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Leatherman MUT vs SOG PowerLock
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG PowerLock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 231% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock 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.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock 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.
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$80Cheapest
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
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
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
Special military combination pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
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
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
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
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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