Comparison Console
Gerber Dime vs SOG PowerAccess Assist MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 254% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 390% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$31.1Cheapest
US$109.99Most expensive
Weight
62.3 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
305 g (10.76 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Open length
108 mm (4.25 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
20 mm (0.79 in)Lowest
43 mm (1.69 in)Highest
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
PliersSpring-loaded scissorsFine edge blade (bull nosed)Phillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverWire cuttersPackage openerBottle openerTweezersFileKeychain ring
AwlBitholderBottle openerChiselCutting hookFileKnife (plain edge clip point)Serrated knife (Wharncliffe)Pliers (needle nose)Saw (assisted)Small screwdriverTin-openerViseWire cutterRuler (inch and millimeter)Phillips #2 screwdriverJewelry driverHook cutter (assisted)Wire crimperBevel gageMagnetic bit holder
Plier type
Spring-loaded mini pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Compact everyday carryKeychain multi-tool useLight to medium everyday tasksEmergency minor repairsPackaging openingBottle opening
Professional and daily useField and workshop environmentsJobsitesOutdoor and backcountry use
Common praise
Very compact and lightweightIncludes useful spring-loaded pliersSpring-loaded scissors and functional bladesBottle opener accessible without opening toolMulti-functional for its small size
Well made and tough toolVery sharp bladesVersatile and useful selection of toolsSolid and durable constructionSmooth opening and closingGood torque on pliers and drivers
Common complaints
Small size makes some tools awkward to useLimited by size for heavy-duty tasksSmall keychain ring can be fiddly
No pocket clip providedSmall knobs for opening blades can loosen and fall offBlade opening mechanism not as strong as some competing toolsNo file included
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