My first SOG.... a nifty Powerassist!

[Accujohn]

I'm pretty sure I've made fun of this tool despite never holding one. This would be my first SOG and I love it. The pliers are the strongest I've used on a mt.... As has been stated many times before. I guess I used to make fun of the whole assisted thing on a multitool. That's kinda like putting a can opener on a switchblade. But, because of the quality and cool factor, I think it's fun to play with. Love the one handed opening smoothness of the pliers. Smooth like a balisong! The file is my only gripe... It's awful. But I can live with that:)

[TMFKAMJ]

cool!  i cut two pennies in half at once with mine  dont try that with a LM. i love the sog pliers, they still worked smooth after i dropped them into dirt on a job, i still took it apart and cleaned it after though

[Grant Lamontagne]

Just remember that the neat thing about SOG is that you don't have to live with that awful file- you can swap it out in just a few minutes with one of SOG's other tools.  Given that it's a full length tool you have the option of adding an extra blade, saw, rescue cutter, scissors or a different file.  If I were you I'd go with the scissors or rescue cutter as you already have two blades and I find the saws and files to be a bit too stubby to really be useful on SOG tools.  They are shorter than other tools in it's size as they are meant to be interchangeable with all the SOG tools like the Pocket Power Plier, (discontinued) Power Plier, Power Lock, (discontinued) Switch Plier, Power Lock 2.0 and Para Tool.

You can see the list of options here:
http://sogknives.com/store/components.html

Def

[parnass]

Yes, the SOG PowerAssist has that fiddle factor going for it.

I tried, but failed, to find a good use for the V-Cutter.  It didn't work well for opening plastic blister packs, so I replaced the V-Cutter with an awl.  A rivet on the V-Cutter fought with the adjacent can opener when closing either one, but there is no interference between the awl and can opener.

I bought replacement SOG (Harley Davidson) blades, files, and other implements for under $1 each from Smoky Mountain Knife Works.   The file they sell is like the files supplied with older SOG tools -- more aggressive and has a rounded end instead of a flat screwdriver end.

The files inside the two Paladin PT-510 PowerPlays I bought recently are wimpy and the "saw" teeth on the edge of those files aren't fully formed.   The file on my PowerAssist has a flat screwdriver tip and looks decently made.

[Zed]

I really like my sogs and love to change tools around but as said the files not good and the V-cutter just never did it for me, the scissors are ok and mine oddly work better after i took them out of my powerlock to try on my ppp and then fitted them back  oh well worked out ok in the end  these MT's had great fiddle factor so you can custom your tool load , enjoy 

[enki_ck]

Just remember that the neat thing about SOG is that you don't have to live with that awful file- you can swap it out in just a few minutes with one of SOG's other tools.

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You can see the list of options here:
http://sogknives.com/store/components.html

Def

And SMKW has them on sale for only $1 a tool. (Harley Davidson branded but they work). I just got a nice batch of parts via Rex today, my Paratool looks awesome.

[AimlessWanderer]

I love the Toolclip and PT-510 chassis for pocket tools. I found the Powerlock a little too much for my modest sized hands.

I have seen and played with a Powerassist that Badwolf brough to one of the UK Meets, and it was a little ... volatile  The thing was practically an auto, and a couple of times the blade shot out just by releasing the lock without any additional encouragement from me.

How's yours in that respect?

[Accujohn]

The locks are a little funny, as is the release. If the slide lock is off, you can actually open the blade about a quarter inch by pushing on that release in the closed position. The blade does not open enough to release the spring but close. I could see that release snagging on something and partially opening the blade. That release should only do something if the blade is fully open, as that's it's stated purpose. So, that's a design flaw and should be improved. As it is, I would only carry in it's sheath. Don't get me wrong, except for that, the cruddy file and the annoying can opener/vcut fit, I still love it. I carry a better file on another tool, so maybe a whimpy one is a nice option??? Who knows. The tool definitely requires careful handling and respect.

