Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs SOG PowerLock V-Cutter
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 V-Cutter 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 V-Cutter 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 V-Cutter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter 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 V-Cutter 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$79.99Cheapest
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)Narrowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Widest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
18.5 mm (0.73 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
Needlenose PliersLarge ScrewdriverWire CuttersPartially Serrated BladeV CutterCrimpersBuilt In RulerCan Opener With Fine ScrewdriverBottle Opener With Screwdriver1/4 Inch Drive For Driver BitsPhillips ScrewdriverWood SawFine/coarse FileAwl
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Compound-leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor WorkEveryday CarryRepair TasksHard Outdoor Jobs
Outdoor UseFirst RespondersDiy EnthusiastsField WorkHeavy Duty 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
Ergonomic Pivoting Handle Covers Reduce Hand FatigueDurable Stainless Steel Construction With Corrosion ResistanceVersatile Tool Set Suitable For A Wide Range Of TasksSecure Locking Mechanism For Safe Tool UseIncluded Nylon Sheath For Convenient Carrying
Common complaints
No Sheath IncludedPremium Price Point Might Be High For Some Users
Weight And Size May Be Bulky For Minimalist EDC UsersNo Explicit One Handed Opening Specification
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