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Leatherman MUT vs SOG ToolClip
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG ToolClip stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. SOG ToolClip stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman MUT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG ToolClip stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the longest option for closed 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$169.95Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
206 g (7.27 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Highest
36 mm (1.42 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
Full jaw pliers with grippers and wire cuttersSpear point bladeBottle openerLarge screwdriverWire stripperSerrated edge blade with cross hatched fileSmall precision screwdriverLight duty pry bar
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Full jaw pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
Everyday carryGeneral utility and repair 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
Solid full jaw pliers with wire cuttersVariety of useful integrated toolsHigh quality stainless steel constructionConvenient pocket clip
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
Lack of blade lockSome tools may be light duty
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