My first SOG, Recommendations?

Mercury · **on:** March 29, 2010, 04:53:15 PM

I am considering saving my pennies for a SOG. I have been eye-ing the powerlock for sometime, and I think it may be the one. What is the best starter SOG? I am looking for something comparable to a Swisstool or LM Blast.

Medic82 · **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2010, 06:51:30 PM

I would say go for the Powerlock 2.0, I love my Powerlock but the exposed gears can be a real pain sometimes so I would go for the version with the gear covers.

andre0407 · **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2010, 08:28:48 PM

Yes, and the piano locking system is good... just don't use WD40 on your tool... if not it'll tool- clump anyway.

DaveK · **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2010, 08:58:14 PM

Quote from: Medic82 on March 29, 2010, 06:51:30 PM

I would say go for the Powerlock 2.0, I love my Powerlock but the exposed gears can be a real pain sometimes so I would go for the version with the gear covers.

Either this, or a Paratool would be my suggestion

cliosguy · **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2010, 09:39:12 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 29, 2010, 08:58:14 PM

Quote from: Medic82 on March 29, 2010, 06:51:30 PM

I would say go for the Powerlock 2.0, I love my Powerlock but the exposed gears can be a real pain sometimes so I would go for the version with the gear covers.

Either this, or a Paratool would be my suggestion

+1

Kmarr · **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2010, 10:28:36 PM

I have a powerlock. A quite irresistable tool, minus the tool clumping and digging gears. for that I'd go with the 2.0. Though I can't speak about the improvements, I'm sure Its a little better than the current.

donvito · **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2010, 10:30:45 PM

How about a Pocket Power Plier? Small, compact, and easy to customize.

Mercury · **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2010, 11:40:55 PM

I probably will go with a 2.0, because i can't stand things digging into my hand, that is part of why I don't own a Skeletool anymore. I haven't looked at the paratool yet, but I will. Thanks for all the replies guys!

DaveK · **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:21:03 AM

I think that's a good choice tbh. The Powerlock is the seminal SOG really, with SOG's claim to fame, i.e. compound leverage.

I like the Paratool as it's smaller (and pocketable), and has a natty way of folding up. Natty is good sometimes

Mercury · **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:30:58 AM

Quote from: DaveK on March 30, 2010, 03:21:03 AM

I think that's a good choice tbh. The Powerlock is the seminal SOG really, with SOG's claim to fame, i.e. compound leverage.

I like the Paratool as it's smaller (and pocketable), and has a natty way of folding up. Natty is good sometimes

Knowing me I'll end up with both. I don't have the funds right now but when I do they will be burning a hole in my pocket.

DaveK · **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:36:49 AM

If your aim is to build a collection, I'd say that between those two, you will have "experienced" SOG.

Of course, as tends to be the case, all their really good tools have been discontinued

My favourite SOGs would be the Switchplier and the Toolclip - both of which are increasingly difficult to get hold of now.

Mercury · **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2010, 05:07:34 AM

I really like the idea of compound leverage and tool swap-ability. Can't wait to get my hands on one. Now, which first, the SOG or the LM Crunch? or Pulse? Darnit, too many choices!

cliosguy · **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2010, 05:16:24 AM

a powerlock or crunch

though one

Mercury · **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2010, 06:14:48 AM

Quote from: cliosguy on March 30, 2010, 05:16:24 AM

a powerlock or crunch though one

I know! It is the hardest decision to make! I don't have the funds for either, and I won't for a while, but I really want them both. I guess my new swisstool will have to hold me over for a while.

AHB · **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2010, 06:17:42 AM

Quote from: cliosguy on March 30, 2010, 05:16:24 AM

a powerlock or crunch though one

+1

But start with the Powerlock..

Mercury · **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2010, 07:55:59 AM

Quote from: AHB on March 30, 2010, 06:17:42 AM

Quote from: cliosguy on March 30, 2010, 05:16:24 AM
a powerlock or crunch though one
+1
But start with the Powerlock..

I probably will. I don't know how though, it is really expensive. I guess I will have to trade my Blast (and some other stuff) for it or something. I don't think I will wanna let go of my Swisstool once it gets here, unless its for a spirit of some sort. I really liked my spirit and I regret getting rid of it. The blast is solid, but I think I like the powerlock more.

cliosguy · **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2010, 08:10:18 AM

i think you can pickup powerlocks for around 35 bucks on ebay....

Mercury · **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2010, 08:13:38 AM

Oooh, that sounds do-able...

Kmarr · **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2010, 08:49:20 PM

The newer versions are a little more($50) on ebay. The old ones are much cheaper

Mercury · **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2010, 12:21:05 PM

Still looking here, should I go for the S60 or a LM St300? And are they both very heavy feeling on your belt? That is probably what's holding me back, I don't want my new MT to sit in a drawer because it feels too heavy.

cgk · **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2010, 04:17:06 AM

Quote from: donvito on March 29, 2010, 10:30:45 PM

How about a Pocket Power Plier? Small, compact, and easy to customize.

+1.......Longest love for a multitool that I have had

Mercury · **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2010, 02:52:13 PM

I picked th S60, for now. I am probably going to get a St300 next, and maybe a PPP down the road. It depends, I thought the PPP had the uncomfortable handles like the PST? If that's the case it will have to wait a while. If not, it may jump ahead of the ST300 simply because of the pocketability.

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