Color | Stainless Steel |
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Material | Plastic |
Brand | LEATHERMAN |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.8 x 1 x 1 inches |
Item Weight | 6.88 ounces |
Included Components | Multi-Tool |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Manufacturer | Leatherman |
Part Number | 831429 |
Item Weight | 6.9 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.8 x 1 x 1 inches |
Item model number | AD1480 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | One Size |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 25 Year |
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LEATHERMAN, Sidekick Pocket Size Multitool with Spring-Action Pliers and Saw, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath
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Color | Stainless Steel |
Material | Plastic |
Brand | LEATHERMAN |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.8 x 1 x 1 inches |
Item Weight | 6.88 ounces |
About this item
- Your sidekick: A clean and versatile multitool that fits in your pocket and has all the features you need to get projects done
- 14 tools in 1: The Sidekick is equipped with 14 tools, including knives, pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, bottle and can openers, a file, a saw and a ruler
- Our guarantee: We’re proud to stand behind every product that leaves our factory in Portland, Oregon; That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts a lifetime
- One-hand access: Enjoy a mix of outside-accessible blades you can open with one hand and rounded handles that make gripping the spring-action jaws easy and very comfortable
- Always on hand: Its compact size and lightweight design makes it easy to slide into a sheath or your pocket; Alternatively, attach your Sidekick with its integrated lanyard ring
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ASIN | B005DI2QTC |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,567 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #48 in Multitools |
Date First Available | July 19, 2011 |
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A great choice for first-time users, the original Portland, Oregon multi-tool manufacturer is making you your very own Sidekick. This handy pocket-sized tool has all the features you need to get your project done, at a fraction of the cost. The handy, outside-accessible blades mean you can open the knife with just one hand and rounded handles make getting a grip around their all-new, spring-action jaws easy and very comfortable. Stainless steel and backed by a 25-year warranty; first choice, or handy second backup, you can't beat the value of the Sidekick. Closed length: 3.8 inches (9.7 cm); Weight: 7 oz (198.4 g); Primary blade length: 2.6 inches (6.6 cm).
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Leatherman's handy, Sidekick Multi Tool has all the basic tools you need as a first time user and it's at an affordable price. The handy, outside-accessible blades mean you can open the knife with just one hand and rounded handles make getting a grip around their all-new, spring-action jaws easy and very comfortable. Its stainless steel construction, 15 tools in one multi tool, Leatherman quality and 25 year Leatherman guarantee give it a value that can't be beat!.Wood/Metal File.Saw.Small Screwdriver.Medium Screwdriver.Phillips Screwdriver.Ruler (1.5 in).Bottle Opener.Can Opener.Wire Stripper.Carabiner Accessory: Hex Bit Driver and Bottle Opener.Features:.Lanyard Ring.Removeable Pocket Clip.Stainless Steel Body.All Locking Outside Blades.Nylon Sleeve.Stainless Steel Handles.25-year Warranty.Measurements:.Size: 3.8 in | 9.7 cm (Closed).Blade Length: 2.6 in | 6.6 cm.Weight: 7 oz | 198.4 g.
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Versatility | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Sturdiness | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Ergonomic | 4.7 | — | — | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Giftable | 4.7 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Durability | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 3.8 |
Sold By | Leatherman Tool Group | Leatherman Tool Group | MultiplyByTen | Leatherman Tool Group | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
material | Plastic | Stainless Steel, Nylon | Titanium, Stainless Steel, Wood, Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | — |
included components | Multi-Tool | MULIT TOOL | Pocket Clip | Multitool | Truss | MULTI TOOL |
number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
weight | 0.43 pounds | 11.2 ounces | — | 0.8 pounds | 8.4 ounces | 0.14 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, performance, portability, value, and sharpness of the tools. For example, they mention it's well made, extremely functional, and portable. Some appreciate the sharpness, saying the blades on the outside are great.
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Customers like the quality of the tools. They mention that it's well-made, sturdy, and reliable. Some say that the built quality is bulletproof. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...All these features, plus a good nylon sheath and an included small carabiner multitool, makes the Leatherman Sidekick a great option for those of us..." Read more
"...A couple of things I was looking for were: 1-easy to open knife, 2- quality made, 3- saw, pliers, and basic screwdrivers, 4- belt clip or lanyard..." Read more
"...jealous because his came with this nice leather pouch and a solid carabiner that has a bottle opener. The pouch is just a pouch with lanyard holes...." Read more
"This multi-tool has all the tools I need. It also is light weight and easy to use." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tools. They mention that it is small, lightweight, and extremely functional. The tools work great and come in handy in a pinch. The carabiner is quite nice and has a good release weight. The built-in belt clip works fine, but it will slide off your belt when you sit in.
