Such models have a one-piece, narrow design, are lightweight and easy to hold. Their main purpose is to work with fasteners and connections of various types.

Leatherman Rail (831805)

The model is made of stainless steel, is not afraid of difficult storage and operation conditions. The presence of a carabiner makes it possible to fix it on equipment or include it in a bunch of tools. For added protection and easy access, a nylon case is provided.

The total length of the tool is 122 mm. Among the useful functions, it is worth highlighting the keys for the oxygen cylinder, disassembling weapons, working with mounts. Weight of only 66 grams makes it easy to carry with you at all times.

Advantages:

long warranty;
light weight and easy to carry;
corrosion resistance;
high strength;
availability of non-standard tools.

Disadvantages:

rather big price.

Leatherman Rail is worth purchasing for owners of civilian versions of the weapon – the multitool will be a great helper for its maintenance. It will come in handy in everyday life.

Swiss+Tech Micro-Slim STX

The model is small and weighs only 51 g. The flat design makes it easy to store and carry in your pocket. Among the useful tools, it is worth highlighting metric and inch wrenches, screwdrivers, a hexagon, a safety blade, and a bottle opener.

The multitool is made of stainless steel, due to which it retains its quality characteristics for many years. If necessary, the owner can attach it to a belt, pocket, bag, etc.

Advantages:

light weight;
short length;
ease of carrying;
a large number of functions;
corrosion resistance.

Disadvantages:

long-term detachment of the ring.

Micro-Slim STX is perfect for carrying with you at all times. The compact multitool is also useful on the road for use in the field.

Tesla MT-07

The model is supplied in an ergonomic case with cradles, which makes it easy to store the instrument and reduces the likelihood of loss. The material of manufacture is stainless steel, due to which the multitool retains its qualities and strength over a long period of operation.

Folded length – 95 mm, weight 142 g. The set includes a knife, an adjustable wrench, a cutting keychain, bits PH1, PH2, PZ2. To securely fix the latter, a ball lock is used.

Advantages:

compactness;
corrosion resistance;
high strength;
light weight;
case included.

Disadvantages:

awkward bit arrangement.

Tesla MT-07 will be useful during minor household repairs. An excellent choice as a gift for a business man.

Felo 06399901

The model has universal attachments in the form of a square, triangle, fork, etc. This makes it possible to use it when working with mechanisms of various types. The ergonomically shaped body is easy to grip, which provides comfort when using the multitool.

The number of functions is 7, the weight is 157 grams. A special clip allows you to attach the tool to your belt or pocket for quick access. The material for manufacturing the working elements is chromium-molybdenum steel, thanks to which they are not afraid of large mechanical loads.

Advantages:

ease of holding;
belt clip;
relatively low weight;
low price.

Disadvantages:

fragile case.

Felo multitool is designed to work with locking mechanisms of special boxes, doors, shields, etc. An inexpensive tool for periodic use.

Rating of the best multitools

Category	A place	Name	Rating	Price
The best mid-range multitools	one	Leatherman Rebar	9.6 / 10	6 340
2	Gerber Multi-Plier 600	9.5 / 10	6 870
3	Leatherman Skeletool	9.1 / 10	6 250
The best high-end multitools	one	Leatherman Surge Black	9.8 / 10	12 150
2	Victorinox SwissTool X Plus	9.7 / 10	13 560
3	Leatherman Crunch	9.5 / 10	10,900
Best Budget Multitool	one	Ganzo G109	9.1 / 10	1,200
2	Metabo MULTI TOOL	8.9 / 10	650
Best Unconventional Multitools	one	Leatherman Tread	9.7 / 10	13 860
2	Leatherman Pump	8.9 / 10	2540

Leatherman Rebar

The price for this full-sized multitool is quite low for Leatherman's standards. This immediately indicates a simplification of the design: although the quick-change cutting blades are preserved here (and this is great!), The hinges of the tool packages are already non-separable, that is, it is impossible to change something in the package. But the set here is what you need – and two knives, and a file, and a file, and openers with screwdrivers. Wire stripping and terminal crimping are also provided. In short, despite the simplification of the design, the multitool has retained wide functionality and high quality. It is made entirely of stainless steel, so it is not afraid of water and sweat.

Accordingly, in this section of the rating, the Leatherman multitool receives first place not only as a tribute to the “founding fathers” who created such a class of instrument: the multitool is really excellent.

