Sog powerlock.....Question

Ashley · **on:** June 05, 2013, 11:06:10 AM

I bought a sog powerlock at Lowe's this past weekend and was wondering if you all think I got a good deal on it. The packaging had the side cute open but tool was in place (screwed down to plastic) and the leather sheath was perfect. Everything was as should be but the side of the clamshell was cut. Anyways its was 59.99 and they then gave me a 15% discount due to that plus a buck to bring it down to around $49 out the door. It appears to be the older model as it doesn't have gear covers.

So good deal or was a raped in broad daylight?

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Goatlord666 · **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2013, 10:22:48 PM

that's quite a steal, Ash!... I remember reading that the Powerlocks issued to the military were specifically without gear covers.

Syph007 · **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:21:06 PM

I would have bought it for that price too. The gears do hurt the hands though, but I love the pliers.

Ashley · **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2013, 02:06:39 AM

I have the MTO one but wanted another I wouldn't worry about beating the hell out of.

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gafftapegreenia · **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2013, 05:59:16 PM

I think SOG makes those special for Lowe's, note the new style Allen screws and pliers head, but no gear covers.

killroy360 · **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2013, 08:10:04 PM

I find that Lowes does a pretty good job of being competative with there prices. the fact that they are one building away from where i pick up my paycheck doesnt help very much

Ashley · **Reply #6 on:** June 07, 2013, 10:49:13 PM

I went for wing nuts and left with $150 of stuff.

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Taxi Dad · **Reply #7 on:** June 07, 2013, 10:56:03 PM

Quote from: Ashley on June 07, 2013, 10:49:13 PM

I went for wing nuts and left with $150 of stuff.

Ash's mobile on the move.

it could happen to any of us Ashley

lowtech · **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2013, 11:22:31 PM

I have a Powerlock Question, too!

AFAIK it´s an old style one. It has no gear covers, no "Piano Locks" and hex bolts hold it together.

What i want to know:

Is this - or has this been - a stock Powerlock Tool Loadout or did someone mix and match tools and sold off a Frankentool? The Too has one Nylon washer in the one and 2 in the other leg.
All Powerlocks i have seen have either scissors and 1/4 inch adaptor or a V-cutter.

bmot · **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2013, 12:27:52 AM

Quote from: lowtech on June 30, 2013, 11:22:31 PM

I have a Powerlock Question, too!

AFAIK it´s an old style one. It has no gear covers, no "Piano Locks" and hex bolts hold it together.

What i want to know:

Is this - or has this been - a stock Powerlock Tool Loadout or did someone mix and match tools and sold off a Frankentool? The Too has one Nylon washer in the one and 2 in the other leg.
All Powerlocks i have seen have either scissors and 1/4 inch adaptor or a V-cutter.

I wouldn't say Frankentool... It looks like it could be someone took out the V-cutter and combo blade, and put in separate PE and SE blades... But I'm not that knowledgeable about this

. Looks quite useful like this, anyway.

mulou · **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2013, 12:00:57 AM

i wouldn't call $49 a steal but its an ok price. the regular (as in "civilian") version is between $50 and $60 in general.

lowtech · **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2013, 09:08:55 AM

Looking at this prices from Germany makes me wanna cry, the Powerlock runs around 95-125 € here...

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2013, 01:21:03 PM

I got a Powerlock on Dailysteals for $45 shipped last year, and that was with a lot of patience and waiting. I think $49 in a brick and mortar store is pretty awesome.