Gift guide: Top 10 multitools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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