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SOG Powerlock Multitool
By Dan A. Nelson
SOG Powerlock Multitool |
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The days of the pocket knife seem to be over. Instead, today's wilderness travelers carry multitools, which start with a variety of knife blades but then go far beyond with an array of other blades and tools. While most of the new multitools on the market are simply variations on the same theme, the new SOG Powerlock is truly unique.
Whereas every other multitool on the market has pliers that operate with direct leverage — that is, the pressure you use to pull the handles together is the same you get between the jaws of the plier — the Powerlock boasts compound leverage to generate additional jaw force. That means mountain bikers who need to remove a locked nut or broken spoke get the leverage they need.
The Powerlock also has the requisite knife blade along with scissors, saw blade, can and bottle opener, standard and Philips screwdriver, and file. There is also a unique feature: a quarter-inch drive socket wrench. This is the tool for anyone who wants a full-blown tool box in a compact, pocket-size unit.
Price: $79.95
For more information: Call SOG at (888) 405-6433 or visit www.sogknives.com.
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