Very thorough review. I also modified the bottle opener into a flat head screwdriver. I also modded the scissors so they open further and ground down their tips into a fine point. I also sharpened the can opener and removed the tip. It opens up cans now and I can carve a spoon with the sharp edge as well. My newer Power Pint plyers tip meets at the end, so that can also function as a powerful tweezers. I was able to sharpen the hook edge as well. I buffed all the tools so they all shine brightly.
I have the black oxide one. I used to carry a surge and a wave + a big difference in my pocket! My first sog multitool and I don't think I'll go back to carrying a leatherman. The magnetic bit driver is a major plus in this little tool, I can use the 3D 1/4 bits that I already have. I personally do not like the leatherman 2D bits they always slip on a tighter screw head. I love the size, it's perfect for my hands as I am petite and what it is capable of. Yes it lacks flat heads but I easily modified the bottle opener and the file using sand paper and a dremel. I really recommend this to anyone that's hesitant to buy it.
One of the early Leatherman tools, required the user to open another blade to disengage the blade lock. I think it was the Supertool. If all the blades on that pivot were locked open, one had to lift the lock with an additional blade or such to close them.
Thank you soooooo much for using a stationary overhead camera and using both hands during the review. So many TH-camrs doing all kinds of reviews try to hold the camera and fiddle around using a single hand. This is much easier to watch and enjoy.
Decided to start my morning watching this today and am not at all disappointed: Very, very fair, comprehensive, and persuasive review, with the long video runtime being entirely worthwhile (though I just wish the comparable Bear Grylls model had been given a touch more screen time) Looking forward to watching how you modified the blade-locking, and to finding my own copy of the PowerPint. Many thanks!!
Another brilliant video buddy. By far the best and most detailed review of the powerpint. No one else has mentioned how to close a tool without opening the whole thing to access the lock piece. Can opener is a waste of space these days and I wish the scissors opened wider. However all the pros outweigh those two cons. It the fills that gap between not being too small and virtually useless and being too big to EDC wonderfully. And with a simple adjustment can be made UK legal. Cheers mate for this! Hope you had a great Christmas and Happy New Year.
Can openers and bottle cap lifters are both rather a waste of space on a pocket knife or MT. A good pair of scissors, a good file/diamond file, a good awl. All these are useful. If one really needs to open a can or bottle, there are myriad ways to accomplish this with a little imagination. Valuable real estate on a MT, really should be used better, IMHO. There is nothing wrong with a serrated blade. A partial serrated blade, on the other hand, another waste.
Wow, that trick about unlocking the tools is really smart. That was one of my main hangups about getting this. I do wish the pliers were springloaded but otherwise really impressed with this.
Really good review! Up there with the best EDC-channels! Have been pondering getting the Powerpint and this was quite informative! Great thoughtful and calm tone throughout the review! Thanks a lot!
I'm a huge SOG fan with the compound leverage and one-hand opening. I've had 3 so far, a PowerLock, which i still use, the PowerAssist, which the lock broke on the serrated blade so I can't use it, and a FlashMT which I managed to lose. The PowerPint is a no-brainer at $50. Videos don't do justice to how small and portable this thing is, it positively disappears in my pocket. The action is smooth, the tools are tight, and everything is very accessible. I would have happily traded a flathead pry tool for the scissors or the seatbelt cutter. But the flat edge of the cutter kinda works like that for some screws or edges. And at this price, I can still justify a full-sized one if I wish because I want something more up-to-date! Thanks for the great video!
Best tool ever faster opening than "fast opening" pliers, does the work of a massive tool yet disappears on person - add a Victorinox Pioneer Harvester/Swiss Army 7 and there is NOTHING in or out doors you can't manage no dramas. You can reverse the handles to hold bigger objects than the LM crunch! You can cut thicker nails than the wave and the edge sorts itself out with the comp. leverage. Chuck a rangerband / old sliced bike innertube on if you're using the drver all day. The blades and scissors need a sharpness once over, thr scissors need a wack on the pivot to be great, the spring on the scissors WILL break but they still work. A tool under the radar better than the lot .. big call but carry for years and KNOW.
