TAKE-ALONG MULTITOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
Sometimes you need a tool that does more than cut and slice. Multitools are pocket-sized problem solvers that you can take with you wherever you go. They come in an ever-increasing range of shapes and sizes, some with just a few multitools and others with most every gadget you can imagine.
So, put on your work boots, grab your favorite multitool, and be ready to be the person everyone turns to when something needs to be fixed.
“…pocket-sized problem solvers and multitools that you can take with you wherever you go.”
Have a look at the Multitools Buyer’s Guide 2022:
1. LEATHERMAN FREE K4
Closed Length: 4.5 inches
Blade Length: 3.3 inches
Blade Material: 420HC
Overall Thickness: 0.77 inch
Weight: 5.5 ounces
Origin: USA
Tools: Knife, spring-action scissors, pry tool, package opener, awl, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, small and medium flat screwdrivers
Other: All tools lock
MSRP: $89.95
Leatherman.com
2. LEATHERMAN SKELETOOL KBX
Overall Length: 5.87 inches
Closed Length: 3.45 inches
Blade Length: 2.6 inches
Blade Material: 420HC
Handle Material: Stainless steel
Locking Mechanism: Liner lock
Overall Thickness: 0.3 inch
Weight: 1.3 ounces
Origin: USA
Tools: Locking partially serrated knife blade, integral bottle opener on pocket clip
MSRP: $29.95
Leatherman.com
3. VICTORINOX CLIMBER WOOD SWISS SPIRIT
Closed Length: 3.6 inches
Blade Length: 2.5 inches (large blade)
Weight: 2.9 ounces
Origin: Switzerland
Tools: Large knife, small knife, can opener, bottle opener, wire stripper, reamer/punch/sewing awl, scissors, corkscrew, 3 mm and 6 mm flat screwdrivers, multipurpose hook, keyring
MSRP: $80
SwissArmy.com or Victorinox.com
4. GERBER CENTER DRIVE PLUS
Overall Length: 6.6 inches
Closed Length: 4.7 inches
Blade Length: 3.25 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.09 inch
Blade Material: 420HC
Handle Material: Stainless steel
Locking Mechanism: Jaw: push/slide; blade and driver: frame lock; internal tools: wedge lock (slide lock)
Sheath Material: Leather
Weight: 9.5 ounces
Origin: USA
Tools: Spring-loaded needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, partially serrated knife blade, center-axis bit driver, Phillips/flat screwdriver bit, prybar/nail puller/bottle opener, awl, file, spring-action scissors
MSRP: $130
GerberGear.com
5. VICTORINOX SWISS CHAMP
Closed Length: 3.6 inches
Length of Blade: 2.5 inches
Blade Material: Stainless steel
Handle Material: ABS/Cellidor
Weight: 6.5 ounces
Origin: Switzerland
Tools: Large knife; small knife; can opener; bottle opener; wire stripper; reamer/punch/sewing awl; scissors; multipurpose hook; pliers; wire crimper; fish scaler; hook disgorger; ruler; wood saw; nail file/cleaner; metal file; metal saw; 2.5 mm, 3 mm, and 6 mm screwdrivers; Phillips screwdriver; magnifying glass; chisel; pressurized ballpoint pen; stainless steel pin; corkscrew; mini screwdriver; and keyring
MSRP: $87.99
SwissArmy.com or Victorinox.com
6. LEATHERMAN Bond
Overall Length: 6.5 inches
Closed Length: 4 inches
Length of Blade: 2.9 inches
Blade Material: 420HC
Handle Material: Stainless steel
Overall Thickness: 0.56 inch
Weight: 6.21 ounces
Origin: USA
Tools: Needle-nose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wire stripper, knife blade, awl, can opener, bottle opener, wood/metal file, Phillips screwdriver, small and medium flat screwdrivers, ruler, lanyard ring
MSRP: $49.95
Leatherman.com
7. LEATHERMAN Curl
Overall Length: 6.25 inches
Closed Length: 4 inches
Blade Length: 2.9 inches
Material of Blade: 420HC
Handle Material: Stainless steel
Overall Thickness: 0.6 inch
Weight: 7.5 ounces
Sheath Material: Nylon
Origin: USA
Tools: Needle-nose and regular pliers, bit driver with Phillips bit, wire cutters, wire stripper, locking knife blade, scissors, awl, can opener, bottle opener, wood/metal file, medium flat screwdriver, ruler
MSRP: $79.95
Leatherman.com
8. GERBER Armbar Slim-Cut
Closed Length: 3.8 inches
Blade Length: 2.5 inches
Handle Material: Aluminum
Locking Mechanism: Liner lock
Weight: 2.1 ounces
Origin: China
Tools: Sheepsfoot knife blade, bottle opener, scissors
MSRP: $34
GerberGear.com
9. SOG Flash MT
Overall Length: 5.6 inches
Closed Length: 3.4 inches
Blade Length: 2.4 inches
Blade Material: Cryo D2
Handle Material: Stainless steel with black oxide finish
Weight: 4.7 ounces
Origin: Taiwan
Tools: Compound leverage pliers, wire cutter, knife, bottle opener, large screwdriver, bit driver, two-sided bit (Phillips and flat screwdrivers), magnetic bit holder
MAP*: $69.95
SOGKnives.com
*MAP: Minimum Advertised Price
10. SOG MACV TOOL
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 inches
Material: 420HC steel with black finish
Weight: 0.6 ounce
Origin: China
Tools: Pry bar, bottle opener, small and large flat screwdrivers, small Phillips driver, line cutter, blade sharpener, 1/4” wrench, 5/16” wrench, 3/8” wrench, 1/4” hex bit driver, lanyard/keychain hole
MSRP: $11.99
SOGKnives.com
11. SOG PARASHEARS RED
Blade Material: 3Cr13
Handle Material: Glass-reinforced nylon (GRN)
Weight: 4.8 ounces
Origin: China
Tools: Compound leverage shears, strap cutter, glass breaker, oxygen wrench, tweezers, medium flat screwdriver, Phillips driver, ruler, bottle opener, awl.
MSRP: $74.95
SOGKnives.com
12. SOG POWERACCESS ASSIST
Overall Length: 6.82 inches
Closed Length: 4.54 inches
Blade Length: 2.74 inches
Blade Material: 5Cr15MoV
Handle Material: Stainless steel
Sheath Material: Nylon
Weight: 10.7 ounces
Origin: Taiwan
Tools: Compound leverage needle-nose pliers, assisted plain blade, assisted serrated blade, chisel, awl, ¼-inch bit driver, 12-piece hex bit kit, assisted saw, gripper, soft wire cutter, can opener/small flat screwdriver, Phillips driver, bottle opener/large flat screwdriver, jewelry driver, assisted hook cutter, wire crimper, bevel gauge, ruler
MSRP: $89.95
SOGKnives.com
A version of this article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2022 print issue of Knives Illustrated.
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