SOG Knives Paratool Multi Tool
SOG Knives Paratool Multi Tool
Pliers on multi-tools usually suckits like they were an afterthought. Well, SOG Knives got fed up with crappy pliers and came up with the S-31 Paratool. See that little lever thing with a hole in it? You use that to swivel the head so you can grip things at awkward angles, making this multi-tool indispensable in tight spots. In fact, SOG touts this thing as the only multi-tool on the planet with a multiple angled plier head. Plus you get everything else SOG Knives is known forlike ventilation holes for an easy grip, serrated and flatblade knives, and a couple mini screwdrivers.
Product Features
- Material: Stainless steel
- Closed Length: 4.3in (11cm)
- Open Length: 6.4in (16cm)
- Length Of Blade(s): [Serrated] 3in (7.6cm); [Flat] 3in (7.6cm)
- Screwdriver(s): 1 Phillips, 3 flathead
- Bottle Opener: Yes
- Can Opener: Yes
- Scissors: No
- Wood Saw: No
- Pliers: Yes
- File: Yes
- Wire Cutter: Yes
- Other Tools: Awl
- Head Type: Needle Nose
- Blade Alloy: Stainless Steel
- Sheath Included: Yes
- Weight: 6.2oz (176g)
- Recommended Use: Gripping things, general multi-toolery
- Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Unchanged after a decade, still my favorite.
I’ve been through a few multitools over the years – Leathermans, Gerbers some even made by the same company, SOG. But none have ever held up as well as this mid sized tool. It’s tough, really tough. The pliers are made of durable tool steel that has never chipped, the handle peices are made of a softer alloy that grants it some “give” so you aren’t snapping those little bolts on really tough jobs. I don’t know if it was intentional, but the way each handle tip wraps around the bottom ends of the plier head when fully open really seems to spread the pressure out.
I’ve literally “crused” a couple of multitool handles inward with the traditional folding design. I admit, I abuse any knife or tool I own. I take CARE of them, but I expect them to be able to stand up to anything I put them through within reason.
The Paratool can take it. Cutting wire, fencing, nails or breaking open rusted down bolts is no problem. The blades are good quality and keep a nice edge. The file on this tool is the best you can get, it has a nice, deep bite that never loses its grit, and can put a sharp edge on a splitting axe in 2 minutes. I find it impossible to strip out the phillips head driver too, it seems to be made of the same high carbon steel that the file is made of. The rest of the tools are cold stamped stainless steel, ground down to profile.
Final note. Since this tool can be opened with one hand, I cannot over exaggerate how much more useful this tool instantly become than any other multitool I own, for every possible task. I have hunted down a bull tyrannasaurus rex with only the Paratool simply because of this one little feature. Seriously. Over and out.
2 Stars Sog Paratool
I was disappointed that the blades do not have a lock in place feature.
5 Stars Well-received as a gift
We gave one of these to a teenage sailing student, and it was a hit both with her and her parents, one of whom (who is quite a handyman) commented on the quality of the piece and the excellent hand feel. I might have to get one for myself now!
1 Star i wish i could write a real review on this, but
i ordered it december 16, 2005 and today is february 21, 2006 and amazon has still not shipped it. my first order was canceled without notice to me, the second order was placed on january 17, 2006 and the estimated shipping date keeps getting pushed back, the latest estimated shipping date is march 1, 2006. i hear this is a good multipurpose knife, but i suppose it will be hard for me to know, because amazon sells it, but will not ship one to me.
1 Star complete waste of money
I am incredibly disappointed in this. IMHO, it is a complete waste of money. It is very difficult to use. The pliers are always in the way and have to be manipulated before you can use ANYTHING. The “ruler” is useless. There are no scissors. I own a Gerber Suspension which is light years ahead of this piece of junk.
