SOG Powerpint, Stone Wash

I got this intending it to fit the niche between my (discontinued) LM Squrit and a LM Skeletool in town, and to supplement my Victorinox Ranger when in the woods. The use of normal bits vs flat bits makes me happy, and for the size, the file is a good one. The rope cutter hook was dull out of the box, a narrow diamond rod fixed that, and the scissor are meh but functional. But it has a problem, really two First, the pocket clip is mounted on the wrong side of the tool. In the right pocket, it's the leading rather than the trailing edge of the tool. So it bounces and twists. And unlike any other multitool with a pocket clip I have, the clip is NOT at the plier end of the handle. That means when you reach into your pocket, the tool can easily open. With the tool able to bounce and twist, it can even open as you move around. The second flaw, the outside opening tools, as they catch on your pen or just the fabric of your pants, the tools can be pulled semi-open. It didn't draw blood, at least not much, but the straight driver cut a hole in my pocket and tried to bore a hole in my thigh. I've never had any pocket knife do that. I carried it one day, only for a few hours. I should have anticipated the short comings of this design. Honestly, with the compounding pliers, I don't see how it could have been prevented, they're very slick in their opening. I was eager about it as a concept, but it's like pocket carrying a small single action pistol cocked and locked when it has a big safety (IYKYK). I'm keeping the tool, but I'm cutting away and filing down the pocket clip, because it fits in a very mission specific, small form factor kit where it will be a great upgrade from a smaller (84mm) Swiss Army Knife, but not the EDC role that I'd hoped for. I may print a pocket clip that uses a cut down driver bit and the bit holder in the future, that will wrap around the legs of the tool, but for now thats more work than I want to put into it

Power Assist Pint, I have been using this little multi tool for the past four months on my fencing project and It has been very helpful for various tasks on this project. I have purchased the Power Assist Multi tool and I have no complaints with it as well. Both of the SOG multi tools are built well and the main thing with any tool, do not abuse them, just use them as what they were designed to accomplish. If you need a hammer then buy and good hammer, if you need a screw driver, then buy the screw driver that accomplishes that task. The coolest thing about mutli tools, they give the user the ability to use the pliers, a sharp knife blade, wire cutters, scissors, and the list goes on, I own two Leatherman Multi tools, love my Super Tool 300, the best for my needs, and not to forget that I have Gerber products that I am pleased with. Folks, buy the product that meets your needs, be happy that you were able to get each of them, use them, take care of them and hopefully each one will last your lifetime. If one of them does not, no problem, many have a warranty, and you get it replaced and your back to your daily tasks. Be grateful is a good mindset for all of us folks. Smiling Jack in the woods,

Great little tool. Compound leverage on the pliers really helps hold on to things like small diameter wire as well as nuts and bolts. Only kind of odd thing is that you can access tools from the closed position but have to open it to unlock them. But when you’re done you usually have hands free so no big deal. So far holding up great. Liked it enough to buy another as a backup.

The best multitool in its class. But it has a lot of flaws that need to be addressed: the angle gauge does not display correctly, a weak flat screwdriver that breaks very easily, rivets fall out over time, need to be unriveted, and worst of all - the tool lock springs break off

I bought this small multi tool and gave a lot of thought before purchasing. I read several reviews and kept thinking about the size and the abilities this small tool could offer. I own the larger multi tool the Power Assist and it is a very handy tool to own and use around the homestead. Very pleased with the unit. Now back to the smaller Power Pint, I have not owed this multi tool very long around one month and so far I am very happy with the small tool. Just like the other SOG products that I own, man they offer the customers very sharp blades. Now the Power Pint has been very handy for I have found that while using my Power Assist I can reach down into my side pocket on my work jeans and slide out the small multi tool to grab onto the bolt head and hold it while loosening the nut with the Power Assist very handy. Anyone looking for a handy little multi tool consider this little wonder, very happy that I made the purchase for the Power Pint.

Nearly perfect but: - Tool selection: No regular size flathead (!!), I'd take a saw over a serrated blade. Make some space by getting rid of the awl maybe? Unless your market research shows lots of people sewing leather garments on the commute to work? ;) I think hikers, bushcraft guys might prefer taking a dedicated tool if that's their thing. Even the can open is getting a bit obsolete these days but I could see someone using it to make a tuna salad at work or something. - Tools are quite short due to folding mechanism taking 25% of the length. Blade is 5cm, verging on too short. Only 67% of the length of the tool (In a Leatherman Wave for example it's 80% the length of the tool). - I got the black version, which probably looks too militaristic to slice some cheese at a picnic with my girl or cut an apple at the office (Karens might complain to HR that there's a madman with a knife cutting an apple using microaggressions or something). I think Victorinox SAK might look a bit more socially acceptable for urban, weekender types living in the city. That said, I've compared all the other mini options and the PowerPint has the best tool combination. I use my Gerber Dime a lot for opening packages and beer bottles but that's about all it can do. I might buy a Victorinox SAK tool as well though for "socially acceptable food cutting in public". All in all though none of these mini's hold up to a full size Leatherman. And someone who's truly outdoors, bushcrafters, hikers, campers, offroader bikers and 4WD'ers are always going to carry dedicated tools. So IMO it's better for a mini EDC tool to focus on stuff you'll use every day around the house and workplace rather than pretending to be a survival tool kit.

I love this tool. I own and regularly use two different Leatherman tools, but find this tool more convenient to carry due to its size. Most of the time this tool will handle the impromptu jobs i come across. If it can't handle it with the Powerpint, that usually means I should have started that job with more single purpose tools.

I bought this tool a month a ago and have used it daily it is so durable so if you are looking for a great multi tool at a great price and tough enough to do almost any job that is also small enough to carry in your pocket then this my friend is the tool for you

Purchased 06/2024 It’s my 2nd multi tool. Like the compact size and light weight. Thx for the pocket clip, however, was a little tight but I stretched it out just a bit and now I can get it to slide onto my pockets. I may never use the Protractor. Knifes are good, excellent file, needs a bigger Phillips head but works for small small heads. Two major flaws: No flathead driver (jewelry driver is good for very tiny applications), Magnetic bit holder IS NOT MAGNETIC and the bit rotates inside the jaws. A multi tool is one of those tools that can never quite have all the tools you need in just one multi tool. You need multiple multi tools. . I carry two so I could test them out and settle on just 1. Preliminary thoughts: 1. Multi tools will never replace big tools, especially if you need to really wrench down on something and if space to work is limited. 2. If space allows, and the job is not too big, it has limited my “trips” to and from my toolbox.

I got this because my leather man squirt was too small and flimsy for my needs and at first I was skeptical about it but I was wronged by it. First the aerated blade is my #1 tool here I cut everything with it and I have to had any problems #2 Plier head is small but not to small and it has mighty aggressive teeth that they also intertwined so the flat materials are hold for sure and #3 the scissor is pretty good and it cuts very well I only wish it was a little bit longer and the tip a little more pointy. The little flat head is very useful too but it needs to have a better hardening as it bents easily. The other tools are pretty good too I have found myself using the awl a lot also the little Philips