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SOG - Powerpint Mini Mutli-Tool - Stone Wash
Average customer rating
4.3
(69 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 69 reviews
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83%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for SOG - Powerpint Mini Mutli-Tool - Stone Wash
Customer Rating
4
Disadvantages description
on August 10, 2025
Posted by: sem67
Gender:Male
The best multitool in its class. But it has a lot of flaws that need to be addressed: the angle gauge does not display correctly, a weak flat screwdriver that breaks very easily, rivets fall out over time, need to be unriveted, and worst of all - the tool lock springs break off
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
My EveryDay Carry
on September 17, 2018
Posted by: irntooth
from Western NY
Gender:Male
I am an early adopter, having preordered the PowerPint almost as soon as it was announced. I have been using it for a couple of months, and wouldn't be without it! It's the first thing I pick up in the morning. .Some highlights:
The blade is thin enough that I can effectively use it as a boxcutter. Takes an edge well.
I love the cord cutter! I use it every day to open hay bales with plastic twine, which dulls a knife blade rapidly. I also use it to cut tight zip ties and (in conjunction with the awl, which is very sharp) as a package opener. I've also used it to cut packaging tape on boxes where a knife would risk damaging contents.
The scissors are about average in my experience with multitools. Nothing special, but they work. Need some lateral pressure to cut fine materials.
I use the file tool more for prying than as a file, which to me is singularly ineffective.
I like having the small screwdrivers, and have used them many times. I carry a couple of hex bits in my pocket for heavier duty use.
The pliers and wire cutters work fine - I have used the latter on soft wire up to 12 gauge with no difficulty, except that I keep forgetting that there is a potential pinch point when gripping the handles for a difficult cut.
I really like the small size and light weight of the PowerPint; it can be easily carried in a pocket or clipped to the pocket top. I also appreciate that ALL of the tools lock in place when used.
My tool as it arrived had some minor fit and finish issues. The most annoying was that the pliers had a tendency to bind when opened. This eventually wore in, and it opens smoothly now. In addition, there were spots on the handles that rubbed against the plier head, wearing streaks into the finish.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Performs well for its size and intended use
on October 2, 2018
Posted by: jeepinmike
from Buffalo, NY
Gender:Male
These are my initial thoughts and 1 week ownership notes.
• I typically carry a Gerber Dime (in pocket) and Leatherman Wave (in bag), but this tool is a not in either of those classes, so it is unfair to make direct comparisons but I used them as reference. You really have to keep in mind its size and intended use.
• Fit and finish - The fit and finish seems very good for the price point. No major flaws, everything lines up well. Belt clip has good tension and hold the tool well to a pocket.
• Size/weight/feel - This is where this tool really seems to shine. It is not too heavy or too big to easily slip into a pocket or worn in a small sheath. It fits in hand well, striking a nice balance between small tools that almost have to be used with the thumb and 2 fingers, and full size tools that are bulky at times.
• Basic functionality - The tools, while smaller than traditional, are just that much bigger than a compact size tool that they are much more functional. The opening and closing of the mechanical action is so fluid I find myself just opening and closing it repeatedly like a stress toy. The tools seem to want to deploy a little too easily, almost on their own, to the point where I tightened the screws a bit to stiffen it up. Once open, the locking mechanism is reassuring that there will be no accidental closings.
• Pliers - While not spring loaded, they open and close smoothly, and have good pressure, due to that mechanical action. The jaws are a good size for reasonable size tasks, much more functional in day to day then a pocket tool. The cutters do have a tight overlap and snapped a paper clip in half effortlessly.
• Bit holder - I so want to love this feature, but you need to figure out a way to carry the bits. In the small sheath I have they can sit in the bottom without too much trouble, but to carry them when the tool is in pocket doesnt really work out well. Someone might come up with a handy solution, but the functionality of this feature is lacking in that regard.
• Knife - Straight edged, sharp, and functional. Not much more to say. We'll see over time if it keeps it edge well.
• Scissors - They are not the best out there by any means. Mine tended to have too much overlap, so they needed a little tweak to make them work smoothly. Here's one point that I feel it gets unfair reviews - They are in ratio to the size of the tool so don't expect to cut more than 1/4-1/2" at a time, also don't expect to cut thick materials without it being a large effort and uncomfortable to your fingers, it's just a limitation of the size.
• Serrated blade - I quickly cut through some 3/8" nylon rope with this blade. Not much else to say about it.
• File - I have not put this too much of a test on anything but a thumbnail, but that test was proof enough that this file is not going to be of much use.
• Can opener/bottle opener - Are what they are. I wish that the bottle opener end was shaped to be a 1/8" sized flat head instead of the little nipple on it to pick it open with your finger.
• Philips/flat head - The Philips is a #1 size, simple single purpose. The flathead is a bigger jewelers size, not exactly in ratio with the philips, and too small/skinny to use for any prying.
• Awl - its got a point to it, have not tried to use it but seems to be a pretty strong tool.
• Rope/box cutter - Another tool I have not really used yet, pretty sharp, cut paracord fairly easily if you get the right angle.
• Measuring tape - Is what it is, about as useful as any other tool that has them.
Protractor - This is a neat feature, not sure how often one would need it, but it is really hard to read. One size of my tool has almost tan writing, the other is white, both require bright and direct light and squinting to see.
• I typically carry a Gerber Dime (in pocket) and Leatherman Wave (in bag), but this tool is a not in either of those classes, so it is unfair to make direct comparisons but I used them as reference. You really have to keep in mind its size and intended use.
• Fit and finish - The fit and finish seems very good for the price point. No major flaws, everything lines up well. Belt clip has good tension and hold the tool well to a pocket.
