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Leatherman Surge vs SOG PowerLock
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG PowerLock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$159.95Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
272 g (9.59 oz)Lightest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
178 mm (7.01 in)
Dimensions
Width
90 mm (3.54 in)Highest
58 mm (2.28 in)Lowest
Thickness
44 mm (1.73 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
21Most tools
18Fewest tools
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
PliersNeedle nose pliersWire crimperHard wire cutterAwlFile (three-sided)GripperBlasting cap crimperBolt grip channelBottle openerCan openerLarge flat screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverPhilips screwdriverQuarter-inch driverWood 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
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
Common praise
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Powerful compound leverage pliers that open quickly and provide twice the cutting power18 essential tools in a robust, reliable packageAffordable price point compared to similar multitoolsDurable construction with reliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
Larger size and weight compared to more compact EDC multitoolsTools require opening pliers first to access, reducing quick single-hand tool accessWire cutting blades do not have user-replaceable insertsSome risk of knuckle injury when opening pliers quickly
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