I thought this would be my favorite multi-tool, since I wanted a multi-tool with a corkscrew, and I love the gears and bit-driver, but I found out the lack of a saw and the nearly useless can opener make me not want to carry it since an old Wenger pocket knife has the saw, screw, and many other things, and my larger Wave knockoff has everything BUT the screw, so I end up taking a different thing depending on what I think I might need that day, which ruins the point of an EDC. I need to either start carrying a saw blade I can clutch in the bitdriver or add a saw and sharpen the can opener of this SOG. Being stuck out in the wilderness with a can I could not open because this thing kept deforming the can more than opening it was pretty horrible. I ended up getting it open an old way that wasn't proper can opener use, but at least I didn't starve. We need a video on sharpening the can opener, or replacing it with a pull style one that comes sharp. Victornox made push style ones famous, but the Wenger style pull ones are much more like the P-31, P-51 and FRED, all of which were militaries trying to find a cheap way that works. Real shame they went with a dull push that's more of a can punch.
Without a doubt the best review I have seen on the PowerPint thumbs up and new sub. The only tool I would love to see in the PowerPint is a package opener like the one on the Gerber Dime which is the best feature on the Dime.
The way you open the tools with only one hand is so smooth, it's almost like a magician shows a bunch of flowers out of air. I'm going to get a powerpint because of your great review! Please do show us how you mod the blade locking.
@@echoededge6669 I've got my powerpint for several weeks and absolutely love it. I managed to carry 2 hex bits that i use most often with its carry case. Mine is quite stiff so it's hard to open the tools with only one hand. Your mod of locking mechanism seems somewhat challenging for me, maybe will try later when I'm more confident with my skills.
@@leochen591 I highly recommend against trying to open the blade one-handed unless you want to slice your thumb. That blade is so skinny there's very little surface to press against.
Too bad it doesn't come with a flathead without having to modify it...and unfortunately it costs closer to $100 here in Sweden....might aswell add 20 more & get a Leatherman.
Greetings from Finland. Gonna buy that nxt week and hovering 🦅 over YT to hunt info and found out couple things: the hook is also (mainly?) clam shell package opener, push hook in and pull. Second: prevent it opening in the pocket - glue a magnet one side of the tool to hold handles together. Gonna do that bottle opener redesign also...
I don’t think it would be a particularly good package opener as the top of the hook is blunt. Please let me know if you find a good way to get the magnet integrated, very interesting idea.
@@echoededge6669 I got the magnet idea from here: the dude does not even glue it, it's free floating th-cam.com/video/XR9EAVvU2mI/w-d-xo.html and the clam shell package opening was one that I could not find immediately, but as far I remember the tip had no importance. The also sharp outer edge was pushed through the corner and the hook was then pulled via plastic. Well - I check that nxt week, lol...
@@echoededge6669 Ok, bought it last wednesday - tune ups, filed the bottle opener as flathead, glued very, (I mean Very) small piece of earth magnet to keep it handles together, so they don't open in pocket. The hook really opens clamshell packages - I just start by pulling it's downward on side. Did sharpen the can opener, it's far from good, but better than original. Also took a bit xtender and few extra bits to standard rubber carrier. Bit extender gives a lot of reach...
I’ve tried it. And I didn’t practically like it. Partly because I like how compact the Powerpint is and don’t want to add any more bulk and partly because the leatherman bit style attachment didn’t feel good or secure in the Powerpints driver
@@echoededge6669 I didn't know that I had actually seen someone else do it I was gonna try it myself when I get one for myself great review though look forward to a possible mod video
I’d be interested to know if your preference for the Leatherman can opener is a result of attempting to use the SOG can opener in the same direction as you’re used to using the Leatherman one. The SOG can opener is similar in design to the Victorinox can openers (which I largely prefer to the Leatherman style) which actually operates with a “forward” direction, in contrast to the “reverse” direction intended for can openers similar to the Leatherman.