• Size/weight/feel - This is where this tool really seems to shine. It is not too heavy or too big to easily slip into a pocket or worn in a small sheath. It fits in hand well, striking a nice balance between small tools that almost have to be used with the thumb and 2 fingers, and full size tools that are bulky at times.
• Basic functionality - The tools, while smaller than traditional, are just that much bigger than a compact size tool that they are much more functional. The opening and closing of the mechanical action is so fluid I find myself just opening and closing it repeatedly like a stress toy. The tools seem to want to deploy a little too easily, almost on their own, to the point where I tightened the screws a bit to stiffen it up. Once open, the locking mechanism is reassuring that there will be no accidental closings.
• Pliers - While not spring loaded, they open and close smoothly, and have good pressure, due to that mechanical action. The jaws are a good size for reasonable size tasks, much more functional in day to day then a pocket tool. The cutters do have a tight overlap and snapped a paper clip in half effortlessly.
• Bit holder - I so want to love this feature, but you need to figure out a way to carry the bits. In the small sheath I have they can sit in the bottom without too much trouble, but to carry them when the tool is in pocket doesnt really work out well. Someone might come up with a handy solution, but the functionality of this feature is lacking in that regard.
• Knife - Straight edged, sharp, and functional. Not much more to say. We'll see over time if it keeps it edge well.
• Scissors - They are not the best out there by any means. Mine tended to have too much overlap, so they needed a little tweak to make them work smoothly. Here's one point that I feel it gets unfair reviews - They are in ratio to the size of the tool so don't expect to cut more than 1/4-1/2" at a time, also don't expect to cut thick materials without it being a large effort and uncomfortable to your fingers, it's just a limitation of the size.
• Serrated blade - I quickly cut through some 3/8" nylon rope with this blade. Not much else to say about it.
• File - I have not put this too much of a test on anything but a thumbnail, but that test was proof enough that this file is not going to be of much use.
• Can opener/bottle opener - Are what they are. I wish that the bottle opener end was shaped to be a 1/8" sized flat head instead of the little nipple on it to pick it open with your finger.
• Philips/flat head - The Philips is a #1 size, simple single purpose. The flathead is a bigger jewelers size, not exactly in ratio with the philips, and too small/skinny to use for any prying.
• Awl - its got a point to it, have not tried to use it but seems to be a pretty strong tool.
• Rope/box cutter - Another tool I have not really used yet, pretty sharp, cut paracord fairly easily if you get the right angle.
• Measuring tape - Is what it is, about as useful as any other tool that has them.
Protractor - This is a neat feature, not sure how often one would need it, but it is really hard to read. One size of my tool has almost tan writing, the other is white, both require bright and direct light and squinting to see.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sogknives.com
Customer Rating
5
Compact powerhouse
on September 20, 2018
Posted by: MountainEDC
from Fort Collins, Colorado
Gender:Male
Great little tool, perfect price, and smaller than I expected — however, its still as functional as the full-sized PowerAccess, for example. Provides a ton of function for its size and you can carry it everywhere without even having to worry about weight. It's either on me or in my pack everywhere I go. Definitely a 'recommend' from me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Heartsick
from Chicago
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really wanted to love the PowerPint. It is the perfect edc size with actual useful size pliers and a one-hand opening knife on a belt clip. But there are too many missed opportunities. No changeable tools. No medium or large flathead screwdriver. I had to file down the bottle opener and make one. The Philips screwdriver doesn’t work well as the competitor’s model on small or large screws. The scissors are ok. The package opener is great but not easily accessible so I usually just use the knife. Unsatisfied I bought the competitor’s model but it is too bulky and heavy for what I wanted. So, I will use the PowerPint for now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
A perfect design and tool set... but made in China
on October 21, 2019
Posted by: JadeGeminiM390
from Tampa, FL
Gender:Male
I was looking for a alternative for my beloved Victorinox Fieldmaster and I stumbled across this SOG Power Pint. I really love the set of tools that come on the PowerPint! All of them are properly useful and non are gimmicky. The size is also Bang on and fits in my 5th pocket (Coin pocket) on my jeans right beside my Olight Baton. I like the Pliers and the 2 blades are ground nice and sharp. I love the Philips driver and cap lifter. the File is a little on the weak side as far as abrasion. The issues come into play with the build quality. I do believe some reviews are a little harsh, but you definitely see that the chassis bends back and forth if pressed or the tolerances on the scissors hit the plier heads every time you open the Pliers. So i need to take a file and round that offs it opens smoothly. also the can opener sticks out a bit because the stop bar slot was not drilled low enough. These are nit picks, but I think if this was made in Taiwan or just better tooling in the china factory, these issues wouldn't be apparent. I still like the tool a bunch and would just tell anybody looking to buy the tool to go for it, just realize this isn't a SOG/Leatherman full size replacement. It is for EDC light duty tasks.
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Customer Rating
4
Nearly a Perfect EDC Design
on October 30, 2020
Posted by: Kris
from Colorado
Gender:Male
I love how efficiently SOG was able to pack a variety of tools into such a compact, easy to carry multitool. Having the compound leverage on something this small makes the pliers so much more useful.
The major drawback I had with the product (and SOG products in general) is that I had to return a handful of these and exchange them until I got one that didn't have workmanship defects.
SOG really needs to figure out their QC problems.
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Posted by: Tradascent
from Philadelphia, PA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's a great tool except for the small flat head screwdriver. When trying to unscrew a small screw, the driver literally twisted. The driver was definitely made of poor quality steel. The rest of the tool has been great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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