{"id":422313,"date":"2022-03-27T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-03-27T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T13:00:00","slug":"why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Everyone Needs One or More Multitools \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e5ba49e502\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_Everyone_Needs_One_or_More_Multitools_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why Everyone Needs One or More Multitools \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#They_Are_The_Ultimate_Back_Up_Plan\" >They Are The Ultimate Back Up Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#Dont_Go_For_a_Cheap_Tool\" >Don\u2019t Go For a Cheap Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#There_is_a_Multitool_For_Every_Job_and_Situation\" >There is a Multitool For Every Job and Situation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#Full-Sized_Multitools\" >Full-Sized Multitools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#More_Compact_Options\" >More Compact Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#Some_Tools_Come_With_Tech\" >Some Tools Come With Tech<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#The_Best_Multitool_of_Each_Type\" >The Best Multitool of Each Type<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#Full_Size_The_Leatherman_Wave_Plus\" >Full Size: The Leatherman Wave Plus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#Leatherman_Wave\" >Leatherman Wave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#Compact_Victorinox_Climber\" >Compact: Victorinox Climber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-everyone-needs-one-or-more-multitools-review-geek\/#Tech_Heavy_Victorinox_Traveler_Lite\" >Tech Heavy: Victorinox Traveler Lite<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_Everyone_Needs_One_or_More_Multitools_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why Everyone Needs One or More Multitools \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-110491 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ff658cb4.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ff658cb4.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ff658cb4.png?width=1200\" alt=\"A large multitool with a other tools around it\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/multitool-tools-552289393\" data-credittext=\"Alexander Borshchov\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/multitool-tools-552289393\">Alexander Borshchov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Preparation can be the difference between completing a task in a few seconds and not completing it at all. But how do you prepare for random events that pop up throughout the day? You get yourself a device that can do almost anything. You get yourself a multitool.<\/p>\n<p>A multitool combines common tools like pliers, screwdrivers, can openers, and knives, into a single small device. The concept <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multi-tool\">dates back to Roman times<\/a>\u00a0but really took off when the Swiss decided they <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swiss_Army_knife\">needed a single item<\/a> that could both open canned food and maintain a service rifle.<\/p>\n<p>Some multitools try to be a one-size-fits-all item and specialist tools that may fit your exact lifestyle\u2014the point is, whoever you are, there\u2019s a tool that will make your life a little bit better and give you a simple solution to many of life\u2019s annoying random problems. So let\u2019s take a closer look at why you need one, or maybe a few, multitools and the options you have available.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Are_The_Ultimate_Back_Up_Plan\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">They Are The Ultimate Back Up Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110492 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cddfda77.png\" alt=\"A multitool next to a compass\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/modern-compact-portable-multitool-accessories-on-1990626134\" data-credittext=\"New Africa\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/modern-compact-portable-multitool-accessories-on-1990626134\">New Africa\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Specialist multitools exist. Plenty of people have bought a little Swiss Army knife for fishing, lobbed it in their tackle box, and never even thought of using it for anything else. Electricians might have purchased a Leatherman for their job and purely use it for that. But it\u2019s okay to buy a multitool without having an exact use in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Multitools can accompany you through your everyday life without making too much of an impact. Carrying a kit with the same number of full-sized tools with you would be both annoying and make you look strange, but the larger multitools can sit in your belt or a coat pocket\u2014while some of the smaller ones can attach to your keyrings. And there, the tools stay until you need them, and you\u2019ll need them more than you think.<\/p>\n<p>The handier people amongst you will probably be able to think about the number of times a knife, screwdriver, pry bar, or pair of pliers have come in handy over the past few weeks. You\u2019ll be able to count the number of times you needed one but had nothing on you. Frustration leaves a mark.