Thanks for the comment, it might work better that way but very much struggles to pierce the can at all. Might work better but I’d expect it to still be pretty bad
Hi thanks for review. I own a PP and love it. I'm interested though if you adjusted the tension in the side tools in order to be able to thumb open the knife or serrated blade? No way can I do this under current tension/friction of mine. Thanks again.
A torx bit in each side of the pivot for the tools you find too tight would let you loosen it. Or if you keep opening it and closing it it should break in and loosen over time 👍
I JUST started looking into these. On the power litre model, there is a latch on the opposite end of the driver, that crosses over and locks both sides of the multitool together. This latch is used to lock the tool when using the driver bits. Does your pint model have the same?
Hello, I also ordered them, I just wanted to check if their assembly is correct and how do you think about it, when I open them to an open shape, that is, holding the handles, the allowances of the placement leans slightly to the right, not in an extreme way, the thickness of the nail is normal, what do you says about it
@@rocketpocketshot haven’t though about a blade replacement. I’m happy with the blade that’s on it. I tried it with a bit extender and it worked okay. But Not enough to be worth carrying one for me
Very thorough review. I also modified the bottle opener into a flat head screwdriver. I also modded the scissors so they open further and ground down their tips into a fine point. I also sharpened the can opener and removed the tip. It opens up cans now and I can carve a spoon with the sharp edge as well. My newer Power Pint plyers tip meets at the end, so that can also function as a powerful tweezers. I was able to sharpen the hook edge as well. I buffed all the tools so they all shine brightly.
I have the black oxide one. I used to carry a surge and a wave + a big difference in my pocket! My first sog multitool and I don't think I'll go back to carrying a leatherman. The magnetic bit driver is a major plus in this little tool, I can use the 3D 1/4 bits that I already have. I personally do not like the leatherman 2D bits they always slip on a tighter screw head. I love the size, it's perfect for my hands as I am petite and what it is capable of. Yes it lacks flat heads but I easily modified the bottle opener and the file using sand paper and a dremel. I really recommend this to anyone that's hesitant to buy it.
An actual fair review. I have this little bit of kit and very pleased I am with it. The tip about opening a blade to unlock it, master stroke
One of the early Leatherman tools, required the user to open another blade to disengage the blade lock. I think it was the Supertool. If all the blades on that pivot were locked open, one had to lift the lock with an additional blade or such to close them.
Thank you soooooo much for using a stationary overhead camera and using both hands during the review. So many TH-camrs doing all kinds of reviews try to hold the camera and fiddle around using a single hand. This is much easier to watch and enjoy.
Thank you very much! My lighting is still a work in progress 😂
Decided to start my morning watching this today and am not at all disappointed: Very, very fair, comprehensive, and persuasive review, with the long video runtime being entirely worthwhile (though I just wish the comparable Bear Grylls model had been given a touch more screen time)
Looking forward to watching how you modified the blade-locking, and to finding my own copy of the PowerPint. Many thanks!!
Thank you for the lovely comment. Very much appreciated!
The standard 1/4 hex bit driver also allows you to use hex drill bits. Probably more useful in a camping setting.
Another brilliant video buddy. By far the best and most detailed review of the powerpint.
No one else has mentioned how to close a tool without opening the whole thing to access the lock piece.
Can opener is a waste of space these days and I wish the scissors opened wider.
However all the pros outweigh those two cons. It the fills that gap between not being too small and virtually useless and being too big to EDC wonderfully. And with a simple adjustment can be made UK legal.
Cheers mate for this! Hope you had a great Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you very much for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you have a great new year🎉
Can openers and bottle cap lifters are both rather a waste of space on a pocket knife or MT. A good pair of scissors, a good file/diamond file, a good awl. All these are useful. If one really needs to open a can or bottle, there are myriad ways to accomplish this with a little imagination. Valuable real estate on a MT, really should be used better, IMHO. There is nothing wrong with a serrated blade. A partial serrated blade, on the other hand, another waste.