Main pluses:

Completely stainless
Nice toolbox in packages
Replaceable cutter blades

Minuses:

Non-collapsible packages

Gerber Multi-Plier 600

6 870

No less eminent than Leatherman, an American manufacturer (which, however, now belongs to the Finnish company Fiskars) offers us a full-size multitool, which, alas, requires special attention when buying. The fact is that this particular Gerber series is very fond of the Chinese, and on the same “Aliexpress” counterfeits can be found for just over a thousand. But the quality will be incomparable, which the author, as the owner of both the original and “China”, knows from himself. For example, the jaws here can be “thrown out” from the handles with a sharp movement of the hand – but if the “American” takes it for granted, because it was intended by the creator, then the “Chinese” regularly fly off the spring brackets that hold the fingers-limiters of the hinge with the jaws inside handles. Simply put, the “Chinese” is not only made of worthless steel, but also literally falls apart in the hands. So that,

The multitool made of stainless steel has a functionality that can be called “basic” – pliers with or without narrow-nose pliers (there are different versions), nippers with non-replaceable edges, one Phillips screwdriver and three flat different calibers. There is also, of course, an opener, knives and a file. The quality of the multitool is decent, the latches work reliably and can be easily moved with your thumb. However, unlike the same Leatherman Surge, the knives cannot be opened with one hand.

Main pluses:

Pliers are brought into working position in one motion – a proprietary Gerber “trick”, often very convenient
Fairly affordable price with high quality materials and workmanship
Lifetime (but limited in terms) warranty

Minuses:

Non-replaceable cutting pliers and screwdriver blades
A large number of fakes

Leatherman Skeletool

6 250

Pocket multi-tools like Skeletool are designed more for EDC-wearing “for everyone”, and not for constant use at work, their steel is usually simpler, and the set of functions is curtailed. Therefore, despite a number of unique advantages of Leatherman, their “pocket” model in our rating is inferior to the full-size Gerber.

Skeletool, having the size of ordinary folding knives, is much more functional than they, and some of the structural elements combine several possibilities at once. For example, a carabiner with a spring clip will allow you not only to hang the multitool, but also to open bottles. The blade is combined, with a serrator closer to the base, made of 420HC steel. For screws and screws, a standard size bit holder is provided, there are four complete bits (two flat, two – for Philips “cross”). And, of course, there are pliers, narrow nose pliers and wire cutters.

The multitool weighs a little – only 142 grams. Just what EDC needs. So, when choosing a compact multitool, pay attention to this model as well, since the main features of Leatherman (easy disassembly, a quarter-century guarantee) did not pass by here.

Main pluses:

Compact and lightweight
High quality steel
Good warranty conditions

Minuses:

Limited functionality
There are no built-in screwdrivers, that is, you will have to carry bits with you.

Leatherman Surge Black

12 150

Our rating is opened by an expensive, but definitely high-quality multitool from the “progenitor” of this entire class of tools. Launched by the 1983 PST, this multi-tool is the most versatile in Leatherman's power line, and it consistently holds the best-selling pennant. So what's hiding underneath the multitool's black finish?

First of all, these are, of course, pliers with narrow-nose pliers. Their jaws are equipped with quick-change wire cutting blades, which makes Surge stand out against the background of even many “highly specialized” pliers, which become useless for working with wire when the cutting edges become dull. Electricians can use the crimped stranded wire cutters located on the back of the pliers hinge. For electricians, there is also a tool for stripping insulation from wires: of course, it is very far from a specialized automatic stripper, but hardly anyone will manage to put one in the multitool format. And Leatherman will do the job as a “lifesaver”.

There are two knives in the multitool – a regular one and a serrated one, both of 420HC steel (the rest of the tool is also made of it, except for the cutting pliers' blades). Although by the standards of “knife-lovers” this material cannot be called top-end, but it does not take away from it a decent resistance to corrosion due to the content of up to 14% chromium in the alloy, and good retention of sharpening while maintaining the flexibility of the blade: such knives are not afraid of lateral loading. unlike the overheated 440C on Chinese copies, which do not bend, but burst. So, for example, on a hike, Surge knives will also come in handy. As well as complete file (and quick-change) and can openers. Also, the multitool provides an awl, two files (including diamond), which are installed in the saw slot, scissors, two screwdrivers, a bit holder.

The traditional “trick” for Leatherman is the easy disassembly of the multitool and the availability of separate tools for sale. That is, you can customize your multitool if you wish, replacing unused tools with more useful ones. Other manufacturers do not offer this, which is a pity. True, in Russia it is problematic to buy components, but eBay will always help out.

