What Your Momma Didn't Tell You about the SOG Powerpint!

[@edwardenglish6919]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, that is a long time! It's crazy to see how the views drop off over time. Lol Swiss Ormy Gnife!!!!! 🤣

[@chilliecheesecake]

Swiss Ormy Gnife.... Damn lol I needed that laugh this morning.

[@Songeef]

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!

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Thanks, I mean, all credit to the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 3. And probably Lumifusion which I use for editing. I would SERIOUSLY love to take credit for any of this. Or maybe that was the Z fold 4 I had to return when the screen broke within the warranty period.

[@michelleborchardt199]

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 :)

[@thevineclimber]

Hehe thank you for leaving this nice note. I think that most people use multitools for daily tasks, and that is me, too, so I feel ok doing it, even though I don't have any job where multitools could be tested more vigorously.

[@googlechunkybig165]

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

[@sidneycavalcant]

verdade

[@thevineclimber]

It's kind of weird, isn't it? I'm glad they left me an opening for a video though. Too bad everybody already knows how to use the Swiss army knife rofl Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment.:)

[@Phil-S8]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, that is really nice! Thanks! I have to ask, though - I also LOCE it, but no flathead?? How are you dealing with that?

[@Phil-S8]

@@thevineclimber To be 100% honest, I really don't need a screwdriver very often, and if I do, there's always one somewhere close by. I also keep a small multitool on my keychain that has a flathead.

[@mistersmith3986]

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

[@thevineclimber]

LOL that is funny. And thank you for the compliment. Your momma is very smart. And probably likes the SOG Powerpint herself!!

[@tonyboland2517]

Best, most intelligent and insightful multi tool review I have ever seen. Entertaining too! Thanks so much.

[@sonnyportacio6238]

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

[@didymus03]

Yeah they hold the tool folding stop - the part the tools rest against when fully folded in, so they remain flush with the outside of the handle and don't fold too far down.

[@michaelmorrison4843]

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

[@thevineclimber]

wow that is quite a comment and compliment! Thanks! I really hope kind of obsessed by this thing. :) thank you for watching and commenting!

[@tonycraven8142]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, that's great! I think this video is better than average, apparently, at least it's doing better. So I hope the rest of it doesn't suck!! LOL thanks for coming by!

[@maxlvledc]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Hey, awesome, thanks Dominic! Lol I almost looked up "flag head" to learn what kind of tool I was unfamiliar with, feeling pretty stupid for not knowing, and then I realized the g is adjacent to the t. Thanks for stopping by!

[@maxlvledc]

@@thevineclimber haha, fixed

[@maxlvledc]

Why do I feel nervous 😬, what did I miss?

[@thevineclimber]

Dude, you had this tool covered; you even weighed it in carats and grains and figured out the scissors! But you did not pose it into creepy archways, or pair it with a watch. And so I saw an opportunity and made a video.

[@maxlvledc]

@@thevineclimber aaaahhh, more multitool Yoga 😆. Thanks for what you do! It's always refreshing to see other perspectives

[@filibustero9316]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Wow thanks!!! I do want to warn you that that wasn't 100% what I usually do. There is no way - because other tools aren't that interesting. Thanks for subscribing!

[@Dadoimp]

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

[@juliebeader]

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. 😉

[@thevineclimber]

That is a really cool trick. Thank you so much! It really makes me happy to hear that this tool does not have the faults that people ascribe to it all the time. I hope you love owning yours!

[@johnchang3807]

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.

[@_brianm]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Cool. Thanks underscore Brian! That is an interesting comment. There's only so much you can do with a Swiss Army knife, but this thing felt like a bottomless well of stuff to discover!! Thanks a lot!

