Awesome Multitools

This compact tool from Olight packs a prybar, whistle, bottle opener, hex wrench, and a 5cm ruler in one. Each one is machined from TC4 titanium alloy with a stonewashed finish. A sturdy clip lets you attach it to a pocket or a bag strap, and can be removed if you don’t need it. The tool measures 2.76″ long and weighs 1.64 oz.

If you’re going to take up space on your keychain with a tool, it should do more than one thing. Whether you prefer something minimal or a multi-bladed tool, there are plenty of choices out there. Everyday Carry picked 18 of their favorites, from the simple, key-shaped Geekey to the featured-packed Leatherman Squirt PS4.

This all-in-one multitool combines a variety of everyday and emergency functions in a hefty aluminum and titanium package. It has a laser measure, wrenches, a box cutter, a rope cutter, a bottle opener, a firestarter, a screwdriver, a seat belt cutter, a compass, an emergency alarm, a flashlight, and more.

Ant Design’s latest pocket tool puts an adjustable utility knife, pry bar, nail puller, screwdriver, ruler, file, and bottle opener on your keychain. Its clever bit driver arrangement lets you use bits straight-on or at a 90º angle and has 1/4″ and 1/6″ bit openings. Available in brass or titanium, both with glow markings.

Ant Design’s pocket-sized multitool combines a pry bar, a nail file, a bottle opener, horizontal and vertical bit drivers, and a short ruler in one. It has a hidden compartment inside which holds a single screwdriver bit, as well as a removable pocket clip. Choose from CNC machined brass or titanium versions.

This quick-release keychain puts 11 useful tools on your belt loop or pocket. In addition to holding your keys, it has a screwdriver, a bottle opener, a ruler, a pry bar, a box opener, a fire starter, a window breaker, and more. Each is CNC machined from grade 5 titanium and is TSA carry-on compliant.

This enhanced version of ATECH’s multi pen has nine functions instead of seven. In addition to a ballpoint pen and stylus, it has flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, a nail file, a metric/imperial ruler, a bubble level, a bottle opener, and a box cutter. It’s made from a durable mix of metals and is TSA-compliant.

We don’t go anywhere without a multitool in our pocket or bag. These versatile, multifunctional gadgets can open boxes, tighten screws, loosen bolts, and can really get you out of a jam. Everyday Carry researched the best multitools you can buy today, and shares their top 19 picks.

This versatile and well-priced pocket tool includes pliers and a wide variety of useful blades, including large and small knives, a saw blade, screwdrivers, a wire cutter and strippers, a bottle opener, and a can opener. Its blades are made from stone-washed stainless steel, while its handles are aluminum.

KeyUnity makes various carabiner key clips out of titanium alloy. The KU02 packs the most functions, with a 1/4″ hex bit driver, M4 wrenches, a slotted screwdriver, a can/bottle opener, a pry bar/scraper, and a glass breaker/self-defense tool. The copper inlay is a nice touch. They also make a version without the glass breaker.

This 14-in-1 tool makes a great campsite and backpack companion. Its main feature is a solid stainless steel hatchet for chopping firewood. It’s also got a saw, a knife, a file, a fire starter, screwdrivers, wrenches, an emergency whistle, a can opener, and a fish scaler. And when you’re ready for a break, it pops bottle caps.

This 16-in-1 tool is a great addition to any bike bag, and is good for quick repairs on the go. It packs hex-head wrenches, a spoke wrench, rulers, and more. It’s also got a bit driver and comes with hex, flat, and Phillips driver bits. It’s made from chromium vanadium steel for durability and strength.

While the primary purpose of KeySmart’s pocket tool is to open doors and push buttons without touching them with your hands, it also doubles as a touchscreen stylus and a bottle opener. It’s made from brass and stainless steel and has a spring-loaded retractable tip.

Gerber’s mini multitool combines a pry bar, nail puller, wire cutter, large flathead driver, small flathead driver, and a bottle opener. It has a deep pocket clip and a lanyard hole for carrying versatility and is available with an aluminum or Micarta scale. Each one has a unique laser-etched pattern, so no two are alike.

This nifty little keychain accessory incorporates 18 tools in one. It’s made from black titanium-coated stainless steel and includes Phillips and flat screwdrivers, wrenches, hex drive, bicycle spanner, pry bar, file, nail cleaner, bottle opener, box opener, and a cutting tool, as well as on-board storage for its driver bit.

Gerber’s smartly-designed piece of kit includes something we’ve not seen on other pocket tools – a stake puller – making it the perfect campsite companion. In addition, it has a 2.2″ Scandi grind blade, scissors, a saw, an awl, a file, tweezers, a bottle opener, a ruler, and a ferro rod striker for starting campfires.

Find Bigfoot every time you reach for this handy multitool from UST. The stainless steel Sasquatch tool packs a hex wrench, bottle opener, cord cutter, flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, a butterfly wrench, and a can opener. It’s also TSA compliant and includes a carabiner for clipping it to your backpack or belt loop.

This handy accessory turns Leatherman multitools into a portable battery tester. It takes advantage of the metal construction of the tools to conduct power and can display voltages from 2.5 to 30 VDC using a set of yellow, red, and green LEDs. It’s compatible with the Leatherman Signal, Wave, Skeletool, Surge, and Bit Extender.

It may be designed for plumbers, but this versatile tool belongs in far more toolboxes than just those. At its heart are 1/2″ tube-cutting pliers, but it also includes flat and Phillips screwdrivers, stepped hex and square seat wrenches, a knife, a saw, a flashlight, and more. Plus, it folds down to just the length of its handles.

This updated version of the MyKee keychain multitool now offers 20 functions, including a bottle opener, pill-splitter, box opener, staple remover, tag popper, letter opener, four metric hex-head wrenches, a small bit holder, and a flathead screwdriver. It’s made out of grade 5 titanium for long life and light weight.

Measuring just 2.28″ across, this pentagonal stainless steel tool manages to incorporate 23 different functions. It packs a variety of metric hex and Allen wrenches, as well as spoke wrenches, Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, as well as a bottle opener. It’s keyring friendly as well and comes in raw stainless or black finishes.

Mono+Mono’s carabiner clip packs in 18 functions in one. Available in aluminum, steel, or titanium, the tool has a bottle opener, wire stripper, glass breaker, screwdrivers, bit holder, box cutter, pry tool, and more – all quickly accessible from your backpack or belt loop.

This slim stainless steel tool serves multiple purposes, serving as a minimal money clip and credit card holder, as well as flat and Phillips screwdrivers, hex wrenches, a mini ruler, scraper, and a bottle opener in one. It’s TSA-friendly, and available in black or stainless finishes.