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SOG PowerAssist vs Victorinox Handyman
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Handyman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 11% 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$75
US$75
Weight
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
90.9 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
27.5 mm (1.08 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
28 mm (1.10 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
BladeSmall bladeCap lifter with 5 mm screwdriverWire stripperCan opener with 3 mm screwdriverCorkscrewReamer punch and sewing awlScissorsMulti purpose hookWood sawChisel2 mm screwdriverNail file with metal fileMetal sawNail cleanerPliers with wire cuttersWire crimperTweezersToothpickKey ring
Plier type
Compound leverage pliers
Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
CampingDIY tasksEveryday carryWood sawingCordage cuttingElectronic repairs
Common praise
Smooth and fast assisted-opening dual bladesStrong compound leverage pliers providing high gripping powerRobust construction and durable materialsComfortable ergonomic handlesEffective locking mechanisms for safetyWide variety of useful integrated tools
Several tools integrated for versatile useCompact and well-made Swiss Army KnifeGood balance of tools including pliers and blades
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
Somewhat heavy at 155 gramsNo one-handed opening mechanismSlipjoint lock rather than locking blade
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