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Title: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 15, 2012, 03:08:46 PM
Yep me and my clubs again  :D well an excuse to show off your powerlock  :tu:
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010251-1.jpg)
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010228-8.jpg)
Title: powerlock owners club,
Post by: AHB on July 15, 2012, 05:33:18 PM
You again?? :facepalm:



I'll find some pics later, but I'm definitely in.. ;) :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 15, 2012, 05:37:01 PM
You again?? :facepalm:



I'll find some pics later, but I'm definitely in.. ;) :D

 :rofl:  ive only started a few Allan   ::)   :whistle:   :rofl:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Biru on July 16, 2012, 06:40:00 PM
I'll have to pic mine. I'm going to start carrying her EDC for a while. I do like the sheath. Mine looks different from yours. Will try to get a pic. She's shy.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 16, 2012, 06:52:07 PM
I'll have to pic mine. I'm going to start carrying her EDC for a while. I do like the sheath. Mine looks different from yours. Will try to get a pic. She's shy.

the pouch thats with mine is a paladin pt 540 powerplay pouch so has the compartment at the bottom for the bit adapter, although i carry mine in a black molle pouch  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: @beergrylls on July 17, 2012, 05:23:17 PM
Hi Guys, this is my first SOG MT, its Awesome.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 17, 2012, 06:40:01 PM
Hi Guys, this is my first SOG MT, its Awesome.

 :tu:  a man looking very happy with his new MT  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Gary B. on July 17, 2012, 07:00:18 PM
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah :multi:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: parnass on July 17, 2012, 07:41:06 PM
Sign me up.  I have a SOG PowerAssist on order to keep this PowerLock company.

(http://parnass.com/images/sog-powerlock-half-in-nut.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 17, 2012, 08:08:04 PM
Sign me up.  I have a SOG PowerAssist on order to keep this PowerLock company.

(http://parnass.com/images/sog-powerlock-half-in-nut.jpg)

cool pic mate  :salute:  im a als o thinking of removing my covers as although i like them comfort wise they slipped off twice today  :-\ so i see them coming off  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: mkianni on July 17, 2012, 10:50:16 PM
I'm in!   :climber:



Title: powerlock owners club,
Post by: 16VGTIDave on July 17, 2012, 10:56:17 PM
My B-61 EOD PowerLock. Removed the blade, moved the file to the blade's position, and added the wire strippers. It is usually accompanied by a Spyderco Manix 2 with combo blade and a Klarus P2A flashlight.

Dave



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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 17, 2012, 11:11:17 PM
cool pics everyone  8)   :tu: 
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: parnass on August 31, 2012, 04:23:26 PM
SOG PowerLock collection has grown since my last post.

Left to right: S60 with Master Mechanic badge and original pliers, later S60 with gear covers and simple locks, S61 with gear covers and piano locks.

(http://parnass.com/images/powerlock-collection1.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: 82brutus on August 31, 2012, 04:50:21 PM
I'm in!  In fact, I keep mine in my tool bag in the car (great for dirty work and loaning it out since the tools are replaceable).

I used the phillips on it last night to remove the cover off my car battery to help jump off a car and scrape a good spot for a ground connection.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: JAfromMn on August 31, 2012, 05:46:25 PM
Count me in.

I love my powerlock it's been a great tool. (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/IMG-20120819-02042.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Vladimir on August 31, 2012, 09:57:45 PM
I'm in too.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/mw5etx.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Hypnos3510 on September 13, 2012, 11:37:23 PM
I'm in, I just won one off of eBay and it should be coming any day now

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: MeadMaker on September 14, 2012, 02:33:23 AM
I'm in.  I wandered into a second hand store today and in the knife case among all of the cheap knock off MT's and knives was a Powerlock.  It was dirty, but in good shape and had a very reasonable price.  I didn't notice that the tool covers were missing because I wasn't familiar enough with the tool to know that it was supposed to have them.

After cleaning it up it became apparent that I got a very good deal.  I've just noticed something after looking at the pictures in this thread.  The Powerlocks shown here are held together with hex screws.  Mine is held together with allen screws.  Is that normal?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Hypnos3510 on September 17, 2012, 03:48:36 PM
Here's mine!!!

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Taxi Dad on October 04, 2012, 05:48:30 PM
I've just noticed something after looking at the pictures in this thread.  The Powerlocks shown here are held together with hex screws.  Mine is held together with allen screws.  Is that normal?
I have been trying to get the answer to this myself, i really like the look of the 'hex' screws , are they 'older' models ? i have a 'cross cut' which has 'torx'.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Scott86 on October 13, 2012, 05:46:57 AM
I'm in too.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/mw5etx.jpg)
Same here. No point in taking a new pic, since its the exact same as yours.
I gotta say, i'm a little disappointed in the build quality. I was under the impression that the actual fit and finish in SOGs were only behind victorinox. I would say its barely above Gerber(Victorinox >> Leatherman >>>> SOG > Gerber)
The tool flaps dont seem to allow the tool to close properly, the tools all clump like crazy, and the absolute worst that is unforgivable... The locking system fails if you push the large screwdriver/cap lifter down into the handle too far.

I have a brand-new modern powerlock(With the gear covers) coming in the mail soon, so i'll reserve my final judgement till i play around with it, but so far i gotta say i'm a little disappointed.

Side question: Anyone know the cheapest place to get replacement tools and sheaths? Looking to get the wire strippers and molle case.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on October 13, 2012, 02:52:53 PM
I use the molle pouch from HH plus they sell parts etc,i have to say that my newer powerlock is very well made so no issues here  :tu:



I'm on my mobile so can't do alink to heinnie haynes
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Mr.Wolfskill on November 12, 2012, 05:45:49 AM
 count me in too, I picked up mine a few weeks ago, a black GSA, or I think it is anyway. I am having one hell of a time verifying that ! Lol anyway, got mine at a pawnshop for $20.00 because they could find no info on it and thought it was a knock off. . . Yay for me ! :salute:  I will add a pic later on if I figure out how to.

(http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt14/Unc_Fester/toy%20collection/590dcd93ec5e3d82a30a8850afa071f2.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on November 12, 2012, 09:24:04 AM
I like the setup on you bo powerlock mr W full serated instead of scissors or v-cutter and a full blafe instead of half serrated blafe  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: jerseydevil on November 15, 2012, 01:22:39 AM
My latest, arrived yesterday. 

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1169.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Mr.Wolfskill on November 15, 2012, 02:43:14 AM
Nice one Jersy. . . .
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on November 15, 2012, 10:38:23 AM
Nice one Jersy. . . .

