Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs SOG PowerAssist
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% 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 700% 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 Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 36% 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
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
178 mm (7.01 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
Common praise
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
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
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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