Mini multi tools

Of course, you can always check out the in-1 multi-tool for yourself. For starters, this device is made from ultra-sturdy titanium — making it about as formidable as keychain carabiners come.

But it also has a built-in rechargeable flashlight — complete with a lumen output, five illumination modes, and more. Beyond that, it boasts four other tools including a bottle opener , a spring-loaded gate, and more. HiConsumption is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Posted By Gray Van Dyke.

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This Powerlitre exhibited a buttery-smooth action that was so pleasing, we could barely stop playing with it. Its main pivot is a geared compound leverage mechanism that opens in perfect symmetry. This makes it easy to use the hex driver, inserting the bit between the two pivots just before they close completely.

Squeezing the tool frame closed, a latch on the opening end maintains pressure on the jaws holding the bit securely in place—which works amazingly well, although you do need to supply your own hex bits. SOG calls this a mini multitool, and the Powerlitre is about two thirds to three quarters the size of most tools of this type.

The narrow pliers worked very well in testing, and we found the ridged surfaces of the jaws gripped things firmly. The bypass wire cutters did a great job cutting and stripping gauge copper wires, and the crimper on the opposite side of the pivot—although small—was effective.

One side of the frame features five tools, including a narrow knife blade, a hook cutter, a flat jewelry-sized screwdriver, an awl, and a cork-screw. The opposing frame includes scissors, a bottle opener, a small Phillips screwdriver, a can opener, and the latch that holds the tool frame closed. These all worked as expected, although we had trouble at times engaging the outer lip on certain cans with the can opener. Despite its intended use, most of the seven tools are useful in everyday situations.

The broad, pocket knife-style Bivy features large pliers that pop out by sliding the lock mechanism—this also releases every implement except the knife blade which has its own lock. The pliers with bypass cutters were effective cutting various steel and copper wire, smaller rope or twine, and gripping worn, rusty hardware. In instances where we needed maximum pressure on the pliers, we found the open face on the handle could get a little uncomfortable.

We were surprised how sharp the imposing, tanto-tip knife blade was—from the angled tip, all the way down through the very deep serrations at the base of the blade. It easily cut through any rope we set it to, in one motion—even old-school heavy sisal rope. For smaller, precise cuts, we were able to press the sharp, flat tip of the blade, straight through rope without sawing at it. A bottle opener that functioned as expected in testing sits below the flat screwdriver blade.

The last tool is a marlin spike, normally used to facilitate loosening tight knots, which it actually does quite well. However, we also found it quite useful for poking holes in materials like canvas or soft wood, widening holes, and aligning holes when assembling things. Score: 4. The other unusual feature is the slide-out pliers, with replaceable three-sided blades for the wire cutter.

We did notice a little play in the pliers and sliding mechanism—we had to knock it a little for that—but the pliers, cutters, and wire stripper did work well enough. Both plain and serrated knife blades were quite sharp and capable of carving and cutting into wood and branches. The bottle opener was effective, although it did cut into the cap a little due to its slim width. Other than the plain knife and driver, the other tools require sliding open the pliers and pulling them out from between the handles, which is awkward at times.

The included sheath facilitates slipping the Center-Drive over a belt or through a backpack strap. One of the best is the needle-nose pliers, which tapers to a fairly fine point to get a grip in tight spaces. It also features replaceable edges on the wire cutters and has smooth, rounded edges on the handles. The cutters are effective on fine telephone wire or gauge copper wire, as well as harder steel bailing wire. If cutting through wood is important to you, the saw blade is up to the task.

As for maple branches and scrap 2 x 3-inch lumber, it hewed cleanly through both. While the standard file was adequate, we found the diamond-coated one specifically worked very well for fine jobs, like smoothing burrs on metal edges. The bits on both are reversible, with standard and Phillips tips on opposite ends. The smaller bits are perfect for emergency eyeglass repair; the larger will work for many average screws.

We found the scissors worked well, although they were a little finicky when opening or putting them away—they need to be opened completely to store, rather than closed. This is the case with Gerber's Armbar Drive. We have to admit to becoming quite fond of it, with its svelte minimalist frame featuring three main tools.

As a pocket knife-based multitool, it features a full 3-inch, locking plain blade. The side opposite the blade features a hex bit driver and scissors. The driver features a reversible bit in a magnetic holder—we love this because you get legit flat and Phillips screwdrivers that just plain work, no compromises.