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Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman Sidekick

Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman Sidekick ($69.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.

Leatherman Wave Alpha
Leatherman
Wave Alpha
$199.95
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Leatherman Sidekick
Leatherman
Sidekick
$69.95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman Wave AlphaLeatherman Sidekick
Price$199.95$69.95
Weight234g198g
Weight234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)198g (6.98 oz, Leatherman product page)
Pros & Cons

Leatherman Wave Alpha

  • Thumb stud for one-handed blade access
  • contoured G10 handles
  • tools in each handle deploy together
  • $199.95 is premium pricing

Leatherman Sidekick

  • Stainless steel
  • 25-year warranty
  • pocket size
  • Fewer tools than the Wave
Leatherman Sidekick is the better value at $69.95. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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