Multitools

This useful stainless steel and plastic tool combines a cutting blade, bottle opener, firestarter, flashlight, compass, screwdriver, carabiner, and 1/4″ hex bit adapter in one. Also available in a gift set with a machined tactical pen and waterproof case for $45.

It’s a fact of life – stuff breaks. Be ready to fix it whenever, wherever with one of these five new multitools that our pals at Everyday Carry picked for you. Whether you’re looking for a butterfly-style kit, or a tiny keychain one, they’ve got you covered.

This slim stainless steel tool serves multiple purposes, working as a minimal money clip and credit card holder, flat and phillips screwdrivers, hex wrenches, mini ruler, scraper, and a bottle opener in one. Available in black or stainless finishes.

A super compact tool you can carry on your keychain. It packs 10 different metric wrenches, a 1/4″ wrench/hex driver, a 3/8″ wrench, two spoke wrenches, as well as a nail puller, metric ruler, flathead screwdriver, and a bottle opener.

Purple Orange Factory’s titanium carabiner-style tool offers several features not found in others. It securely holds two nano SIM cards, and packs a SIM remover, smartphone stand, eyeglass screwdriver, bottle opener, cable organizer, and doubles as a fidget spinner.

Updated versions of MRF’s excellent credit-card size multitool, packing guides for drawing, measuring, and designing, along with everyday tools like wrenches and a bottle opener. Available in aluminum, steel, or titanium, and two slightly different configurations.

This teensy multitool punches far above its weight class, packing 7 wrenches, a box opener, bottle opener, fire flint, scraping tool, and a 1/4″ hex bit holder that actually ratchets, making it far more useful in cramped spaces. Available in stainless steel or titanium.

A super handy keychain tool, packing multiple driver tips perfect for bicyclists. It’s got hex heads, flat and phillips heads, a 1/4″ bit holder, a spoke adjustor, and of course a bottle opener. Sold in a 2 pack.

Designed for durability and real utility, this titanium and steel gadget packs up to five heavy-duty tools in one. It works as a hammer, an axe, and a spade, and can be upgraded with a knife and saw in its handle. It’s not exactly cheap, but it’s designed to last a lifetime.

A stainless steel pocket tool which won’t get you stopped by the TSA. It packs a scraper, bottle opener, 1/4″ hex driver, medium-size screwdriver, open wrench (English), box wrench (Metric), and a box opener. Plus, it really does look like an angry little fish with teeth.

A ridiculously teensy keychain tool that pops open bottles, cuts boxes, prys paint can lids, sparks flint, turns flat blade screws, and more. Available in stainless steel, titanium, or a limited-edition damascus steel.

Made from durable Ti-6AL-4V titanium alloy, and sporting a gate that won’t easily break, this easy to carry tool clips just about anywhere, and combines multiple wrenches, a ruler, flat and phillips screwdrivers, a scraper/pry tool, and a bottle opener in one.

The Tactica M100 is a compact multitool for cyclists and other people who often use hex bits and small wrenches. It comes with two bits, which you can store on the tool itself, and there’s an optional 12-bit pack. It also has a bottle opener, a package opener and a ruler.

This stainless steel tool belongs in every backpack. It has a spoon, a fork, metric and imperial wrenches, a flathead screwdriver, a nail puller, a bit holder, rulers, and a bottle opener. It’s TSA-compliant, and comes in stainless or black finishes. The 2-pack is the best deal.

When you’re looking for multifunctional pocket tools, you can’t do too much better than a Leatherman. But how do you pick the right item from their huge product catalog? Fortunately, our pals at Everyday Carry have slimmed down your choices to just great six tools.

A super handy EDC survival tool, the Firebiner can clip onto a belt loop or bag, and provides a spark wheel for starting fires, a safety blade for cutting cord or line, a flat blade screwdriver, and that all-important bottle opener. Available in multicolor, black, blue, or silver.

