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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Customer Reviews for SOG - PowerAssist 16-in-1 Multi-Tool with Nylon Pouch Black Oxide
Posted by: Chachi Chacharello
from Massachusetts
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this thing. The double locking blades are sweet. Bought my first Paratool in 1986. Replaced it with a Powerlock in 88,lost the Paratool after using it rip a windshield out of flipped burning vehicle. Still have it and the original leather sheath.
Got this one to retire the old friend. Not so happy about thm being made in the PRC. Used to be Anerican made and each tool had SOG engraved in them, well the long ones anyway. Though I am pleased with the improved locking system.
Do yourselves a favor and come back to America. For Pete's sake your named after the original Commie Gook Hunter-Killers
Got this one to retire the old friend. Not so happy about thm being made in the PRC. Used to be Anerican made and each tool had SOG engraved in them, well the long ones anyway. Though I am pleased with the improved locking system.
Do yourselves a favor and come back to America. For Pete's sake your named after the original Commie Gook Hunter-Killers
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Customer Rating
5
Very handy. And durable.
on October 24, 2025
Posted by: Handyman
from Lawrence KS
Gender:Male
I've got an older model that I've carried for a couple of years. I won't go anywhere without it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic EDC and best fidget toy ever!
on June 6, 2025
Posted by: Every day knife user
Gender:Male
Fantastic EDC and best fidget toy ever! You can open the pliers like a butterfly knife, and the assisted open blades are satisfying to deploy. I superglued the "lock closed" feature so the blades always deploy when I push the thumb stud. The nose on these pliers is the best I've ever used. I'd rate this right up there with a Leatherman Wave, which was my favorite before I got this. The assisted gears give you a powerful grip, and the little flat head screwdrivers and can opener prove very useful at unfolding sheet metal. The main blade holds an edge and the v-cut works great at cutting jet-line and paracord.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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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Posted by: Millerfarm
from Louisiana
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Wanted to give it some time before reviewing. The quick access to the blades are really nice. The pliers, which are the main reason for getting the SOG, are very usable (probably won’t go back to leatherman for this reason). The other tools are good, the Phillips is long and skinny enough to get down in the recessed holes of electric tool cases, wish it had a couple of regular slotted screw drivers, but that’s not necessary. The down sides, which are not deal breakers, are; the cover for the small tools came off, but I didn’t care for it anyway, the blade lock for the regular knife blade is a little stiff, the river for the sheath came out, but to be honest I might have snagged it on something because I work in a shop environment, I was able to put an aluminum pop rivet in and brad it down. Overall I really like the functionality of the tool. I use these everyday and this one is easily my favorite. Big enough to actually use and the tools I rely on are on it. Good knife with easy one hand access and great pliers that are easy to use.
I would 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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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.
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Customer Rating
4
Tough and strong
on October 5, 2023
Posted by: Landscaper27
from Harrisonburg, VA
Gender:Male
Bought this a couple years ago and really enjoy the easy one hand access to the pliers. The compound leverage works great. Has help up well and the only issue with mine is the blade locks don't work. I can push on the back of the blades and they overcome the locking mechanis. Still works but wished the locks worked.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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