I bought this pocket tool almost 10 years ago and it’s still holding up amazingly.First how I have used this:I was a corporate trainer for a large restaurant company, and I would travel to open brand new restaurants (with lots of new equipment and problems). This was my every tool (including being used as a doorstop to hold open countless walk-in coolers). I’m also a sport angler, and I use this as my hip pliers (removing hooks regularly and leaving up the cord cutter for cutting fishing line, both mono and braided).In addition, I do work on small two-stroke engines, and many times have reached for this tool rather than my other sets of pliers. And finally, I recently constructed a Tiny Home from the floor up with my trusty SOG at my side. My particular tool has been used and abused!!Other than regular cleaning, tightening (which is made easy to do for the blades, player heads and all flip out accessories) and the occasional sharpening I’ve had to do nothing to maintain this tool.The knives both spring quickly out and keep tight for a good amount of time. The biggest selling point for this tool for me was the ability to open the knife with one hand. Works perfectly for this.I love the pliers because they very slightly taper down right at the end, leaving them strong but also petite enough to fit into a lot of hard places (was very helpful when doing small engine work). They are stronger than expected, and the wire cutters have just begun to dull and chip (you can see from the pictures the condition after 10 years)For fishing, I found that locking the cord cutter in the up position and putting it back in the holster kept it safely out of the way but easily accessible when changing lures often for that selective fish. The black oxide coating has held up very well, along with the genera construction of the tool (and I have for sure treated it roughly over the years).My only complaint is the safety lock for the spring loaded knives is loose and regularly slips to the “on” positions. Meaning when I remove it with one hand and flick open the knife I must pause, turn off the safety, and then flick open again. Annoying and time consuming, but still doable with one hand and only happens every so often.In conclusion, this is easily the best tool investment I’ve made in my life. I have used this tool in more applications, for more years, and with less maintenance or problems than any tool or spent money on. Get this tool if you don’t want 100 useless accessories but need an quick access blade and durable, versatile set of pliers. I find myself making a review because it’s finally time for another set (only because I am gifting my old pair to the GF, who has taken up fishing)PROS:DurableEasy access knivesStrong and versatile pliersGood accessories, no extra fluffCONS:Safety for knivesEdit: Have been perusing the other reviews and have come across folks having issues with the tool being covered in a layer of protective grease out of the package. It's listed on the Amazon page and is there to protect the overall finish of the tool. Instead of freaking out and sending back just grab a rag and give a quick wipe down, just leave some in the joints. Also my brand new tool came with a few small scratches and such out of the box. Don't know why this is a deal-breaker too if it doesn't hinder the operation of the tool at all and you have to seriously stare at the thing to notice it. If it had rust or large gouges then yes, I'd agree with you. This edit is for folks checking through these reviews. A little care and cleaning at the start and you should be golden.Original:Have been using SOG multitools for going on 14 years now. First came to know them in the military as they replaced my leatherman rather quickly due to the pliers having a finer point on them and the power-assist feature working wonderfully with both gripping and spreading (I have yet to find this combo on another tool). It was also a bonus that SOG HQ is practically next door in case I ever needed anything (though they are listed as currently closed due to COVID).I have misplaced a few pairs over the years (moving and dropped into the abyss) and have had to use the lifetime warranty once to fix the tool's one Achilles heel: the strength of the plier's tips. On a job removing staples from wood I have broken the very tip of the pliers off which shouldn't happen considering a pair of 3.99 needle nose can do the job no problem (the tips are practically the same IMHO) Not a deal-breaker for me, just some knowledge to pass along.Now onto the good: I am loving this new setup! I dig the fact that the two blades are set on the outside of the grip when the tool is folded, allowing me quicker and safer access to a knife, especially in cramped or elevated situations (never was a big fan of folding out the tool and fishing for a blade high up on a ladder). Past that everything is the same and the grip is still comfortable. Have yet to break the tip off of the pliers yet (lol, lesson learned).From what I've gathered the SOG website is currently out of this model and other tools, thank god Amazon is listing at the same price.Finalmente posso fare, dopo un po’ di esperimenti, una recensione a questo bellissimo prodotto.Il SOG PowerAssist si presenta abbastanza robusto e funzionale. Ovviamente non abbiamo fra le mani un lama fissa e questo dobbiamo sempre ricordarlo. Si tratta di un multiuso è da tale va adoperato.Innanzi tutto partiamo dalla funzione principale: la pinza. L’apertura è estremamente morbida, anche grazie a sistema a ingranaggi SOG che permette tra l’altro di imprimere maggiore forza di leva nell’utilizzo.Abbiamo poi, su un lato, due coltelli di cui uno a lama liscia e una lievemente seghettata. La particolarità di queste è l’apertura assistita. Basta fare pressione sul gancio d’apertura e la lama farà il resto.Dall’altra parte sono presenti vari utensili quali:• cacciavite a stella• molteplici cacciaviti a taglio• apriscatole (due tipi)• Lima da ferro• taglia cinture\corde: che taglia veramente di tutto.Conclusioni: veramente un bell’attrezzo, utile e (a mio parere) indispensabile in molte situazioni.Come detto all’inizio bisogna sempre ricordarsi che non abbiamo un coltello a lama fissa, oppure una pinza da meccanico, quindi non è a usarsi per prestazioni estreme.He usado esta herramienta por varios meses y la verdad esperaba mas de una marca como SOG las pinzas el area de cortador de alabre se mellaron con un alambre ni siquiera grueso en cuanto a las navajas el filo se mantiene para trabajos chicos como cortar carton o alguna soga delgada, las demas herramienta funcionan bien los desarmadores, destapador, lima sin problema alguno, el diseño del abrelatas por la posicion dificulta un poco la tarea del mismo, asi como el cortador de emergencia la posicion del mismo dificulta poderlo usar en una verdadera necesidad.En general le doy un 7 de 10L’ergonomie des boutons pressoir et de verrou laisse a désiré un peu, je vous conseil d'Avoir de la corne sur l'index et le pouce, on s'y habitue un peu a force de manipulation. La pince est exceptionnellement efficace, yia une bonne grip. La scie et la lame a ouverture assisté est agréable d'utilisation, très tranchant.. Le système d'ouverture pour les petits outils laisse grandement a désiré, certain outils s'empile a la fermeture causant un conflit de fermeture simple. Nous devons sortir plusieurs outils avant d'Arriver a sélectionner le bon. La couche noir est de basse qualité et poudreuse ( j'avais les main noir lors des premiere manipulation) et donc par consequent la peinture se marque facilement a cause de simple manipulation ou de rangement dans son étuit d'origine. Mise a part les quelques défault, je recommande cette outils pour la qualité des pince et des lamesI have not had this tool for long but have already made good use of the file. While the cover hinges are a little tight, I am sure they will loosen up with use. You just have to love the power assist when clamping on to anything. I have had many multi-tools and they have all made me struggle while gripping things. I would definitely recommend this tool.Después de haber experimentado por tanto tiempo el trabajar con herramienta multiusos Victorinox. Quiero comentar que me se me hizo muy solida para el trabajo, el cual tiene que ver con el mantenimiento de equipos de computo, me fue muy practica para pelar cable, las navajas tienen un excelente filo además que el sistema de bloqueo me parece solido y seguro. En realidad se me hizo un buen producto y su precio es muy adecuado.