Comparison Console
Leatherman MUT EOD vs SOG SwitchPlier 2.0
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman MUT EOD stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT EOD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT EOD stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT EOD stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT EOD stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% 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$229.95Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
179 g (6.31 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Widest
31 mm (1.22 in)Narrowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
24 mm (0.94 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
12Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersPremium Replaceable Fuse Wire CuttersMilitary Performance Spec Cap CrimperElectrical Crimper420hc Combo KnifeSawReplaceable Cutting HookHammerBolt Override ToolReplaceable C4 PunchReplaceable Bronze Carbon Scraper#8 32 Cleaning Rod/brush AdaptersCarabiner/bottle OpenerLarge Bit DriverStranded Wire Cutters
Needle Nose PliersMulti Angle Needle Nose PliersHard Wire CutterBolt Grip Channel3 Sided FileAwlRulerMedium Flat ScrewdriverSmall Flat ScrewdriverPhilips ScrewdriverCan OpenerBottle Opener
Plier type
Unknown
Spring-loaded pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Eod And Bomb Squad OperationsMilitary And Tactical UseJobs Requiring Multiple Specialized ToolsUsers Needing A Rugged Multi Tool With Replaceable Parts
ProfessionalsHobbyistsOutdoor ActivitiesCampingFishingRepairs
Common praise
Comprehensive Toolset Tailored For Eod And Tactical TasksRobust Build Quality With Replaceable ComponentsOne Hand Operable Features And Accessible Tools While ClosedIncludes Pocket Clip For Easy Carry
Offers Quick One Hand Pliers DeploymentVersatile Set Of Tools Useful For Many TasksComfortable And Ergonomic To HoldRugged And Lightweight DesignGood Grip Strength Due To Compound Leverage System
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy Compared To Standard MultitoolsHigher Price Point Due To Specialized FeaturesSome Tools May Be Overkill For Casual Users
Limited Blade Length And Thickness For Heavy CuttingSome Users May Prefer More Or Different ToolsLack Of Sheath Included
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online