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Leatherman Bolster vs SOG Flash MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SOG Flash MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$45Cheapest
US$70Most expensive
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)
Unknown
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
7Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Needlenose pliersWirecuttersCenter-drive screwdriverBottle openerPry toolAssisted-open knifeMagnetic bit holder
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Everyday carryLightweight multitool useGeneral purpose tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Very light for a full-size multitoolExcellent pliers with good leveragePractical and thin slicey bladeDeep-carry pocket clip that balances well
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Handle is less comfortable due to tool cavitiesSmall driver may not work well on large fastenersSome blade play due to assisted opening mechanism
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