Comparison Console
Leatherman MUT vs SOG PowerPlay
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlay stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlay 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 PowerPlay stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 168% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% 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 PowerPlay stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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$99Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
225 g (7.94 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Highest
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
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
AwlBitholderBottle openerFileKnifePliersSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerTweezersWire cutterWire stripperWrenchRulerNeedlenose pliersPhilips driverStar screwdriver
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
Household repairsElectronic repairsIndustrial useDaily carry (EDC)
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
Compact and lightweight designMany included tools for versatilityGood quality steel and buildUseful for a wide range of repair tasksLifetime warranty
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 includedSome users may find blade steel not premium
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