Bought my first SOG (Powerlock)

Toolcacher · **on:** February 13, 2007, 01:02:39 AM

I had a little extra money in my pocket today and picked up a SOG Powerlock at Lowes today. The first thing I noticed was the silky smooth way it opens. It really feels like a quality tool. The assortment of tools is first rate and the geared pliers really grip hard with little effort. I think I'm going to like this tool.

665ae · **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:15:35 AM

I think we're going to have to ban posts about people buying Powerlocks. So far, I've been able to resist buying one. More posts like this though, and I might have to get one!

Anthony · **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:47:29 AM

Quote from: Toolcacher on February 13, 2007, 01:02:39 AM

I had a little extra money in my pocket today and picked up a SOG Powerlock at Lowes today. The first thing I noticed was the silky smooth way it opens. It really feels like a quality tool. The assortment of tools is first rate and the geared pliers really grip hard with little effort. I think I'm going to like this tool.

The compound leverage pliers are great...It's like you're twice as strong. I wish the nut gripper teeth were sharper; they are kind of rounded $:-\$

I'm gonna go look at the pics of the new Powerlock and see if that section has been changed..

CQC-7 · **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2007, 05:14:51 PM

I have the powerlock EOD in black. I liket the tool very much. However, I have to say that I do not like the blade. It is too flimsy. My blade has a little bend in it I dont know if it arrived in my possession that way or I bent it. It works but I have a tendency to lean toward thicker blades on my tools and knives.

Gryffin · **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:00:20 AM

Quote from: CQC-7 on February 13, 2007, 05:14:51 PM

I have the powerlock EOD in black. I liket the tool very much. However, I have to say that I do not like the blade. It is too flimsy. My blade has a little bend in it I dont know if it arrived in my possession that way or I bent it. It works but I have a tendency to lean toward thicker blades on my tools and knives.

Time was, I'd agree with you. Heck, it's the main reason I retired my beloved Leatherman PST for a Wave when it came out, many years back now.

But these days, I'm rarely without a "real" knife, either a lock-blade folder or slipjoint (and usually both!) in addition to a multi, so to me, the knife on a multitool is there as a back-up only. In fact, while I prefer plain-edged blades on my knives, I'm getting to prefer serrated blades on my multitools, just in case I need serrations.