Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
SOG PowerLock stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
SOG PowerLock 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.
▣EDC for indoor/outdoor/adventure use▣Users needing a 13-in-1 multi-tool with locking blades▣Users requiring full-size pliers and a long clip-point blade
▣Cutting▣Gripping▣Personal care▣Work requiring pliers with compound leverage▣Electrical use including wire cutting and crimping▣General EDC tasks
Common praise
✓Strong pliers with improved wider pivot for durability✓Comfortable finger-grooved Zytel handle grips✓Locking blades for safety and convenience✓Long knife blade and screwdrivers for reach and utility✓Useful assortment of tools covering common needs
✓Powerful compound leverage pliers that open quickly and provide twice the cutting power✓18 essential tools in a robust, reliable package✓Affordable price point compared to similar multitools✓Durable construction with reliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
⚠Scissors are smaller with shorter cutting stroke compared to previous models⚠No diamond file included, which some users expect⚠Sheath included is low quality, made of imitation leather⚠Slightly heavier and thicker handles than some similar tools
⚠Larger size and weight compared to more compact EDC multitools⚠Tools require opening pliers first to access, reducing quick single-hand tool access⚠Wire cutting blades do not have user-replaceable inserts⚠Some risk of knuckle injury when opening pliers quickly