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Leatherman Curl vs SOG PowerAccess Assist MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$109.99Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
305 g (10.76 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
43 mm (1.69 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard Wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420hc Stainless Steel Knife (locking)Large Screwdriver Bit (phillips/slotted)Scissors W/ Spring ActionDiamond Coated File (locking)Can OpenerBottle OpenerAwl With Thread LoopRuler (8 Inch/19 Cm)Wood/metal File (same As Diamond Coated File, Opposite Face)Medium Screwdriver
AwlBitholderBottle OpenerChiselCutting HookFileKnife (plain Edge Clip Point)Serrated Knife (wharncliffe)Pliers (needle Nose)Saw (assisted)Small ScrewdriverTin OpenerViseWire CutterRuler (inch And Millimeter)Phillips #2 ScrewdriverJewelry DriverHook Cutter (assisted)Wire CrimperBevel GageMagnetic Bit Holder
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryBeginners Looking For An Affordable Multi ToolUsers Wanting Outside Accessible Knife And File Tools
Professional And Daily UseField And Workshop EnvironmentsJobsitesOutdoor And Backcountry Use
Common praise
Affordable For First Time UsersOutside Accessible Knife Blade And FileLightweight And Thin DesignIncludes A Large Bit Driver Compatible With Leatherman BitsComes With Sheath And Pocket Clip
Well Made And Tough ToolVery Sharp BladesVersatile And Useful Selection Of ToolsSolid And Durable ConstructionSmooth Opening And ClosingGood Torque On Pliers And Drivers
Common complaints
Lacks Fully Locking Tools On Many ImplementsMissing Serrated Blade And Wood Saw Compared To WaveNon Replaceable Wire Cutter BladesOnly Two Outside Accessible Tools Compared To Four On Higher End Models
No Pocket Clip ProvidedSmall Knobs For Opening Blades Can Loosen And Fall OffBlade Opening Mechanism Not As Strong As Some Competing ToolsNo File Included
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