You held my attention for the entire 19.30. I would buy one if the SOG stood for Swiss Ormy Gnife.

There aren’t enough women reviewing multitools! So glad to have found your channel…and thank you for the sacrifice of your poor fingers while making it :)

Your camera resolution was incredible in this review. It helped me understand how the powerpint works and fits together.

For the ruler. Those are not zeros, I believe that they are pins to provide structure integrity for the tool handle. Very nice review!

Brilliant study!😄 even the manufacturer doesn't explain the design features for their tool as in depth as you have 😂 thanks! 😊

Finally a review that ACTUALLY reviews stuff. As in, you experimented it and can talk about it ; not just basically read out the info sections of the tool from the website, like most of these videos are... Thank you, very informative!

Have power pint and will keep it. The main reason is that it's bigger than Gerber Dime fits in fifth pocket, has a good pocket clip and unlike your version has a good magnet. Also - there's a way to make yours stronger: "Magnets that have lost their strength Sometimes you can recharge a magnet that has lost some of its original charge. If you can find a very strong (neodymium?) magnet, repeatedly rub it across your weakened magnet. The strong magnet will realign the magnetic domains inside the weakened magnet [source: Luminaltech]."

Luv the tiny details others often missed. I will give it a try for my next toy to play with when im bored. The mod flathead is for breaking glass in emergency.

I love my Powerpint - and this is the best review of the tool. Very thorough, thoughtful and informative 👍🙂

Really like this longer video style. It's nice to get a really detailed look at the tool while also getting some of the thoughts and observations that wouldn't normally be added in a shorter video. Honestly, I kinda feel like 99% of people would be happier if they switched the scissors to the left side and put a flathead where they used to be. Serrated blades are nice and all but really not as necessary as a flathead.

I went and bought one as soon as I finished watching your excellent review.

Most solid video about the SOG Powerpint out there. Maybe not the most fancy studio but for sure the deepest understanding. The SOG Powerlock was my first multitool and I loved it. You can mod it, the compound leverage made it so much fun.

one of the best videos about a multitool i have seen in the recent years. some things that matters to me but bot everyone: The jaws of the tip of the piler head is a flat section. There are multiple reasons I can think of for this, but it interfere with some of the applications I have. I always think mini pliers to be "extreme tweezers"--things with limited strength but great precison for harder delicate work. While the ps4 style has neither strength nor tweezer level precison, the pliers on victorinox knives have formidable strength for its size and very good precison. I am not to disappointed with the powerpint because the plier head is strong enough. This is also one of the reason why I prefer the older leatherman plierhead where the tip is much more refined(In my view multitools' applications are entire different than full size tools) The bit holder has two convex bulges that fit the detent of most bits, but will cause decreased retention for perfectly smooth bits. The smoothness of the pliers will cause it to easily open when I move too fast. Even when held against the side of the pocket by putting it on the very edge of the right pocket, It still sometimes open (perhaps I played with it too often and it is too smooth). I have heard some people's solutions, like putting magnets on plier handles and tying rubber bands. I even thought about making a piece that will fit on the end of the tool and clamp the handles. For rhis reason I never carried it via the clip. Since I am a weird person and uses the awl often, I can say that the design is very strange. It is still quite functional, but I really see th potential of a victorinox styled one in there(I can see that they are trying to give you the most amount of material that will fit beside the piler head) Just a note that the awl is too sharp and the tip broke off with by first normal use on wood. The file is also a thing I use that others don't do often. I observe that the cross cut is on the outside and the single cut is on the inside. Clearly the designer suppose the user would use the more aggressive crosscut more often(since the tool gets in the way when using the side on the inside). The edge file(or cutter) has teeth pointing toward the tool, which is opposite of victorinox file(pros and cons). The through finger notch really removes the functionality of the lower part of the file greatly. I would prefer a notch to a hole. I really think the knife shape is perfect, but the sharpening is really lacking. This shape of knife allows fine work and great control if you put a finger behind the tip. This makes so much sense as this is what a small knife needs to do. On the other hand, the angle of sharpening is pathetic for the above application, and the sharpening is quite bad. I really do think the micro screw driver is good. You might not notice that it doesn't fit most eyeglass, but instead work on the screws of common electronics(phillips and flathead) and small plastic products, which usually have deep recesses. Also, a utility poking tool cannot be underestinmated. I really like serrated knife on it. The reasoning for me is that my multitool isn't trying to replace my main tools, but instead introduce functions that are not comprimised as much by size or totally new. I think that they should remove the bottle opener and replace it with something else. I believe that this is not a function I would want to introduce into a pair of pliers. Philips is better than average Wire crimper is useful if you want a lot of leverage on things, and works as well as that of full-size multitools I really hope they can replace the scissers with the 58mm vic ones. I prefer anvil type cutters on small pliers, but understand that they are less duarable I carry the powerpint with victorinox ranger. A lot of the functions are redendent, but the pint is for its pliers, micro driver, philips alone. It also is more functional to carry 6-inch vise grips(needlenose) with the vic ranger, but as a person that tinkers with stuff all the time, the 6-inch vise grip and a pair of surgical needle holder(underrated tool, yoiu never realize how useful it is until you handle it) never leaves by bag.