"...By far the best tool on the Sidekick. They are robust and work flawlessly. The spring-opening action puts the Zilla to shame...." Read more
"Short version: met all my expectations. nice knife. very easy to open, functional blades. screwdrivers get the job done, although not great...." Read more
"...There isn't any play on any of the tools, and though not all of the tools have a lock, they will stay in place as you use them...." Read more
"...The second thing that could use some improvement is the sheath. It's functional, I guess, but it is more bulky than it needs to be...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the tools. They mention it's compact, well made, and slim. The skeletool is super light and comes with a pocket clip. The sidekick is very pocketable and keeps the weight down a bit. Overall, customers find the product to be a wonderful balance between weight, portability, and utility.
"...The Sidekick is Very pocketable and thusly (like the Zilla) comes with a pocket clip.Let's hit the details:Pliers: 5/5...." Read more
"This multi-tool has all the tools I need. It also is light weight and easy to use." Read more
"...The hand feel is awesome and the blades are easy to access and lock nicely into place. I also like the fact that it is USA made...." Read more
"...Something, it can even fix the cell phone. It's compact and the pouch is a very well build...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the tool. They say it works great for the price and is a good value for money. Customers also mention that it is made in the USA and has a killer warranty.
"...and found out that this one has everything I need and the price is reasonable. So, I went for it...." Read more
"...The price point on this one was good, about what I paid for my PST 15 years ago...." Read more
"These were nice but needed 2 hands to open but worth the money" Read more
"...with the bargain I got and I even bought another one since the price was terrific!..." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the tools. They say the knife blade is really sharp, and the saw and file hold an edge well. They also appreciate the outside accessible blades, which are much easier to get to and use quickly. Some customers also mention that the wire cutters aren't too pointy.
"...It has a small/medium pocket knife-sized blade, comes sharp, and has a good tip for fine cutting...." Read more
"...The blade is on the outside. Considering the fact that the knife is what I use most, this is a huge plus...." Read more
"...The blade is really big and pretty sharp...." Read more
"...Still thrilled with my purchase and everything is still tight, sharp, and shiny." Read more
Customers find the tools in the kit easy to use. They say the spring-loaded design makes it convenient to access the tools they need. Customers also say the kit is simple and useful, making it easy to select for use. The kit is great for quick home fixes and saves them time.
"...Something that I can rely on when I need it. that is simple, durable, and gets the job done. My needs were clear. So where did I look first?..." Read more
"...It also is light weight and easy to use." Read more
"...It is well thought out and we'll executed in production...." Read more
"...The pliers are spring loaded which is super convenient. I have not found a good use for the caribeaner that comes with it yet, but it's kind of cool...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the tools. Some mention that the sheath fits like a bug in a rug, while others say that it fits very tight and will be a struggle to use for anyone under. The screwdrivers are a little too big for fine jobs and barely fit in the leather pouch.
"...The hand feel is awesome and the blades are easy to access and lock nicely into place. I also like the fact that it is USA made...." Read more
"...Not the end of the world, except that they are both sized quite large. There is a smaller flathead on the file.File: 4.5/5...." Read more
"...All of the tools lock into place sturdily and I haven't had any issues with cleaning back to a factory shine...." Read more
"...* The screwdrivers are a little too big for fine jobs. Normally, I carry a bike multitool with good screwdrivers, allen keys, and torque keys...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of opening. Some mention that all the tools open easily and lock securely, while others say that the tools are a little hard to open with your fingernails, and clumsy to use. They also say it's difficult to pull the smaller tools out for use.
"...Let's hit the details:Pliers: 5/5. Spring-opening and PERFECT. By far the best tool on the Sidekick...." Read more
"...A couple of things I was looking for were: 1-easy to open knife, 2- quality made, 3- saw, pliers, and basic screwdrivers, 4- belt clip or lanyard..." Read more
"...Would have preferred a sheath like the Wave.- The bottle opener is not great...." Read more
"...All the other tools were AWESOME and the pliers required nearly NO effort to close while the spring would hold it open and support its own weight...." Read more
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Now, I don't have any need for an $80-$150 multitool. Neither my lifestyle or job demand it. I just need the basics. Honestly, the Sidekick has more options than I need. I also own a CRKT Zilla for this reason (great large blade, spring pliers, standard bit driver). The Zilla is perfect for me, but it's size and weight makes it a little unwieldy for pocket carry. The Sidekick is Very pocketable and thusly (like the Zilla) comes with a pocket clip.
