Comparison Console
Leatherman Super Tool 300 vs SOG SwitchPlier
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$119.95Most expensive
US$74.95Cheapest
Weight
272.15 g (9.60 oz)Heaviest
179 g (6.31 oz)Lightest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Open length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
155 mm (6.10 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Narrowest
31 mm (1.22 in)Widest
Thickness
19.304 mm (0.76 in)Thinnest
24 mm (0.94 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
12Fewest tools
Tools
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PliersWire CutterKnife BladeScrewdriversFileRulerCan OpenerBottle OpenerAwlChiselFlat Head ScrewdriverPhillips Screwdriver
Plier type
Large Pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty TasksWork UseTough Jobs Requiring Multiple Tools
Outdoor TasksCampingFishingEveryday CarryMulti Purpose Use
Common praise
Strong, Large PliersAll Locking Tools For SafetyComfortable Handles With Easy Access Even With GlovesRemovable Replaceable Wire CuttersDurable Construction With Quality Materials
Compact And LightweightQuick One Handed Pliers DeploymentVersatile Toolset Covering Common TasksSolid 420 Stainless Steel Blade
Common complaints
Sheath Sold Separately, Not IncludedNo Explicit Mention Of One Handed Opening CapabilityRelatively Heavy Compared To Smaller Multi Tools
Blade Steel Is Basic 420 Stainless, Less PremiumLack Of Pocket ClipNo Sheath Included
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