Search
  • Videos
  • Windows 10
  • 5G
  • CES
  • Best VPNs
  • Cloud
  • Security
  • more
    • AI
    • TR Premium
    • Working from Home
    • Innovation
    • Best Web Hosting
    • ZDNet Recommends
    • Tonya Hall Show
    • Executive Guides
    • ZDNet Academy
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
  • Newsletters
  • All Writers
    • Preferences
    • Community
    • Newsletters
    • Log Out
  • Menu
    • Videos
    • Windows 10
    • 5G
    • CES
    • Best VPNs
    • Cloud
    • Security
    • AI
    • TR Premium
    • Working from Home
    • Innovation
    • Best Web Hosting
    • ZDNet Recommends
    • Tonya Hall Show
    • Executive Guides
    • ZDNet Academy
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
      • Preferences
      • Community
      • Newsletters
      • Log Out
  • us
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Europe
    • India
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    • ZDNet around the globe:
    • ZDNet France
    • ZDNet Germany
    • ZDNet Korea
    • ZDNet Japan

Gift guide: Top 10 multitools

8 of 10 NEXT PREV
  • Victorinox SwissCard

    Victorinox SwissCard

    A credit-card sized multitool that you can slip into a purse of wallet. Kitted out with the same high-quality scissors that you find in any Swiss Army Knife,

    • Nail file
    • Screwdriver 2 mm
    • Toothpick
    • Tweezers
    • Pressurized ballpoint pen
    • Pin, stainless steel
    • Emergency blade (letter opener)
    • Scissors

    Price: $38 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Leatherman Surge

    Leatherman Surge

    A chunky multitool that can is tough enough to take whatever you can throw at it.

    • All-locking blades
    • Needlenose pliers
    • Regular pliers
    • Wire cutters
    • Hard-wire cutters
    • Stranded-wire cutters
    • Electrical crimper
    • Clip-point knife
    • Serrated knife
    • Scissors
    • Blade exchanger
    • Diamond file blade
    • Wood file blade
    • Saw blade
    • Large bit driver
    • Small bit driver
    • 5/16-inch screwdriver
    • Awl with thread loop
    • Ruler (9 inches/22 cm)
    • Bottle/can opener
    • Wire stripper
    • Lanyard ring
    • Two double-ended bits

    Price: $99.85 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Leatherman Tread Multitool Bracelet

    Leatherman Tread Multitool Bracelet

    A multitool that you can wear around your wrist. Feels a bit gimmicky at first, but once you get used to it, it's very functional.

    • 1/4-inch box wrench
    • 3/16-inch screwdriver
    • 6mm hex drive
    • 1/4-inch hex drive
    • Oxygen tank wrench
    • 3/16-inch hex drive
    • 1/8-inch hex drive
    • 3/16-inch box wrench
    • 3/32-inch hex drive
    • 3/32-inch screwdriver
    • 1/8-inch flat screwdriver
    • 4mm hex drive
    • 8mm box wrench
    • 3mm hex drive
    • 5/16-inch screwdriver
    • 3/8-inch box wrench
    • 1/4-inch flat screwdriver
    • #1 Phillips
    • 6mm box wrench
    • #2 Phillips
    • Carbide glass breaker
    • Pick/SIM card tool
    • Cutting hook
    • 1/4-inch socket drive
    • Bottle opener
    • #2 square drive

    Price: $220 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Victorinox SwissTool CS Plus

    Victorinox SwissTool CS Plus

    A robust multitool packed with 39 different functions. This is a true toolbox that you can fit into your pocket.

    • Needle-nosed pliers
    • Wire cutter for thin and soft wire
    • Hard wire cutter
    • Blade, large
    • Scissors
    • Wood saw
    • Reamer/punch
    • Can opener
    • Screwdriver 3 mm
    • Bottle opener
    • Wire bender
    • Screwdriver 5 mm
    • Phillips screwdriver 1 / 2
    • Screwdriver 2 mm
    • Screwdriver 7.5 mm
    • Crate opener, strong
    • Chisel 7 mm
    • Wire stripper
    • Wire scraper
    • Ruler (inch)
    • Lanyard hole
    • Ruler (cm)
    • Metal saw
    • Metal file
    • Bitwrench
    • Bit Phillips 0
    • Bit Torx 10
    • Bit Torx 15
    • Corkscrew
    • Mini screwdriver 1.5 mm

    Price: $140 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Swiss+Tech Micro-Max 19-in-1

    Swiss+Tech Micro-Max 19-in-1

    A compact multitool that you can clip onto a keyring. So cheap you can afford to get a set for all your keys.

    • 1/4-inch Hex Wrench
    • 7/16-inch Hex Wrench
    • #0 Flat Screwdriver
    • #1 Flat Screwdriver
    • #2 Flat Screwdriver
    • #0 Phillips Screwdriver
    • #1 Phillips Screwdriver
    • #2 Phillips Screwdriver
    • Pliers
    • Wire Cutter
    • Wire Stripper
    • Wire Crimper
    • Nail File
    • Hand Drill
    • Bottle Opener
    • Inches Ruler
    • Inches Ruler Extension
    • Ruler
    • Ruler Extension

    Price: $8.50 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Leatherman Raptor

    Leatherman Raptor

    A multitool aimed at EMT specialists who need a robust pair of scissors, this is a great tool for anyone who does a lot of cutting (fabric, cardboard, plastics and so on).

    • 420hc stainless steel folding medical shears
    • Strap cutter
    • Ring cutter
    • Ruler
    • Oxygen tank wrench
    • Carbide glass breaker

    Price: $69.85 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Leatherman Squirt PS4

    Leatherman Squirt PS4

    There are times when you might not want to carry a full-sized Leatherman multitool with you. This is when you need a Squirt.

