SOG Powerlock

Reviewed 08/02/2017 by Mr. an

-Price Paid: $69.00
-Used for Other
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

I work as a heavy equipment mechanic and have owned Leatherman (my first), Gerber (least liked), victornox (on par with leatherman) and Sog (most owned and used).
I have multiple iterations of the sog power plier (including a non-patented " first edition") and it has outlasted all other multitools I have owned.
The first thing that stands out is the gear mechanism, which not only compounds leverage applied to the handles but also allows the tool to be used in semi-closed position (perfect for confined spaces and applying more pressure). This gear feature also allows the tool to easily be opened one handed.
The ability to change out accessory tools is ingenious and user friendly. I am not a big fan of the "piano key" style lockback that newer versions are equipped with; prefer the solid one piece lockback.leather sheaths are not much thing, preferring the nylon as it is more favorable in my working environments. I truly favor their neoprene (not released) that allows the too to be mounted in a number of positions (vetical or horizontally).

Reviewed 04/19/2011 by Charlie

-Price Paid: $69.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months

Comments:

I bought the PowerLock for every day carry. I do HVAC and general maintenance. The fourth time I used the phillips screw driver it broke off at the shank. I emailed SOG and they said I could BUY the replacement bit on their website. I responded that have owned and used Gerber and Victornox multi tool/survival knives for over 25 years and never had a failure like this and the repair should be on their dime. I never heard from them again. The knife has been in my lunch box ever since. Today I looked at it and the bolt that holds the pliers together had come loose and feel out. What a piece! SOG should stick to what they know and not multi tools. A little customer service might go a long way as well.

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