Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool RX vs SOG PowerPlier S44
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlier S44 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlier S44 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerPlier S44 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlier S44 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlier S44 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlier S44 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$101Most expensive
US$58Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)
Unknown
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
BitholderBottle OpenerGlass BreakerKnife (154CM Blade Steel)PliersScrewdriverWire Cutter
Needlenose PliersWire CuttersPartially Serrated BladeSmall Flathead ScrewdriverLarge Flathead ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverFileCan OpenerBottle OpenerAwlRulersLanyardSocket Driver
Plier type
Regular pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEmergency ResponseFirst Responders
Everyday CarryLight Repair TasksMulti Tool FunctionalityPortable On The Go Use
Common praise
Lightweight And Compact DesignSpecialized Tools For Emergency ScenariosHigh Quality 154CM Blade SteelIncludes Practical Tools Like Pliers And A Screwdriver
Effective Compound Leverage Increases Gripping ForceCompact And Lightweight For Easy CarryIncludes Diverse Essential ToolsOne Handed Opening Mechanism
Common complaints
Sheath Not IncludedLimited Tool Count Compared To Larger Multitools
Discontinued Model, Potentially Limited AvailabilityNo Integrated Pocket Clip For Carry
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