[@alliswell-pb9vo]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, this is a great description! I would love to watch a video talking about all of this! I have come around to the serrated knife since I made the video. If a regular blade is nice and sharp, then it cuts through even tough cardboard boxes very easily. But once it's not that sharp, it is true that you're better off with a serrated blade! It's better for rope, too, of course, but I can't say I cut rope that often. The Powerpint and the Ranger is an interesting combo, but I think you are getting duplicates of the tools it sounds like you use, so that's actually kind of cool. The other thing you're getting with the Ranger is a flat screwdriver! LOL I am happy to hear someone else talk about a "utility poking tool" - I totally agree! There are so many things that you probably don't want to touch, or can't quite reach/depress. It's awesome to have something that can actually do this task for you! For me the usual tool for this is the fish scaler/fish hook disgorger on the Swiss champ. What a great comment! Thanks so much, and for the kind words about this video. :)

[@cal1776]

Best video on this tool I have seen, thanks

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, that's an amazing compliment. Thank you so much!

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Yes and it is just so… out there and obvious? To me it really breaks the style of that knife. (I decided the same thing for the same reason.) It bugs me on the Gerber Dime. too. Thank you for leaving this comment!!

[@FantusyFailure]

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

[@Jeremy-Two]

Wow, Really cool observations on the PowerPint.

[@thevineclimber]

Thanks Jeremy Two! That is nice of you.

[@Jeremy-Two]

@@thevineclimber Yes. You are welcome.

[@Mr.Barry_Puddington]

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

[@davecordova7211]

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

[@paulstevens1493]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Right!! Although, the Swiss champ-er in me has to mention that the hiik disgorger/fish scaler is really good at poking gross stuff, too. 😀 I'm really happy I covered some things that haven't been mentioned before! I watched SO many Powerpint videos, but I thought there was still more to say... Thanks, Paul!

[@davidkurle5418]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, that's awesome, David, thank you!!

[@leatherman6328]

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.

[@sidneycavalcant]

não perde a cor ou descasca ?

[@jonathanmack2469]

Great quality filming and close-ups thank you

[@thevineclimber]

That's awesome; thanks!

[@dcrunicycles]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Lol protractor you can't see! I literally never got a good look at it until after I took the video and was blowing it up. It was pure luck that I was able to line up the lines with the hash marks in the video ROFL

[@jimhewettjr3730]

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.

[@archiebunker3654]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Hey, that's awesome, thanks. I hope I can find some interesting things to talk about. I just really lucked out with this one because there is so much to it!

[@sergior712]

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!!!

[@thevineclimber]

Hi Sergio! Thank you for your nice comment. I am very thankful that my videos have been enjoyable for you. I will try to make good ones! Merry belated Christmas!

[@stpetie7686]

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!

[@thevineclimber]

Lol it's fun to play with... I want someone to start a multitool rental store. Then we could pay $10 and carry them for a week before deciding if they are for us. Or just have fun with a new multitool! Thank you for your nice comment. I'll have to work at improving long form videos if people like them.

[@BigBellyEd]

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.

[@tob357]

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

[@thevineclimber]

LOL no I thought to myself while I was getting this video ready that maybe that could have been something I would have liked. But I did not have a good attitude about math. I also think we teach math the wrong way, somehow. In other classes, when the student works hard and does not understand, it's kind of the teacher's role to help fix it. In math, it was, in my education, treated like you had just reached the end of the line with what your brain can handle, and you'd better quit!

[@Olyphoto7]

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

[@farmking5088]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Oooh, yes!! Mm, I really want to buy one of those. Thanks for the encouragement to do so!! Lol

[@farmking5088]

Also, it carries and feels great in your pocket lol..

[@thevineclimber]

​@farmking5088 Your name is FarmKing, therefore there is a 99.98% chance that your pockets are bigger than mine! Lol

[@didymus03]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

What?! Really?! You can hold t and u shank blades in the bit holder??? I am totally floored by this. Your mods sound great. Really, what else could you want? You have made it, essentially, perfect! Thank you very much for sharing. Gonna try those saw blades...

[@MustaLaatta]

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]."