This is THE MOST comprehensive review of the SOG powerpint I've ever seen. You earned a like and subscribe ma'am.

Fantastic analysis!! You did manage to cover so many points I’ve never heard anyone else discuss, even in a 20 minute video about a popular tool. Flathead screwdrivers are so useful in general, from actual screwdriving to gentle scraping to light prying to scooping things you don’t want to touch, etc.

Great video Anne! I learned some new things! :) I have done quite a bit of modding to my own Powerpint to make it just that much better for different uses, including turning the cap lifter into a small flathead (obviously with it being that thin it needs to be used accordingly as is the case with the whole tool, since it is small). Another mod that was important for me was (were?) the scissors: I sharpened them to a slightly smaller angled edge, I took off the lip that limits their opening and I filed down the "feeding stopper" that you mentioned in the video). They have no issues cutting through paracord and rope now, though they are still a bit small and stiff. Two other tips/comments is that if you are bending thicker wire and the situation allows it, using the wire crimpers to grip the wire allows for much more sideways torque without twisting the plier head and the other thing is that when closed, the bit holder area (which is awesome) can also be used to hold t and u-shank saw blades.

Just got mine and I love it! Thanks for this video. You highlighted several features I would have missed. FWIW re:the scissors. If you lock them open and then turn over the tool and use your right index finger it works perfectly. More of a trigger action than what we think of as a scissor. 😉

What an extremely detailed and useful explanation of this multi-tool! All this info coming from a woman is even more enjoyable! Thank you! 🤔👍🥰

My feeling is ditch the can opener and put in a flathead. I'm guessing you would rather they remove the serrated blade for a flathead. but I like a serrated sheepfoot for cutting line. Fun video. Keep it up.

I have the black PowerPint and I modded it by super-gluing a tiny, round, flat magnet in place between the handles to help the tool stay closed. It works fantastically and is a highly recommended upgrade.

I think the longer chattier video was perfect and that you explained your points really well 💜

What an awesome video! It was great to hear your thoughts on this one, Anne!

Great explanation! I agree on the flat head, that's one reason I quit carrying it and carry a Spirit MX Clip now.

When I saw the time length of the video before watching it I wasn't sure there was that much to talk about. When it was over I was like "it's over already?" I learned about about the protractor in this video so thanks for that. I hadn't even noticed the angle numbers before as they are so tiny. I had seen the angle icon, but gave it zero thought evidently 😅 The way the tools fit around the plier head seems obvious if you bother to look (guess I never thought to think about it either). How you pointed out all the design features made me appreciate the engineering that went into designing this tool much more. I guess I get my knives, and tools, and just don't think of how much thinking is involved in design & manufacturing of them.