Wow, that trick about unlocking the tools is really smart. That was one of my main hangups about getting this. I do wish the pliers were springloaded but otherwise really impressed with this.
Thank you! The best Review of the powerpint on youtube.
Thanks!
Absolutely!
Really good review! Up there with the best EDC-channels! Have been pondering getting the Powerpint and this was quite informative! Great thoughtful and calm tone throughout the review! Thanks a lot!
I'm a huge SOG fan with the compound leverage and one-hand opening.
I've had 3 so far, a PowerLock, which i still use, the PowerAssist, which the lock broke on the serrated blade so I can't use it, and a FlashMT which I managed to lose.
The PowerPint is a no-brainer at $50. Videos don't do justice to how small and portable this thing is, it positively disappears in my pocket.
The action is smooth, the tools are tight, and everything is very accessible.
I would have happily traded a flathead pry tool for the scissors or the seatbelt cutter. But the flat edge of the cutter kinda works like that for some screws or edges.
And at this price, I can still justify a full-sized one if I wish because I want something more up-to-date!
Thanks for the great video!
I think this is the only positive review of the powerpint on youtube and the best one.
Best tool ever faster opening than "fast opening" pliers, does the work of a massive tool yet disappears on person - add a Victorinox Pioneer Harvester/Swiss Army 7 and there is NOTHING in or out doors you can't manage no dramas.
You can reverse the handles to hold bigger objects than the LM crunch!
You can cut thicker nails than the wave and the edge sorts itself out with the comp. leverage.
Chuck a rangerband / old sliced bike innertube on if you're using the drver all day.
The blades and scissors need a sharpness once over, thr scissors need a wack on the pivot to be great, the spring on the scissors WILL break but they still work. A tool under the radar better than the lot .. big call but carry for years and KNOW.
Glad to hear that. Looking forward to spending more time with mine.
I've heard a lot of good things about the PowerPint on TH-cam, so last week I got one. I LOVE THIS THING!!!
Could you make a video on how you made the blade non locking
very comprehensive review, worth watching since you use your time to really deliver substantial information.
I thought this would be my favorite multi-tool, since I wanted a multi-tool with a corkscrew, and I love the gears and bit-driver, but I found out the lack of a saw and the nearly useless can opener make me not want to carry it since an old Wenger pocket knife has the saw, screw, and many other things, and my larger Wave knockoff has everything BUT the screw, so I end up taking a different thing depending on what I think I might need that day, which ruins the point of an EDC. I need to either start carrying a saw blade I can clutch in the bitdriver or add a saw and sharpen the can opener of this SOG. Being stuck out in the wilderness with a can I could not open because this thing kept deforming the can more than opening it was pretty horrible. I ended up getting it open an old way that wasn't proper can opener use, but at least I didn't starve.
We need a video on sharpening the can opener, or replacing it with a pull style one that comes sharp. Victornox made push style ones famous, but the Wenger style pull ones are much more like the P-31, P-51 and FRED, all of which were militaries trying to find a cheap way that works. Real shame they went with a dull push that's more of a can punch.
Without a doubt the best review I have seen on the PowerPint thumbs up and new sub. The only tool I would love to see in the PowerPint is a package opener like the one on the Gerber Dime which is the best feature on the Dime.
I expected to think the package opener was a waste of space and was surprise how much I ended up using it
And thanks for watching. 👍
Best multi tool review i have seen. Great content
Much appreciated. Hopefully more coming. Need to get back to it
Good thorough review thank you it’s an mt that fits my size restraints for edc and I like your screwdriver modification
Excellent video sir. Well done all round. Subscribed.
This is the best tool review I've seen to date. Brilliant.
The way you open the tools with only one hand is so smooth, it's almost like a magician shows a bunch of flowers out of air. I'm going to get a powerpint because of your great review! Please do show us how you mod the blade locking.
Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy your Powerpint. The video about the modification is up on my channel now if you’d like to see 👍
@@echoededge6669 I've got my powerpint for several weeks and absolutely love it. I managed to carry 2 hex bits that i use most often with its carry case. Mine is quite stiff so it's hard to open the tools with only one hand. Your mod of locking mechanism seems somewhat challenging for me, maybe will try later when I'm more confident with my skills.
@@leochen591 glad you like it! After some use it should break-in and hopefully become easier to open
@@leochen591 I highly recommend against trying to open the blade one-handed unless you want to slice your thumb. That blade is so skinny there's very little surface to press against.
@@FredGrabara I got those 3d printed tabs to do the trick: th-cam.com/video/qBuGRPmmq4g/w-d-xo.html
Well done! Enjoyed your review & liked your mods.
I believe some people are putting a small magnet between the handles to keep them together when clipped in the pocket.
I think I’ll have a look into that. Although it’s not been bothering me since I changed how I carry it. Thanks 👍
Too bad it doesn't come with a flathead without having to modify it...and unfortunately it costs closer to $100 here in Sweden....might aswell add 20 more & get a Leatherman.
Greetings from Finland. Gonna buy that nxt week and hovering 🦅 over YT to hunt info and found out couple things: the hook is also (mainly?) clam shell package opener, push hook in and pull. Second: prevent it opening in the pocket - glue a magnet one side of the tool to hold handles together. Gonna do that bottle opener redesign also...
I don’t think it would be a particularly good package opener as the top of the hook is blunt. Please let me know if you find a good way to get the magnet integrated, very interesting idea.
@@echoededge6669 I got the magnet idea from here: the dude does not even glue it, it's free floating th-cam.com/video/XR9EAVvU2mI/w-d-xo.html and the clam shell package opening was one that I could not find immediately, but as far I remember the tip had no importance. The also sharp outer edge was pushed through the corner and the hook was then pulled via plastic. Well - I check that nxt week, lol...
@@MustaLaatta thanks I’ll give that a watch. Let me know how you get on 👍
@@echoededge6669 Ok, bought it last wednesday - tune ups, filed the bottle opener as flathead, glued very, (I mean Very) small piece of earth magnet to keep it handles together, so they don't open in pocket. The hook really opens clamshell packages - I just start by pulling it's downward on side. Did sharpen the can opener, it's far from good, but better than original. Also took a bit xtender and few extra bits to standard rubber carrier. Bit extender gives a lot of reach...
@@MustaLaatta good stuff! Sound s like some great modifications!
a ratchet bit holder works excellent with this bit holding system
Love your modifications for UK legal 👌
Thank you 🎉
Such an insightful review.. thanks 🙏
Great review so many people miss all the usefulness of the tool especially the pliers I’ve got one its great
Good review, very useful ideas to use it well, Thanks.
The reason I bought this multi tool is the size. Pairs great with my Kershaw Static.
They match very nicely visually too👍
"Ring finger" 😂😂😂😂
You could add the leatherman ratchet attachment for the bit holder
I’ve tried it. And I didn’t practically like it. Partly because I like how compact the Powerpint is and don’t want to add any more bulk and partly because the leatherman bit style attachment didn’t feel good or secure in the Powerpints driver
@@echoededge6669 I didn't know that I had actually seen someone else do it I was gonna try it myself when I get one for myself great review though look forward to a possible mod video
Nice presentation. My PP1001 would let me close the blade the way you did without another hand pressing the release lever. Your advice?
I’d be interested to know if your preference for the Leatherman can opener is a result of attempting to use the SOG can opener in the same direction as you’re used to using the Leatherman one. The SOG can opener is similar in design to the Victorinox can openers (which I largely prefer to the Leatherman style) which actually operates with a “forward” direction, in contrast to the “reverse” direction intended for can openers similar to the Leatherman.
