Victorinox SwissTool Spirit (2009) vs SOG PowerAssist Multi-Tools (2005)

Popular Mechanics, a source known for its hands-on testing and objective methodology, had good things to say about the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X (2009). It performed great in its "The Best Multitools for Every Situation" roundup and earned the "Ranked 1 out of 11" title.

Taking a look at the SOG PowerAssist Multi-Tool (2005), it got featured in roundups from two reliable sources that conduct their own testing - OutdoorGearLab and Gear Patrol - but it fell short of earning a top spot in either.

Sources that tested and scored both products, like OutdoorGearLab, haven't shown a preference for either in their reviews.

We also examined the available data to learn which sources liked these two Pliers-Based Pocket Multi-Tools best and found that the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X (2009) managed to get its highest, 9, review score from OutdoorGearLab, whereas the SOG PowerAssist Multi-Tool (2005) got its best rating from OutdoorGearLab - 9.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X (2009) earned an average review score of 9.0 out of 10 points and the SOG PowerAssist Multi-Tool (2005) received an average of 9.0, compared to the 6.1 average of Pliers-Based Pocket Multi-Tools in general.