The angled clip also makes it easy to carry on a belt loop,.. Right side front above the pocket, clip out.... For those of us who carry a real knife but want a small edc tool.. ... I find it's a good companion to my Milwaukee fastback (the one with the screwdriver)

Best video on this tool I have seen, thanks

I definitely think you could fit a flat head instead of can opener...great video!

You must be an engineer! Great talk. Enjoyed it.

Dig this format. Hope you’ll do more. I learn a lot about what a piece of gear is like from someone manipulating it and rambling about it. Especially when they’ve clearly spent the time and given it thought as you have.

thank you for the great review. The protractor revelation.smile.

A couple of the other things your mother didn’t tell you about this little powerhouse of a multitool.... * it has a sister......PowerLitre slightly different tool set, but it has an arm that locks the handle closed, this exponentially increases the usability of the bit holder. It would solve your bit falling out issue. The PowerLitre has a cork screw which I never use but have mod’d/straightened to form a travellers hook/right angle scribe.....much more functional....for me * not only that but the bit holder can grab jigsaw blades (just have to slip a bit of heat shrink tube over the tang of the blade to make super secure. PS it will also hold 1/4” hex shaft drill bits * the pliers gearing allows you to hold things open rather than just hold thing closed.....like circlips * modding the can opener to make it a useable flathead profile Is real easy and gives the tool extra stand alone functionality. * another mod is to sharpen the inside of the package opener (makes it a really functional zip tie cutter), some people sharpen the outside edge to....but I prefer just to file it so it has a hard 90 degree chamfer which improves its scraping performance but doesn’t risk damaging/cutting stuff when I’m using the inside edge. * If you pair this multitool with the full set of Leatherman wave accessories and bits ..... you get a comprehensive very compact tool set

Hi Anne, thanks for the presentation. Like this video a lot. Guess SOG doesn't believe in the concept of the flat head screw 😂😂😂😂😂

I don't know how your channel ended up on my feed, but I am really glad that it did. I love your channel. I immediately subscribed.

Another good one, Anne. Thanks. I'm retired and have more multi tools than I'll ever need. But you made me want this one too!

Thank you for the analysis, just finished watching another review and he was very critical of the can opener and I’m positive he didn’t think as you did hear to consider how the tool fits together and why some tools are shaped not ideally but decent enough to get the job done. Also, those zeros o the ruler I think are just cross pins not actual number etched/recessed into the part for function of the ruler. Lastly it does come with a flat head it’s just small so I’m assuming you saying it doesn’t is cause wanting it to come with a larger sized flat head

What I like best about the PowerPint is it's the smallest (which means lightest) possible pliers you can make that use a full, four-finger grip. Hand tools which use your entire hand grip are in a much higher class of usefulness and have a markedly stronger grip than little, fiddly "multi-tools" which are really just glorified keychain toys. Thanks for the vid.

Great camera work. Best close up action I have seen. Talking about the Powerpint while enjoying a pint. Battle scares on your hands. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I’ve got the black oxide Powerpint. Small, yet very capable. I carry it often.

Really nice review. I have seen several. By far the best one. Thanks for taking the time to give us the info.

I have had mine for about 18 months, I love it. As a tradesman i find the .ost useful part for me apart from the pliersis the hex bit holder screwdriver. Obviously i also carry bits in my tool pouch. A 6 inch Roberson #2 is used almost daily. Thank yoh for this detailed presentation. Great little tool, SOG did good here despite many people ignoring its merit based on brand loyalty to other brands. As a Leatherman carrier (also) I approve of the SOG Powerpint.

Omg actual analysis that we've never heard before! This was great!

Nice quality vid. The main reason I bought the Poweroint is because it has the widest opening pliers of any multitool ... and the bit holder. Everything else is ... meh. It makes a great companion to a Vic, but it comes up short as a standalone. It's one of my least used multitools.

