Multi-tool – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:44:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Multi-tool – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 This is the most unique bit driver I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of bit drivers! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:59:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409355 NEWS – Check out the EDC Multitool from Kondor Blue. It reminds me of a futuristic pistol grip, but it’s really a multi-functional bit driver that has storage for 8 bits. You get 5 x ¼” x 1” bits that store under a Zippo like magnetic flip lid and 3 x ¼” x 2” bits …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/feed/ 0 Leatherman ARC multi-tool review – Leatherman’s newest multi-tool is out! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/leatherman-arc-multi-tool-review-leathermans-newest-multi-tool-is-out/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/leatherman-arc-multi-tool-review-leathermans-newest-multi-tool-is-out/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:58:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408841 REVIEW – When it comes to multi-tools, it’s hard to dispute that Leatherman is the leader in this category of EDC gear. The all-new Leatherman ARC multi-tool is officially launching on 10/17/2023, but we have an unboxing of the Leatherman Arc and a first look! What is it? The Leatherman ARC multi-tool is a multi-tool …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/leatherman-arc-multi-tool-review-leathermans-newest-multi-tool-is-out/feed/ 20 Multi-tool - The Gadgeteer nonadult You won’t break your fingernails opening this multi-tool! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/03/you-wont-break-your-fingernails-opening-this-multi-tool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/03/you-wont-break-your-fingernails-opening-this-multi-tool/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408629 NEWS – The ROXON KS2 is a boxy multi-tool that features 13 built-in functions that include a saw, glass breaker, knife, ruler, nail file, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, awl, threader, bottle opener, can opener, scissors, and tweezers. What sets this EDC multi-tool apart from other affordable tools is that the built-in scissors are full-sized and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/03/you-wont-break-your-fingernails-opening-this-multi-tool/feed/ 0 This multi-tool prybar bit driver glows in the dark without Tritium! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/this-multi-tool-prybar-bit-driver-glows-in-the-dark-without-tritium/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/this-multi-tool-prybar-bit-driver-glows-in-the-dark-without-tritium/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:07:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407939 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Most EDC prybar tools are designed for one task – prying. The PRYTIUM prybar is a titanium multi-tool with a lot more functionality and pizazz than a typical prybar. The functionality comes in the fact that you get a prybar, a nail puller, a ruler, a glass breaker, a bottle opener, a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/this-multi-tool-prybar-bit-driver-glows-in-the-dark-without-tritium/feed/ 1 Here’s the perfect Halloween themed accessory for your multi-tool! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/26/heres-the-perfect-halloween-themed-accessory-for-your-multi-tool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/26/heres-the-perfect-halloween-themed-accessory-for-your-multi-tool/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407755 NEWS – Does your favorite multi-tool have a bit driver? What do you do with all the extra bits when you’re not using them? Instead of letting them rattle around in a drawer or a standard holder, consider something a bit more scary (goofy?) like the Denture Drill Bit Holder. Chances are no one else …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/26/heres-the-perfect-halloween-themed-accessory-for-your-multi-tool/feed/ 3 When closed, this multi-tool looks like the handle of a Leatherman multi-tool https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/when-closed-this-multi-tool-looks-like-the-handle-of-a-leatherman-multi-tool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/when-closed-this-multi-tool-looks-like-the-handle-of-a-leatherman-multi-tool/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:17:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407620 NEWS – Check out this 9-in-1 multi-tool from TACTIMAN. Does it remind you of anything? It totally reminds me of one of the slotted handles of a Leatherman Signal multi-tool. The TACTIMAN multi-tool features a knife, saw, serrated blade, scissors, bottle & can opener, wire stripper, and glass breaker. It is constructed of hardened stainless …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/when-closed-this-multi-tool-looks-like-the-handle-of-a-leatherman-multi-tool/feed/ 10 The Bullet Ant is a multi-tool with a bolt-action bit driver! