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Leatherman Flair vs SOG PowerLock V-Cutter

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

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Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Flair stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 144% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Flair stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Flair stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Flair 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.

Leatherman Flair — Tool count: 16Leatherman Flair — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Flair — Open length: 158 mm (6.22 in)Leatherman Flair — Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)Leatherman Flair — Retail price: US$195Leatherman Flair — Thickness: 14 mm (0.55 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Tool count: 18SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Closed length: 117 mm (4.61 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Open length: 178 mm (7.01 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Weight: 272 g (9.59 oz)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Retail price: US$79.99SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Thickness: 18.5 mm (0.73 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$195Most expensive
US$79.99Cheapest
Weight
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
29 mm (1.14 in)Lowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
18.5 mm (0.73 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Ruler (8 in | 19 cm)Bottle Opener (Brass-plated)Can OpenerCocktail Fork420HC Combo KnifeCorkscrew w/ AssistSpreader knifeExtra-small ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverNeedlenose PliersPhillips ScrewdriverRegular PliersSpring-action ScissorsWire CuttersHard-wire Cutters
Needlenose pliersLarge screwdriverWire cuttersPartially serrated bladeV-CutterCrimpersBuilt-in rulerCan opener with fine screwdriverBottle opener with screwdriver1/4-inch drive for driver bitsPhillips screwdriverWood sawFine/coarse fileAwl
Plier type
Needlenose/Regular Pliers with Wire Cutters and Hard-wire notch
Compound-leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Collectible multitool enthusiastsOutdoor dining and picnicsUsers needing an unusual set of tools
Outdoor useFirst respondersDIY enthusiastsField workHeavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Unique tool selection with picnic-oriented implementsHigh-quality stainless steel constructionIncludes a sheath and original packaging
Ergonomic pivoting handle covers reduce hand fatigueDurable stainless steel construction with corrosion resistanceVersatile tool set suitable for a wide range of tasksSecure locking mechanism for safe tool useIncluded nylon sheath for convenient carrying
Common complaints
No locking tools, which may reduce safety and practicalityCocktail fork and spreader knife are novelty tools with limited practical useToo many flathead screwdrivers and lack of certain useful tools like a file
Weight and size may be bulky for minimalist EDC usersNo explicit one-handed opening specification

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