I had a sog once replaced it with a leatherman and never looked back. Leatherman was my go to in the Marines, and it saved my arse more than once.

Wow, Really cool observations on the PowerPint.

Wow excellent camera and editing on this one! I really like the discussion/ comparison of scissors too. I’ll have to try out the Power Pint now. I don’t think it would replace my beloved little red brick, but I could see me carrying one. Great video!

Outstanding review!

I'm glad to help. By the way I would like to sincerely apologize for the misspellings, in my last message. I use speech to text software for all my typing needs due to a physical disability. And I was using my phone to send my last comment. I'm glad the Zippo bit safe will help your EDC. The best place I found to get the bit safe, is from blade HQ; as the Zippo website seems to constantly be out of them. Received my first PowerPint yesterday, and you are right, it is definitely a good thing to have in the EDC collection even if you collect Swiss army names and multi tools. It's nice to have something super small and capable, for the days when a Swiss army knife isn't quite enough and a full size multi-tool is overkill. Anyway I hope the Zippo bit safe works out for you. Thanks again for all the great videos, as long as you keep making them I'll keep watching.

I'm a huge Leatherman/Victorinox fan, but I've owned two of the Powerpints and they are great. I give them out as presents to family and friends and they love them for the small factor that packs a larger tool feeling. Good Review. :)

I'd much rather have a flat head screwdriver than a bottle opener. I honestly can't remember the last time I needed one since the advent of the twist-off bottle cap. It seems that companies are determined to include a bottle opener on every gadget though. It was actually the bottle opener on the Kershaw Shuffle DIY that made me decide not to buy it. They put it right on the back of the handle and it looks really uncomfortable.

Fun video to watch! (even the end was absolutely on point 😂) Just wanted to say that, there's even more about that thing that "my Momma didn't tell me", cause she doesn't even know SOG exists 🤭

Great review. I love my SOG "mini" multi tools!

I was glued to the screen for the whole video! You make great, interesting and different videos! Sssoooooo cool!!! Great job Ann! 😃

This was the best review of the Powerpint I've seen.

News to me👍 kind thanks! Great videos Miss Ann. You are a pretty lady!

The awl is a good tool to remove a knot from paracord possibly shoestrings ect. Good tool to have

I just got my Powerpint and I have to say thank you for doing this. Fantastic and informative review. Subbing for more!

Great quality filming and close-ups thank you

This was a great video! Thank you so much for all of this information!

Great video! I've considered getting this tool many times but never have. Looking forward to seeing how it performs in your daily tasks.

this review is awsone. There are so many info, which are only in Your video. Specially about left handed scissors! Thanks :D

SOG makes a multi-tool? Holy smoke, that is really cool. I have a 1.5" mini knife by them that I wear as a neck EDC. I'm going to have to check this out. Thank you!

Great vid and analysis. Honestly I'm kind of surprised by how much love the Powerpint gets on KZfaq. I've been so close to picking one up many times. Now I think I need one 😊

You are so funny. The rambling-ness is fine, it sounds like you had fun. I've been carrying the powerpint for about a year or more. I have a small collection of bits I carry with me. You can often find yourself with several small bit holders that are flexible plastic, they often come with "sets" of bits from multi-screwdrivers and the like. If you put your bits in one, then put another one over the top, facing down, you'll encase the bits and make a small light softish thing, and I use a hair tie to hold it and a short bit extender together. The hair tie wrapped about the tool helps a little with the dropping out part, but not really enough. Still love the thing, I carry it and another smallish knife, right now a spyderco chaparral. Fits perfect in a little pocket I have. And it has no flathead screwdriver! But you can open that beer...

I found a Boker plus nylon sheath that fits the powerpint and six bits in a holder. Four different size flat heads and two Phillips heads. The powerpint came so close to being an awesome little multitool. My Gerber dime still gets more use.

