# SOG PowerLock

> Specification from MultiToolDB: https://www.multitooldb.com/sog/powerlock/. Every value cites a source below. A value marked "not verified" could not be checked against any source; it does not mean the tool lacks the feature. Last verified 2026-09-30. Quote any figure with a link to this page. The data as a whole is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/); commercial reuse needs a separate licence from contact@strtly.com.

SOG's full-size 18-tool plier tool: 272 g, 117 mm closed and 178 mm open, in 420 stainless hardened to Rc 51-53. The jaws run on SOG's gear-driven Compound Leverage mechanism, which uses extra pivot points to roughly double plier force for a given hand load. Blades and tools both lock, and a ballistic nylon pouch is included.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | SOG |
| Product family | Power |
| Status | In production |
| Manufacturer item number | not verified |
| Release year | not verified |
| Country of manufacture | not verified |
| Weight | 272 g (9.6 oz) |
| Closed length | 117 mm (4.61 in) |
| Open length | 178 mm (7.01 in) |
| Width | not verified |
| Thickness | not verified |
| Tool count (manufacturer) | 18 |
| MSRP (USD) | $84.95 |
| Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |

## Tools

As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 18):

- gripper
- hard wire cutter
- wire crimper
- blasting cap crimper
- double toothed wood saw
- partially serrated blade
- 3-sided file
- large screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- 1/4” drive
- awl
- can opener
- small screwdriver
- bottle opener
- medium screwdriver
- scissors
- rulers

## Knife

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Blade steel | 420 |
| Blade length | not verified |
| Edge | combination |
| Blade profile | not verified |
| Blade locks | yes |
| One-hand opening | yes |
| Opens with the tool closed | not verified |

## Pliers

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | not verified |
| Wire cutters | yes |
| Replaceable cutters | not verified |
| Hard-wire cutters | yes |
| Crimper | yes |

## Carry

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Pocket clip | not verified |
| Lanyard attachment | yes |
| Sheath included | yes |

## What reviewers and owners report

From 4 independent reviewers across 4 sources, gathered 2026-08-31. A point counts as recurring when two or more reviewers make it. These are opinions with a count, kept apart from the specifications.

Praised:

- Excellent fit and finish quality (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1utbf19/sog_powerlock_replacement_belt_clip/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1mmdfz/sog_powerlock_and_broken_screwdriver/

## Sources

- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Tech Specs tab, 'Product Weight: 9.60 oz'. SOG publishes weight in ounces (9.60 oz); converted at 1 oz = 28.3495 g and rounded to the nearest gram.
- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Product Weight

9.60 oz"
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Tech Specs tab, 'Closed Length: 4.60"'. SOG publishes lengths in inches (4.60"); converted at 1 in = 25.4 mm and rounded to the nearest millimetre.
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Closed Length

4.60""
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-31. Tech Specs tab, 'Overall Length: 7"'. SOG publishes lengths in inches (7"); converted at 1 in = 25.4 mm and rounded to the nearest millimetre.
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Overall Length

7""
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Tech Specs tab, 'Blade Steel Type: 420'; hardness given as Rc. 51-53.
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Blade Steel Type

420"
- Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Tech Specs tab, 'Lock Blades: Yes' and 'Lock Tools: Yes'.
- Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Lock Blades

Yes"
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Tech Specs tab, 'Tool Count: 18'.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Tool Count

18"
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Feature copy, '18 tools at your fingertips': SOG names 17 items and omits the plier jaws themselves, which is why manufacturer wording holds 17 entries against a tool count of 18. 'gripper' and 'blasting cap crimper' have no distinct comparison category; the latter is grouped under crimper. Mapped from the manufacturer's own tool wording using the shared comparison categories.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Taken from the price shown on SOG's own product page ('Now:'). The page's MSRP field is left blank by SOG, so this is their direct retail price in USD. Recorded from the satin, scissors, nylon pouch variant (SOG-S60N-CP).
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Now: $84.95"
- Production status: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Listed and in stock on SOG's site on the verification date.
- One-hand opening: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Just flip our tools out with one hand and see for yourself how well we listened."
- One-hand opening: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Just flip our tools out with one hand and see for yourself how well we listened."
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Includes a gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” drive, awl, can"
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Includes a gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” drive, awl, can"
- Hard-wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Includes a gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” drive, awl, can"
- Hard-wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Includes a gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” drive, awl, can"
- Crimper: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Includes a gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” drive, awl, can"
- Crimper: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Includes a gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” drive, awl, can"
- Lanyard attachment: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Lanyard Hole

Yes"
- Lanyard attachment: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "### Lanyard Hole

Yes"
- Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "### Sheath Material

Ballistic Nylon"
- Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "### Sheath Material

Ballistic Nylon"
- Edge type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Includes a gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” drive, awl, can"
- Warranty: [Manufacturer page](https://www.sogknives.com/powerlock-with-nylon-pouch/), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "### Lifetime Warranty"

## Not verified

No source confirmed these fields, so they are left blank rather than estimated: Release year, Country of manufacture, Width, Thickness, Blade length, Blade profile, Outside-accessible blade, Pliers type, Replaceable cutters, Pocket clip.