Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter 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 89% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 800% 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 PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter 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$79.99Cheapest
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
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Pliers/gripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlast cap crimperDouble-toothed wood sawHalf-serrated bladeThree-sided fileLarge flat screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverRulerAwlV-cutterBottle openerCan opener1/4-inch driverLanyard hole
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
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
Cutting tasks requiring strong leverageElectrical and wire workOutdoor and camping useExplosive ordnance disposal tasks
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
Powerful compound leverage pliers for easy cutting and grippingWide selection of useful toolsDurable build for heavy duty useIncluded nylon sheath and pocket clip for easy carry
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
Deployment of individual tools can be cumbersome as multiple tools may move togetherLock mechanism has some looseness causing tool wiggleSmaller tools like file and Phillips driver may be prone to rust without maintenance
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