I am irritated that KZfaq did not give me a notification when this vid came out, despite the fact that I signed up for all notifications. That being said, this is a great video, especially since the SOG PowerPint is one of the multitools I was considering for purchase. Also, this video has a lot of great humor in it. PowerPint Anarchy rules! 🤘

Best review I’ve ever seen. Great attention to detail. I appreciate the tool a lot more now

They really need to redesign the PowerPint to have the lock that the PowerLite has. And maybe replace the serrated blade with a flat prybar/screwdriver.

Hi VineClimber!!! I really love your videos!! You are very cool, and this video rocks! i really love my Powerpint... Such a small little beast.... Cheers from Spain, and Merry Christmas for you and your beloved people!!!

Wow! Great breakdown of the design decisions involved! I gotta say, the design is clever... Imo, drop the serrated blade, the can opener and bottle opener. Reshape the bottle opener into a flathead by filling the hollow space that's meant to go around a bottle cap.. That'd leave two slots open. What to put there? Maybe a figure out how to get a tweezers in there?

Love your thoughts on this, especially from the unique angle of "stuff you didn't know". I recently acquired one of these gizmos and I agree, I can't stop fiddling with it! It's practical and fun! I also wish there were a bigger flathead, but I solved the problem by carrying around a bit extender and two-sided bit in my wallet that I stole from my Ozark Trail Multiforce (Leatherman Wave clone). Now when I need a regular Phillips or flathead I go to my wallet and Presto! Problem solved.

Another great video Anne 👏 I did the mod to my PowerPint for the cap lifter flat head, sharpening the belt cutter exterior edge to make a box cutter and I keep it in a little bug out kit along with 4 in knipex pliers, a mini flashlight, and a small ratchet/extension/extra bits. It's about as big as my wallet. Also have a pen and field note notebook. It fits in my pants pocket easily. The small zipper/pocket pouch is from Hide & Drink (thanks to you for introducing me to the brand😊) but the PowerPint fits perfectly and securely in one of the exterior pockets due to it's size and the great pocket clip. Thanks for showing us the markings for the angles on the protractor 🤔 my old eyes never saw them. Now I know how to properly use it. Great job as always thank you for sharing this!

i like the focus on small details in this video :)

Nicely done and well said. This is still on my list of tools to acquire.😊

Anne !!! The bit exchanger is a Dewalt DW-2050 !!! There are several other brands that are less expensive. With the bit exchanger you don't have to modify any of original bladès on the tòols.

Thank you for the review. BTW your beer is getting warm😊

My mamma told me, " Son, only hang out beautiful women who like SOG Powerpints, like Ann".

I bought one, but returned it. It wasn't all bad but there were some pros and cons to it. PROS: The regular and serrated blades were great, super sharp. Locking blades and tools was a nice feature. The bit driver worked good. Overall construction was great, very solid. CONS: The scissors were horrible! They wouldn't even cut paper. Unlocking everything was really awkward. The pliers weren't spring-loaded. I didn't mean to turn this into a rant, sorry 😂. These are mostly my opinions, so if you're satisfied with yours, that's awesome. I just had a bad experience with mine.

Dont like the Powerpint but enjoyed this video from start to finish. Awesome job. Subscribing. Love your style

Nice video. As someone that never uses a bottle opener, I would prefer at least an option for a slotted screwdriver.

i watch this video and have a rev which is small but i ordered it i have big sog PA but is so small and cute i carry it everyday thanks

Absolutely a great review. Had my PowerPint for a while and love it.

Great video!! I learned a lot especially about the scissors.

