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Leatherman Blast vs SOG SwitchPlier 2.0

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Blast stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Blast stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Blast stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 52% 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.

Leatherman Blast — Tool count: 17Leatherman Blast — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Blast — Weight: 197.6 g (6.97 oz)Leatherman Blast — Retail price: US$90.3Leatherman Blast — Thickness: 18 mm (0.71 in)Leatherman Blast — Width: 35 mm (1.38 in)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Tool count: 12SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Closed length: 155 mm (6.10 in)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Weight: 179 g (6.31 oz)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Retail price: US$85SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Thickness: 24 mm (0.94 in)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Width: 31 mm (1.22 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$90.3Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
197.6 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
179 g (6.31 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
35 mm (1.38 in)Widest
31 mm (1.22 in)Narrowest
Thickness
18 mm (0.71 in)Thinnest
24 mm (0.94 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
12Fewest tools
Tools
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Wire Cutters•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Strippers•Large Locking Blade•Wood Saw•Metal File And Saw•Scissors•Bottle/can Opener With Cutting Notch•Phillips Screwdriver•Medium Screwdriver•Small Screwdriver•Small Bit Driver•Lanyard Ring•Ruler (on Body)
•Needle Nose Pliers•Multi Angle Needle Nose Pliers•Hard Wire Cutter•Bolt Grip Channel•3 Sided File•Awl•Ruler•Medium Flat Screwdriver•Small Flat Screwdriver•Philips Screwdriver•Can Opener•Bottle Opener
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Spring-loaded pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Full Sized Multitool Use▣Comfortable Grip With Zytel Inserts▣Heavy Duty Build▣Access To A Wide Range Of Useful Tools
▣Professionals▣Hobbyists▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping▣Fishing▣Repairs
Common praise
✓Comfortable Zytel Handle Inserts For Grip✓Strong And Durable Build With Stainless Steel And Locking Tools✓Wide Range Of Practical Tools With Good Length✓Effective Lock System And Sturdy Pliers
✓Offers Quick One Hand Pliers Deployment✓Versatile Set Of Tools Useful For Many Tasks✓Comfortable And Ergonomic To Hold✓Rugged And Lightweight Design✓Good Grip Strength Due To Compound Leverage System
Common complaints
⚠Discontinued Model, No Current Direct Replacement⚠Heavier Than Minimalistic Compact Multitools⚠Some Users May Find It Spartan Or Less Innovative Compared To Newer Designs
⚠Limited Blade Length And Thickness For Heavy Cutting⚠Some Users May Prefer More Or Different Tools⚠Lack Of Sheath Included

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