To summarize: the multitool came out as a strong “all-rounder”, and literally strong. Alas, the impression is spoiled by the price: if we translate the price in the USA into rubles, it turns out that “at home” it costs almost half as much as in our country.

Main pluses:

Functionality and quality of materials
25 years warranty
Easy opening of knives with one hand

Minuses:

High price in Russia

Victorinox SwissTool X Plus

13 560

The most famous Swiss knife maker could not stand aside. The multitool produced by Victorinox in the best Swiss traditions is “stuffed” to the limit: the manufacturer proudly announces 37 functions in it. The multitool is made, of course, of stainless steel (the very name of the company includes “inox”, which just means stainless steel).

What do they offer us in the kit? Note that the manufacturer was lying with the set of functions: the number “37” includes a set of bits, which will have to be turned with a separate key from the set. Even the corkscrew is worn separately from the multitool and, if necessary, plugs into its slot on the handle. So, if you remove the “external” elements, the functionality of the multitool will look paler.

We will not describe the complete tools in the SwissTool X Plus handles in particular: they are all individually well known from Victorinox knives. Although their steel is soft, it insures against breakdowns. And the “built-in” functions of the multitool are good in terms of their versatility, which cannot be taken away from it. Considering that the tool is completely made of stainless steel, it is perfect for outdoor use. Another thing is that his price is no longer very “tasty” …

Main pluses:

Traditional Victorinox quality
Corrosion resistant
Lifetime manufacturer's warranty for manufacturing defects

Minuses:

Many parts are worn separately from the multitool and are easier to lose
The cutter blades are non-replaceable, and their material is soft – keep this in mind when choosing
Non-separable design (all axles are riveted)

Topeak Hexus II multitool – everything inside

Pros: Simple twisting mechanism for the chain
ring Cons: Prone to corrosion over time The
name Topeak is synonymous with quality cycling accessories. The Hexus II is one of their most attractive products, striking a balance between cost, size, functionality and availability. Here, your basic hex and screwdriver needs are complemented by a bar lever and a chain repair wrench and combined into one of the most suitable sets you have ever looked at. Instead of a mass of pieces twisted together, everything is split for easier deployment, easier access, and easier handling than a regular hex piece of metal. Tire arms are placed on the sides, reinforcing the entire package.

Price: 1000 rub.

Shimano Pro Minitool 11 Multitool – Slim Bundle

Pros: side engraved ruler
Cons: no squeeze to repair the chain
Narrow and thin like a supermodel, the Shimano Pro Minitool 11 is designed to fit in a jacket pocket or the side pocket of a bicycle backpack. This set meets the most standard Hex bit needs and has all the screwdrivers you need. Crossbars are included in the kit for tighter packing when not in use and also provide better grip during operation. With no protrusions or protruding parts, this kit can be easily positioned without the risk of accidental punctures next to a spare camera and won't annoy you if you put the kit in your pocket.

Price: 900 rub.

Lezyne V-10 Mini Multitool – Main Reward

Pros: A squeeze collar for repairing a chain made of metal, not plastic.
Cons: Difficult to create a lever
. It's not a huge loss, of course, and most chain tools are inexpensive in some way, but Lezyne felt enough of the need to maintain chain squeeze in the V-10 Mini. The body is completely CNC machined from 7075 aluminum, and the tools are made using chrome vanadium steel, which is better than most metals to handle corrosion. Available in 2-6mm hex wrenches, T25 and T30 torx wrenches, and a full set of Phillips screwdrivers.

Price: 1800

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Crank Brothers multitool – for every day

Pros: Long-term use
Cons: The chain repair hood usually falls off when the kit is open
This is your total protection that comes in handy wherever you go. Quite heavy in weight, always close at hand, and does a great job. 19 items include 7 hex wrenches, 4 spoke wrenches, a Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, a T25 Torx wrench, and a massive chain tool that can handle heavy cyclocross chains too. They are all securely fastened and ready to use. A frame made of 6061-T6 aluminum for each tool, in turn made of high-strength 6150 steel, which almost completely eliminates the appearance of corrosion.

Price: 1500 rub.

Lezyne Crv 20 Multitool – Swiss Army Instrument

Pros: light weight considering the number of tools
Cons: the blade can cut itself when opening other parts of the set
Cycling multifunctional tools use the same basic features as most folding knives, but generally do not have additional accessories. Along with 2-8mm hex keys, T25 Torx wrench, tire lever, and triple spoke wrenches, the CRV 20 also features a handy camping knife and bottle opener. Each tool is CNC-cut in chrome vanadium steel that can withstand harsh weather and hot days in misted bags. The addition of a serrated blade allows you to reduce the amount of accessories you carry around and helps you remove thorns from your tires. Each instrument feels natural and fluid thanks to Lezyne's amazing craftsmanship.

