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darkhawk · **on:** June 14, 2009, 09:25:57 PM

HELLO
quick back story, I never really needed a multi-tool, (or so I thought) Got a new job in the fields and got a LM Blast, liked it broke a screwdriver, off for warrenty.
But i wanted a work horse and a TOOL that replaces my tool box and LM tools have alot of spaces wasted on things not work related survial maybe but not a WORK TOOL sadly not even the surge for me, and i question LM quality now,
AND I have since learned I cannot live with out a tool on my belt.
SO now I ordered my SOG Powerlock, I am pumped to get it it seems to be takeing its sweet time coming, this looks like and amazing tool. Ill review later.
But I had a few questions come up since I have ordered it.
1, you can replace to tools yourself correct?
2, if you can repalce them your self than I assume you can take it appart for cleaning?
3, If I can take them appart, can I change whats there? are there many modded ones out there??

Thanks guys sorry if these are common topics but wanted to start a powerlock thread
peace

Roadie · **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2009, 09:35:17 PM

Quote from: darkhawk on June 14, 2009, 09:25:57 PM

HELLO
quick back story, I never really needed a multi-tool, (or so I thought) Got a new job in the fields and got a LM Blast, liked it broke a screwdriver, off for warrenty.
But i wanted a work horse and a TOOL that replaces my tool box and LM tools have alot of spaces wasted on things not work related survial maybe but not a WORK TOOL sadly not even the surge for me, and i question LM quality now,
AND I have since learned I cannot live with out a tool on my belt.
SO now I ordered my SOG Powerlock, I am pumped to get it it seems to be takeing its sweet time coming, this looks like and amazing tool. Ill review later.
But I had a few questions come up since I have ordered it.
1, you can replace to tools yourself correct?
2, if you can repalce them your self than I assume you can take it appart for cleaning?
3, If I can take them appart, can I change whats there? are there many modded ones out there??

Thanks guys sorry if these are common topics but wanted to start a powerlock thread
peace

1) yes you can

2) yes you can

3) yes you can

SOG sells components on their website, if you can't order from them for some reason put up a wanted thread on the forum and some one will help out i'm sure

As for what you can change, that's a good question, someone will be along to let you know some of the more common mods

Medic82 · **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2009, 09:36:40 PM

Welcome, and to answer your questions above YES on all parts.

Take a look at this thread http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,11082.0.html
And you are going to love the Powerlock.

darkhawk · **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2009, 09:49:20 PM

Hello
Thanks guys for the replies, I am some excited the more I learn, I think I have looked up every tool out there, ha, I was really inpressed with what I read about the sogs so all I need to so get it in

I know it would be tricky making it work if I want to change what it has but its an option and I like that.
I was on the site i saw what I can get, its great
So i am slot to asume the SOG tool is a work horse.
thanks

DaveK · **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2009, 09:52:54 PM

Good tools SOGs, and IMO the best thing they have going for them is the ability to easily swap the tools about.

If I was utra-critical, I might say that their tool components aren't as strong (i.e. thick) as some of the other manufacturers, but I'm not, so I won't

I'm sure you'll like it just fine, did you get the old style with the exposed gears, or the new style with the gear covers?

darkhawk · **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2009, 09:59:52 PM

Hay
I got the new one woth the covers, I went with the S60. Has all that I want for my work and before I asked I just assumed I could swap out the tools so I figured if I found i wanted to I could custom it for my job, for the most part.
It should be here this week I imagin it got slow at the boarder. I am in Canada.
my local knife store had the power assist but I wanted the S60.
peace

DaveK · **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2009, 10:05:23 PM

It'll be good to see what you think of it when used in anger

darkhawk · **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2009, 11:31:32 PM

use in anger eh, well Im sure it will work better than my LM Blast, i used it in while surrounded in happy loving feelings and it did not hold up.

Chako · **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:01:47 AM

Lol.

I have 4 SOGs and they feel very well made, and sturdy. I hope you enjoy yours.

DaveK · **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:45:08 AM

Quote from: darkhawk on June 14, 2009, 11:31:32 PM

use in anger eh, well Im sure it will work better than my LM Blast, i used it in while surrounded in happy loving feelings and it did not hold up.

Well, you have the compound leverage on the pliers, but I'm not sure the drivers etc will hold up any better than the Blast. But, it will be interesting to see.

nuphoria · **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2009, 01:18:29 AM

SOG lego is great - congrats on getting one!

PyroJames · **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2009, 04:08:15 PM

Quote from: darkhawk on June 14, 2009, 09:59:52 PM

Hay
I got the new one woth the covers, I went with the S60. Has all that I want for my work and before I asked I just assumed I could swap out the tools so I figured if I found i wanted to I could custom it for my job, for the most part.
It should be here this week I imagin it got slow at the boarder. I am in Canada.
my local knife store had the power assist but I wanted the S60.
peace

The s60 is a good one. I have that one but without the gear covers.

darkhawk · **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:15:10 AM

Hay
What does SOG stand for?

PyroJames · **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:30:43 AM

Studies and Observation Group.

Chako · **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:31:24 AM

Special Operations Group?

Also on their web site, it states...

Studies and Observation Group.

darkhawk · **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2009, 05:36:53 PM

IT CAME IN my SOG POWERLOCK
Six weeks less a day to arrive

well I now REALLY understand the SOG tool, I now think anyone who has not owned or used a SOG just will not get it, there in no comparison to how it feels and functions over the others.

I gotta go get more use from it but first impressions and tests really showing how good this tool is

cliosguy · **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2009, 06:19:09 PM

congrats

e17 · **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2009, 01:23:59 PM

Quote from: Chako on June 17, 2009, 01:31:24 AM

Special Operations Group?

Also on their web site, it states...

Studies and Observation Group.

Hi,

there is a very complete article about the SOG group here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Assistance_Command,_Vietnam_Studies_and_Observations_Group

And SOG stands for MACV-SOG. SOG for short.

darkhawk · **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2009, 12:42:22 AM

good read thanks

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