[tosh]

I'm too toying with the idea of a Power Assist - BUT, I hear lateral movement is a major problem on the assisted tools - I cannot abide lateral movement. Hate it...HATE IT!! 

So.............(takes a long intake of breath)..........Is it as bad as I hear??

Tosh

[Syph007]

Just remember that the neat thing about SOG is that you don't have to live with that awful file- you can swap it out in just a few minutes with one of SOG's other tools.

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You can see the list of options here:
http://sogknives.com/store/components.html

Def

And SMKW has them on sale for only $1 a tool. (Harley Davidson branded but they work). I just got a nice batch of parts via Rex today, my Paratool looks awesome.

Wow thats a deal!  Do they have all the tools?

[enki_ck]

Just remember that the neat thing about SOG is that you don't have to live with that awful file- you can swap it out in just a few minutes with one of SOG's other tools.

...
You can see the list of options here:
http://sogknives.com/store/components.html

Def

And SMKW has them on sale for only $1 a tool. (Harley Davidson branded but they work). I just got a nice batch of parts via Rex today, my Paratool looks awesome.

Wow thats a deal!  Do they have all the tools?

No, just some but Rex/Sazabi has some extras too so he could help you out with those.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39357.msg634893.html#msg634893

[Sazabi]

Just remember that the neat thing about SOG is that you don't have to live with that awful file- you can swap it out in just a few minutes with one of SOG's other tools.

...
You can see the list of options here:
http://sogknives.com/store/components.html

Def

And SMKW has them on sale for only $1 a tool. (Harley Davidson branded but they work). I just got a nice batch of parts via Rex today, my Paratool looks awesome.

Wow thats a deal!  Do they have all the tools?

They only had files, serrated blades, plain edge blades, saws, and Phillips.  I only have maybe one or two of each left.  PM me, as I have some other tools, too, albeit still in the tool. :p

[gregozedobe]

And SMKW has them on sale for only $1 a tool. (Harley Davidson branded but they work). I just got a nice batch of parts via Rex today, my Paratool looks awesome.

I was going to buy a batch of these SOG tool components from SMKW as spares because they were so cheap, but my interest rapidly evaporated when they told me I had to pay over $100 shipping (UPS express to Oz) for $29.00 worth of tools !  They refused to consider using any cheaper shipping method even when I asked nicely 

[Sazabi]

And SMKW has them on sale for only $1 a tool. (Harley Davidson branded but they work). I just got a nice batch of parts via Rex today, my Paratool looks awesome.

I was going to buy a batch of these SOG tool components from SMKW as spares because they were so cheap, but my interest rapidly evaporated when they told me I had to pay over $100 shipping (UPS express to Oz) for $29.00 worth of tools !  They refused to consider using any cheaper shipping method even when I asked nicely 

I could've picked them up for you and forwarded them had I known.  I still can, if you'd like.

[gregozedobe]

I could've picked them up for you and forwarded them had I known.  I still can, if you'd like.

That's a very kind offer, but I don't want to put you to any trouble.  If you were going there anyway for your own reasons then that would be great.

[Sazabi]

I could've picked them up for you and forwarded them had I known.  I still can, if you'd like.

That's a very kind offer, but I don't want to put you to any trouble.  If you were going there anyway for your own reasons then that would be great.

I won't be swinging back up there for a while, but I can always get them delivered to my home, and then forwarded.  Just have to take advantage of shipping specials to try to keep shipping at or below what it would cost in taxes (had I purchased them in-store).

[badwolf]

I love the Toolclip and PT-510 chassis for pocket tools. I found the Powerlock a little too much for my modest sized hands.

I have seen and played with a Powerassist that Badwolf brough to one of the UK Meets, and it was a little ... volatile  The thing was practically an auto, and a couple of times the blade shot out just by releasing the lock without any additional encouragement from me.

How's yours in that respect?

That tool is here never did get round to sending it back robbed it for components to use in my Para tool and PPP