Customer reviews from sogknives.com
SOG - PowerAssist 16-in-1 Multi-Tool with Nylon Pouch Black Oxide
Average customer rating
4.6
(27 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 27 reviews
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95%of customers recommend this product.
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18 out of
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Customer Reviews for SOG - PowerAssist 16-in-1 Multi-Tool with Nylon Pouch Black Oxide
Customer Rating
5
Lost my original, bought exact same to replace.
on March 13, 2024
Posted by: John D
from Northern New Jersey
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I recently lost my original multi tool. So familiar with this model, had to replace with same. Like an extension of my hand. Part of my EDC.
Written by a customer while visiting sogknives.com
Customer Rating
3
Decent tool
on May 21, 2025
Posted by: WARDO
I have had this tool for many years. Unfortunately, the blades have never wanted to stay closed unless the lock is on. This makes the power assist opening action pointless since you have to unlock the blades before using. If the lock is not engaged when the blades are closed the tips of the blades stick out which is quite dangerous. Other than that, the tools are good quality, but the spring assisted blades are a bit of a gimmick.
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Customer Rating
4
Good Tool, Terrible pouch
on October 18, 2021
Posted by: Benjo
from FL
Gender:Male
I have had this tool for several years. unfortunately, the clip to the Nylon Pouch cut our relationship shorter than expected. I used this tool just about everyday for all sorts of tasks. I loved the safety features as well as ease of access. the clip was the downfall. I noticed when attached to draw string shorts (Athletic shorts), when the clip began getting weaker, it would fall off. It had dropped here and there but I would always feel or hear it. I had dropped it once in an area fishing and was able to go back and retrieve hours later. a few months pass and the Pouch with tool fell off again while fishing and someone else picked it up when I realized it was gone later on. this was by far my most useful tool I owned. I was very disappointed this had happened. The tool was still in great shape and had decades of use left. If I purchase again, which Imay get the MT version, I will be getting a different pouch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
SOG says multi-tool we say ninja pliers.
on October 16, 2022
Posted by: Chef Don
from South West Florida
Gender:Male
I am a Chef; much like foundries, most warranties become void when those items enter a commercial kitchen because of the abuse it will receive. This multi-tool has been in the most demanding environments, from the cloud forests of Central America to castles in Scotland. It has taken a beating repeatedly in hurricane relief efforts and stood the test of time. But sadly, I will be passing it on to my daughter as Ian prep took the knives. So I will be getting a new one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Don't get the PowerAccess - stick with this one
on November 29, 2020
Posted by: virgosystems
from Jersey City, NJ
I bought a PowerAccess a few months back. The bit holder's a great idea. However, it's flimsy. It uses half the metal on every blade and the handles, making for an off-balance feel and making you worry about snapping off the blades when you use them. Plus, you can't use the optional attachments (like the awg stripper) with it.
I had one of these for years until it got stolen, so glad to have it back. I don't remember the holes in the blade covers, I think it's a great idea for eliminating moisture
Written by a customer while visiting sogknives.com
Posted by: HDFOGY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The pouch is not as universal as I had hoped. It would be nice if they would revert back to the type of pouch they made back in 2004. In some cases it is nice to be able to weave it into molle gear, wear on a belt upright or run onto a belt lengthwise
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Posted by: Lessthanhappy
from Northern VA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The locks are awkward to use and often lock when they are not desired. The blase lock is much improved but, the release button is very hard to use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Roger
from Big Flats NY
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
You don’t realize how much you’re going to use this tool until you start carrying it! I use it every day.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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