[@thevineclimber]

No WAY! your bit stays in when you use the tool for like, the knife or something? Yes, one of the things I value about it is the loads of function for the small size. Very easy to pocket carry! I mean, I know you can temporarily magnetize ferrous metals, so it makes sense that you could make a magnet stronger... or maybe wallet if I put it the wrong way! But that won't happen because they will fight each other and I'll notice they are not stuck together, obviously. Thanks!!

[@m1571k0]

As a lefty I'm very interested in the Powerpint scissors. Can it cut paracord using your left hand? Or it struggle like using the right hand?

[@Caleb_Olson]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Thank you so much. Yes, I think they're great but I have to ask - you have a power litre/lite? I have one that I'm trying to review, but I aint feeling it yet!!

[@Caleb_Olson]

@@thevineclimber yes I do and it's my EDC. I love the corkscrew and little grippy lever that flips over to lock the handles together for a snug 1/4" driver bit hold.

[@WildernessMapper]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Oh, interesting. I hadn't thought of using it that way. I find that I'm not much of an awl person and I'm always reaching to find uses. So thank you for this one!

[@frugalfilmmaker]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Yes, that is just what this tool means. The fortitude to carry a second tool which I often do not seem to have. Something like that gets relegated to my purse. Where it's never on me when I actually need to use it. I really admire all the people that actually modified it themselves. But I am just not up for that!

[@frugalfilmmaker]

@@thevineclimberThat mod would be cool, but would still only work for light duty tasks. Too much torque on that little bottle opener would snap it right off. The bit extender opens up some heartier functionality for this wee tool. I've always got my wallet with me, so the extra carry is a non-issue, but I see the challenge if you don't.

[@ducypoo]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Thanks Ducypoo!! In some ways, it was actually easier to record. But I just CRINGE when I watch some parts of it!

[@lancewatson2839]

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

[@kov007]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Thank you! That is very nice of you to say. :)

[@SurvivingtheDaily]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Really? Wow, that's cool! Glad to hear it!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@George_Lewis]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Thanks George! Yeah, but I just told myself to pretend I was in Germany!!

[@mikeredhead2894]

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.

[@flashwashington2735]

I did maintenance, bought $10 multitool for pouch. Gave tool away, 4" crescent, rubber strip of six hex driver bits, four longer bits with a three inch extenision, and a tiny hex right angle ratchet handle. All in that pouch with scant room for some keys or extra screws. The full pouch weighed 8 ounces. When It was too inconvenient to walk back, or spur of the moment it was impressive what could be done sometimes. God bless.

[@allemander]

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.

[@sidneycavalcant]

tem fotos ?

[@christianfritz6333]

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)

[@thevineclimber]

That is a very cool way to carry it. I have wondered many times about if I can carry something in a belt loop like that. I've come up with several rigs where I can shove my Swiss champ in there. But it doesn't necessarily want to stay and I'm worried to lose it. The clip is what it needs. I think it's so funny that you paired it with the fast back, and then said the one with the screwdriver! LOL

[@christianfritz6333]

@@thevineclimber me personally I use a #2 Phillips on almost a daily basis, you don't know how many multitools and Swiss army knives I've ruined because once the Phillips wears out it's useless to me, I used to carry the gerber razor knives because I hate a dull blade and I also hate sharpening, when I saw the fastback with a "90%" screwdriver on it, it just made sense. FYI I also carry a mini champ, and a Carlyle 4" adjustable wrench Carlyle because it's the only one I've found that opens just over 9/16 or 18mm, where most open to just over half. The PowerPint was the last peice of the puzzle.

