SOG 4004837-SSI PowerLock EOD Black Oxide 18 Piece Multi Tool - multi, N/A

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Here’s a little tip: If you’re heading off to college or striking out on your own, a multi-tool like the PowerAccess Deluxe will undoubtedly come in handy. The SOG Flash MT is a really light multitool — the lightest with full-size pliers. Those pliers also happen to have SOG’s compound leverage system, giving a lot of force when gripping items. Testing & Notable Features

Phillips screwdriver is in the middle of the tool set which requires me to open other tool to get the needed tool out for use The build quality of a standard tool will usually be a bit less impressive, and the amount of force you can subject it too will be significantly lower as well. Survival multi-tools need to stand up to repeated exposure to the elements and be relied on as a primary option if you’re in a pinch. what look to be the seatbelt cutter is in the middle of all the tools which you can not access without pulling all the other tools out to access it so in and emergency when your car is upside down will take you about 5 mins to get it out to cut yourself free.A survival multi-tool is one that has functions and features that will serve you well in a SHTF situation. A lot of regular multitools are made for simple low-consequence tasks that you might do around the house. This all comes down to build quality. The materials and design of a tool will impact their lifespan. The functions they have are all highly versatile and useful as well. You might need it for constructing shelter one moment and starting a fire the next. It didn’t take long for the clear winners to emerge. 1. Leatherman Surge Heavy Duty Survival Multi-Tool

Aside from the size, there are a few notable improvements over its chief rival, the Skeletool. The Flash MT has a much better, pointier pair of pliers, allowing you to get in and do real work. The few tools it includes — an upgraded steel blade, good pliers, screwdrivers, and a bottle opener — are the most often used, and this tool gets these right. But that's it; if you're seeking all the tools possible, you'll be let down with this stripped-down modal. Of the remaining tools, though, our biggest complaint is with the bit driver. With the Skeletool CX, even more than with other models, Leatherman could have easily included a standard 1/4" bit driver. Still, we have tested this model for over three years, and it has slowly grown on us. Thus, the Skeletool is our top recommendation for a portable, daily multi-tool to leave clipped on your person at all times. Ease of use is a crucial aspect when choosing a multi-tool. SOG, with its Compound Leverage system, ensures easier, more efficient cutting and gripping. Some users may also appreciate the simplicity of SOG’s traditional butterfly opening.The types of functions in a survival multi-tool will play a big part in determining the kind of versatility it offers. That’s why we pointed out the number of functions and tools for each product on our list. Pliers, knives, screwdrivers, etc. Each of those is a “function” that makes up the overall multi-tool.

The best survival multi-tools are durable, versatile, and highly portable. The products on our list fulfill those criteria without question. The driver — a two-headed 4mm with Phillips on one side and flathead on the other — is small enough to sometimes not work on bigger fasteners. You’ll see that most of the tools on our list have between 12 and 21 functions. Significantly more is just overkill.The Leatherman Wave+ brings heaps of value to the Leatherman line-up. Leatherman takes 90% of what makes the Charge so impressive and sells it for 60% of the cost. What you get is the Wave+ and an excellent value. The Leatherman Wingman is even less expensive, by a significant margin, but has fewer features and is made with lesser quality materials (though most users may not notice the weight savings of steel vs. titanium casing). For a full-featured tool, the Wave+ is the bargain shopper's choice. All the non-pliers functions on the PowerAccess deploy without activating the pliers. This is the modern standard and we are glad SOG has gone this route with this tool. The main blade deploys, with some practice, with one thumb, though other tools (including tools from SOG) have easier-to-engage main blades. Portability Size and weight is another area you need to think about. Like we mentioned above, cramming too many functions into one tool will result in you lugging around a 4-pound beast. One of the questions we get from time to time is, “what’s the difference between a survival multi-tool and a regular one?” It seems like they’re all pretty much the same at first glance.