Sog Multi Tool Review

2010-08-27T02:38:00.000-07:00

Throughout the past few weeks I have put this multi tool right to work. First off, the blades being accessable from the tool right out of the pocket case is a fantastic feature. Apply some pressure to the thumb stud & *snap* out comes the blade. Blades were both razor sharp right out of the box. I've used the file to remove burrs from metal cabinet edges, the file has worked flawlessly. The pliers have excellent clamping force & the wire cutters have zero problems cutting thick wire. With a flick of the wrist you can access the pliers out of the case using one hand - something my leatherman would never do. Another nice feature is that the pliers remain open when the tool is nearly closed allowing you to use the pliers in very tight spaces. I did rearrange the tools so the V-cutter would not catch on the can opener. Not a big problem for me. I don't know why some reviewers say that the power assist feature doesn't always work because it has worked flawlessly for me. You need to realize that there is not an open button for the blades, you have to apply pressure to the thumb stud outward & up to allow the blade to spring open. No issues so far, my coworkers have named this tool my new "toy" since I am always eager to use it instead of walking back to the tool box.

This tool is very well thought and Innovative. It has like engrains, that makes that the force you apply to the handle gets multiplied to the front end.
The finish is like a perfect black hand-gun. The blade opens in a mazing. Yous push a litle with your thumb and it pops out, like an automatic folding knife.
The tools inside are replacebel by the user! you juts buy the components you need from the web site and buy them, I've never seen this in a pocket tool.
The piano lock is very clever. Compared to the Victorinox, maybe it looks a little more like "feminine" or "shiny", the SOG looks like on testosterone. Looks terrific, impressive, intimidating almost.
The Leatherman is the worst in finish, and material quality. I broke my leatherman, the fine flat screwdriver, after somewhat 5 uses... and I was using it properly (I take care of tools)...The leatherman feels like sticky to open, even after quite some time.
Every where you look, you find ingenious and well thought details.

The pliers are more process than anything I have seen, each tiny tooth engrains perfectly with its negative par on the other jaw.

I purchased this a a gift for my father and I own the same tool in the plain stainless steel finish. It's a great multi-tool. Super durable and just plain beefy. If you're looking for a light little pocket knife/tool this probably isn't it. Maybe a Leatherman Squirt or even a SOG Paratool. The black finish is actually a lot nicer than the stainless steel because it doesn't show fingerprints as badly. I have found that this tool has replaced my daily carry pocket knife (a SOG Flash II) for a couple of reasons. First, the pair of assisted blades. Having a quick choice between the straight or serrated blades rather than having both in one blade is nice. The other thing is that carrying a multi-tool rather than a dedicated pocket knife tends to be less intimidating to people in the general public. When I pull out the Flash II people's eyes tend to widen a little and they make snarky comments. The PowerAssist blends right in as just another tool for most people and the only raised eyes and comments have been from folks admiring the thing.

The fold-out tools are of the same super high quality and the locking mechanism works well. I also appreciate the V-Cutter for cutting paracord, straps, etc. I wish there was a more elegant way to operate the little cover that goes over the tools, but it serves it's purpose well in allowing a very comfortable grip on the pliers.

This thing makes an awesome gift. My father received his and called me within minutes of opening to talk about how nice it was and how he'd probably never need another multi-tool again. It will definitely be appreciated by those who are handy, or who work on machines for a living. Although, one of the things my dad mentioned was that he wasn't sure when he would ever need the blasting cap crimper, but hey, ya can't win 'em all. :)

Great tool, 5 stars, you will not be sorry that you purchased this tool and the price on Amazon pretty much cannot be beat.