[@JohnSmith-dd1ew]

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

[@tagwache88]

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

[@crimsongoldeagle8868]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Yes!! Totally. I'd also take a flat head in place of the can opener. Or at the end of the file. Or instead of the awl, or the package opener or frickin' ANYTHING!! I get irate when i think about this. SUCH a neat miss, but entirely a miss for me. I think what they were thinking was that people would just carry a flat head and use it in the driver. But that's completely not practical. I tried really, really hard, and you just need to stick a bit in your pocket to make it work, and if I'm doing that, why even carry this? It's not like it's some specialty bit. I was, like, pissed off the entire month I carried this. It's not like you can just keep the bit in the driver, because while it's fine while you carry it, it WILL fall out when you use any tools. How silly did I look in line at the store (trying to file a rough nail) with a screwdriver bit falling in the floor? A multitool cannot add hassle to your life. Also, thanks for the feedback on the longer format. That was very nice.

[@donaldstrader7241]

@@thevineclimber A wonderfully done video! On the file comment you make at the end of your post, you won't look silly if you carry an Eze-Lap Model H Diamond Stone on your keychain. LOL. I may have mentioned it before, but if so, I could not find the mention. I carry it in a one end sealed, 1-inch tubular webbing sheath. A slit down from the top/other end, as the top has a hole for attachment. Then very importantly, a safety lanyard attached to the hone, in case it escapes from the sheath. I do not use the attachment hardware it is packaged with. Since diamonds can scratch anything, I like it inside something. I'm sure a fancier sheath could be crafted from leather or kydex, but tubular nylon works for me. Just don't ask me why they call a diamond coated metal plate a stone rather than a hone!

[@thevineclimber]

​@@donaldstrader7241lol you DEFINITELY mentioned it before. I actually went to buy one on your recommendation, then got overwhelmed with the nylon webbing and several different available sizes, if I remember. It's a great idea and one I would like to copy at some point, especially good if I'm carrying only one knife blade. I might keep it in the car, though...

[@flashwashington2735]

@@thevineclimber you could see what it packed before you bought it. There's all kinds of multitoils for all kinds of people. Carefully. Carefully. Carefully consider and pick one.

[@kringsja9913]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Thank you!

[@mattyvlietstra5017]

Fantastic multitool. Highly recommended

[@thevineclimber]

Thank you so much for coming by and leaving a note! Yes; it’s great!

[@mattyvlietstra5017]

@@thevineclimber one little trick is if you've opened a tool to lock. Rather than pressing the unlock button/tab you can open another tool partially and both will unlock. It's less awkward imo

[@ChrisBranleh]

awesome overview. i usually get irate about 20min videos talking about multi tools because they say almost nothing about the tools besides what the specifications are with minimal user experience. i thoroughly enjoyed this video breakdown of this tool. i hope you continue this by considering discussing other multi tools like the Roxon, Nextool and so forth.

[@RichardPoogerman]

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

[@thevineclimber]

LoL Sorry! It is really just very satisfying to have every square millimeter be functional. It is a fun tool to have.

[@greasemonkey90065]

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. :)

[@thevineclimber]

Hey Greasemonkey - I love the way you said that - small size but with a larger tool feeling. That is right on imo - it's freaking solid for its itty-bitty-ness.

[@greasemonkey90065]

Another nice feature is that they fit in Altoids EDC boxes, I've built two of those to give out to my son and my wife's co-teacher@@thevineclimber

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

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

[@thevineclimber]

LOL I guess they want us to move on!! Thanks Marcel; have a nice day!!

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

You too.

[@Jeremy-Two]

Loosen the screws near the plier head to your desired smoothness. Surly you have a flat head somewhere near by. A small key chain tool, something?

[@thevineclimber]

Well... no, not really. I mean, I do now, because I'm carrying the Swiss champ!! I sometimes carry multiple tools, but I prefer to keep it to one. Ok, well, honestly, right this minute, I have 3 91 mm SAKs on me. But that is just because I'm testing things for the channel. I don't even carry a separate knife. Someone told me the Power Litre won't lose my bit because it can be locked closed, if you want. I might pick up one of those... Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@Jeremy-Two]

@@thevineclimber If I am going to have only one multi tool on me. SOG PowerLock EOD. I love my Leatherman Signal Topo Green, but for me I need good scissors and a file to make the multi tool complete, and I love the compound leverage SOG pliers.

