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SOG PowerLock vs Victorinox Skipper
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 66% 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$120Most expensive
Weight
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
181 g (6.38 oz)Lightest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Open length
178 mm (7.01 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
35 mm (1.38 in)Lowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
18
18
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
Locking serrated bladeMarlin spikeShackle openerPliersCorkscrewCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle opener (lockable)Screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer punchPhillips screwdriver 1/2Wire cutterWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickLanyard
Plier type
Compound leverage pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
Boating and sailing tasksHandling ropes, knots and riggingMarine and outdoor use
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
Versatile 18 tools suitable for boating and outdoor useDurable Swiss-made quality with locking blade for safetyCompact and portable design with integrated key ring and lanyard
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 one-handed blade opening capability
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