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SOG Baton Q3 vs SOG Tellus MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 56% 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$94Cheapest
US$98.85Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
178 mm (7.01 in)
Dimensions
Width
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
18 mm (0.71 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
AwlBottle openerFileKnifePliersScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutterRulerMetal fileNeedlenose pliersPhilips driver
PliersBladeSawFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwlChiselTweezersScissorsFirestarterBottle openerFileSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutter
Plier type
Needle nose pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBasic wilderness and urban essentialsUrban emergency situations
CampingEveryday carrySurvivalTacticalOutdoor useCampsite tasksAdventure tasks
Common praise
Compact and slim design similar to an ink markerVaried, useful toolset for different tasksQuality aluminum handleDurable build with lifetime warranty
Compact and lightweightIncludes a comprehensive set of essential outdoor toolsDurable and grippy G10 handlesGood cutting and gripping power due to Compound LeverageEasy tool fold away and storage in nylon pouch
Common complaints
Cannot be opened with one handMay lack tools for very heavy-duty tasks
No pocket clip included
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