[@thevineclimber]

@@Jeremy-Two You know, I think I have a larger SOG from, like, over 10 years ago around here somewhere. Maybe I'll go look at it. I like the idea of the compound leverage, but the length of the handles was not long enough four it to make me really strong with the power pint. Thanks!!

[@Jeremy-Two]

@@thevineclimber Yea. I like the older model better. Not the oldest model , but the one selling on the SOG website. It is old. The new SOG PowerAccess Deluxe does have the built in molded bit holder, excellent. I wish my SOG PowerLock EOD had that feature. However, the SOG PowerAccess Deluxe does not have scissors. I called SOG to see if I could remove the serrated blade, or extra bit driver holder, and add the scissors from the SOG PowerLock EOD. SOG customer service did not know. I don't have the SOG PowerAccess Deluxe.

[@ddwchamp]

Outstanding review!

[@thevineclimber]

Outstanding comment!! :)

[@hollyhockNYC]

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!

[@dcordry]

Excellent video. Good job! 👍

[@thevineclimber]

Thank you very much! I really think that you write excellent comments! :)

[@SigogglinJack]

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!

[@thevineclimber]

Hey Jack! Yes it is a fun and useful very small tool... but I was somehow unaware that it had no flathead when I started carrying it. So when my laundry closet door handle came loose, I was standing there, opening up all the tools getting all confused!! It can't be an edc for me without one. :( but it is otherwise really great! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@Casca99]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

I use my voice to text all the time, and if has gotten me into some trouble!! Lol I didn't actually have a Zippo lighter, so I had to get one of those, too. I got them both on Amazon. I like Blade HQ. I hope you love your Power Pint! I can't wait to re-try mine with an awesome bit set! Thanks again!! :)

[@Casca99]

Yeah thankfully though my voice to text software, has never got me in serious trouble. Meaning that I've never sent any serious errors too anyone important like my boss :-). I would love to hear your thoughts on the Zippo bit safe. The important thing I've noticed is a lot of reviewers on KZbin are saying they don't like it because you can't use, the bit that is stored in the place where the lighters chimney would be, because the rid of the Zippo gets in the way of turning the bit. Everyone seems to forget that the whole idea behind the bit safe from Zippo is having a nifty way to store the bits in your pocket not use them in the writer itself. The box even recommends that you take the specific bit you want out of the lighter and put it in a bit driver of your choosing. That being said I took my power pint and the bit safe to work with me today. The bit safe is definitely a nice way to carry your most important everyday carry driver bits they don't rattle they're not loose and the form factor is awesome. Not to mention the fidget Factor is off the charts. The Zippo still makes the famous when you open and close it with the bit safe inside. :-) the bit safe itself has good magnetic retention so even if you drop your Zippo they're not going to go anywhere. Anyway, I will shut up now :-) have an absolutely outstanding and lovely day. Thanks again for all of your great videos, especially the ones concerning so we're throwing knives, I've been a die-hard Swiss army guy for years :-).

[@StitchJones]

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!

[@thevineclimber]

Hey Stitch!! I think you will love it! As long as you don't care about carrying the flat head bit!

[@moisesclaveria3707]

@VineClimber saw from other reviews, you can usefully operate the scissors as a righty but you actuate it with your index finger

[@thevineclimber]

Yes, isn't that a cool deal? I had no idea about that. I think the comments section is the best thing about KZbin. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Clearanceman2]

Have you tried opening up the tool and swapping the serrated blade with the scissors? Just wonder if this would help?

[@thevineclimber]

I have not. I'm not much of a modder! But I think the scissors would work the same way. Several commenters have let me know that if you use your index finger, not your thumb, on the scissors handle, it works better. Thanks for commenting!