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/the-bullet-ant-is-a-multi-tool-with-a-bolt-action-bit-driver/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/the-bullet-ant-is-a-multi-tool-with-a-bolt-action-bit-driver/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:26 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407447 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Multi-tools come in many shapes and sizes, but the new Bullet Ant 2.0 titanium bolt-action 3-in-1 is a multi-tool in a pen form factor. This Bolt action pen is constructed of Gr5 titanium and features a forever writing pen which they really should call a forever writing pencil because it’s made of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/the-bullet-ant-is-a-multi-tool-with-a-bolt-action-bit-driver/feed/ 7 This unusual keychain multi-tool tweezes and slices! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/18/this-unusual-keychain-multi-tool-tweezes-and-slices/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/18/this-unusual-keychain-multi-tool-tweezes-and-slices/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:02:40 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407110 NEWS – You guys know that I’m always scouring the web for cool and/or weird EDC gear to share with all of you and today I found an interesting multi-tool. Before some of you yell at me and complain that this isn’t a true multi-tool, I will say that the Giriaitus 2-in-1 multi-tool features a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/18/this-unusual-keychain-multi-tool-tweezes-and-slices/feed/ 0 Clip this mini bit driver to your pocket for EDC awesomeness! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/17/clip-this-mini-bit-driver-to-your-pocket-for-edc-awesomeness/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/17/clip-this-mini-bit-driver-to-your-pocket-for-edc-awesomeness/#comments Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:15:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406896 NEWS – Check out this unusual pocket bit driver from K20 Tools. This compact bit driver features stainless steel construction with a #2-sized bit holder in the handle. It comes with a hardened steel double-ended bit that gives you a flat head screwdriver and a Phillips head screwdriver. But the fact that it’s so small, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/17/clip-this-mini-bit-driver-to-your-pocket-for-edc-awesomeness/feed/ 11 EDC Monster multi-tool pry bar review – A handful of titanium tools https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/edc-monster-multi-tool-pry-bar-review-a-handful-of-titanium-tools/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/edc-monster-multi-tool-pry-bar-review-a-handful-of-titanium-tools/#comments Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:13:53 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=404527 REVIEW – Well, what do we have here? Funny you should ask. This pocketable multi-tool behemoth is the EDC Monster multifunction titanium pry bar. It’s a MacGyver-worthy slab of metal with more functions than you can shake a stick at. What on earth would I do with that, you might ask. As soon as I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/edc-monster-multi-tool-pry-bar-review-a-handful-of-titanium-tools/feed/ 15 Save up to 50% off select multi-tools and knives before Gerber’s end of summer sale ends! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/13/save-up-to-50-off-select-multi-tools-and-knives-before-gerbers-end-of-summer-sale-ends/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/13/save-up-to-50-off-select-multi-tools-and-knives-before-gerbers-end-of-summer-sale-ends/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:59:12 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406469 DEAL NEWS – Hey EDC gear and multi-tool fanatics, you’re going to love today’s deal! Through today 9/13/2023, you can save up to 50% off a selection of Gerber’s do-it-all multi-tools including some of their best-sellers like the Armbar Scout (shown above and 50% off) and the Dual-Force (shown below and 20% off). Up to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/13/save-up-to-50-off-select-multi-tools-and-knives-before-gerbers-end-of-summer-sale-ends/feed/ 2 Could this be the next up and coming multi-tool brand? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/05/could-this-be-the-next-up-and-coming-multi-tool-brand/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/05/could-this-be-the-next-up-and-coming-multi-tool-brand/#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:05:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405521 NEWS – When someone asks an EDC fanatic to list popular multi-tool brands, they will obviously say Leatherman, Gerber, and SOG, but I don’t think many will think of DeWalt. Maybe that should and could change because I just stumbled upon the DeWalt DWHT71843 MT16 Multi Tool. Terrible name, but everything else about it is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/05/could-this-be-the-next-up-and-coming-multi-tool-brand/feed/ 2 This titanium multi-tool is so cool that I want one for my EDC collection https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/31/this-titanium-multi-tool-is-so-cool-that-i-want-one-for-my-edc-collection/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/31/this-titanium-multi-tool-is-so-cool-that-i-want-one-for-my-edc-collection/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:54:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=404853 NEWS – Check out this little bit driver from Oknife, a spinoff from Olight who makes some of my favorite flashlights. The Oknife Otacle D1 is an 8-in-1 mini screwdriver/bit driver multi-tool that is made of machined TC4 titanium alloy and has storage inside the handle for 4 double-ended hex bits of 8 different sizes …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/31/this-titanium-multi-tool-is-so-cool-that-i-want-one-for-my-edc-collection/feed/ 18 7 EDC accessories to trick out your multi-tool or Swiss Army knife! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/7-edc-accessories-to-trick-out-your-multi-tool-or-swiss-army-knife/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/7-edc-accessories-to-trick-out-your-multi-tool-or-swiss-army-knife/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:16:26 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403610 NEWS – We really like our EDC gear around here and that includes multi-tools and knives. If your personal EDC happens to include a Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman multi-tool, then you should check out these add-ons that will add some extra functionality to your gear. 1. Let’s start with the FireAnt set shown …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/7-edc-accessories-to-trick-out-your-multi-tool-or-swiss-army-knife/feed/ 11 PC Doodle Volty Switch (2023) review – Turns a multi-tool into a multimeter! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/15/pc-doodle-volty-switch-2023-review-turns-a-multi-tool-into-a-multimeter/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/15/pc-doodle-volty-switch-2023-review-turns-a-multi-tool-into-a-multimeter/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:21:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=402681 REVIEW – One never knows when they will be called to duty… If you are the person that your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors call when something breaks and they know you are “electrically inclined,” PC Doodle’s updated Volty Switch multimeter belongs in your pocket! What is it? The Volty Switch is a tiny multimeter …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/15/pc-doodle-volty-switch-2023-review-turns-a-multi-tool-into-a-multimeter/feed/ 2 Is this wearable multi-tool an EDC nerd’s holy grail? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/13/is-this-wearable-multi-tool-an-edc-nerds-holy-grail/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/13/is-this-wearable-multi-tool-an-edc-nerds-holy-grail/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:00:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=402439 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – What functions make the perfect minimal multi-tool? For me, it’s something to cut with, something to pry with, and something to write with. The Flounder titanium multi-tool has those functions covered as long as what you want to cut is just slicing through packing tape of boxes. This arrowhead-shaped wearable pendant is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/13/is-this-wearable-multi-tool-an-edc-nerds-holy-grail/feed/ 31 Oknife Otacle P1 multi-tool review – Is it better than a Leatherman Squirt? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/24/oknife-otacle-p1-multi-tool-review-is-it-better-than-a-leatherman-squirt/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/24/oknife-otacle-p1-multi-tool-review-is-it-better-than-a-leatherman-squirt/#comments Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:53:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399797 REVIEW – When you want a small multi-tool that doesn’t sacrifice features for size, you probably think about the Leatherman Squirt or Gerber Dime. Well, now I have another contender for your EDC. It’s the Oknife Otacle P1 multi-tool. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Oknife Otacle P1 is a small multi-tool sized …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/24/oknife-otacle-p1-multi-tool-review-is-it-better-than-a-leatherman-squirt/feed/ 9 This modular multi-tool stows in a truck’s tow hitch! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/20/this-modular-multi-tool-stows-in-a-trucks-tow-hitch/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/20/this-modular-multi-tool-stows-in-a-trucks-tow-hitch/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:00:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399604 NEWS – When most of us think of multi-tools, we think of a Leatherman multi-tool that we carry on our belt. But the Rockworkx multi-tool is a multi-functional modular tool that stores in a truck’s 2″ tow hitch receiver.  What do you get? A hardened aluminum sand and snow shovel that can double as a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/20/this-modular-multi-tool-stows-in-a-trucks-tow-hitch/feed/ 0 Rockworkx Tow Hitch Tool 2 5 22 nonadult Leatherman multi-tool fans need this 40th anniversary version for their collection! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/leatherman-multi-tool-fans-need-this-40th-anniversary-version-for-their-collection/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/leatherman-multi-tool-fans-need-this-40th-anniversary-version-for-their-collection/#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:07:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399397 NEWS – To celebrate 4 decades of multi-tools, Leatherman’s Garage innovation team has created the Batch 005 40th Anniversary multi-tool which is built on the FREE technology platform that uses magnets to allow for easy tool deployment. This modern take on Leatherman multi-tools features white Cerakote handles and burnt bronze Cerakote blade and pocket clip, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/leatherman-multi-tool-fans-need-this-40th-anniversary-version-for-their-collection/feed/ 10 Leatherman Garage: 40th Anniversary Tool nonadult This multi-tool has over a dozen functions and it’s small enough to hide on your keychain! