Multi Tools

Multi Tools are one of the best inventions created!

Handymen, Sportsmen, Campers, and everyone else who's ever needed a tool will find multi-tools to be the greatest invention since sliced bread! Consider it something like a "Swiss Army Knife on steroids," a multi-purpose tool takes the essential tools of a tool box and packs it into one compact hand held tool.

Multi Tools combine essential functions such as knives, screwdrivers, pliers, a can opener, saw, scissors, files and other specialty tools into one compact multi-functional unit, a multi-tool is a virtual self-contained toolbox. It's more convenient than toting around several tools or a tool bag, and can fit into a small multi tool sheath that attaches to your belt.

Giving a multi tool  as a gift is always a much appreciated gesture.  Anyone who drives a car, works around their house or apartment, or does any type of craft will get much use out of their multi tool and they will think of you every time they use it!

Multi Tool Top Three Brands

For the best quality multi tool that will last for years of good service, you want to pick a multi tool from one of the best name brands.  Here's a little about the top three manufacturers:

Leatherman Multi Tools

Tim Leatherman created the original prototype for the Leatherman Multi Tool and eight years later, got his first sale.  The featured Leatherman Multi Tools are:

• Wave.   This four inch tool features  All stainless construction. Features include wire cutters, needlenose pliers, Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver, wire stripper, can/bottle opener, extra small, small and medium screwdrivers, scissors and lanyard attachment.  It also has four locking blades (Clip, serrated sheepsfoot, diamond coated file and wood saw) that can be accessed without opening the tool. Comes with leather or nylon sheath.
• Micra Mini Tool with Scissors.  This two and a half inch mini tool features an easy to care for All stainless construction. Features scissors, clip point blade, ruler (inches-metric), tweezers, nail file/cleaner, flat philips screw drivers, bottle opener and lanyard attachment.
• Juice C2 Inferno Red.  This model is three and a quarter inches closed and features an inferno red anodized aluminum handles with needlenose pliers, knife blade, wire cutters, XS, S, M screwdrivers, Phillips screwdriver, lanyard tab, can/bottle opener, corkscrew with assist.

Gerber Multi Tools

Gerber Multi Tools come from years of Savvy, ingenuity, moxie, craftsmanship and attention to detail. These are just a few of the Gerber company traits that contributed to their emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear.  Since 1939 Gerber knives have been making high quality multi tools and knives.  The featured Gerber Multi Tools are:

• Freehand Multiplier Black.  For those who need a stronger tool for those tougher, nastier jobs this multi tool is the Diesel, a durable, industrial-strength multi-tool with wrist-flick deployment and larger than average tool components. It includes Pliers, saw, scissors, can opener, small flathead screwdriver, industrial driver, bottle opener w/large flathead edge, crosspoint screwdriver, and a knife.
• Compact Sport Tool.  This three and seven eights closed all stainless construction tool features needlenose pliers, wire cutters, crimper, partially serrated drop point blade, Fiskars scissors, medium screwdriver/bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, large and small screwdrivers and can opener. All tools lock for safety.  All this, and it comes in a black ballistic cloth multi tool sheath.
• Deluxe Needlenose with Kit. This five and one eight closed multi tool features needlenose pliers with wire cutters, crimper, standard & metric scale, partially serrated drop point blade, Phillips screwdriver accepts tool kit coupler, saw coupler with exchangeable jig saw blade, medium screwdriver/bottle opener, Fiskars scissors, file, small screwdriver, and can opener. Comes with Tool Kit - coupler and six bits. All tools lock for safety. All of this is wrapped up in a Black ballistic cloth multi tool sheath.

Sog Multi Tools

SOG Multi Tools are created with style through craftsmanship. The SOG purpose is to combine advanced technology, imaginative designs and high-quality construction to create products of the highest caliber-products that enhance your life.  The featured SOG Multi Tools are:

• Sog PowerLock EOD.  This four and five eights closed all stainless construction has a silver finish. It features pivoting handle covers for increased comfort. It includes needlenose pliers, wire cutters, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, large screwdriver, partially serrated blade, v-cutter, can opener with small screwdriver tip, bottle opener with screwdriver tip, 1/4" drive, Phillips screwdriver, wood saw, awl, and metal file. All tools lock and are accessible when tool is open. It comes in a handy Leather multi tool sheath.
• Sog PowerLock EOD Black.  We recommend this style for all military and tactical personnel due to the black coating.   It's four and five eights closed with an all stainless construction with a black finish. It features pivoting handle covers for increased comfort. It includes needlenose pliers, wire cutters, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, large screwdriver, partially serrated blade, v-cutter, can opener with small screwdriver tip, bottle opener with screwdriver tip, 1/4" drive, Phillips screwdriver, wood saw, awl, and metal file. All tools lock and are accessible when tool is open. It comes in a handy Leather multi tool sheath.
• Sog PowerLock Black w/ V Cutter.  This is another excellent model for military and tactical personnel due to the black coating.  It's four and five eights closed with an all stainless construction that has a black finish. Pivoting handle covers increase comfort. The functions include needlenose pliers, large screwdriver, wire cutters, partially serrated blade, v-cutter, crimpers, ruler, can opener with fine screwdriver, bottle opener with screwdriver, 1/4" drive, Phillips screwdriver, wood saw, fine/coarse file, and awl. All tools lock and are accessible when tool is open. It comes in a handy Leather multi tool sheath.

Multi Tools are an essential tool for so many different uses.  You won't believe how you went this long without a multi tool of your own!