Sog Powerpint Light Duty Multitool Modifications

This video shows the modifications necessary to transform the Sog Powerpint into one of the best small Multitools available.

[@Sgreubel]

Great Mods. To my scissors I ground off (using a Dremel sanding disc) a little bit of the nub that captures the end of the spring, so I can rotate the handle out sideways. Then, using small needle nose pliers, I carefully bent the spring out more. Now I can open up the scissors a lot more. Also, the scissors are in a left-hand configuration so in order for them to work well you must apply sideways pressure in the opposite direction from a normal pair of scissors. Then they cut very well.

[@LastChanceKnives]

Great mod on the scissors. I'll have to look at mine, they could stand to open up wider!

[@johntony6974]

yes! many people rag on these scissors not being good.. it's because you need to apply pressure to the opposite side, OR, use it in your left hand!

[@Traderjoe]

I have the same tool and I paired it up with a powerful mini flashlight that’s connected with the tool via a quick disconnect keychain. The flashlight had a flat sided body and I attached an adhesive cable holder that’s rubbery and can hold a double sided bit for the screw holder. Now I carry the pair in my pocket because I don’t wear a belt these days for a pouch

[@LastChanceKnives]

That sounds like a good solution since you don't wear a belt. I wouldn't know what to do without a belt. I carry a lot of stuff on it!

[@RandysWSG]

Excellent job Ken!! Love seeing all the modded hear you make.

[@LastChanceKnives]

Mods and restorations are a lot of fun to do. It's funny but when I look at my edc items most of them have either been made or modified.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

That’s a hell of a modification Ken beautiful work buddy your the man I keep saying it thanks brother stay well 😊

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! I have a hard time leaving things alone. Usually they get improved but there is an occasional ooops!

[@ayyydood]

Good work! I use the tip of the can opener to make a micro Phillips driver. A 2 dimensional driver of course. I modeled it after the fingernail file on the Victorinox Alox Cadet because there was a couple times the fingernail file really came in handy for that. I also sharpened the outside of the gut hook and it works really well to pry small things apart like electronics. Makes a good scraper too.

[@LastChanceKnives]

I was thinking about copying the tip of a Victorinox can opener! Just haven't gotten around to it yet. These are great light duty multitools after the mods. It is good to see someone else modding them too! I never thought about doing anything with the gut hook, thanks for the idea!

[@ayyydood]

@@LastChanceKnives Oh yeah, the powerpint definitely needs work to be more useful. The only other mod I did, besides the ones in your video, was to give the Philips driver a straight shaft instead of that weird triangular shaft. Lots of screws are recessed in deep holes and the powerpints Phillips driver won't fit into a hole.

[@LastChanceKnives]

@ayyydood That is another good idea! I get so many ideas from comments. As an IT guy I run into recessed screws quite often.

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

Great review and modifications Ken! I've been looking at that one for quite some time.. I may have to try to pick one up.

[@LastChanceKnives]

It's a good one after a few mods! I still have one more mod to make on the can opener.

[@thebodybeatdownDiTi]

Nice work on the mods. Looks like it will do the job with ease.

[@LastChanceKnives]

The tool works great. I have another one that I did the same thing to 6 months ago. I did the second because I am sending one to my father. His birthday is coming up soon.

[@reidranger175]

Nice Modifications! Wish I was handier myself, so I could do the mods. Now, if it just had a bigger Philips on it, too.

[@LastChanceKnives]

A bigger Philips would be a nice addition. I would like to find a way to carry a small #2 bit on the tool itself since the tool works great as a handle for 1/4" bits.

[@griftgfx]

I really wanted to like this tool, but apart from the pliers and bit driver I feel like it falls short. The outside tools all feel very cheap to me. Your mods elevate it though!

[@LastChanceKnives]

That's why I called it a light duty multitool. It is a tool that I carry when I don't expect to need one. For example, going to church. My tool of choice for edc is a modified Leatherman P2. I carry it in a belt sheath everyday. I always have at least one knife and a multitool on me. The Sog makes sure that I can have one no matter how I am dressed.

[@davidkurle5418]

Awesome job on that one, buddy!

[@LastChanceKnives]

I do like this size multitool for when I don't expect to need anything larger. For example when going out to dinner or other events.

[@66meikou]

Great review. I've always liked the SOG range but wish they were made here. I'd love to do you mods but I don't have a belt sander. I'd have to do it the hard way with a rounded file.

[@LastChanceKnives]

The little belt sander that I used is from Harbor Freight. I had a coupon and bought it for $30 three or four years ago. It comes in handy for so many mods, well worth the purchase. You could do most of it with a file if you had to, just take your time and be accurate with each stroke.

[@carlangstrom3025]

Great modifications.

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@JohnSmith-dd1ew]

Great video. Thanks

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! A few simple mods make the SOG a much better tool.

[@Midnight5544]

Will you by chance sell this knife modded like this on your Etsy store?

[@LastChanceKnives]

I will not be modding and selling the SOG. There is too much up front cost and probably not much of a market. However I would be glad to modify one for you. My email is on my channels home page.

[@Midnight5544]

@@LastChanceKnives I just sent you an email.

[@c2goodliving]

great mods! thank you for this video

[@LastChanceKnives]

@@c2goodliving After having a Juice S2 for 10 years or so, this seemed like the best replacement since the Juice series is no longer in production. A few mods were necessary for it to fill the spot when a lighter edc is desired.

[@c2goodliving]

@@LastChanceKnives my old Juice CS4 is still going strong as my EDC multitool, I really might get this powerpint to have it on hand and to pocket it on some days

[@jimmylee2388]

I just recently got the silver one and I think it’s the perfect EDC tool.

[@LastChanceKnives]

It is a great tool, especially after a few mods! I have been carrying mine on weekends, but at work, I need a more robust tool and carry a heavily modified Leatherman P2 or P4.

[@s_antony_p26]

Отличная идея! Ещё можно отвёртку Филипс немного переделать что бы входила в глубокие отверстия

[@LastChanceKnives]

I had to use a translator on your comment. That is a good suggestion. I'll look at modifying the Phillips.

[@s_antony_p26]

@@LastChanceKnives It is also interesting to add a bit holder latch like the SOG Powerline pl1001 . Who has a corkscrew. There's an interesting retainer there

[@Theknifenutbige]

Nice

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! The mods make it a much better tool.

[@marksaint2936]

The SOG Powerpint is the best in class for its type. The next one up, Power Access, doesn’t seem to function as well.

[@LastChanceKnives]

I think the Powerpint is the best tool in Sog's lineup. Leathermans Juice S2 was my favorite small multitool until they stopped making it. The Sog fills that spot now.