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Leatherman Kick vs SOG PowerLock V-Cutter

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Kick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Kick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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.

Leatherman Kick — Tool count: 9Leatherman Kick — Closed length: 103 mm (4.06 in)Leatherman Kick — Open length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Leatherman Kick — Weight: 150.7 g (5.32 oz)Leatherman Kick — Retail price: US$29.5Leatherman Kick — Thickness: 14 mm (0.55 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Tool count: 18SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Closed length: 117 mm (4.61 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Open length: 178 mm (7.01 in)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Weight: 272 g (9.59 oz)SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Retail price: US$79.99SOG PowerLock V-Cutter — Thickness: 18.5 mm (0.73 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$29.5Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
150.7 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30.5 mm (1.20 in)Narrowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Widest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
18.5 mm (0.73 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
9Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Wire Cutters•Hard Wire Cutters•Clip Point Knife•Large Screwdriver•Small Screwdriver•Phillips Screwdriver•Bottle / Can Opener•Wire Stripper•Lanyard Attachment•Ruler
•Needlenose Pliers•Large Screwdriver•Wire Cutters•Partially Serrated Blade•V Cutter•Crimpers•Built In Ruler•Can Opener With Fine Screwdriver•Bottle Opener With Screwdriver•1/4 Inch Drive For Driver Bits•Phillips Screwdriver•Wood Saw•Fine/coarse File•Awl
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Compound-leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Users Needing A Compact Multitool With Essential Tools▣Everyday Carry With A Pocket Clip Option▣Lightweight But Strong Multitool
▣Outdoor Use▣First Responders▣Diy Enthusiasts▣Field Work▣Heavy Duty Tasks
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Strong And Functional Pliers✓Useful Set Of Essential Tools✓Comfortable Grip Due To Zytel Inserts
✓Ergonomic Pivoting Handle Covers Reduce Hand Fatigue✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction With Corrosion Resistance✓Versatile Tool Set Suitable For A Wide Range Of Tasks✓Secure Locking Mechanism For Safe Tool Use✓Included Nylon Sheath For Convenient Carrying
Common complaints
⚠Blade And Tools Do Not Lock Open⚠Some Users Find It Less Versatile Compared To More Complex Multitools⚠May Partially Open In Pocket If Not Clipped Securely
⚠Weight And Size May Be Bulky For Minimalist EDC Users⚠No Explicit One Handed Opening Specification

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