 :tu:  does look very good in BO  :drool: im surprised there isnt as many in this club as a very solid MT  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: dks on November 15, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
I have some SOGs and have posted about them in some other threads but never here, so here is a Powerlock with a little cousin.

I use it when I need to grab something REALLY hard.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on November 15, 2012, 11:05:00 AM
I have some SOGs and have posted about them in some other threads but never here, so here is a Powerlock with a little cousin.

I use it when I need to grab something REALLY hard.

yep me too mate, this is my work MT  :tu: well minus those covers as slip around too much, i wish they was fixed on  :-\
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Scott86 on November 16, 2012, 02:36:37 AM
Might as well post a pic of my actual powerlocks. Sorry about the poor image quality.

(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6227/blacksog.jpg)
Black oxide modern powerlock with the cog covers.

(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5606/silversog.jpg)
Satin older powerlock(more blunt pliers) without the covers. Replaced the file with the wire strippers.

(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2946/sogfamily.jpg)
Family shot. The leather sheath came with the satin powerlock, the nylon with the BO ones. Use the molle with the black and the nylon with the satin. Leather is kept in storage.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on November 16, 2012, 08:29:15 AM
Might as well post a pic of my actual powerlocks. Sorry about the poor image quality.

(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6227/blacksog.jpg)
Black oxide modern powerlock with the cog covers.

(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5606/silversog.jpg)
Satin older powerlock(more blunt pliers) without the covers. Replaced the file with the wire strippers.

(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2946/sogfamily.jpg)
Family shot. The leather sheath came with the satin powerlock, the nylon with the BO ones. Use the molle with the black and the nylon with the satin. Leather is kept in storage.

Cool familt pic scott  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Mr.Wolfskill on November 20, 2012, 03:26:15 AM
How well does that wire stripper work ? I have thought about getting one to swap in and out, as needed, or when I think I will need it. . . .
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Scott86 on November 20, 2012, 06:47:40 AM
How well does that wire stripper work ? I have thought about getting one to swap in and out, as needed, or when I think I will need it. . . .

Pretty poorly. Because of the compound gears on the sog, using the cutters is more finicky(Hard to gauge how much pressure is going to the wire, so cutting the entire thing off rather than just splitting the shielding off is a guessing game) so i felt like i needed them. Honestly, if i were to re-do my buy id get a straight edge blade instead, and buy a cheap pair of wire strippers at H&F.

They really have horrible ergonomics, and if the cutters are closed with enough pressure(which isnt very hard) the smallest gauge stripper turns into a cutter.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: dks on November 20, 2012, 07:11:46 AM
How well does that wire stripper work ? I have thought about getting one to swap in and out, as needed, or when I think I will need it. . . .

The wire stripper tool  works OK from what I hear. There are actually at least two different wirestripper tools. The one shown previously, double sided and the simpler one shown below:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on December 10, 2012, 07:12:05 PM
mine has a wirestripper on one of the flat drivers  :think:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: jerseydevil on December 19, 2012, 11:37:40 PM
Me again.  :)  This is Powerlock #3 in the collection now....  That's only one less than MP600's I own!  :ahhh

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1319.jpg)

Big  :tu:  to nelly1974 for introducing me to these and adding new members to the family.  :)  The one above arrived yesterday and got carried and used all day at the store today.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Grumpy on February 02, 2013, 08:09:37 PM
Can i join?? got my powerlock today!! love it!! :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 02, 2013, 08:19:05 PM
Can i join?? got my powerlock today!! love it!! :D

Of course you can Barry  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Grumpy on February 02, 2013, 08:21:39 PM
 :woohoo:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Taxi Dad on February 02, 2013, 08:23:59 PM
I'd like to join BUT as yet the SOGs elude me  :cry:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 02, 2013, 09:16:03 PM
I'd like to join BUT as yet the SOGs elude me  :cry:

We need too look into this Michael  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Taxi Dad on February 02, 2013, 09:21:45 PM
you didn't want 'MY' surge when i offered it for trade  :cry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 02, 2013, 09:33:05 PM
you didn't want 'MY' surge when i offered it for trade  :cry: :cry: :cry:

I Don't remember that Michael  :think:  have you got a ppp  :think:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Taxi Dad on February 02, 2013, 09:39:24 PM
no mate i don't have any SOG I'm sad to say!
my good friend Kirk13 let me have a play with his ppp and a paratool and i did like them, never even seen a powerlock in the flesh, but i just know i NEED one one day  :multi:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 02, 2013, 09:45:19 PM
no mate i don't have any SOG I'm sad to say!
my good friend Kirk13 let me have a play with his ppp and a paratool and i did like them, never even seen a powerlock in the flesh, but i just know i NEED one one day  :multi:

I'm going to solve this problem mate  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: nuphoria on February 03, 2013, 06:04:11 PM
I just realised I am a member of this one but never posted!

I picked up one of those great ex-military BO Powerlocks ages ago... I'm pretty sure I messed with the tools a bit, but essentially I use it in my tool bag for the compound leverage. Hardly ever use the other tools in it, but it earns it's keep with the pliers alone to be honest :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Taxi Dad on February 03, 2013, 07:56:26 PM
If you don't use it then set it free, release it back to the wild Nuph  ::)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: nuphoria on February 03, 2013, 11:54:19 PM
I can't, it's made a nest with my chisels :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Superchickenn on February 06, 2013, 02:38:17 PM
Can i Join this club now... its just arrived :-)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: AHB on February 06, 2013, 04:21:21 PM
Can i Join this club now... its just arrived :-)
BO is über cool... 8)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Superchickenn on February 06, 2013, 05:31:26 PM
Can i Join this club now... its just arrived :-)
BO is über cool... 8)

 :climber:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 06, 2013, 11:21:28 PM
As I mentioned in another thread, I considered selling mine but recently those pliers have been far too useful. I'm now considering overhauling the loadout including possibly sacrificing another PST II for the scissors and diamond file. I originally did that for a Paladin PT-510 but that's since disappeared :cry:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Taxi Dad on February 14, 2013, 03:53:17 PM
at last I have one in my grubby paws  :D
(thanks to not so Grumpy Barry) it's valentines day and i'm in love  :drool:
she's a beauty ok although i think she was the first one to be pictured here, and she's been around a bit (lots of members have had her), she's still in fabulous nick and i might spend some money on her and get her some now tools and maybe a leather jacket.

