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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 Pliers•Regular Pliers•Spring Loaded Wire Cutters•Hard Wire Cutters•Fine Edge Knife Blade•Serrated Knife Blade•Wood Saw•Small Flathead Screwdriver•Medium Flathead Screwdriver•Large Flathead Screwdriver•Phillips Head Screwdriver•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Oxygen Tank Wrench•Strap Cutter•Cleaning Rod Attachment
•Pliers•Needle Nose Pliers•Wire Crimper•Hard Wire Cutter•Awl•File (three Sided)•Gripper•Blasting Cap Crimper•Bolt Grip Channel•Bottle Opener•Can Opener•Large Flat Screwdriver•Medium Flat Screwdriver•Small Flat Screwdriver•Philips Screwdriver•Quarter Inch Driver•Wood 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 Operation▣Quick Access To Multiple Tools▣Outdoor Use▣On Site Jobs▣Home Use
▣Cutting▣Gripping▣Personal Care▣Work Requiring Pliers With Compound Leverage▣Electrical Use Including Wire Cutting And Crimping▣General EDC Tasks
Common praise
✓Easy One Handed Opening And Tool Deployment✓Spring Loaded Pliers Reduce Hand Fatigue✓Clear Imprinted Tool Locations For Quick Identification✓Secure Tool Locks For Safety✓Versatile Tool Set For Various Tasks
✓Powerful Compound Leverage Pliers That Open Quickly And Provide Twice The Cutting Power✓18 Essential Tools In A Robust, Reliable Package✓Affordable Price Point Compared To Similar Multitools✓Durable Construction With Reliable Locking Mechanism
Common complaints
⚠Some Users Find Multitool Weight Somewhat Heavy⚠Limited Information On Blade Steel Quality Beyond 420hc Stainless Steel
⚠Larger Size And Weight Compared To More Compact EDC Multitools⚠Tools Require Opening Pliers First To Access, Reducing Quick Single Hand Tool Access⚠Wire Cutting Blades Do Not Have User Replaceable Inserts⚠Some Risk Of Knuckle Injury When Opening Pliers Quickly

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