What's the difference?

supratentorial · **on:** August 25, 2007, 09:30:51 AM

What's the difference between these two SOG SwitchPliers?

Viper · **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2007, 03:23:04 PM

The handle material looks different, rougher on the top one. (maybe it's just the angle)

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2007, 04:00:10 PM

Congrats on getting both SwitchPlier variations supratentorial!

Although I never did understand the logic of the bit driver variation. It did not come stock with the bit adapter, which therefore meant a person couldn't drive phillips screws unless they purchased (and then carried around with them) the bit adapter and some spare bits. Strange.

supratentorial · **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2007, 05:48:52 PM

Quote from: Viper on August 25, 2007, 03:23:04 PM

The handle material looks different, rougher on the top one. (maybe it's just the angle)

"Eagle-eye" Viper is correct. In addition to the difference in implements, there's a slight difference in the handles. It actually took me a minute to notice and I had both the tools side by side! Good eye! Although both handles are made of aircraft aluminum, the older one has a smooth black finish and the newer version has a rough black finish. I'm not sure why SOG made the change, perhaps it was to give the new version more grip.

supratentorial · **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2007, 05:57:33 PM

Quote from: J-sews on August 25, 2007, 04:00:10 PM

Congrats on getting both SwitchPlier variations supratentorial!

Although I never did understand the logic of the bit driver variation. It did not come stock with the bit adapter, which therefore meant a person couldn't drive phillips screws unless they purchased (and then carried around with them) the bit adapter and some spare bits. Strange.

Thanks. I actually wasn't trying to get both variations--I just wanted more than one SwitchPlier.

I'm not a big fan of the SOG 1/4 driver. I have yet to find an adapter that doesn't fit loosely. A standard bit adapter would be much more practical.