I'M IN !
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: alula1 on April 19, 2013, 08:57:58 AM
I sort of lost the password of my previous account, but anyhow.. just to say that the PL is growing on me.
The pliers are really good, and I seem to care a little less for the clunky tools. When I really need them,they're here and they work. And most of the time, i just need the (awesome) pliers.

Also, i don't edc that stuff.. if I did, i wouldn't like the clunky tools still.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: enki_ck on April 19, 2013, 01:31:00 PM
I sort of lost the password of my previous account, but anyhow....

mulou? Do you want me to reset it so you have access to it again?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Goatlord666 on April 24, 2013, 08:57:01 PM
arrrrghhh.. I wanna join, i wanna join i wanna join  :ahhh

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7937/sam2513w.jpg)

(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/5782/sam2269p.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: mulou on April 25, 2013, 10:49:34 PM
my powerlock has exchangeable wire cutters  :ahhh

(http://i.imgur.com/6vKvCOu.jpg)


Ok, as most of you know, I cheated ;-) Too bad the head is a little too small for it. It "almost" works hehe.

Regardless, I've been using my wave, charge tti, rebar, recharge, and regular pliers.. and despite my initial comments on the powerlock, guess what.
I always look for my powerlock. It's actually my most useful multi right now. Yep some things are a little worse than my other multi, but not much of a problem.

So, despite the little issues, I'm feeling like Sog got something right and its not just the plier gears :)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: AlephZero on November 15, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
A bit of a threadnomancy I guess...

anyways, joining this club too... :D

My SOG Powerlock EOD

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx12/CaineKitty/Forum/PIC000127.jpg)

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx12/CaineKitty/Forum/PIC000128.jpg)

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx12/CaineKitty/Forum/PIC000129.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Teletin on November 16, 2013, 02:22:13 PM
Count me in :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Teletin on December 31, 2013, 05:29:37 PM
....no love anymore for the Power Lock????
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 05:47:15 AM
I just bought one. PowerLock pliers are amazing....
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Xavsbud on January 17, 2014, 06:25:45 AM
I guess I need to be here.

Hi, my name is Dave and I am addicted to my SOG PowerLock...
Title: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 06:29:22 AM
The problem with owning several multitools is wanting to carry several at a time. I right now have my SOG powerlock and Leatherman OHT on my belt.


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Title: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 08:31:42 AM
I just noticed it's held together by Torx screws and the v cutter says patent pending. Is this an older power lock? I have a weird habit of buying older models in stores. Like my MP600 which says it's made in the USA which I heard there made in china now.


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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 11:46:54 AM
I believe yours is an US made one.

sent from Nate's mobile

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 11:53:41 AM
Does it look like this?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/tupemu8a.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/my3utu4u.jpg)

sent from Nate's mobile

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 17, 2014, 12:05:47 PM
You're making me want a Powerlock alll the more with those pictures Nate  :twak:  :D Trouble is they are expensive in the UK.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 12:13:35 PM
Yes it does but it has gear covers.


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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 12:40:16 PM
I think yours was made in the US.

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 12:42:35 PM
I just noticed that I had not joined the club.
Here is a couple of my favorite pics.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/buduveju.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/u2ave4e6.jpg)
So...I'm in.

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 01:27:05 PM
I think yours was made in the US.

sent from Nate's mobile

Awesome I prefer to buy stuff made here.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 01:30:42 PM
Here's mine. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/vabu9apy.jpg)


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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 01:34:44 PM
Very nice!

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 01:40:30 PM
It's my largest Heavy Duty multitool and it's quite shiny..... :whistle:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 17, 2014, 01:43:05 PM
Here's my SOG family. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/2yva5e5y.jpg)


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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 02:19:06 PM
Nice family!

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 02:24:13 PM
The two Sogs I own.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/dubanure.jpg)

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Dale on January 26, 2014, 10:16:11 PM
Just joined the Forum.. Mine isn't quite as pretty as some of yours.  :D

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/_57_zps9a575378.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 27, 2014, 02:41:08 AM
She looks good to me.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Dale on January 27, 2014, 02:43:23 AM
She looks good to me.

+1 Thanks my first SOG
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: campussecurity on January 27, 2014, 02:56:23 AM
Nice tool. And welcome this place is addicting.


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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 27, 2014, 02:43:12 PM
I should be in the club soon with a BO version with C4 spike so a little tool swapping may be in order. Pics to follow.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 29, 2014, 03:08:56 PM
I'm in with a version 2 EOD. Very black, very industrial. It has the piano locks too  :)

(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1149/3788424/24346734/408660592.jpg)

(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1149/3788424/24346734/408660600.jpg)

(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1149/3788424/24346734/408660595.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 29, 2014, 03:14:12 PM
Very nice.

that's us mobile, eh.

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 29, 2014, 03:22:52 PM
Very nice.

that's us mobile, eh.
Thanks, I was a late starter with SOGs but I have three now  :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 29, 2014, 03:30:04 PM
You have more than I. I just have two, and one of those is a knife.

that's us mobile, eh.

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 29, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
Well that's my tool budget spent for a while but I like the SOG multis a lot, even if they're not too popular round these parts at the moment. They've got their own thing going on. You ought to try a Paratool next, it's weird, is far from perfect but there is nothing else like it  :)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 29, 2014, 03:54:27 PM
I would like to get one some. But like a lot of people, money is kinda tight. But I will get one sometime soonish.

that's us mobile, eh.

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 29, 2014, 03:58:50 PM
I would like to get one some. But like a lot of people, money is kinda tight. But I will get one sometime soonish.

that's us mobile, eh.

Understood  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 31, 2014, 12:22:55 PM
Well, I'm lovin' it. Put a lanyard on, the attachment for one is in exactly the right place  :tu: Oiled it .. and cut myself on the serrated part of the blade  :facepalm: This tool is the polar opposite of my Swisstool and that's what makes it so good  :)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 31, 2014, 12:37:20 PM
Glad you like it! One thing have notice, when it gets wet, greasy or oily, did does not seems to be so slippery or hard to hold on too like the Vic Multis. And the sogs are pretty shiny. Not bad mouthing Vic multis, they are well made, bad ass F&F, but slippery.

that's us mobile

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: jerseydevil on January 31, 2014, 02:05:57 PM
Glad you like it! One thing have notice, when it gets wet, greasy or oily, did does not seems to be so slippery or hard to hold on too like the Vic Multis. And the sogs are pretty shiny. Not bad mouthing Vic multis, they are well made, bad ass F&F, but slippery.

