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Leatherman Curl vs SOG PowerAssist
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl 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$89.95Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
212 g (7.48 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
Unknown
48 mm (1.89 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
16Most 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
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Combination pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
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
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
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 includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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