Comparison Console
SOG PowerPlay vs Victorinox Waiter
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlay stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 330% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 543% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 40% 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$99Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
225 g (7.94 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
9Fewest tools
Tools
AwlBitholderBottle openerFileKnifePliersSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerTweezersWire cutterWire stripperWrenchRulerNeedlenose pliersPhilips driverStar screwdriver
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Compound leverage pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Household repairsElectronic repairsIndustrial useDaily carry (EDC)
Everyday carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting tasks
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designMany included tools for versatilityGood quality steel and buildUseful for a wide range of repair tasksLifetime warranty
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedSome users may find blade steel not premium
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online