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SOG PowerLock vs SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

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Cheapest

SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

SOG PowerLock stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

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.

SOG PowerLock — Retail price: US$80SOG PowerLock — Tool count: 18SOG PowerLock — Closed length: 117 mm (4.61 in)SOG PowerLock — Open length: 178 mm (7.01 in)SOG PowerLock — Weight: 272 g (9.59 oz)SOG PowerLock — Thickness: 19 mm (0.75 in)SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter — Retail price: US$79.99SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter — Tool count: 18SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter — Closed length: 117 mm (4.61 in)SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter — Open length: 178 mm (7.01 in)SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter — Weight: 272 g (9.59 oz)SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter — Thickness: 19 mm (0.75 in)Retail priceTool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightThickness
Specification
SOG PowerLock
SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-Cutter
Price & carry
Retail price
US$80Most expensive
US$79.99Cheapest
Weight
272 g (9.59 oz)
272 g (9.59 oz)
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)
117 mm (4.61 in)
Open length
178 mm (7.01 in)
178 mm (7.01 in)
Dimensions
Width
58 mm (2.28 in)
58 mm (2.28 in)
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)
19 mm (0.75 in)
Tools
Tool count
18
18
Tools
•Pliers•Needle nose pliers•Wire crimper•Hard wire cutter•Awl•File (three-sided)•Gripper•Blasting cap crimper•Bolt grip channel•Bottle opener•Can opener•Large flat screwdriver•Medium flat screwdriver•Small flat screwdriver•Philips screwdriver•Quarter-inch driver•Wood saw (double-tooth)•V-cutter
•Pliers/gripper•Hard wire cutter•Wire crimper•Blast cap crimper•Double-toothed wood saw•Half-serrated blade•Three-sided file•Large flat screwdriver•Medium flat screwdriver•Small flat screwdriver•Phillips screwdriver•Ruler•Awl•V-cutter•Bottle opener•Can opener•1/4-inch driver•Lanyard hole
Plier type
Compound leverage pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Cutting▣Gripping▣Personal care▣Work requiring pliers with compound leverage▣Electrical use including wire cutting and crimping▣General EDC tasks
▣Cutting tasks requiring strong leverage▣Electrical and wire work▣Outdoor and camping use▣Explosive ordnance disposal tasks
Common praise
✓Powerful compound leverage pliers that open quickly and provide twice the cutting power✓18 essential tools in a robust, reliable package✓Affordable price point compared to similar multitools✓Durable construction with reliable locking mechanism
✓Powerful compound leverage pliers for easy cutting and gripping✓Wide selection of useful tools✓Durable build for heavy duty use✓Included nylon sheath and pocket clip for easy carry
Common complaints
⚠Larger size and weight compared to more compact EDC multitools⚠Tools require opening pliers first to access, reducing quick single-hand tool access⚠Wire cutting blades do not have user-replaceable inserts⚠Some risk of knuckle injury when opening pliers quickly
⚠Deployment of individual tools can be cumbersome as multiple tools may move together⚠Lock mechanism has some looseness causing tool wiggle⚠Smaller tools like file and Phillips driver may be prone to rust without maintenance
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SOG SwitchPlierSOG179 g (6.31 oz) · US$74.95SOG PowerAssistSOG272 g (9.59 oz) · US$75SOG PowerLock EOD 2.0 V-CutterSOG272 g (9.59 oz) · US$79.99SOG PowerLock V-CutterSOG272 g (9.59 oz) · US$79.99SOG Sync IISOG275 g (9.70 oz) · US$80SOG SwitchPlier 2.0SOG179 g (6.31 oz) · US$85
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