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Leatherman Skeletool SX vs SOG PowerPlay
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlay stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 21% 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
Unknown
US$99
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
225 g (7.94 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
AwlBitholderBottle openerFileKnifePliersSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerTweezersWire cutterWire stripperWrenchRulerNeedlenose pliersPhilips driverStar screwdriver
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Household repairsElectronic repairsIndustrial useDaily carry (EDC)
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Compact and lightweight designMany included tools for versatilityGood quality steel and buildUseful for a wide range of repair tasksLifetime warranty
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
No pocket clip includedSome users may find blade steel not premium
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