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I put a bit of grip tape on my stainless Powerlock, same as what I do to my metal handled Kershaw Leeks.  Makes life much easier in slippery conditions.  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: kirk13 on January 31, 2014, 02:11:31 PM
Glad you like it! One thing have notice, when it gets wet, greasy or oily, did does not seems to be so slippery or hard to hold on too like the Vic Multis. And the sogs are pretty shiny. Not bad mouthing Vic multis, they are well made, bad ass F&F, but slippery.

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I put a bit of grip tape on my stainless Powerlock, same as what I do to my metal handled Kershaw Leeks.  Makes life much easier in slippery conditions.  :tu:

Threats a good idea JD! Could be good for those folks with grip concerns with Thier SwissTools and Spirits
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 31, 2014, 02:22:10 PM
Great idea, I like it. I seem to have got into SOG multis when most folks, with a few exceptions, have got out of them. The SOG forum is pretty quiet these days  :(
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on January 31, 2014, 02:36:54 PM
Saddly yes. Lets try to bring it back.

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 31, 2014, 07:55:30 PM
Spread the word, SOG'S are the Landrover of the multitool world  :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: mikekoz on February 04, 2014, 03:19:04 AM
   Just picked one up at my local tacticool shop down the road!  :tu:

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/401/kfl6.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/b5kfl6j)

  This is the third time I have owned one of these, but the tools on this are a little different from the one I got at Lowes Hardware a while back. So is the sheath, now that I think of it.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on February 04, 2014, 10:25:49 AM
Nice!

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on February 04, 2014, 11:20:51 AM
Let us know how you get on with it  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: mikekoz on February 04, 2014, 02:26:38 PM
Let us know how you get on with it  :tu:

     I got this because I think it is old new stock. This is  the only one I have owned that actually had "SOG USA" on the tool. I think the current ones are made in China and have a cover over the gears. It is also the only Powerlock I have seen with a plain non-serrated blade, no hook cutter, and no useless piece for attaching a bit holder. I was never happy with the other ones where I paid good money for the tool, but the bit adapter was not included. I have several cheapies at home that came with the adapter, plus many bits, so I do not think it is an expensive option!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Maxintheuk on February 20, 2014, 04:29:56 PM
I'm in - a big thanks to Chris (Magic Bus) for the deal.

My first SOG and I love it - quality and finish is superb, not Swisstool like but nicely industrial and I love the mix of tools on this EOD version.  Chris's example has perfect tools but just a bit of wear to the finish as I like it - character and no fears of scratching it more.  The sheath is a beaut' too - smells more of leather than my Dad's old jag when I was a kid.  Very impressed.

(http://i61.tinypic.com/es0rqo.jpg)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/28k6h3a.jpg)

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on February 20, 2014, 04:32:13 PM
Looking good! Let us know how you get along with it.

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on February 20, 2014, 05:02:50 PM
Great photos mate, like the Stranglers touch too  :D Enjoy!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Romanoat on February 21, 2014, 02:24:52 PM
It seems my powerlock has walked off on me........ RIP BO powerlock...... Amazon here I come?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Maxintheuk on February 21, 2014, 03:18:46 PM
Looking good! Let us know how you get along with it.

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Good so far except for the silly No.1 Phillips - too small for most household stuff for which I use a No.2 99% of the time...   ::)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: SurvivalEDC on March 01, 2014, 12:45:00 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/01/qy7etyzu.jpg)

My church carry


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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on March 01, 2014, 04:27:18 AM
Very nice!

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: LoveHate on November 02, 2014, 01:13:11 AM
Thanks to ducttapetech's RAK!!! I am now a member of this club.   :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kyjfch9housrall/2014-10-27%2021.02.07.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgxf3r2mk0u1xtu/2014-10-24%2023.26.24.jpg?dl=0
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on November 02, 2014, 02:15:03 AM
Nice pics. How are you liking it?

Nate

Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: kkokkolis on November 02, 2014, 09:38:09 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/13/9emyduty.jpg)

I have my SOG Powerlock BO EOD for a couple of months now and I can't say I like it.
The geared pliers are nice but using anything else is inferior to the Victorinox and Leatherman options. First, everything is on the inside. Then, you have to open the comfort grips. Then, the tools come out 2-3 at a time because of friction. Much worse than the all outside accessible individual springed Swisstool and Spirit and even the Charge's and Surge's outside OHO blades and inside easily accessed tools. Then, most tools are short for such a large multitool and the nail nicks reduce working surface on the file (which lacks a metal saw) and make the rest look and feel less robust. There's no imagination and character regarding the tools, they seem copied from Victorinox and even the V-cut is no much better than the one on the Charge (which is S30V and can be sharpened). The saw and blade look on the inside and the handle comes in the way. The blade is short, thin, narrow, combo edge and chisel ground.
Also the tool can't align for better reach as the others do, without the pliers getting in the way. It is big and the gears protrude. Finally I prefer SS finish.
The simple locks work quite nicely, the tool feels strong and I like to play with opening and closing it but that's that. I won't carry it instead of a Vic or LM,  no way. I'm not saying it's bad, it has potential if they work on the tools, but it ain't for me.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: LoveHate on November 03, 2014, 06:18:27 AM
Nice pics. How are you liking it?

Nate

I'm loving it!! Only other pliers I have that grip this tight are vise-grips. Thanks again.  :cheers:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Shotgundoug13 on November 08, 2014, 05:43:15 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/e955ffaf3a0e2fed790dce7d37a740a5.jpg)

My first SOG Multitool. Birthday present from my best friend.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on November 09, 2014, 01:09:57 PM
Nice one!



Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Simple Man on January 14, 2015, 07:43:34 PM
Here is my accumulation, the one on the far right has been beat on for at least 12 years now, but really doesn't show it.

Years ago I bought a Leatherman and fouled the cutters in less than 3 hours, took them back and beat on a Gerber for a bit longer, but they kept loosening up on me.  I got the Powerlock on the right and never looked back. 

The 2 Black Oxide have just "SOG" on the head, and the others have "SOG USA".  As far as I can tell, I believe they are all USA made, with the current user and Black Oxides being EOD's and the other two just regulars.  The one Black Oxide has newer wings on it, as it had been winged when I got it.   ::)

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p538/Simple_Man9/20150114_111433_zpstpgtaor8.jpg)

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p538/Simple_Man9/34836cb6-2344-4d8c-99d7-fe94ce980e9c_zps82dfc5d1.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: AHB on January 14, 2015, 09:32:54 PM
Here is my accumulation, the one on the far right has been beat on for at least 12 years now, but really doesn't show it.

Years ago I bought a Leatherman and fouled the cutters in less than 3 hours, took them back and beat on a Gerber for a bit longer, but they kept loosening up on me.  I got the Powerlock on the right and never looked back. 