The latest update to MRF’s credit card-sized multitool now packs 60 survival functions in one, including knife blades, an axe head, firestarter, sundial, wrenches, and more. Made from 440c high carbon hardened stainless steel for durability.

Sick of digging around your overcrowded kitchen drawer for that one thing you need? Check out this handy kitchen tool with 12 folding culinary utensils, including zester, can opener, multiple knives, and more. Separates down the middle so you can use a tool in each hand too.

A bargain-priced, durable plier-style multitool, packed with a dozen useful components, including spring-loaded needle-nose pliers, a wire stripper/cutter, straight and serrated blades, philips and flat screwdrivers, scissors, can opener, saw, awl, and a bottle opener.

We’ve seen lots of credit card size multitools, but what makes this one different is the built in comb on one edge. Guardman’s flat stainless steel tool has box wrenches, a flat blade screwdriver, and bottle and can openers. Word has it that it’s not TSA-friendly though.

A handy pocket-sized multitool which includes a 1.75″ utility blade, flat and phillips screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, and a microUSB-rechargeable LED flashlight. Each blade is made from durable stainless steel, and the handle is made from a sturdy nylon polymer.

One of the more useful credit card tools we’ve seen. MRF Multitools‘ sturdy stainless steel card packs 31 tools, including hex and Shimano wrenches, a screwdriver, rulers, protractor, a knife, wire cutter, scraper, a solar time clock, bottle and can openers among other things.

This versatile flashlight not only has a 200 lumen spotlight, it also has a side worklight with both white and red flashing modes, an emergency glass breaker, magnetic holder, a seatbelt knife, a compass, a solar recharger, and can juice up gadgets in a pinch.

A lightweight survival tool that incorporates a multi-edge shovel with a saw, wrench, knife, firestarter, axe, fish scaler, hook remover, bottle opener, and more. Measures about 18″ long, and weighs less than a pound.

SOG Knives’ new Sync I and Sync II multitools come with a base that can be attached to a belt buckle, a strap or a boot for easy access. Both have pliers, a ruler, a blade, a small screwdriver and more. The Sync II adds a medium screwdriver and scissors.

This pocket tool combines a dozen functions including a punch, cutting blades, wire stripper, nail/staple remover, saw, stainless steel file, phillips and flathead screwdrivers, scraper, tweezers, and of course a pen. Available in stainless, blue, or black.

A pocket-sized stainless steel tool that includes 7 hex drivers, 2 screwdrivers, 2 wrenches, a T25 star driver, a nail puller, pry bar, and even an LED flashlight. Folds flat for easy carrying, and its sturdy handle provides leverage for turning.

A versatile and compact tool perfect for your belt loop or keychain. It packs a 4-7mm and 5/16″ wrenches, 1/4″ driver, bottle opener, a pry tool, screwdriver, and scoring clip. The XL version gains extra wrench sizes, a ruler, and a nail popper, while the mini version is, well, mini.

The perfect EDC tool to hang from your bag, this versatile gizmo includes a spoon, fork, bottle opener, US and metric rulers, imperial and metric wrenches, carabiner, flat head screwdriver, nail puller, bit holder and a metric ruler. In black or natural stainless steel finishes.

ThinkGeek’s zinc alloy Millennium Falcon multitool kit works as an adjustable wrench, holds a variety of hex keys and screwdrivers, and is the only EDC that can do the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs. Be sure to grab the R2-D2 tape measure while you’re at it.

A titanium multitool that doubles as a set of eating utensils. It offers 10 functions including spork, knife, box cutter, plybar/flathead screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener, peeler and cord cutter, and comes with an optional Hypalon pouch with a fire flint and carabiner.

We’ve seen lots of multitools, but the Talon features one of the smartest designs yet. It has 17 tools, one of which functions as a handle for a 1/4″ hex socket. It’s TSA-friendly, and built from a from a sturdy, lightweight composite that won’t scratch stuff in your pocket.