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Pliers: 5/5. Spring-opening and PERFECT. By far the best tool on the Sidekick. They are robust and work flawlessly. The spring-opening action puts the Zilla to shame.
Main Knife: 4/5. Not too bad, at all. It has a small/medium pocket knife-sized blade, comes sharp, and has a good tip for fine cutting. It easily thumb-opens one-handed and has a liner lock. However, the Zilla has a much larger and better blade.
Saw: 4/5. Usually, multitool saws seem pretty useless. However, the Sidekick's saw is much more impressive than I expected it to be. It's the same length as the knife and just as robust. It's also a liner lock, which helps for stability while sawing. It's a great saw for small tasks. Like the knife, the saw is also meant to be thumb-opening; but I wouldn't suggest it. The saw's opening action is not smooth (it drags) and the saw teeth are too close to the thumb hole. This results in a real danger of cutting your thumb open; because as you dig the pad of your thumb into the opening hole to overcome the drag, the sharp saw blade teeth can easily sink into your thumb as you try to rotate the saw open.
Phillips Driver & Flathead Driver: 3.5/5. These two drivers are less impressive. They are permanent (not an interchangeable bit driver). Not the end of the world, except that they are both sized quite large. There is a smaller flathead on the file.
File: 4.5/5. Like the saw, I usually find multitool files to be useless. And again, like the saw, I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually a great file. This is not your dad's Swiss army tool file. Thick, wider than expected, and useful.
Small Serrated Blade: 4/5. A better option for cutting things like cordage and rope than the plain-edged main blade. Though, the short length will make cutting thicker rope difficult.
Bottle Opener/Can Opener: 4/5. It's fine. Yet another bottle opener to add to the collection. I mean, they're on S-biners, key chains, knives. Pretty much everything. The can opener's nice, though.
There is also a fold-out ring for carabiner attachment as another method of carry.
All these features, plus a good nylon sheath and an included small carabiner multitool, makes the Leatherman Sidekick a great option for those of us who don't need a Wave. Recommended.
*Note: Keep an eye out for price drops. I bought mine for a steal at $24.88. As of right now, they normally sell for just over $42.
Long version: I looked around a little bit before buying this about 6 months ago. A couple of things I was looking for were: 1-easy to open knife, 2- quality made, 3- saw, pliers, and basic screwdrivers, 4- belt clip or lanyard ring... In fact it all started like this. About 15 years ago a friend of my father's gave him a Leatherman supertool as a gift. Since that day, it is his togo tool where ever he goes and at home too. I grew up with it. I don't remember an occasion where there was something to be fixed and he didn't pull out his leatherman first. His 1974 CJ-5 is broken, and he pulls it out... He needs to change the faucet and he pulls it out... That is the first tool he reaches for... Most of the time the only tool.. The knife lasted amazingly, the pliers are still functioning great. I grew up with it. I am 30 now, he is 60.
Now, years later... fed up with cheap chinese made stuff... I was looking for buying to buy myself a multitool to take with me on outdoor trips. Something that I can rely on when I need it. that is simple, durable, and gets the job done. My needs were clear. So where did I look first? Of course Leatherman. That is the tool my father uses. It had to be good. I looked at the current models and found out that this one has everything I need and the price is reasonable. So, I went for it.
After using it for 6 months, I must say that I am satisfied. My only concern is that while the body looks great, it feels (I don't want to say this) cheap(er). I guess that is how everything feels nowadays, compared to what we had 15 years ago. Engineers are trying to trim off every ounce. I have no doubt that it will last for a long time. Still, it hasn't got the feeling of the Leatherman I grew up with.
Here are a few things I like/dislike about the tool:
* The blade is on the outside. Considering the fact that the knife is what I use most, this is a huge plus. why would I have to unfold the entire thing everytime? and you can open it single handedly. The same goes for the saw.
* I made a little paracord lanyard and tied it to the ring. I keep it there all the time. Once, I needed to tie up something and it was there for me, hanging from my knife. It also looks really nice hanging out of the leather carrying pouch.
* The ruler is mostly useless.
* The screwdrivers are a little too big for fine jobs. Normally, I carry a bike multitool with good screwdrivers, allen keys, and torque keys. So, it is not a big issue for me.
If you are looking for basic functionality you cannot go wrong with this one. If you are looking for something a little more advanced, check out the other models.
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