The 2 Black Oxide have just "SOG" on the head, and the others have "SOG USA".  As far as I can tell, I believe they are all USA made, with the current user and Black Oxides being EOD's and the other two just regulars.  The one Black Oxide has newer wings on it, as it had been winged when I got it.   ::)

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p538/Simple_Man9/20150114_111433_zpstpgtaor8.jpg)

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p538/Simple_Man9/34836cb6-2344-4d8c-99d7-fe94ce980e9c_zps82dfc5d1.jpg)
That's a great lineup..  :tu: 8)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: JNieporte on May 12, 2015, 12:42:18 PM
Different PowerLocks in stainless...


Different PowerLocks in black oxide...
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/JNieporteBF/11May2015/015_zpsnq4fceqi.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on May 18, 2015, 06:11:41 PM
Very nice!

Nate
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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: raistlin65 on June 04, 2015, 06:44:27 PM
I posted this over in the deals and auctions section (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,59914.0.html). Anyone looking to add to their Powerlock collection, Amazon has 15% off select SOGs and SOG has a $5 rebate. So, for instance, a new B61N-CP would be $43.45 after rebate. Now's the time to recruit some new Powerlock owners!  :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: rdub934 on November 23, 2015, 06:56:44 PM
Wooohoo, I'm in!

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt197/Russell_Wyatt_Jackson/Mobile%20Uploads/20151123_104305_zpsd5ynvycx.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Russell_Wyatt_Jackson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151123_104305_zpsd5ynvycx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 04, 2017, 07:12:29 PM
Well I missed my old powerlock  :-\ so I'm back in my old club with a Bo eod version and love it  :salute: too my old powerlock,bottom my new one  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on May 04, 2017, 08:27:44 PM
Nice and welcome back to the club.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 04, 2017, 08:41:33 PM
Cheers Nate  :tu: I'll take some pics out doors Friday as doing more work in my yard  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 11, 2017, 09:34:20 AM
So is anyone still using a powerlock ? I still think this is one of sog's best MT'S  it's been one of my favourite heavy duty MT'S  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 11, 2017, 01:08:35 PM
Can I join?

(http://i.imgur.com/23UVCLV.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 11, 2017, 01:13:45 PM
Got a BO one too.
(http://i.imgur.com/581k6V7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rilry14.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 11, 2017, 02:30:25 PM
Got a BO one too.
(http://i.imgur.com/581k6V7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rilry14.jpg)

Broken or not your very welcome  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 11, 2017, 02:33:56 PM
More work out in my yard today  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 03:27:34 PM
I use my old one from time to time. I tend to carry the PowerAssist more.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ThePeacent on May 11, 2017, 03:39:48 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170511_081100_zpsrojw1etv.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 11, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
 :like: these pliers are good  ;)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Bancomat85 on October 17, 2017, 10:03:27 AM
You cut a nail with you PL?? I heard that the steel of the jaws is too soft and can easily bend, but don't seem so...
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Bancomat85 on October 17, 2017, 10:04:32 AM
Hi guys!! I'm waiting my fist sog, a PowerLock Traveler...can i join the club??
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: sLaughterMed on October 17, 2017, 03:52:44 PM
Hi guys!! I'm waiting my fist sog, a PowerLock Traveler...can i join the club??
Heck yeah! Take some pictures for us when it arrives!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ThePeacent on October 17, 2017, 10:00:42 PM
You cut a nail with you PL?? I heard that the steel of the jaws is too soft and can easily bend, but don't seem so...

my old Powerlock (RIP      :cry:) had a dented cutter due to trying to cut something I thought it would cut, but the steel was too soft.
Hopefully you can appreciate the dent in the pics

(https://i.imgur.com/OeTeSBl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oHMwTrT.jpg)

and yeah, since I last posted in this club I've lost the tool so I don't belong here anymore     :-[

(https://i.imgur.com/tAgTuYw.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Bancomat85 on October 18, 2017, 06:52:45 PM
Hi guys!! My powerlock is at home!! i've just a question for you: is normal that the little pieces that covers the compound system moves a little bit? When i pull out from the blister it seems that they were rock solid, but now after a few flick they moves a little.. i've to ask amazon for a change or is all ok?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Bancomat85 on October 19, 2017, 11:14:43 PM
Here the new baby!! Really funny to play with her, but i spotted a few imperfections and i don't know if is normal or not...
The needlenose points pf the pliers are slightly not aligned...
the spring on the 1/4 inch socket drive fall off too often, but i can fix it...
the lock of the tools isn't so smooth and solid as the Leatherman one, but it works well...
As i told in a previous post, the little pieces that covers the compound system moves a little bit...
The scissors are really useless... worst scissors ever seen, i'll probably swap with the v-cutter (that seems way better).

Your powerlock are perfect? Or you have my same problems too?
The overall impression is good, but i really would know if my exemplar is defective or if sog quality control standard is...this...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/6808f7ef279d4d84b1d879d842378b11.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ThePeacent on October 20, 2017, 04:20:46 PM
being the owner of 6 SOGs, and 3 more that I don't have anymore...it is normal   :D
All SOG scissors are bad, ugly and work very bad for most things.
Their tools are usually smooth as butter but the implements and their locks are often gritty, hard to use and don't always lock properly, they fail under force much sooner than Leatherman locks in my experience.
Both my Powerlocks had locking issues (those drivers bit me more than once under pressure when the locks disengaged)

(https://i.imgur.com/83QfnXo.jpg)

The spring in the 1/4th driver is usually solid (on 3 of my 4 SOGs that have it) but on one of my PL it also fell with alarming ease
And as for the alignment, many tools from all brands (yes, Victorinox, LM and Gerber too) have that mis-alignment and unless it's something horrendous and blatant I wouldn't worry much.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Bancomat85 on October 20, 2017, 05:01:04 PM
Nothing that could compromise the full functionality of the pliers... and nothing that i can' fix with a diamond stone... i've already fixed the spring on the 1/4 inch drive using a little piece of heat shrink tubing... now i want to sharp the can opener to use it as a pack opener... if you have any other little mod to suggest, talk!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Bancomat85 on October 20, 2017, 05:03:21 PM
The new baby with her new "bit kit"
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171020/b28008d67271fe5f9041ace38c6f4dc0.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Spartan19 on January 08, 2018, 11:37:17 PM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 09, 2018, 12:04:36 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Spartan19 on January 09, 2018, 03:08:54 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:

Ok, thanks man!  :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 09, 2018, 04:07:38 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:

Ok, thanks man!  :salute:
:cheers:
On the plus side, SOG PowerLock MTs didn't suffer much when they changed country of origin. So that's a BIG plus. :)
Congrats on the BO PowerLock! They are a real workhorse and look quite nice as well! :)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Spartan19 on January 12, 2018, 02:13:04 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:

Ok, thanks man!  :salute:
:cheers:
On the plus side, SOG PowerLock MTs didn't suffer much when they changed country of origin. So that's a BIG plus. :)
Congrats on the BO PowerLock! They are a real workhorse and look quite nice as well! :)

Thanks brother! The quality on this one does seem really good. I haven't had a chance to really try it out yet, but am going to this weekend :cheers:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 23, 2018, 06:40:56 AM
Some nice Powerlocks pictured here!

