Comparison Console
Leatherman Surge vs SOG PowerAccess Assist MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 109% 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$159.95Most expensive
US$109.99Cheapest
Weight
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
305 g (10.76 oz)Lightest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
90 mm (3.54 in)Highest
43 mm (1.69 in)Lowest
Thickness
44 mm (1.73 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
21
21
Tools
Full-size lockable bladesRegular pliersNeedlenose pliersWire cuttersWire strippersScissorsCan openerBottle openerWood fileMetal fileLarge driver bitSmall driver bitPhillips #1-2 screwdriver bitsFlat tip screwdriver bitsExtra strong scissorsReplaceable 154CM wire cuttersOutside-opening bladesUnique blade exchanger for saw and fileFour outside-opening bladesLarge and small bit driversLanyard ring
AwlBitholderBottle openerChiselCutting hookFileKnife (plain edge clip point)Serrated knife (Wharncliffe)Pliers (needle nose)Saw (assisted)Small screwdriverTin-openerViseWire cutterRuler (inch and millimeter)Phillips #2 screwdriverJewelry driverHook cutter (assisted)Wire crimperBevel gageMagnetic bit holder
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
Professional and daily useField and workshop environmentsJobsitesOutdoor and backcountry use
Common praise
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Well made and tough toolVery sharp bladesVersatile and useful selection of toolsSolid and durable constructionSmooth opening and closingGood torque on pliers and drivers
Common complaints
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
No pocket clip providedSmall knobs for opening blades can loosen and fall offBlade opening mechanism not as strong as some competing toolsNo file included
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