<\/p>\n<p>They aren\u2019t just for DIY types. I have Swiss Army knives that have spent 90% of their lives opening wine bottles and Amazon packages. If your tool has a tiny pair of scissors, you can be the hero your friend needs to cut the little plastic tag off the shirt they\u2019ve just bought.<\/p>\n<p>The other day, my mother came in with a bottle lid sealed with the same kind of force that kept King Arthur\u2019s sword inside that rock.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R21F2Z9HBZ977S\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Amazon reviews<\/a> from people who have just given up and drilled a hole in the lid. I\u2019m ashamed to say that, despite me being the kind of testosterone-fueled gentleman that can open pickle jars with a stern look, I couldn\u2019t make it budge either. Then I just jammed the lid into the teeth of my Leatherman\u2019s pliers and could open it with one finger.<\/p>\n<p>You may have never used a pair of pliers in your life, you may think you\u2019ll never need to, but you don\u2019t have to be an electrician to find them helpful. The same goes for every little tool you have at your disposal; think outside the box, and 20 tools can become 2000.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Go_For_a_Cheap_Tool\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Don\u2019t Go For a Cheap Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110495 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/e887e2b1.png\" alt=\"A small cheap multitool in a half broken state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/one-small-gray-scissors-on-metal-2056591433\" data-credittext=\"Butus\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/one-small-gray-scissors-on-metal-2056591433\">Butus\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Good quality multitools are expensive, and some of the more prominent names may cost you over $100. If you look around, you might notice something that looks like a Leatherman or Swiss army knife but is a fraction of the price. At less than $10, the price is tempting, and it could be worth the gamble; I can\u2019t recommend taking the cheap option when it comes to a multitool.<\/p>\n<p>Cheaper knives tend to be more prone to rust; the steel used for the blades won\u2019t hold an edge as well, parts of the tool may break or shear, the device might fall apart. A high-quality tool will last years, if not a lifetime, with proper care. It is also less likely to let you down when you need it. You might get lucky and get a good quality tool from a dollar store, but the odds are against it, and I\u2019ve never personally seen a cheap multitool that wasn\u2019t terrible.<\/p>\n<p>Well-known brands like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leatherman.com%2Fhome\">Leatherman<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wenger.ch\/global\/en\">Wenger<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swissarmy.com%2Fus%2Fen\">Victorinox<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gerbergear.com\/\">Gerber<\/a> offer high-quality tools backed with pretty solid, sometimes lifetime, guarantees. You\u2019re better off buying one tool from a major brand that is unlikely to let you down than struggling your way through 10 cheap ones that will likely break, blunt, or fall apart on you.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_a_Multitool_For_Every_Job_and_Situation\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">There is a Multitool For Every Job and Situation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1564px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110194 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/54e121cd.jpg\" alt=\"A leatherman being used to open a beer\" width=\"1564\" height=\"880\" data-credittext=\"Leatherman\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Leatherman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There must be more kinds of multitool than there are tools on a Swiss Army knife. Everyone\u2019s situation is different, and designers have done their best to provide almost tailored tools to those situations.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at a few general categories and tool variations. Want a compact tool that is perfect for fishing? Victorinox has your back. Are you constantly fixing things around the house? Maybe you need a Leatherman. Then there are various legal aspects to consider, which manufacturers have also attempted to cater for. So let\u2019s discuss the options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full-Sized_Multitools\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Full-Sized Multitools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1564px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110193\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/efec2824.jpg\" alt=\"A leatherman being used to repair a chair\" width=\"1564\" height=\"880\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Leatherman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LEATHERMAN-Wave-Multitool-Stainless-Steel\/dp\/B079MJBP21?tag=reviewgeek-20\">A Leatherman Wave Plus<\/a> is an excellent example of a full-sized multitool. They feature around 20 tools, including a pair of surprisingly durable pliers, a couple of locking knives, and a small selection of screwdrivers. While there are plenty of variations, a full-sized multitool is the closest you\u2019ll get to a one-size-fits-all object that can tackle almost anything you can throw at it.