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Leatherman Fuse vs SOG PowerLock
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% 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 PowerLock 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 28% 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.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$94.7Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
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)Narrowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Widest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard Wire CuttersClip Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
PliersNeedle Nose PliersWire CrimperHard Wire CutterAwlFile (three Sided)GripperBlasting Cap CrimperBolt Grip ChannelBottle OpenerCan OpenerLarge Flat ScrewdriverMedium Flat ScrewdriverSmall Flat ScrewdriverPhilips ScrewdriverQuarter Inch DriverWood Saw (double Tooth)V Cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
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
CuttingGrippingPersonal CareWork Requiring Pliers With Compound LeverageElectrical Use Including Wire Cutting And CrimpingGeneral EDC Tasks
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
Powerful Compound Leverage Pliers That Open Quickly And Provide Twice The Cutting Power18 Essential Tools In A Robust, Reliable PackageAffordable Price Point Compared To Similar MultitoolsDurable Construction With Reliable Locking Mechanism
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
Larger Size And Weight Compared To More Compact EDC MultitoolsTools Require Opening Pliers First To Access, Reducing Quick Single Hand Tool AccessWire Cutting Blades Do Not Have User Replaceable InsertsSome Risk Of Knuckle Injury When Opening Pliers Quickly
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