[@Clearanceman2]

@@thevineclimber could you turn the scissors upside down and put them in?

[@thevineclimber]

@@Clearanceman2 I don’t know…… That would be pretty cool, though!

[@c2goodliving]

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

[@bradb9404]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Yeah, I didn't really discuss that, did I? I actually carried it for a month! It was awesome, but the lack of a flathead screwdriver drove me insane. It honestly... I'm gonna say it... it might have replaced the Swiss champ for me. It is fantastic, even with all its little misses, but there's no way I'm carrying a tool without a flathead screwdriver. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@paulstevens1493]

Did you miss the saw for pruning trees?

[@thevineclimber]

@paulstevens1493 Yes. And also the tweezers and the magnifying glass. But it is so interesting to look at! And so fun to play with! I almost never play with my Swiss champ, but that Powerpint was always out of my pocket. Probably how I lost the first one! I kept setting it up into little arches and wondering what kind of dystopian future would make arches like that lol

[@bunyipdan]

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

[@subspaceanomaly]

Good tips

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Tobias, thank you for coming by! Naw, I'm with you. Ditch the can opener. I don't ever use the serrated blade but I see I might want to some time, but I only use multitool can openers as an excuse to use the multitool. Thanks for the encouraging note!

[@monkpato]

Great video! I'm going to have to pick one of these up.

[@thevineclimber]

It's such a satisfying tool. I'm glad you liked the video!! Thank you for leaving a comment!

[@lookoutpath6520]

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

[@martyshep99]

Great explanation why the lefty scissors fit better, but in that case, could SOG not of swapped the serrated blade and scissors and made the scissors right handed?

[@shannonstephens5305]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Hey, thanks, Shannon!! That is really nice!! Oh I work in a hospital. Nothing cool like engineer or something. But messing around with that Powerpint, I could suddenly see the attraction in that!!

[@shannonstephens5305]

@@thevineclimberOh I’m married to an engineer….I assure you, you’re more fun 😂

[@thevineclimber]

ROFL!!!

[@nirfz]

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 🤭

[@thevineclimber]

Lol I was thinking that when I came up with the title. Mine doesn't, either!! Ooh, I'm so glad you liked the watch pairing!!! Lol I have more fun with that than seems reasonable!!

[@arkorott]

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

[@thevineclimber]

That's cool; thanks!!

[@WarRadish]

Great video. Very interesting and excellent camera work on the close-ups.

[@IvanZehirov]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Lol well there's plenty in this channel that won't be appealing but my man working brain will do its best to make things interesting!! Thank you!! 🤣

[@adventures_media]

You’re brilliant and I loved this video

[@abc456f]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Oh, you're kidding! I'm telling you there is something about availability and absolute readiness for use that makes one tool so much better than another tool for me. I really hate inside opening tools, for example. Not that I think I shouldn't have to work that hard to get the tool out. But it's just more than the effort. I want to put forth and sometimes I leave little tasks undone. I bet you're the same way - the little hassle of carrying the power pint in that cool holster even with the bits, it's enough to where that Gerber dime is faster and easier to access.

[@SpacecityEDC]

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!

[@sunglint]

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...

[@thevineclimber]

Lol thanks Sunglint. That is a solution that enhances function, too. If I used more bits I'd want to carry anyway, then maybe I'd copy your idea!! Thanks for the good idea and the encouraging comment!

[@RemoGaggi]

Amazing job on the review!

[@thevineclimber]

That's so nice! Thank you!!

[@thundercell13]

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

[@2371Anita]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Ooh that is an awesome tip! Thank you for sharing that!!

[@MeZillch]

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.

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, Mezillch, that is a really good point! Thank you so much for leaving this comment here. Yeah, this would really increase your strength for this small tool.

[@EternityForest]

What about pairing it with a Swiss Tech Micro Wrench to fill in the missing screwdriver?

