From you pic it seems you have two different SOG models side by side. The plier head on the right is much bigger, doubt it's camera effect as the heads are in the same plane.
Quote from: neillcurrie on April 17, 2016, 03:13:37 PMFrom you pic it seems you have two different SOG models side by side. The plier head on the right is much bigger, doubt it's camera effect as the heads are in the same plane.No they arent, the one on the right os laying on top of the other one. The PowerPlier (only other non locking SOG that looks similar) is the size of a PowerLock, and it is definitely not that large. The PPP originally did not have a lanyard attachment, and the flathead file is a newer version. Is the PE blade chisel ground?
If I recall correctly, and bear in mind with my memory this is a long shot, but I believe there were officially two different versions of the PPP released- the standard Pocket Power Plier (PPP) and the Pocket Power Plier Deluxe (PPPD) and I think the difference was largely limited to a partially serrated and a plain edge blade. I remember thinking at the time that it was kind of silly that one could jump from one model to the next by purchasing an extra blade or two and switching them out.I'll send up the SOG signal and see if I can get Chris to nail down some more concrete info for us regarding dates and any other details that might be pertinent.Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on April 26, 2016, 09:40:56 PMIf I recall correctly, and bear in mind with my memory this is a long shot, but I believe there were officially two different versions of the PPP released- the standard Pocket Power Plier (PPP) and the Pocket Power Plier Deluxe (PPPD) and I think the difference was largely limited to a partially serrated and a plain edge blade. I remember thinking at the time that it was kind of silly that one could jump from one model to the next by purchasing an extra blade or two and switching them out.I'll send up the SOG signal and see if I can get Chris to nail down some more concrete info for us regarding dates and any other details that might be pertinent.DefI think the deluxe came with the 1/4" driver too.
If I recall correctly, and bear in mind with my memory this is a long shot, but I believe there were officially two different versions of the PPP released- the standard Pocket Power Plier (PPP) and the Pocket Power Plier Deluxe (PPPD) and I think the difference was largely limited to a partially serrated and a plain edge blade. ...
There is (was) the S44 and S45. Both versions are still viewable (in the USA) on Amazon.com. The S45 contains more tools. The knive blades and file shapes seemed to vary independently of the model nomenclature and were the same ones used in SOG's larger tools.
Yes, I always wondered why they even bothered selling the non-deluxe Pocket PowerPlier. They just took out some tools, added an awl, and added spacers. WUWT?Quote from: parnass on April 27, 2016, 02:26:31 AMThere is (was) the S44 and S45. Both versions are still viewable (in the USA) on Amazon.com. The S45 contains more tools. The knive blades and file shapes seemed to vary independently of the model nomenclature and were the same ones used in SOG's larger tools.Or, to look at it another, more annoying way, the larger PowerLock tools are the same ones used in the Pocket PowerPlier (and Paratool? I forget…) As big and beefy as the PowerLocks are, it's a little disappointing the implements are small. Imagine buying a LM Super Tool 300 only to find the implements are all from a Blast.
That is why I like sog but have few of them. SE with Victorinox. Using all the same components is nice, but it limits my interest a great deal. Still a good product nonetheless
The tool covers on the PowerLock are removable... which honestly is why they are so bad. SOG should just make two veraions, one with permanent tool covers, and another with none.
I love my Pocket PowerPlier, but it feels like SOG just dosent care to update their older tools. It really makes me scratch my head.