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Leatherman Fuse vs SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter
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 EOD 2.0 V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% 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 38% 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 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 EOD 2.0 V-Cutter 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 EOD 2.0 V-Cutter 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 EOD 2.0 V-Cutter 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$79.99Cheapest
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
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
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
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
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose Plier
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
Cutting tasks requiring strong leverageElectrical and wire workOutdoor and camping useExplosive ordnance disposal 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 for easy cutting and grippingWide selection of useful toolsDurable build for heavy duty useIncluded nylon sheath and pocket clip for easy carry
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
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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