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Leatherman ARC vs SOG PowerLock
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 212% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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$249.95Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
18Fewest tools
Tools
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
PliersNeedle nose pliersWire crimperHard wire cutterAwlFile (three-sided)GripperBlasting cap crimperBolt grip channelBottle openerCan openerLarge flat screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverPhilips screwdriverQuarter-inch driverWood saw (double-tooth)V-cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
Common praise
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
Powerful compound leverage pliers that open quickly and provide twice the cutting power18 essential tools in a robust, reliable packageAffordable price point compared to similar multitoolsDurable construction with reliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Larger size and weight compared to more compact EDC multitoolsTools require opening pliers first to access, reducing quick single-hand tool accessWire cutting blades do not have user-replaceable insertsSome risk of knuckle injury when opening pliers quickly
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