Yesterday I posted some impressions of the Leatherman Surge, which is one of the largest Leatherman multi-tools at 4.5” long and 12.5oz.  While it is packed to the gills with tools, you might feel that the Surge is more than you could possibly ever need.  Here’s where one of Leatherman’s smaller full-size multi-tools comes in: the Leatherman Kick.

At just 5.2 ounces and 4 inches long, the Kick is less than half as heavy as the Surge, and it’s also shorter and slimmer.  This means that it doesn’t have an assortment of tools as massive as what’s in the Surge; however, the Kick is still packing a good amount of the most essential and most frequently used tools.  Keep reading for more details on the Leatherman Kick and the list of tools that are included in it! 

The Kick's small design has a sleek and simple feel to it that I found appealing.  The grip of the tool is lined with a material called zytel--which is a lot harder than it looks--that is supposed to give you a more comfortable grip on the multi-tool.  Along with the zytel lining are grooves in the handle for your fingers, a feature that I really liked.  It would be interesting to see these kinds of ergonomics features integrated into some other Leatherman products.

While the Kick is a lot cheaper than the other two Leatherman products I've looked at so far, it seems to be built to the same standard of quality.  It has a good weight to it and it feels very solid in your hand.  What this means is that you can get a reliable Leatherman multi-tool even if you don't want to spend the money on one of the more expensive models.  Here's the list of tools that are included in the Leatherman Kick:

• Needlenose Pliers
• Regular Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Hard-Wire Cutters
• Clip-Point Knife
• Large screwdriver
• Small Screwdriver
• Philips Screwdriver
• Ruler (8 inch/19 cm)
• Bottle/Can Opener
• Wire Stripper
• Lanyard Attachment
  

As you can see, the Kick has a respectable array of tools built into it.  Considering its size and weight, the Kick would be a great option for someone who wants a more portable multi-tool that doesn't sacrifice as much as keychain-sized models do.

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