 3.8” long, it certainly felt sturdy. Upon taking it out of the box, the initial impression we got was that it’s well well-built. The only difference between the Sidekick and any other Leatherman product is the price and a few minor features. We failed to find anything that would indicate this was a lesser quality Leatherman. The Sidekick feels as well-built as its bigger (and more expensive) brothers. Pinch points that could take an elephant’s leg offĪnything that we could say “yup, this here is an entry-level tool, no doubt”.For something that is the least expensive model of a good brand, it should have something wrong with it. When we first received the Sidekick in the mail, we opened the package looking for any areas that Leatherman may have cut costs.ĥ minutes later and we were left scratching our heads. Overview of the Leatherman Sidekick Multi-Tool A multitool that’s meant for people who are new to multitools and would like to take it for a proverbial spin around the block before shelling out twice as much for a bigger and better model.

Think of it as a “beginners” multitool that has all the bells and whistles of its bigger brother Leatherman multitools, at a fraction of the cost. “Entry-level” is a poor choice of words to describe this unique multitool. In 99.999% of the time, you’d be correct in thinking this way. When the word “entry-level” comes to mind, we tend to think of inexpensive, low-quality, and something that exists solely to bear the brand name of whatever resides on it. Just because the Sidekick is considered “entry-level”, doesn’t mean it has to look, act, or work like anything with that designation. It’s squarely aimed at the “entry-level” market of multi-tools. The Leatherman Sidekick continues that tradition. Over the years they have proven their products to be reliable and up to any task given to them. When it comes to multi-tools, Leatherman is the king of the hill.

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