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SOG PowerLock vs SOG Tellus MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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$80Cheapest
US$98.85Most expensive
Weight
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Open length
178 mm (7.01 in)
178 mm (7.01 in)
Dimensions
Width
58 mm (2.28 in)Widest
18 mm (0.71 in)Narrowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
15Fewest tools
Tools
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
PliersBladeSawFlat ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverAwlChiselTweezersScissorsFirestarterBottle OpenerFileSmall ScrewdriverTin OpenerWire Cutter
Plier type
Compound leverage pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CuttingGrippingPersonal CareWork Requiring Pliers With Compound LeverageElectrical Use Including Wire Cutting And CrimpingGeneral EDC Tasks
CampingEveryday CarrySurvivalTacticalOutdoor UseCampsite TasksAdventure Tasks
Common praise
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
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
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
No Pocket Clip Included
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