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/11/this-multi-tool-has-over-a-dozen-functions-and-its-small-enough-to-hide-on-your-keychain/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/11/this-multi-tool-has-over-a-dozen-functions-and-its-small-enough-to-hide-on-your-keychain/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:24:25 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=398611 NEWS – What is your favorite type of multi-tool? One that has big beefy tools and requires a special holster to carry it on your belt, or a small inconspicuous EDC tool that hides on your keychain but has a selection of functions that cover a variety of light-duty tasks? Check out the KeyMaster multi-tool …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/11/this-multi-tool-has-over-a-dozen-functions-and-its-small-enough-to-hide-on-your-keychain/feed/ 3 These scissors have multi-tool functionality https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/06/these-scissors-have-multi-tool-functionality/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/06/these-scissors-have-multi-tool-functionality/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:55:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=397885 NEWS – Many multi-tools have built-in scissors, but these folding scissors have built-in tools. There’s a bottle opener because if a multi-tool doesn’t have a way to open beers, people won’t buy it. There’s a seat belt cutter, a glass breaker, a ruler, a knife, a wrench, a Philips screwdriver, and last but not least, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/06/these-scissors-have-multi-tool-functionality/feed/ 5 K-Smart is an 11-in-1 titanium multi-tool keychain that’s as versatile as it gets https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/28/k-smart-is-an-11-in-1-titanium-multi-tool-keychain-thats-as-versatile-as-it-gets/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/28/k-smart-is-an-11-in-1-titanium-multi-tool-keychain-thats-as-versatile-as-it-gets/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:41 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=396817 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are tons of everyday carry tools on the market today, and many of them got their start with crowdfunding campaigns. The K-Smart 11-in-1 Titanium Multi-Function Keychain is no exception. The multi-function quick-release keychain blew past its $5000 goal on Kickstarter. The quick-release keychain has a user-friendly design that makes it easy …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/28/k-smart-is-an-11-in-1-titanium-multi-tool-keychain-thats-as-versatile-as-it-gets/feed/ 14 The Pathfinder+ is the ultimate multitool for adventures and EDC https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/03/the-pathfinder-is-the-ultimate-multitool-for-adventures-and-edc/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/03/the-pathfinder-is-the-ultimate-multitool-for-adventures-and-edc/#comments Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393151 NEWS – Are you looking for a versatile and compact multitool to carry with you every day? Look no further than the Pathfinder+ pocket tool. The Pathfinder+ is an innovative gadget that can serve as a knife, pry bar, screwdriver, bottle opener, ruler, nail file, and more. The Pathfinder+ is one of the world’s smallest …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/03/the-pathfinder-is-the-ultimate-multitool-for-adventures-and-edc/feed/ 9 Here’s a multi-tool for chowing down when you’re on the go! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/heres-a-multi-tool-for-chowing-down-when-youre-on-the-go/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/heres-a-multi-tool-for-chowing-down-when-youre-on-the-go/#comments Sat, 13 May 2023 12:00:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391315 NEWS – For some weird reason, I have a thing for unique cutlery sets. The ROXON C1 3 in 1 set caught my eye because it immediately reminded me of a Swiss Army Knife multi-tool. But this tool is designed for one purpose only and that’s eating. While some travel cutlery can be awkward to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/heres-a-multi-tool-for-chowing-down-when-youre-on-the-go/feed/ 3 This multi-tool has an adjustable wrench AND a bit driver! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/this-multi-tool-has-an-adjustable-wrench-and-a-bit-driver/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/this-multi-tool-has-an-adjustable-wrench-and-a-bit-driver/#respond Sun, 07 May 2023 17:44:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=390760 NEWS – Here’s a handy multi-tool for your pocket tool “box”. The OUTU 6-in-1 multi-tool features an adjustable wrench, a flat-head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a knife blade, a bottle opener, and a bit driver. Included with the stainless steel multi-tool are 9 bits so you’ll have a lot of functionality in a small tool. …

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