Fantastic multitool. Highly recommended

It’s a mini multi, so it has mini tips. I prefer belt pouches, so I’d add a tip holder. But, it may be small enough to pocket, so…I see the problem. And as a fidget, it looks like Space Invaders 😊

I think I've solved your problem with being able to carry Flathead bit, as part of your EDC with your song power plant. You mentioned in this video that you tried various ways of carrying a flat head with you by putting it in a pod attached to a lanyard etc. Have you considered a Zippo bit safe? This nifty little device allows you to carry around four bits of your choosing, in a Zippo standard Zippo lighter case, which also makes carrying assorted EDC bits very pocket friendly; while at the same time allowing you to have the fidget factor of a Zippo. It's also a good way to get some use out of your old Zippo letter if you quit smoking, or have an old Zippo case laying around that holds sentimental value but you have no need for a lighter. PS I purchased a PowerPint because of this video. I also bought a Zippo bit safe, when I saw them as a convenient way of carrying around my most commonly used bits. Not to mention as I said previously you have the fidget factor of a Zippo in your pocket without the lighter. :-) thanks for the great videos.

That’s a nasty knife cut on your left ‘bird’ finger - you are clearly One of Us.

Great video Anne. I like this longer content. Unfortunately the locking blades rule this out as an everyday carry here in the UK. I am still looking for the perfect UK legal EDC multitool

Excellent video. Good job! 👍

Great review. I love my power pint! Misplaced mine as well and immediately ordered two more from ali express. Never want it to be out of reach again! You might be interested to know that the SOG pouches that ali express sends with these fits the Swiss Champ really well.

I am amazed how detailed review you made. You are woman with kinda man working brain that is pretty amazing . I will subscribe to you lol You rock

Great content... I never really took the time to really think about the design and position of some of the tools but that makes so much sense. Thanks for making this video!

Thanks to the close-up shots, I think what you called 0s are tiny rivets or something of the sort. Not sure what it is they are doing, but they definitelly look like separate pieces of metal to me

Pliers can grip large objects like pipes in reverse grip (pliers on handle side). Scrunchy at thi end or a drop of glue and a small magnet on one of the black metal lock bars stops pliers from opening in pocket. WIth a file make the can opener modelling from a victorinox (small flat AND proxy phillips). With a file turn the end of the cap opener into a flat head modelling from your favorite flat head (it works fine). Could even make one of the above a small robertson screw if Canada ways. -- Best minimalist multi yet made and still at a reasonable price if under 50 or 60 US unlike most of the price points we see on plier based multis nowadays.

The Powerlitre version can be locked so no losing any bit carried in the end.

Hi Anne !!! Great video & review as usual. The leaves, beer & wood stump outside just adds a great warm feeling to the video. Outstanding Presentation !!! I never owned a SOG multi tool but have friends who do, & they say it's a great tool. We're a Leatherman couple. We have Wave +'s My friend used a Dewalt bit exchanger which allows him to use Phillip, slot head screwdrivers, socket & even drill bits. He takes it camping & uses it at work, EDC & says its a great choice, but wishes it had a saw. I like the SOG but I prefer the knife & saw blades on the outside of the tool & the replaceable cutters on the pliers. BTW: The shapes you made kinda looks like Transformers. Optimus SOG or something !!!! LoL Thank You -- Joe --

Interesting tool. I see the rationale for the lefty scissors, but not great unless you’re a lefty. Before I retired, I often used the serrated blade on my WAVE to cut plastic ties on tags. These days the serrated blade sees little use. I wonder of the Powerpint serrated blade could be ground square on the end.

Definitely getting one. I know quality is kinda of hit or miss but with that form factor I suppose I'd rather have one in my kit than not

When I use the little siccors, I use it turned around. So I move my indexfinger. Indexfinger automatically pushes the siccors in the right place.

What you thought were "zeros" marked into the ruler are actually the retaining pins for the implements. Just a byproduct of manufacturing, not markings.

You have such a different way of looking at these tools! I could listen to you all day! ❤Wonder what your job/background is?

Hi again Anne! Awesome analysis of this tool! Are you an engineer by trade? I love your enthusiastic, intelligent,amusing discussions. Your presentation is so enjoyable and enlightening. Your friends must love you! Thanks for this. Blessings.