Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
SOG PowerAccess Assist MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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.
▣Tradespersons▣Everyday Carry With Strong Tool Versatility▣Outdoor And Farm Use
▣Professional And Daily Use▣Field And Workshop Environments▣Jobsites▣Outdoor And Backcountry Use
Common praise
✓Versatile Set Of 17 Integrated Tools Covering Many Needs✓Comfortable Handles And Outside Accessible Tools✓Strong And Precise Pliers And Wire Cutters✓Locking Mechanisms On Outside Tools For Safety
✓Well Made And Tough Tool✓Very Sharp Blades✓Versatile And Useful Selection Of Tools✓Solid And Durable Construction✓Smooth Opening And Closing✓Good Torque On Pliers And Drivers
Common complaints
⚠Blade Steel Is Basic 420hc With Average Edge Retention⚠Scissors On 2004 Model Changed To Smaller Design That Some Users Find Less Safe⚠Heavier Than Some Other EDC Options
⚠No Pocket Clip Provided⚠Small Knobs For Opening Blades Can Loosen And Fall Off⚠Blade Opening Mechanism Not As Strong As Some Competing Tools⚠No File Included