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Leatherman Curl vs SOG Sync II

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

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Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Sync II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SOG Sync II 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SOG Sync II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

SOG Sync II stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

SOG Sync II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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 Curl — Tool count: 15Leatherman Curl — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Curl — Open length: 165 mm (6.50 in)Leatherman Curl — Weight: 212 g (7.48 oz)Leatherman Curl — Retail price: US$89.95Leatherman Curl — Thickness: 15 mm (0.59 in)SOG Sync II — Tool count: 12SOG Sync II — Closed length: 84 mm (3.31 in)SOG Sync II — Open length: 147 mm (5.79 in)SOG Sync II — Weight: 275 g (9.70 oz)SOG Sync II — Retail price: US$80SOG Sync II — Thickness: 26 mm (1.02 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
275 g (9.70 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
52 mm (2.05 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
12Fewest 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
ScissorStraight bladePliersNut grippersFileSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverPhilips screwdriverWire cutterRulerWire crimperBottle opener
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Everyday carryCompact multi-tool needsWearing on belt buckleCampingHikingGeneral small repairs
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
Innovative belt buckle designPortable and easy to carryMultiple useful tools integratedCorrosion resistant stainless steelLifetime warranty
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
Not suitable for canvas or nylon beltsNo pocket clipCannot be opened with one hand

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