    • Spring-action needlenose pliers
    • Spring-action regular pliers
    • Spring-action wire cutters
    • 420HC knife
    • Spring-action scissors
    • Flat/Phillips screwdriver
    • Bottle opener
    • Wood/metal file
    • Medium screwdriver

    Price: $36.50 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Leatherman Crunch

    Leatherman Crunch

    A multitool featuring an adjustable vice grip that can clamp objects up to 1-inch in diameter.

    • Regular pliers
    • Locking pliers
    • Hard-wire cutters
    • Wire stripper
    • 420hc serrated knife
    • Ruler
    • Pin vice
    • Bottle opener
    • Wood/metal file
    • 1/4-inch hex bit driver
    • Phillips screwdriver
    • Large screwdriver
    • Medium screwdriver
    • Small screwdriver

    Price: $110.85 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Gerber Cable Dawg

    Gerber Cable Dawg

    A multitool specially designed for the US military, the Cable Dawg is a specialized, industrial grade multitool for work on fiber optic, IT, and cable systems. Very unusual, but highly useful for anyone who works with cabling a lot.

    • Rugged and reliable design
    • Can be used in various military, hunting, survival, tactical, industrial and outdor situations
    • All products are field tested
    • Wire cable cutter, with CAT5 jacket cutter and RJ45 crimper
    • Magnetic driver extension and driver storage compartment
    • Spring loaded jaw and head wire strippers
    • Detachable component handle includes partially serrated edge knife with jacket cutter
    • Made in the USA

    Price: $190 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Swiss-Tech Utili-Key XT 8-in-1

    Swiss-Tech Utili-Key XT 8-in-1

    The smallest multitool that I've owned, not much bigger than a key. I keep one on my car keys and I'm surprised how often I turn to it.

    • Flat screwdriver
    • Phillips screwdriver
    • Micro-sized screwdriver (perfect for eyeglasses)
    • Straight blade knife
    • Serrated blade knife
    • Bottle opener

    Price: $8 | More information

    Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

8 of 10 NEXT PREV
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for Hardware 2.0 | December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST) | Topic: Hardware

  • Victorinox SwissCard
  • Leatherman Surge
  • Leatherman Tread Multitool Bracelet
  • Victorinox SwissTool CS Plus
  • Swiss+Tech Micro-Max 19-in-1
  • Leatherman Raptor
  • Leatherman Squirt PS4
  • Leatherman Crunch
  • Gerber Cable Dawg
  • Swiss-Tech Utili-Key XT 8-in-1

We don't always have access to a fully-equipped toolbox, but with the right multitool, you can always have access to a basic set of hand tools. Here is a selection of the best multitools that I have owned and tested over the years.

Read More Read Less

Leatherman Crunch

A multitool featuring an adjustable vice grip that can clamp objects up to 1-inch in diameter.

  • Regular pliers
  • Locking pliers
  • Hard-wire cutters
  • Wire stripper
  • 420hc serrated knife
  • Ruler
  • Pin vice
  • Bottle opener
  • Wood/metal file
  • 1/4-inch hex bit driver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Large screwdriver
  • Medium screwdriver
  • Small screwdriver

Price: $110.85 | More information

Published: December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

8 of 10 NEXT PREV

Related Topics:

PCs Servers Storage Networking Data Centers
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for Hardware 2.0 | December 6, 2016 -- 15:59 GMT (07:59 PST) | Topic: Hardware

Show Comments
LOG IN TO COMMENT
  • My Profile
  • Log Out
| Community Guidelines

Join Discussion

Add Your Comment
Add Your Comment

Related Galleries

  • 1 of 3
  • Netgear LM1200 4G LTE modem

    The Netgear LM1200 4G LTE modem offers a reliable LKTE alternative for fixed-line internet.

  • Netgear AXE11000 Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E router

    The Netgear AXE11000 offers combined speeds up to 10.8Gbps, is built around a powerful 1.8GHz quad-core processor, and can deliver fast and reliable connections for up to 60 devices ...

  • OWC USB-C Travel Dock E

    A single mini dock that allows you to connect, charge, display, network, and import on-the-go, all through a single cable and a single USB-C port.

  • OWC Thunderbolt Dock

    Turn a single Thunderbolt port into four Thunderbolt ports, four USB ports, as well as a port for your SD Card, Gigabit Ethernet, and a combo audio in/out. ...

  • Has your iPhone or iPad stopped charging? Check this first!

    Has your iPhone or iPad suddenly and unexpectedly stopped charging? Or has charging become slow, or is charging intermittent even though the cable is plugged in and the charger is ...

  • Aukey's CC-A6 dual-port USB-C/USB-A fast car charger

    The CC-A6 is tiny. So tiny that's it's hard to believe that there's all the circuitry inside it to power two USB ports and to be able to deliver 30W.

  • Satechi hardware highlights

    Satechi has put together "Work from Home" collection, highlighting some of the essential accessories for those who are working from home or distance learning. 5 percent of all sales ...

ZDNet
Connect with us

© 2021 ZDNET, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Privacy Policy | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use

  • Topics
  • Galleries
  • Videos
  • Sponsored Narratives
  • Do Not Sell My Information
  • About ZDNet
  • Meet The Team
  • All Authors
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Reprint Policy
  • Manage | Log Out
  • Join | Log In
  • Membership
  • Newsletters
  • Site Assistance
  • ZDNet Academy
  • TechRepublic Forums