History: Sidekick

Jaws

• Needlenose/regular pliers that are spring loaded and an anvil type cutter.

Handles/Frame

• Stainless steel with beveled edges designed for comfort. Includes a clip.

Blades and Tools

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

Blade Characteristics

• All tools have a polished finish

Locking Mechanism

• The outside accessible tools have liner locks but the inside accessible tools do not lock

Sheath

• Originally the Sidekick came with a suede leather pouch with a grommet, along with the carabiner. But now come with either just the carabiner or a black pancake style nylon sheath with a Velcro flap.

Dimensions

• Length open = 6 inch/15.3 cm
• Length closed = 3.8 inch/9.7 cm
• Width closed = 1.38 inch/3.5 cm
• Thickness = 0.75 inch/1.9 cm
• Weight = 7 oz | 198.4 g

Versions

• None.

Variations

• None.

Background

Introduced in 2011. Made in the USA. Still in production.

Related Tools

The Sidekick has another tool that is just like it except for a slightly different tool set the Wingman and another almost same tool called the Rev. The Leap is also very similarly built. The handles of the New Wave also have a very similar build and may have been the inspiration for this series. That would also make the Surge and Charge similar. The Wave also has a similar handle type of the Sidekick as well.

More Info

• Leatherman Rev/Sidekick/Wingman. - in the Multitool.org forums
• Leatherman SIDEKICK / WINGMAN Owners Club - in the Multitool.org forums
• Leatherman Sidekick Review. - in the Multitool.org forums
• Another Sidekick Review. - in the Multitool.org forums
• Wingman and Sidekick Review at Multitool.org
• Sidekick on Leatherman Website