Been on the lookout for what I believe is a transitional Powerlock. USA handles/frames with non-USA(possibly) redesigned plier head. Plus the SOG going around the pivot is cool. :)
Finally found one for cheap.  :woohoo: Pictured next to the USA marked Powerlock and pictures with some of the SOG stable.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Captain Hook on April 08, 2018, 09:53:40 PM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 09, 2018, 01:49:47 AM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Captain Hook on April 09, 2018, 02:40:30 PM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
The satin V-Cutter  :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ThePeacent on April 09, 2018, 03:06:00 PM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
The satin V-Cutter  :D

that was my first SOG too  :cheers:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 09, 2018, 03:56:42 PM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
The satin V-Cutter  :D
Tough to beat that design! Hope you enjoy it! :cheers:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on April 09, 2018, 06:27:50 PM
Congrats you two!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 09, 2018, 09:15:07 PM
Thanks, ducttapetech!

PowerLock is accompanying the 110 challenge knife today.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on April 09, 2018, 09:33:32 PM
Cool pic!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 09, 2018, 10:20:26 PM
Thank you, ducttapetech! :cheers:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Captain Hook on April 17, 2018, 12:40:12 AM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
The satin V-Cutter  :D
Tough to beat that design! Hope you enjoy it! :cheers:
Loving it! Here are some pics.. Showing off my Byrd Raven 2 as well lol :D The cutters worked well on vinyl siding.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: jaya_man on May 28, 2018, 07:48:09 AM
Just got my B61... wohooo...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/c5f0aaa56da2bee68b780a053f9078c5.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ddogu on May 28, 2018, 09:20:37 AM
Oh man... Would love to swap my PowerAssist with a PowerLock... It is my first SOG and my first experience with an assisted knife, though it seems I'm kind of a control freak and do not like the idea of my knives jumping open :/

Manual feels more secure...  :climber:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: jaya_man on May 29, 2018, 03:29:31 PM
Been eyeing this for a while now... was lucky the seller hasn’t sold it yet... Immediately grabbed the opportunity...
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: jaya_man on July 21, 2018, 05:19:31 PM
Hey guys, would like to ask a question and a request...

As mentioned above, I think what I have is a EOD B61 model. Just checked the box that it came with and it says B60...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/efa8fbc80b0cb0f99cff6569d7900834.tif)

I know that the only thing that differentiates the 61 from the 60 model is the blasting cap crimper. Searched online and even on SOGs site but can’t find pics showing actual differences between the 2 models.

So can anyone provide me with side by side or close-up shots of the 2?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 22, 2018, 09:11:16 AM
I don't have those PLs, but I can say that trying to pin down SOG models with appropriate packaging and toolsets is a near-futile exercise.  :ahhh

SOG really hasn't had their smurf together in a long time. But, the PL is always a great tool, regardless of the model designation inconsistencies.  :)

Edit: I should note, that I am referring to the newer tools, not always being consistent with the model designations. :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Mart0923 on September 18, 2018, 11:21:54 PM
Just found my old issued power lock fantastic tool and was worked hard for 12 months.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ThePeacent on September 19, 2018, 03:15:19 PM
Just found my old issued power lock fantastic tool and was worked hard for 12 months.

cool! :like:
may I ask what the number in the handle is?  :think:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Mart0923 on September 19, 2018, 06:59:00 PM
It's the NSN (nato stock number ) mate, it's what military kit gets stamped with.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 19, 2018, 09:21:46 PM
Following RF52's recently concluded challenge I am currently thinking about adding a PowerLock to my array of multitools - 'collection' is too big a word for it.

This should be viewed against the background that I only have one SOG, namely the Power Access Deluxe. The Powerlock calls to me because of its predisposition to factory sanctioned modding.

So, a few questions to you guys:
Should I go for a brand new one (China) or try to secure a rarer older one (preferably still US made) - how rare are these anyway?
Set against the PAD, will I be disappointed with the PL's build quality? Does the answer depend on the choice between newer and older, and if yes how much? And compared to, say, a LM Wave?
Is the file any better than the PAD's? (I sure hope it is, can't be any worse at any rate :D)

Thanks in advance :hatsoff:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 20, 2018, 08:43:30 PM
Just to add I have finished reading Nix' challenge thread. I must admit that I somehow missed it while it was taking place, my only excuse being that I had two consecutive challenges going on at the time, not to mention summer vacation (such stress! ;)).

I also have to thank Nix for multiple references to my habits :cheers: :drink:

While I am a little bit wiser now, I may still pull the trigger, if only to prove that SOG can build better tools than the PAD (even if not ideal viewed by LM or Vic standards). I have noted as main weaknesses the scissors and the file, plus the blade edge's tendency to dull by rolling easily.

To mitigate I'd probably prefer the V-cutter over the scissors, and fit a full PE blade instead of the part SE part PE one. The file, well, I could do the Wave file trick on that, I suppose. But let's see about that, the rounded SOG file might be so much better than the squared-end one as to be actually usable.

Does anyone have any insights to share before I pull the trigger?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: RF52 on September 20, 2018, 09:26:20 PM
I don't really have anything to share which you haven't already seen in my challenge, but personally I like the Powerlock The only thing I wasn't perfectly happy with is: the knife rolls from hitting the inside of the handle but can be avoided if you don't slam it in there. And the "hard" wire cutters feels a bit on the soft side, but for cutting electrical wire and softer solid wire it worls like a charm Hope this helps :cheers:
Mine is the new one, the older one might be even better

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 20, 2018, 09:38:35 PM
:cheers: :hatsoff: RF52!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: israelpiper on October 15, 2018, 09:15:09 AM
PowerLock S60 and old coins
(https://i.imgur.com/UmQXzX3.jpg)

S60 model with scissors. Leather sheath (but I swap out with a nylon from PowerAssist). I have had good luck with this tool. SOG in general. The one-handed flip opening worked first time and every time. In fact, I slightly tightened the screws to prevent knuckle-rap. Works a charm!

