LEATHERMANSidekick Pocket Size Multitool with Spring-Action Pliers and Saw, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath

Would rate as best buy. Super sharp quality steel blade of good hardness. No unnecessary gimmick tools .

Short version: met all my expectations. nice knife. very easy to open, functional blades. screwdrivers get the job done, although not great. Pliers are handy and strong.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.cheers.

After years of not carrying a pocket knife, I decided that it was time to carry again, but I was looking for more than just a blade. I wanted it to do everything. After talking to several friends who are avid leatherman users I decided that it was time to get one. My needs were as follows: ability to open main blade with one hand, not too big to go into a pocket, light enough to carry but not so light that it feels like a toy, good wire cutters, good saw, basic screw drivers. After doing extensive research on every leatherman made, as well as gerbers and several knock offs, I decided to give this one a try.I was not disappointed. This is a great little device. It feels great, the weight is perfect, and has almost all of the tools that I need. I liked the Sidekick so much that I also bought a Wingman (similar product but with scissors instead of a saw).There are only two things that I don't like about the product:The blade does not hold an edge very wellI broke one of the flat heads trying to use it as a pry bar (not really how it is meant to be used). To be fair leatherman would fix or replace it for free, but I have not sent it in yet.I now use the wingman as my EDC because I get more use out of the scissors than the saw, but this one is in our junk drawer and is used at least weekly.Is it as well made as a surge or wave? Well no, but it is also 1/3 the price and 2/3 the size. For a light duty multitool that you can put in your pocket, either the sidekick or the wingman is a great choice.One last note: Leatherman should design a make your own multitool. Flat price for the empty shell, then varying prices for tools. I don't need a bottle opener so it would be great to be able to replace it with something else (like the package opener found on the wingman). If I could replace this blade for the one that comes with the TTI and get rid of the bottle opener, I would gladly pay $100. Until then, this is the best out there.

I've seen many comments about blade play or there's some wiggle in the Sidekick. The one I just received is solid, with no blade play (either up and down or side to side). All tools lock up well, no rattles or wiggling at all in the tool. Straight edge blade came hair shaving sharp (literally tested it on my arm). Great multitool! I also have the original Leatherman and this one is every bit as solid as the original.