SOG ParaShears vs Sync I
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 6 of 22 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The Sync I weighs 74 g (2.6 oz) and the ParaShears 136 g (4.8 oz), so the Sync I is 62 g lighter, 46% less. By the manufacturers' own counts both carry 11 tools, but not the same ones. The blade steel is 3Cr13 on the ParaShears and 5Cr15MoV on the Sync I.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Sync I weighs 74 g (2.6 oz) and the ParaShears 136 g (4.8 oz), so the Sync I is 62 g lighter, 46% less.
Sources: ParaShears: sogknives.com (checked 2026-08-31), Sync I: sogknives.com (checked 2026-09-01)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts both carry 11 tools, but not the same ones. Only the ParaShears has line cutter, glass breaker and tweezers. Only the Sync I has bolt gripper, electrical crimper, file, wire cutters, plain-edge knife, flathead screwdriver, jeweller’s driver and ruler.
Sources: ParaShears: sogknives.com (checked 2026-08-31), Sync I: sogknives.com (checked 2026-09-01)
Blade
The blade steel is 3Cr13 on the ParaShears and 5Cr15MoV on the Sync I.
Sources: ParaShears: sogknives.com (checked 2026-08-31), Sync I: sogknives.com (checked 2026-09-01)
Pliers
The ParaShears has no pliers.
Price and availability
The Sync I is discontinued.
Source: Sync I: sogknives.com (checked 2026-09-01)
What they share
Both carry bottle opener, awl.
Questions
Which is better, the ParaShears or the Sync I?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the ParaShears if you need a tool only it carries (line cutter, glass breaker and tweezers). Choose the Sync I if weight matters (it is 62 g lighter), you need a tool only it carries (bolt gripper, electrical crimper, file, wire cutters and 3 more) or you prefer a plain edge.
Which is lighter, the ParaShears or the Sync I?
The Sync I, at 74 g against 136 g for the ParaShears, by the manufacturers' published weights.