<\/p>\n<p>There are some downsides. Weight and size are both issues\u2014if you\u2019re carrying one of these in your pants pocket, you will be aware of it. The tools also tend to have hard, square edges that may scratch up a wallet or phone. Carrying your multitool on a belt is also an option, though you may feel a little self-conscious in certain situations. No one wants to look like a cross between Batman and Bob the Builder.<\/p>\n<p>There are also legal issues relating to the locking blades full-sized tools feature. In the UK, carrying one (including in the glove box of your car) without a \u201cgood reason\u201d is illegal and could land you in jail. Things aren\u2019t much better in certain parts of the US. In New York City, if the knife is visible even through clothing, you may be arrested. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.multitoolmountain.com\/are-multitools-legal-to-carry-in-new-york-city\/\">Police have also argued<\/a> that well-worn multitools can be considered \u201cgravity knives\u201d and are illegal in certain areas. So check your local laws before picking a full-sized tool for your everyday carry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Compact_Options\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">More Compact Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1564px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110195 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/e9860234.jpg\" alt=\"A traditional swiss army knife on a rock\" width=\"1564\" height=\"880\" data-credittext=\"Victorinox\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Victorinox<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If carrying a full-sized tool seems uncomfortable, or you\u2019re worried about legal issues, then a more compact knife is what you need. The classic Swiss Army knives all fit into this category, with Victorinox and Wenger being the major players. The positives include the tools being lighter, smoother and surrounded in plastic. This means you can throw a Swiss Army knife in your pocket and almost forget it is there. You don\u2019t have to worry about your tool gouging lumps out of your wallet or phone.<\/p>\n<p>The downside is Swiss Army Knives tend to feature fewer tools, and those tools aren\u2019t as robust or easy to use as the ones on a full-sized multitool. Companies make up for this by offering a larger variety of products; you can essentially find a tool with the exact number and range of tools you\u2019re likely to need. Tools can range from a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Spartan-Pocket-Knife\/dp\/B0007QCOCO\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">\u201cSpartan\u201d that features a pair of knives, a bottle opener, and a corkscrew<\/a> to a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Fieldmaster-Pocket\/dp\/B00006IS69?tag=reviewgeek-20\">\u201cFieldmaster\u201d that adds a wood saw<\/a> and swaps the corkscrew out for a screwdriver. There are also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-RangerGrip-Multi-tool\/dp\/B00KNO2916?tag=reviewgeek-20\">options with locking blades<\/a>\u00a0and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LEATHERMAN-Keychain-Multitool-Spring-Action-Scissors\/dp\/B0032Y2OT6?tag=reviewgeek-20\">mini-versions of the full-sized tools described above<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are options <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Champ-Pocket-Knife\/dp\/B0001GS19U\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">like the Victorinox Swiss Champ<\/a> that feature a ridiculous number of tools, but those tools aren\u2019t going to be as ergonomic as those on a full-sized multitool. An even more extreme example is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/B001DZTJRQ?tag=reviewgeek-20\">the now difficult-to-find Swiss Army Giant<\/a> from Wenger, which is so large it has no practical use. Cramming that many tools into a knife also makes it far from compact. I feel that a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Ranger-Pocket-Knife\/dp\/B000AR79UW?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Victorinox Ranger<\/a> is as much \u201ctool\u201d as you can have while still staying reasonably compact. On the other end of the scale, you can find <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-Pocket-Silver\/dp\/B0014YK236?tag=reviewgeek-20\">keyring knives<\/a> with a small selection of tools.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Tools_Come_With_Tech\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Some Tools Come With Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-110196\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/b4e8a66d.jpg\" alt=\"A victorinox Traveler's digital display\" width=\"1564\" height=\"880\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Multitools are primarily mechanical, but the companies making them have dipped their toes into the digital world in recent years. If you don\u2019t see yourself using an awl or a fish scaler, consider picking a tool <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Jetsetter-Work\/dp\/B077FKSHWM?tag=reviewgeek-20\">with a flash drive<\/a> or LED light.