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Leatherman Bond vs SOG PowerLock V-Cutter

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

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Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Bond stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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 Bond — Tool count: 14Leatherman Bond — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Bond — Open length: 165 mm (6.50 in)Leatherman Bond — Weight: 176 g (6.21 oz)Leatherman Bond — Retail price: US$59.95Leatherman Bond — Width: 30 mm (1.18 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Tool count: 18SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Closed length: 117 mm (4.61 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Open length: 178 mm (7.01 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Weight: 272 g (9.59 oz)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Retail price: US$79.99SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Width: 58 mm (2.28 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.95Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Narrowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Widest
Thickness
Unknown
18.5 mm (0.73 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Cutters•Wire Stripper•420hc Blade•Awl•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Wood/metal File•Phillips Screwdriver•Medium Screwdriver•Small Screwdriver•Ruler (8 Inch / 19 Cm)
•Needlenose Pliers•Large Screwdriver•Wire Cutters•Partially Serrated Blade•V Cutter•Crimpers•Built In Ruler•Can Opener With Fine Screwdriver•Bottle Opener With Screwdriver•1/4 Inch Drive For Driver Bits•Phillips Screwdriver•Wood Saw•Fine/coarse File•Awl
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
Compound-leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Light To Medium General Use▣Users Wanting Common Essential Tools In A Compact Multi Tool
▣Outdoor Use▣First Responders▣Diy Enthusiasts▣Field Work▣Heavy Duty Tasks
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Includes Most Common Essential Tools✓Customizable Handle Colors And Designs✓Durable 420hc Stainless Steel Tools✓Good Value For The Price
✓Ergonomic Pivoting Handle Covers Reduce Hand Fatigue✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction With Corrosion Resistance✓Versatile Tool Set Suitable For A Wide Range Of Tasks✓Secure Locking Mechanism For Safe Tool Use✓Included Nylon Sheath For Convenient Carrying
Common complaints
⚠Lacks Specialty Tools Found On Other Leatherman Models⚠No Included Sheath⚠Optional Pocket Clip Costs Extra
⚠Weight And Size May Be Bulky For Minimalist EDC Users⚠No Explicit One Handed Opening Specification

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