[@thevineclimber]

Wow, I have never seen that before! It is so small and flat; I think that is a great choice! Thank you for pointing it out! :)

[@EternityForest]

@@thevineclimber I'm not a super big EDCer or an expert on this stuff but I've been very happy with mine so far, it does the stuff you probably shouldn't do with a tiny multiool really nicely

[@nosville22]

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

[@thevineclimber]

I don't know. I thought they were stamped, but that makes no sense. Lol I should look closer!! I will when I get home. Thanks!!

[@madedigital]

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

[@thevineclimber]

Thanks!! Yeah it's a teeny one, but so well- designed!!

[@keithfillinger3182]

I just got one of these. I saw other reviews that mention this. I am going to file the end on the file into a standard flathead screwdriver. That should solve that problem.. I originally clicked on your video to learn how to use the protractor.

[@No1UNo2024]

I was using my pliers on my Power Point one day and broke off the tip on one side. Of course I was upset and felt I ruined my Power Pint. However, I simply went to my grinder and ground down the opposite side and rounded both tips evenly. A word of caution to anyone trying to use the needle nose to the extreme. I did find having the needle nose shorter actually works well for me and has made it virtually impossible to break the needle nose again. I plan on the modification of the cap lifter into a flat head, but have been hesitant as I'm freaked out I might screw up my Awesome Power Pint needlessly.

[@MrNb131]

Impressive close-range camera focusing!

[@PineSap]

I used a dremel to grind down the edges of the nail file to double as a wider flathead and scraper.

[@Argadeux]

Good video, it's not a perfect tool but I love it.

[@thevineclimber]

Yes, it's very lovable. But very aggravating when you need a flathead. Otherwise it's lovable!!

[@Argadeux]

@@thevineclimber Yeap! if it had better flat head and Phillips screwdrivers, tweezers and betters scissors would be my perfect edc tool.

[@hrmIwonder]

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?

[@thevineclimber]

I love it! This redesign could be the PowerPint 2.0. I know some people want a can opener, but could it be enough that so many multitools need it? I DO think that many people seem to like the serrated blade, and I have changed my opinion of it a bit since this video. But if I could have tweezers on this, it would be awesome! And 100% agree that the bottle opener should be dropped and make it a flathead! I can't BELIEVE there is no flathead!!! Thanks for the comment! And watching!

[@hrmIwonder]

@@thevineclimber I actually just picked this up in a combo pack with the centi 2 knife in black for $25 at Scheels.. I think it may have been mispriced.. I think the can opener could be sharpened to work as a can opener, package opener, and bottle opener (which I did but haven't tested yet). I also sanded the bottle opener into a screw driver.. For $25 I think it's a pretty cool little tool. SOG should sell individual tools and let users change out tools if they wish.

[@inkiron3907]

Thank you for the thoughtful analysis. Someone asked me a few a days ago about the left-handed scissors on the Powerpint and I didn’t know what they meant 😅 thanks for showing it and why they’re made that way. Also, these close up shots are awesome! What camera/phone are you using? My iPhone X is going to be obsoleted and I’m shopping around

[@flashwashington2735]

Because the engineer was a left handed bastard! No. No! Everyone wants one hand opening knives in a world dominated by eighties. I always carry at least one knife anyway.

[@thevineclimber]

@inkiron3907 Joe, thank you so much for the nice comment. I really appreciate it! I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you with getting back from Japan and getting back into work. I was so busy! I am embarrassed to say it's just my cell phone, a Samsung Z Fold 3. And then I edit with Lumafusion. I only learned those things about scissors because I used to work at a company where I was the only person that was not left-handed LOL. You know what would be cool if they made it an actually left-handed tool.

[@thevineclimber]

Lol lefties rise up and demand your multi tools!! I wonder if there would be enough of a market segment for that. It's 15% of people that are left-handed if I remember correctly. But I'm not really sure that would be adequate to get enough people out of that 15% who would want a lefty tool.