Awesome Screwdrivers

Every tool kit needs a utility knife for opening packages and breaking down boxes. Neiko’s folding knife also functions as a screwdriver, with its built-in hex driver and storage for Phillips and slotted bits. Its cleverly-designed blade holder provides a razor-sharp wire stripper, and the case has storage for spare blades.

This easily pocketable tool from SmallRig packs in seven of the most useful drivers for photographer’s gear like tripods and other rigging equipment. It’s got Allen wrenches, slotted and Phillips drivers, and a Torx T25 driver, along with threaded holes on its body for storing screws. Made from aluminum alloy and stainless steel.

Wera’s high-end Zyklop Pocket driver won’t ever let you down. It features a clever ratcheting head that can drive both 1/4″ hex bits and 3/8″ square drive sockets and can also be angled. A compartment in its handle stores multiple driver bits for easy access and organization.

This palm-sized screwdriver from Gato Tools is great for getting into tight spaces. It has both flat and Phillips drivers set into a stainless steel holder with a knurled grip. It’s compact and inexpensive enough that you can keep one each in your backpack, toolbox, junk drawer, and glovebox.

This handy compact driver from Japanese tool company Engineer is great for getting into tight spaces. It has both straight and 90º bit holders and includes an assortment of 10 metric bits. It doesn’t ratchet though. For that, check out the DR-55.

What sets this 118-piece precision screwdriver set apart from others is that it includes a tabletop organizer rack, making it easy to grab the right tool right from your workbench. It contains dozens of drivers in square, flat, Phillips, Pozidrive, hex head, and Torx styles, each made with a magnetized S2 alloy tool steel.

Chiseled Design created what they call “The king of all screwdrivers.” This 18K gold-plated multitool packs 40 functions in one. Its magnetic body holds 27 different 1/4″ driver bits, a 9-in-1 spoke wrench, a file, inch and metric rulers, a bubble level, and more. It also can open packages with ease.

After six years off the market, Vital Carry’s teensy keychain bit driver is back for a limited pre-order. The capsule-shaped tool hides a #2 Phillips screwdriver bit inside. Neodymium magnets hold the bit in place, and it can accept most 1/4″ x 1″ or shorter hex bits. Available in aluminum, brass, copper, or titanium.

Removing an old, rusty, or damaged screw can be a massive pain. Crescent Tools aims to solve that problem these special drivers, designed to be struck with a hammer to dig into the heads of stuck screws, improving grip and the likelihood you can extract them properly. The 2pc. set includes 1/4″ flat and #2 Phillips drivers.

This compact driver features a durable aviation-grade aluminum body, along with magnetic storage for nine bits inside of its handle. The included 1/4″ bits are made from S2 steel alloy and fit into the tool’s horizontal or vertical driver sockets. The M-19 also doubles as a bottle opener and as an improvised fidget toy.

This’s tiny screwdriver is as minimal as tools get. Its #2 Phillips head and 8mm flat head drivers stand at the ready on your key ring. Sure, you’re not going to get much leverage with this driver, but it could definitely come in handy in a pinch.

Paul Jackman often makes things from reclaimed pallet wood. This time, he used the wood to craft 100 screwdrivers for his sponsor ISOTunes. He first milled the pieces down into sticks, cut and milled them into hexagons, then shaped them into their final form on a lathe. He also put a hidden compartment into each handle.

This miniature screwdriver is small enough to fit into cramped spaces, and comes with seven precision-machined bits to handle a variety of assembly and disassembly tasks. It includes P00, P0, 2mm slot, 3mm slot, T5, T6, and T8 bits. Picquic also sells a 3-tool set with two larger multi-drivers.

Random Hands dug into their toolbox in search of the right screwdriver – not for loosening screws, but for remaking into a flashy gold-plated bolt-action pen. Rather than melting down the driver’s shaft, they drilled out its solid center, making way for the pen’s refill and mechanism, then followed that with texturing and plating.

MetMo’s unique hand tool features a design inspired by a classic 1950s ratchet driver. Like its muse, the MetMo Driver features an exposed ratchet mechanism, upgraded with modern engineering to maximize power. A flip-down handle provides added leverage, especially when working in tight spots.

Need to tighten or loosen screws in a tight space? MulWark’s 4″ long ratcheting wrench is just 20mm (~.79″) thick with its bits in place, so it can fit into tricky areas where you can’t use a long driver. Its 1/4″ drive socket magnetically holds bits, which are made from durable CRV6150 steel, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

This portable tool kit is great for quick assembly and disassembly tasks. It comes with a brass hex bit driver with a knurled grip, a ball-bearing spinner, and a magnetic hex socket. Packed inside its leather tool roll are 13 bits, including Torx, Phillips, and flat blade drivers. The driver is available by itself for about $20.

This unique hand tool has a ratcheting mechanism that provides up to 10x the torque of a regular screwdriver. It’s designed to reduce injuries by improving grip and reducing rotations. The 83-piece kit includes screwdrivers, drill bits, hex drivers, a flexible shaft, and more. A limited time deal from Touch of Modern.

This handmade titanium gadget combines a tool and a plaything in one. Its bomb-shaped main piece functions as a screwdriver, while its base stores hex bits. But when you’re bored, Its rear turns into a spinner, and its retractable front has lots of movement for you to fidget with. (Driver bits not included)

These slimmed-down variants of Gerber Gear’s multifunctional Armbar pocket tools reduce bulk, while still offering more than just a knife. There are two versions: one with a screwdriver and another with scissors, both with a bottle opener at its rear. Each has a 2.5″ straight-edge blade with a frame lock and a textured grip.

This compact screwdriver is perfect for working on electronics and other small projects. It has a 200 RPM variable-speed drive which can stop when it reaches the proper torque. An OLED screen displays drilling direction, torque, and battery levels, while multiple LED lights reduce shadows. Comes with 34 magnetic bits.

Worx’s WX255L SD Semi-Automatic Power Screwdriver makes it easy to loosen and tighten screws with one hand. Its chamber-loading mechanism lets you quickly rotate between six different bits, while its screw holder attachment replaces the need for you to hold screws with your fingertips. Accepts standard 1/4″ hex shank bits.

Kershaw’s compact multitool combines eight useful functions in one keychain tool: a bottle opener, flathead and Philips screwdriver tips, wire scraper, a pry bar, and three hex head drivers. It’s made from sturdy 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with a textured glass-filled nylon grip.