Is the SOG PowerAssist a palm pincher?

[parnass]

I haven't been able to examine a SOG PowerAssist locally.   

Youtube videos show almost no space between the handles when the pliers are deployed. Can the PowerAssist handles pinch your palm if the pliers slip off a fastener (like the original Gerber Multiplier)?

Thanks.

[ducttapetech]

I dont know if they will, never used one before. Hopefully someone will come by and give you an answer.

[TMFKAMJ]

I actually edc a powerassist, and ive never had a problem with pinching. The handle does touch the blade but it goes into the handle more. ( sorry if this doesnt make sense just say so and ill explain better when im on a computer in an hour or two)

[MultiMat]

I don't think so  . Most of the SOG PA's inside edges are fairly well rounded including the blades  .
I think if you had large hands with very fleshy palms there is a potential  . I don't have large fleshy hands so I reckon I am safe 


PA ready to go with no pressure on the handles


With pressure the gap does close with the potential for a pinch  , not a high chance I would of thought 




Maybe anyone with large 'meaty' hands might have gotten pinched by a PA 

Grant's dad uses a SOG PA I think  & I think he is of generous proportions 

[parnass]

Thanks for your insights -- especially the photos.   I had a bad palm pinching episode with the old Gerber Multiplier and don't care to repeat it with other multitools.

[Frankctz]

The powerAssist is my current EDC and I do not have any issue regarding pinch, and its a powerful MT.