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Leatherman Fuse vs SOG PowerAssist
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$94.7Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for indoor/outdoor/adventure useUsers needing a 13-in-1 multi-tool with locking bladesUsers requiring full-size pliers and a long clip-point blade
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
Common praise
Strong pliers with improved wider pivot for durabilityComfortable finger-grooved Zytel handle gripsLocking blades for safety and convenienceLong knife blade and screwdrivers for reach and utilityUseful assortment of tools covering common needs
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
Scissors are smaller with shorter cutting stroke compared to previous modelsNo diamond file included, which some users expectSheath included is low quality, made of imitation leatherSlightly heavier and thicker handles than some similar tools
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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