Gerber
Gerber Center-Drive
$99.99
Released 2016-01-01
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Gerber Center-Drive vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SOG PowerAccess Deluxe is cheaper at $84.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
SOG
SOG PowerAccess Deluxe
$84.95Cheaper
Released 2014-01-01
Which is better: the Gerber Center-Drive or SOG PowerAccess Deluxe?
The Gerber Center-Drive wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The SOG PowerAccess Deluxe is the cheaper at $84.95. Get the Gerber Center-Drive for the stronger spec sheet, the SOG PowerAccess Deluxe to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Gerber Center-Drive | SOG PowerAccess Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 Gerbergear.com MSRP $99.99 | $84.95 |
| Brand | Gerber | SOG |
| Released | 2016-01-01 | 2014-01-01 |
| Num tools functions | 15 | 18 |
| Blade steel type | S30V | stainless steel (manufacturer does not publish an exact alloy grade) |
| Blade locking | Yes | Yes |
| Pliers type | regular (spring-loaded, center-axis) | needle-nose (Compound Leverage) |
| One hand opening | Yes | Yes |
| Overall closed length (in) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Weight (oz) | 9.9 | 12.5 |
| Pocket clip sheath | nylon sheath included | nylon sheath included |
Sources — Gerber Center-Drive: gerbergear.com (verified 2026-08-11). SOG PowerAccess Deluxe: sogknives.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Gerber Center-Drive and SOG PowerAccess Deluxe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Num tools functions: Gerber Center-Drive 15 vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe 18
- Blade steel type: Gerber Center-Drive S30V vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe stainless steel (manufacturer does not publish an exact alloy grade)
- Pliers type: Gerber Center-Drive regular (spring-loaded, center-axis) vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe needle-nose (Compound Leverage)
- Weight (oz): Gerber Center-Drive 9.9 vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe 12.5