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Leatherman Freestyle CX vs SOG PowerPlay
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 44% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlay stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% 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 PowerPlay 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 38% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
225 g (7.94 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
181 mm (7.13 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
AwlBitholderBottle openerFileKnifePliersSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerTweezersWire cutterWire stripperWrenchRulerNeedlenose pliersPhilips driverStar screwdriver
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
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
Household repairsElectronic repairsIndustrial useDaily carry (EDC)
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
Compact and lightweight designMany included tools for versatilityGood quality steel and buildUseful for a wide range of repair tasksLifetime warranty
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 includedSome users may find blade steel not premium
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