When I opened the
Package from SOG last week I pulled out the big stuff and was in a hurry to start playing with them that I didn't look through the rest of the box. Then, yesterday when I was pulling out the paper used to keep the tools from bouncing around, I found this:
Yup, there was an extra bonus tool in the package- the SOG MACV Tool. According to the package it has 12 functions, which are:
1- 1/4" Wrench
2- 5/16" Wrench
3- 3/8" Wrench
4- Large Flathead Screwdriver
5- Carbide Sharpener
6- Bottle Opener
7- Phillips Screwdriver
8- 1/4" Hex Driver
9- Nail Puller
10- Pry Bar
11- Small Flathead Screwdriver
12- Cord cutter
See?
I wasn't making that up....
The first thing you notice about the MACV is that it is actually pretty small and very light. According to my scale it weighs in at a whopping 17.6g or 0.62oz, which is only slightly heavier than a house key.
I'm not entirely certain what the reasoning behind the 1/4" wrench and 1/4" bit driver are, since they are exactly the same function, except one is boxed and the other is open. I have tried a 1/4" bit in both and I find they both seem to work as well as the other.
I do however really like the carbide sharpener option on this. I haven't used it on anything yet, but my trusty Compact needs a touch up after some recent reno work at home, so I'll be sure to tough it up on MACV and see how it compared to my trusty Lansky Blade Medic that has been handling most of my sharpening duties recently.
One thing all multitools require is a bottle opener- if it doesn't open a beverage then it is completely useless (apparently) and the MACV won't be outdone. One thing to note on the MACV though is that unlike a lot of OPT's, the MACV bottle opener sticks out a bit. I imagine this makes it a more effective bottle opener, but does it make it less convenient to carry? Time will tell...
With an
MSRP of about $13 the MACV isn't the greatest tool out there, but dollar for dollar it seems like it would have an awful lot of others beat.
Def