The 4" holder opens at right angle, AND the cover closes. I have seen a few models, maybe older ones, with covers too long to use the very hand right angle position.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 15, 2018, 09:33:59 AM
PowerLock S60 and old coins
(https://i.imgur.com/UmQXzX3.jpg)

S60 model with scissors. Leather sheath (but I swap out with a nylon from PowerAssist). I have had good luck with this tool. SOG in general. The one-handed flip opening worked first time and every time. In fact, I slightly tightened the screws to prevent knuckle-rap. Works a charm!

The 4" holder opens at right angle, AND the cover closes. I have seen a few models, maybe older ones, with covers too long to use the very hand right angle position.
Very nice photo! And thank you for sharing your experience.  :like:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ThePeacent on October 15, 2018, 03:14:13 PM
PowerLock S60 and old coins
(https://i.imgur.com/UmQXzX3.jpg)

S60 model with scissors. Leather sheath (but I swap out with a nylon from PowerAssist). I have had good luck with this tool. SOG in general. The one-handed flip opening worked first time and every time. In fact, I slightly tightened the screws to prevent knuckle-rap. Works a charm!

The 4" holder opens at right angle, AND the cover closes. I have seen a few models, maybe older ones, with covers too long to use the very hand right angle position.
Very nice photo! And thank you for sharing your experience.  :like:

 :iagree:

though be careful putting PowerLocks and coins together,  :pok:
SOG used to advertise their Compound Leverage Patent by cutting coins in half with their PowerLocks at the knife shows  :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: ReamerPunch on October 15, 2018, 04:49:04 PM
PowerLock S60 and old coins
(https://i.imgur.com/UmQXzX3.jpg)

Nice pic!  :like:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 29, 2018, 02:45:06 PM
Please find attached my membership application form.

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50835.0;attach=404841)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: RF52 on October 29, 2018, 06:54:00 PM
Nice DT :like:

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: RF52 on January 19, 2019, 08:53:16 PM
Not much action here for a while.
My Powerlock was a big help in putting the bed in the new guestroom together.
Great idea to put a 1/4" bit driver on the PL :like:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/6baee96af30fc4e89049c210ded52fc6.jpg)

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 19, 2019, 09:01:25 PM
Not much action here for a while.
My Powerlock was a big help in putting the bed in the new guestroom together.
Great idea to put a 1/4" bit driver on the PL :like:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/6baee96af30fc4e89049c210ded52fc6.jpg)

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Good work! The PL is a good choice for that sort of job. :like:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: RF52 on January 20, 2019, 12:20:53 PM
Not much action here for a while.
My Powerlock was a big help in putting the bed in the new guestroom together.
Great idea to put a 1/4" bit driver on the PL :like:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/6baee96af30fc4e89049c210ded52fc6.jpg)

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Good work! The PL is a good choice for that sort of job. :like:
Thanks gerleatherberman :cheers:
It works very well, and the handle feels good in hand when turning the screws :like:

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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 20, 2019, 03:28:53 PM
 :cheers:  :like:
May have to pair a PL with the challenge tool tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: israelpiper on February 03, 2019, 08:28:49 AM
SOG PowerLock: Added thumb rest for close work
(https://i.imgur.com/OBsnVuP.jpg)

A small thing, but for me adding the opener to the open blade helps with diminishing thumb pad irritation. Since the serrations are, by my reckoning, backward, I don't have a straight blade edge down by the close end. No push-cuts. The added thumb rest just feels better when using the straight edge upper half. Better force and balance. I like smaller combination blades on multitools, but as Victorinox does it for many pocket knives (in the right place, and YES easy to sharpen). Straight blade close-in, for push-cuts. The SOG PowerLock isn't my go-to MT for bushcraft by any means, partly because of the blade. But I stumbled on the use of the open blade and opener together, as a work-around slight improvement. I use double or triple tool openings on my SwissTool Spirit for the large driver/pry bar, and on the SwissTool I back the chisel with the large driver/pry bar; the large driver and awl on the LM Surge for starting a number of screw and controlling depth.  Small useage techniques which add up to greater utility, for me at least.     
 
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 03, 2019, 08:35:36 AM
Great tips, israelpiper! :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 17, 2021, 07:10:57 PM
My first SOG arrived today  :mail:

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2955610561-4.jpg)

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2955611930-4.jpg)

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2955611357-4.jpg)

Thanks Fuzzy  :cheers: The snail mail was snaily, but it made it  :D
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Fuzzbucket on August 17, 2021, 10:15:37 PM
You're very welcome.  :cheers:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 28, 2022, 12:49:19 AM
WARNING-NECROTHREAD REVIVAL!!!

I know it's been 7 months since some kind of action had been seen here but, I had to have at least one representative of the SOG group; from what I'd seen, it was the PowerLock that got my attention and, finding one B61 "discounted" helped my decision making. Love the burnished stainless steel, the smoothness of the pliers mechanism, the ability to open/close the pliers Balisong-style and, that compound leverage is pretty awesome. The nylon sheath that came with the tool can fit the bit kit along with the PowerLock (although I made a "divider" so that the bits don't come out or get on the way as I return the tool) and it's not too obstrusive. The tool's driver are good, as are the openers (and liking a lot the awl!). On the other end of the spectrum, the scissors struggle cutting even string/threads, particularly if using just the tip; the combo knife, although razor sharp, if flexes considerably. Wood saw blade is good, but I find quite short (reminds me of the cutting area of the Surge' curting area). The bit driver is nice but, it's difficult to use at 90 degrees as the cover does not have a cutout for it to pass thru, havinh either to remove the cover or keep the tool fully open! The file, although not even on par to Gerber's MP standards, the double cut side is good (the single side is pretty good on my fingernails; take that, PAD!) But the "cutting/deburring edge" is non functional in mine; it feels more like a rough edge than a cutting surface. My only grieve is that, unlike Vic's Swisstools or most Leathermans (Leathermen!?!?), I can't open the handles "180degrees" to use the tool as a long, center driven screwdriver. But, I think its a pretty good tool in all and I'm beginning to appreciate it. So, here it is!!!!  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 28, 2022, 01:05:51 AM
Does anyone reading this know how to date these tools? Can't find a date code on the tool itself or the box. :think:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Hvac budget on April 08, 2022, 01:22:15 AM
That Powerlock looks pretty nice.  I got a used older Powerlock that was a little too used.  One side now fails to lock under minimal tension.  Just wondered how well your Powerlock locks?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on April 08, 2022, 04:45:04 AM
Thank you, Hvac. To tell you the truth, I'm OK with it; contrary to what most reviews say, mine locks solidly all tools from either handle ( and I even tapped/banged the spine of blade, saw, file) and, although with a very fine cut, the single and double cut file are adequate (the edge one is another story). Maybe because it might be a late production?I also like very much the burnished finish over my Wave's or MP's matte finish. The only things that I'm not very fond of are: the combo blade's chisel cut bevel grind, how thin and flexible the knife is, and the scissors. BUT, for anyone looking for an exonomical multi and who aill be using the blade and scissors secondary or as back up tools, I wholeheartedly recommend the Powerlock.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on April 08, 2022, 05:35:24 AM
Today's kit ...  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: SteveC on April 08, 2022, 02:48:48 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on April 09, 2022, 01:12:49 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 20, 2022, 03:15:14 PM
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Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 24, 2022, 11:54:11 PM
Just in! An SOG S60N-CP; promise, no more ... well, except if I find a good-value for a Black Tip!!! :whistle: :facepalm: :rofl:  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Alan K. on August 29, 2022, 07:48:39 PM
I don't think you will find a good value on a black tip, but if you do, and they have more than one, please let me know.  :cheers:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 29, 2022, 08:42:37 PM
Will do ...  :tu: :multi:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 14, 2022, 09:34:11 PM
  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  