Thanks for the comment, it might work better that way but very much struggles to pierce the can at all. Might work better but I’d expect it to still be pretty bad
Awesome review. Can you show us how you made the Philips mod and the non locking blades? Thanks.
th-cam.com/video/H9Sh5Zz-ys0/w-d-xo.html
Sorry for forgetting to reply. Here’s a link to my video about my modifications
Hello, very good and helpful video! Thanks so much!👍
Please do show your mod I’d love a good multi tool without a locking blade as am here in the Uk too
Here’s the modification video. Hope it helps th-cam.com/video/H9Sh5Zz-ys0/w-d-xo.html
Great review interested to see the mods also Now £62.95 on HH
th-cam.com/video/H9Sh5Zz-ys0/w-d-xo.html
Here it is. Thanks for watching 👍
Maybe a “sog power access deluxe vs leatherman wave plus” video would be nice ?
I have a SOG power access deluxe coming. I could put it up against the charge TTI?
Hi thanks for review. I own a PP and love it. I'm interested though if you adjusted the tension in the side tools in order to be able to thumb open the knife or serrated blade? No way can I do this under current tension/friction of mine. Thanks again.
A torx bit in each side of the pivot for the tools you find too tight would let you loosen it. Or if you keep opening it and closing it it should break in and loosen over time 👍
The thumbnail looks like a creepy bat spider from hell! 🕷️
Definitely interested in The Mods
Here’s the modification video. Hopefully it’s helpful
th-cam.com/video/H9Sh5Zz-ys0/w-d-xo.html
Yes please do a video on your Conversion UK legal thanks
th-cam.com/video/H9Sh5Zz-ys0/w-d-xo.html
Here it is. Hope it helps 👍
Really good review and I agree with all you said. Thanks a lot.
I JUST started looking into these. On the power litre model, there is a latch on the opposite end of the driver, that crosses over and locks both sides of the multitool together. This latch is used to lock the tool when using the driver bits. Does your pint model have the same?
No it doesn’t. I had no idea the powerlitre had that. Thanks for telling me. I might need to get one to try!
Hello, I also ordered them, I just wanted to check if their assembly is correct and how do you think about it, when I open them to an open shape, that is, holding the handles, the allowances of the placement leans slightly to the right, not in an extreme way, the thickness of the nail is normal, what do you says about it
I'd rather keep my fingers than comply with a law
Looked at the pint a while back but bought the power access. Good review
Thanks. How do you find the power access. I thought about getting one?
@@echoededge6669 tbh I've not used it a lot as I edc a knife. I bought it for the pliers mainly and it lives in my land rover.
You have good taste in cars as well as tools then 👍
@@echoededge6669 you need tools owning Land rovers 😁
shame it's out of stock in the UK
Post a UK video for conversion pls 🙏
Okay I’ll get a video talking about the changes I made filmed as soon as I can 👍
Thanks buddy I'll get one ordered ps have you thought about replacing the plate with a spyderco for thumb opening
Also I bet a bot extender would be a nice touch
@@rocketpocketshot haven’t though about a blade replacement. I’m happy with the blade that’s on it. I tried it with a bit extender and it worked okay. But Not enough to be worth carrying one for me
@@echoededge6669 That would be much appreciated for those of us in Germany too :)
is there a video on how you converted the tool
th-cam.com/video/H9Sh5Zz-ys0/w-d-xo.html
Here it is 👍
If you look at any pair of pliers, they all have a gap between the teeth behind the tip.
The pliers break and they don't have replacement
I got difficulty for one hand opening the knife, maybe mine is too tight on the screw
I adjusted mine quite a bit to get it when I wanted it. Hopefully you can too 👍
The dim pliers always fail me
Клинок ножа, пила, ножницы очень короткие
lol modded your sog and than carry a hinder like that bwhahaha good one mate
Carry the SOG Powerpint virtual every day and don’t get to carry the Hinderer much at all at the moment 🫤
SOG = Chinese steel, Chinese manufacturing, substandard engineering and Made in America prices.
So your saying perfect for Americans.
Ever heard of Spyderco?😂 They sell cheap plastic carnival knives made in China for $60.
Just review the SOG and stop constantly showing off your other gear mate 🤣
Very comprehensive and impartial review 👍👍👍