SOG is one of 3 Multi Tools that I have not been able to break. With the other 2 being Shrade and Buck. I actually prefer the Buck Tool but they are no longer made...The SOG is nice but my Gerber is the best multi-tool I have found at least for me personally.
I have used them since the leathermen I had broke, was replaced and broke again. Never had a failure with the Gerber. Had one stolen but never broke one.
I like them they are probably the handiest to use. I just have broken enough of them that they sent me a Letter Recommending that I switch to a different brand of tool...I have not seen the Schrade tool. I have a few of their knives and they are tough pieces. The Gerber I carry gets worked everyday. Very handy. I guess it is a personnel thing like so many other choices.
This^^^SOG Powerlock...
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I like them they are probably the handiest to use. I just have broken enough of them that they sent me a Letter Recommending that I switch to a different brand of tool...
I used to break the Plier Jaws regularly...
I have not owned a Leatherman in the last 20 years. I was that unimpressed with the first one I bought...^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Animal^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Same with leatherman...broke everyone I have owned. Treat the Gerber's the same way...no failures..... Personnel preference....