SOG® PowerAssist 16-in-1 Multi-Tool with Nylon Pouch, Black Oxide

Love this thing. The double locking blades are sweet. Bought my first Paratool in 1986. Replaced it with a Powerlock in 88,lost the Paratool after using it rip a windshield out of flipped burning vehicle. Still have it and the original leather sheath. Got this one to retire the old friend. Not so happy about thm being made in the PRC. Used to be Anerican made and each tool had SOG engraved in them, well the long ones anyway. Though I am pleased with the improved locking system. Do yourselves a favor and come back to America. For Pete's sake your named after the original Commie Gook Hunter-Killers

I've got an older model that I've carried for a couple of years. I won't go anywhere without it.

Received a defective and/or damaged item. The tabs to unlock the knife blades were stuck. The QC was zero.

Fantastic EDC and best fidget toy ever! You can open the pliers like a butterfly knife, and the assisted open blades are satisfying to deploy. I superglued the "lock closed" feature so the blades always deploy when I push the thumb stud. The nose on these pliers is the best I've ever used. I'd rate this right up there with a Leatherman Wave, which was my favorite before I got this. The assisted gears give you a powerful grip, and the little flat head screwdrivers and can opener prove very useful at unfolding sheet metal. The main blade holds an edge and the v-cut works great at cutting jet-line and paracord.

I have had this tool for many years. Unfortunately, the blades have never wanted to stay closed unless the lock is on. This makes the power assist opening action pointless since you have to unlock the blades before using. If the lock is not engaged when the blades are closed the tips of the blades stick out which is quite dangerous. Other than that, the tools are good quality, but the spring assisted blades are a bit of a gimmick.

Wanted to give it some time before reviewing. The quick access to the blades are really nice. The pliers, which are the main reason for getting the SOG, are very usable (probably won’t go back to leatherman for this reason). The other tools are good, the Phillips is long and skinny enough to get down in the recessed holes of electric tool cases, wish it had a couple of regular slotted screw drivers, but that’s not necessary. The down sides, which are not deal breakers, are; the cover for the small tools came off, but I didn’t care for it anyway, the blade lock for the regular knife blade is a little stiff, the river for the sheath came out, but to be honest I might have snagged it on something because I work in a shop environment, I was able to put an aluminum pop rivet in and brad it down. Overall I really like the functionality of the tool. I use these everyday and this one is easily my favorite. Big enough to actually use and the tools I rely on are on it. Good knife with easy one hand access and great pliers that are easy to use.

You don’t realize how much you’re going to use this tool until you start carrying it! I use it every day.

I recently lost my original multi tool. So familiar with this model, had to replace with same. Like an extension of my hand. Part of my EDC.

Bought this a couple years ago and really enjoy the easy one hand access to the pliers. The compound leverage works great. Has help up well and the only issue with mine is the blade locks don't work. I can push on the back of the blades and they overcome the locking mechanis. Still works but wished the locks worked.

I am a Chef; much like foundries, most warranties become void when those items enter a commercial kitchen because of the abuse it will receive. This multi-tool has been in the most demanding environments, from the cloud forests of Central America to castles in Scotland. It has taken a beating repeatedly in hurricane relief efforts and stood the test of time. But sadly, I will be passing it on to my daughter as Ian prep took the knives. So I will be getting a new one.

I have had this tool for several years. unfortunately, the clip to the Nylon Pouch cut our relationship shorter than expected. I used this tool just about everyday for all sorts of tasks. I loved the safety features as well as ease of access. the clip was the downfall. I noticed when attached to draw string shorts (Athletic shorts), when the clip began getting weaker, it would fall off. It had dropped here and there but I would always feel or hear it. I had dropped it once in an area fishing and was able to go back and retrieve hours later. a few months pass and the Pouch with tool fell off again while fishing and someone else picked it up when I realized it was gone later on. this was by far my most useful tool I owned. I was very disappointed this had happened. The tool was still in great shape and had decades of use left. If I purchase again, which Imay get the MT version, I will be getting a different pouch.

Bought this for my son's birthday. I've had one for about 10 years and I'm very happy with it.

The pouch is not as universal as I had hoped. It would be nice if they would revert back to the type of pouch they made back in 2004. In some cases it is nice to be able to weave it into molle gear, wear on a belt upright or run onto a belt lengthwise

I have three of these and everyone of my employees also got one everyone loves the tool and everything inside of it comes in handy a lot

I bought a PowerAccess a few months back. The bit holder's a great idea. However, it's flimsy. It uses half the metal on every blade and the handles, making for an off-balance feel and making you worry about snapping off the blades when you use them. Plus, you can't use the optional attachments (like the awg stripper) with it. I had one of these for years until it got stolen, so glad to have it back. I don't remember the holes in the blade covers, I think it's a great idea for eliminating moisture

I probably use this more than any other knife it is perfect for so many tasks. I’m so happy to find a reliable multi tool. I probably use this at least twice everyday sometimes a lot more for a million reasons. I would recommend this to anyone. Great work tool

Owned this product for over 10 years, just replaced it after having my latest one stolen. Excellent balance, lifeproof construction, and one-handed opening out of the box without any breakin time. I don't know why SOG didn't just put a socket on this model and skip this PowerAccess silliness altogether.

The locks are awkward to use and often lock when they are not desired. The blase lock is much improved but, the release button is very hard to use.

I bought the multi tool for the pliers. The pliers work great.the power assist blades are a plus. I only wish that the other tools were heavier duty. Over all,a well made tool.

Recently purchased, previously had a sog multi-purpose and liked the quality and ruggedness of it.