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Leatherman OHT vs SOG PowerLock

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SOG PowerLock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% 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

Cheapest

SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SOG PowerLock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman OHT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman OHT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SOG PowerLock stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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.

Leatherman OHT — Tool count: 16Leatherman OHT — Closed length: 114.3 mm (4.50 in)Leatherman OHT — Open length: 168.275 mm (6.63 in)Leatherman OHT — Weight: 280.99 g (9.91 oz)Leatherman OHT — Retail price: US$118.9SOG PowerLock — Tool count: 18SOG PowerLock — Closed length: 117 mm (4.61 in)SOG PowerLock — Open length: 178 mm (7.01 in)SOG PowerLock — Weight: 272 g (9.59 oz)SOG PowerLock — Retail price: US$80Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$118.9Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
272 g (9.59 oz)Lightest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
58 mm (2.28 in)
Thickness
Unknown
19 mm (0.75 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
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
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
Common praise
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
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
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel
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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