Comparison Console
Leatherman MUT vs SOG PowerAssist
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 253% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 6% 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$265Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
272 g (9.59 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
16
16
Tools
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
Common praise
Durable and robust build qualityIncludes specialized firearm maintenance toolsOne-hand opening for ease of useIncludes replaceable wire cutter bladesVersatile with 16 tools in one
Smooth and fast assisted-opening dual bladesStrong compound leverage pliers providing high gripping powerRobust construction and durable materialsComfortable ergonomic handlesEffective locking mechanisms for safetyWide variety of useful integrated tools
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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