Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Curl 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.
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Cutters•Wire Stripper•420hc Stainless Steel Knife (locking)•Large Screwdriver Bit (phillips/slotted)•Scissors W/ Spring Action•Diamond Coated File (locking)•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Awl With Thread Loop•Ruler (8 Inch/19 Cm)•Wood/metal File (same As Diamond Coated File, Opposite Face)•Medium Screwdriver
•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
Combination pliers
Compound-leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Beginners Looking For An Affordable Multi Tool▣Users Wanting Outside Accessible Knife And File Tools
✓Affordable For First Time Users✓Outside Accessible Knife Blade And File✓Lightweight And Thin Design✓Includes A Large Bit Driver Compatible With Leatherman Bits✓Comes With Sheath And Pocket Clip
✓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 Fully Locking Tools On Many Implements⚠Missing Serrated Blade And Wood Saw Compared To Wave⚠Non Replaceable Wire Cutter Blades⚠Only Two Outside Accessible Tools Compared To Four On Higher End Models
⚠Weight And Size May Be Bulky For Minimalist EDC Users⚠No Explicit One Handed Opening Specification