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Leatherman Charge Plus vs SOG PowerAssist
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.95Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
16Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
Common praise
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
Smooth and fast assisted-opening dual bladesStrong compound leverage pliers providing high gripping powerRobust construction and durable materialsComfortable ergonomic handlesEffective locking mechanisms for safetyWide variety of useful integrated tools
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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