<\/p>\n<p>However, tech and knives might not always be a great mix. Flash drives function perfectly well, and the tool\u2019s body adds some protection. Though if your job doesn\u2019t allow bladed objects on the premises\u2014this could be a standard company policy and is something you\u2019ll often see in courthouses and prisons\u2014then the flash drive may not be of much use. You can\u2019t access data if your storage device gets confiscated as soon as you enter the building. The LED lights aren\u2019t very powerful; they\u2019re great in a pinch if you need to find something in the car or locate a keyhole\u2014they\u2019re useless when you get lost in the woods.<\/p>\n<p>Swiss Army knives are synonymous with outdoor activities, and it\u2019s here where the addition of technology makes the most significant impact. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Traveller-Lite-Multi-Tool-Red\/dp\/B000KFMTS6?tag=reviewgeek-20\">The Victorinox Traveller Lite<\/a> features a digital display,\u00a0clock, alarm, altimeter, thermometer, and barometer\u2014which are all nice to have on a hike or a camping trip.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Multitool_of_Each_Type\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">The Best Multitool of Each Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_Size_The_Leatherman_Wave_Plus\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Full Size: The Leatherman Wave Plus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a full-sized multi-tool, weight isn\u2019t too much of a concern. The Leatherman Wave Plus features 18 useful tools, with the option of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leatherman.com%2Fbit-kit-set-127.html\">purchasing additional screwdriver bits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Wave Plus features pliers, wire strippers, wire cutters, straight and serrated knives, scissors, bottle and can openers, and screwdrivers. The tools are of high quality and I haven\u2019t seen any signs of failure or damage on mine after several years of use. If your Leatherman does break, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leatherman.com%2Fcustomerservice-warranty.html\">the company has a 25-year warranty<\/a>. Simply fill in an online form, send in the broken tool, and the company will return or replace it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079MJBP21?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41xvD44djhL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Leatherman Wave\" aria-label=\"Shop for Leatherman Wave\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079MJBP21?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leatherman_Wave\"><\/span>Leatherman Wave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">A high quality full sized multitool with a 25-year guarantee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compact_Victorinox_Climber\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Compact: Victorinox Climber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are \u201ccompact\u201d knives with more tools, but too much weight defeats the purpose of getting a compact knife in the first place. The Victorinox Climber is light, slim, and perfect for everyday carry. It is basically a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Swiss-Spartan-Pocket-Knife\/dp\/B0007QCOCO?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Victorinox Spartan<\/a> with the addition of some scissors and a parcel hook.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve owned many Swiss Army knives over the past 21 years, I\u2019ve found a use for every single tool on them, I\u2019ve even used the wood saw on one to fell a small tree. However, most of the tools on the larger models just add weight 99% of the time. The scissors tend to see as much use as the knife blades and are one of the few tools that are worth the extra bulk.<\/p>\n<p>Victorinox\u2019s multitools also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swissarmy.com%2Fus%2Fen\/Swiss-Army-Knives-Product-Support\/cms\/service-swiss-army-knife\">feature a lifetime warranty<\/a> against manufacturing defects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00004YVBA?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51erOD+zSBL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_Heavy_Victorinox_Traveler_Lite\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_9\">Tech Heavy: Victorinox Traveler Lite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier in the article, USB sticks are nice but they\u2019re cheap and probably more useful when they aren\u2019t attached to a bladed object. The Traveler doesn\u2019t have a USB stick\u2014instead, it has a digital display and features that are great for hiking and camping. Those features are: a barometer, thermometer, and altimeter.\u00a0There are electrical components that are handy for day-to-day use as well, like a clock, alarm, and timer. The small USB torch is great for everyday use, but a bit useless when camping or hiking.<\/p>\n<p>Beneath the tech, you still have a functional Swiss Army knife with two blades, scissors, screwdrivers, can and bottle openers, a parcel hook, an awl, and a corkscrew. It is worth noting only the metal parts of the knife are covered by Victorinox\u2019s lifetime warranty. 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