Just in case this might interest you, Alan; ATM, I'm tending my mother's medical condition and out of expendable budget so unable to acquire it. Hope that if it isn't you, someone here @ MT.o gets it.  :tu:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2024, 03:29:04 PM
It's been at least 14 years but I'm back!  Thanks Powernoodle!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 05, 2024, 04:55:03 AM
Juan, I like what you did with the sheath for your bit kit.  That's a great idea!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: powernoodle on January 05, 2024, 01:46:48 PM
Thanks Powernoodle!

My pleasure, sir.  I haven't carried a Powerlock in a good while and want to do that.  I used to carry one a lot.  They open up super smooth, and I love the compound leverage plier head.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 05, 2024, 02:32:10 PM
I forgot how smooth they open.  They've always been a solid tool that gets the job done. 
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 06, 2024, 02:42:11 AM
Out playing while I am carrying the OHT for the challenge.  Powerlock with a couple of friends and an old SOG patch reproduction from the early '80's. 
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 09, 2024, 08:01:48 PM
I've looked but I'm not finding it... what's a Blacktop?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: powernoodle on January 09, 2024, 08:31:31 PM
I've looked but I'm not finding it... what's a Blacktop?

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=27463.0

https://www.reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/ogrt09/sog_blacktip_discontinued/   :salute:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 09, 2024, 08:35:27 PM
Thanks PN!
Edit: Not that the standard Powerlock is small by any means, but that is ONE BIG TOOL!!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: powernoodle on January 09, 2024, 08:37:27 PM
(https://emoticons.datahamster.com/yes.gif)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Murphy Slaw on January 12, 2024, 05:10:13 PM
I carried this one for a decade or so. Just replaced it with an Arc, because, U.S.A.

(https://i.imgur.com/O8H78kh.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 12, 2024, 08:28:56 PM
 :like: :like:  That's about the vintage i had. They're great tools, and the vintage ones just have that feel!
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Murphy Slaw on January 13, 2024, 03:11:24 PM
:like: :like:  That's about the vintage i had. They're great tools, and the vintage ones just have that feel!


I've read that the ones with the hex bolts were American made. I don't remember where I read it, but always thought it was true.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2024, 05:08:49 PM
I did too Murph.  Mine accidentally fell into my car's trash bag from the center console.  I looked and looked and it's the only thing I could figure out that happened to it.  It was an Army issued Power Lock withe the flat black canvas sheath.  I missed it for years until Powernoodle gifted me a new one just recently.  I feel like my universe is right again  :rofl:

I'd love to pick up an American model again.  That Paratool of yours caught my eye though.... welcome to the place where you go from one EDC to having to give serious thought to what you want to carry for the day  :rofl:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Murphy Slaw on January 14, 2024, 11:31:47 AM
Still the best Phillips in the biz.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 14, 2024, 01:33:50 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: pa_strunk on January 21, 2024, 02:47:55 AM
Anybody else miss SOG in their heyday?
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 21, 2024, 04:29:28 AM
Me!!   :like: :like:
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: powernoodle on January 22, 2024, 01:47:40 PM
Anybody else miss SOG in their heyday?

(https://i.imgur.com/ESNhL4o.jpg)
Me too.  SOG was a major player a few years ago, on par with or maybe ahead of Gerber depending on your worldview.  The Powerlock is still awesome, but SOG's MT quality and market position seemed to have really diminished over the past several years.  With all things in life, there is a vernal season followed by a season of repose.  So too with SOG.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 22, 2024, 02:13:53 PM
That's a nice group you have there PN!  I always liked SOG.  They were built well and were different from the usual.  With SOG you got some unique ideas and the chance to customize your tools to your needs.  Not an MT, but I picked up a SOG  Prohen a couple of months back, and the quality of that knife is right there with some of the bigger names. 
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 23, 2024, 11:34:33 PM
I'm looking forward to exploring the SOG world!  I'm excited that you can swap out tools, and even more excited that there are so many different models out there, both past and present.  With the exception of a few soldiers and my son, I've not come across too many Powerlocks out there, which is surprising considering they've been around a long time now.  I've had the opportunity to put my current one to work, and it gets the job done well.  They're the Krag of multitools: the smoothest I've ever used.  That saw, while short, has some serious bite.  I put the awl to work fixing a purse strap for my wife, and it definitely works! 
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Murphy Slaw on March 01, 2024, 02:13:47 PM
Here's an old original.....

(https://i.imgur.com/gGAZoL7.jpg)
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2024, 02:29:49 PM
Oh yeah!!!!   Mine was that same pliers head and logo.  It was a great tool!  Post as many pics of that beauty as you can Murphy.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2024, 04:32:15 AM
On top of my wife's grandmother's 1911 Singer. 
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Murphy Slaw on March 14, 2024, 01:13:56 PM
Very cool. I love those old machines.
Title: Re: powerlock owners club,
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2024, 04:11:50 PM
 :hatsoff: Thanks!  They're a lot of fun.  She learned to sew on it as a child and it has a lot of sentimental value for her.  The thing that surprised me is the number of them still out there.  At least here in Pennsylvania, they're anything but rare.