Price: 1950 rub.

Tool features

The bicycle multitool is the result of the development of design ideas. It greatly simplifies the maintenance of this equipment and its repair. Having a multifunctional device will help the cyclist to fix any problems. At the same time, you do not have to carry bulky and heavy keys and screwdrivers with you. A properly configured multitool has a relatively low weight, but huge possibilities.

Today the market offers a wide range of these tool sets. The simpler ones include several screwdrivers and hexagons of various sizes. There are also supertools, which, in addition to the above tools, contain a variety of keys, knives, pliers, and many other equipment. That is why it is important to carefully approach the choice of the subject under discussion, not to be mistaken and purchase exactly the one that is suitable for each specific case.

An important criterion is the ability to always carry this equipment with you. When there is such a task, then you can feel quite comfortable if the bicycle multitool has a low weight in the range of 50 – 350 g and is made in the following versions:

Sufficiently compact keychain;
A pocket set that is slightly large, but fits in a trouser pocket and does not take up extra space in a backpack
There are also full-size representatives with a special ring with which they cling to a belt or a special lace.

Manufacturers delight with a huge variety of discussed kits. You can buy multitools for hunters and fishermen, for skateboarders and archers. If you need to buy a multitool for a bicycle, you can really solve this problem. Such models are equipped in such a way that they allow you to repair a chain that broke on the way. With the help of the tools included in the composition, it is possible to adjust the weakened spokes, other nodes, to dismantle the tire.

For their manufacture, tool, high-strength and stainless steel is used. This material provides functionality to the kits, extends the service life. For convenience, the handles are made of plastic, in some top models they are made of titanium. Structures are collapsible, based on screw connections. There are riveted options.

The cost of a bicycle multitool depends on several components. The list should include the following:

The number of tools and fixtures included in the kit.
The quality of the material used to make the product.
The name of the manufacturer of this product.

Choosing this tool for yourself, you should not chase after a cheap product. Most likely this is a Chinese fake. By purchasing a quality kit from a trusted manufacturer, you can be sure that it will be at hand at the right moment for many years.

Required components of the kit

Having appeared relatively recently, multitools have become quite popular. They, of course, will not be able to replace a professional tool, but they will never interfere in a backpack when cycling. Manufacturers complete the kits based on different criteria. It can be a mini multitool for a bicycle, for example, the Lezyne V-10 Mini, which includes only a dozen of the most essential components. At the same time, the ALiEN ™ II kit includes twenty-six instruments. Today there is a list of the main components that should be present in the set:

Phillips and flathead screwdrivers of various thicknesses.
Wrenches for working with knitting needles, wrenches of different sizes, pedal.
Most multitool are equipped with pliers, as this tool is simply irreplaceable.
A knife or several, used for different purposes and differing in blade configuration.
A saw that does its job completely, despite its small size.
Often a file is combined with a saw.
Special tire fittings.
Corkscrew, opener and awl.
Often a ruler is placed on the handles.
Nippers are built into the pliers.

As a rule, a bicycle multitool is equipped with a special cover necessary for storage and transportation. The material for it is rough leather or rather dense textiles.

How to choose a multitool for your purposes?

It is important to understand its specifics, disadvantages and advantages. It cannot become a substitute for a home instrument, the convenience is not at all the same due to the limited size. It is not worth giving up such a simple device, since you will need it, as a rule, always at the most inconvenient and unexpected moment. The advantages include universality, of course. Moreover, the cost of a folding road tool is several times less than a full-fledged set.

Firstly. It is worth thinking about what and where you are always ready to carry with you. Whichever multitool is, it is made of steel and has an impressive weight, in most cases. It is possible that it will lie in a bag on a bike frame or under a saddle, or it will be in a jersey pocket on the back, or maybe even in a large backpack. When choosing a tool, it is worth considering this. The dimension of a portable tool can reach half the volume of a matchbox, or it can exceed it several times. Of course, increasing the size also entails increasing the weight. I threw off an extra 16 grams from all over the bike, and then put in a tool for 300 grams. It's a shame.

The presence of a dynamometer, by the way, will appeal to owners of carbon bicycles. After all, frames made of such material do not like overtightened bolts. Delicate “plastic” loves precision and accuracy. And if these requirements are not met, it will start cracking treacherously. And it's good if you notice the sound at the early stage of destruction of fibers in the “sticks.” Ironically, carbon frames are lightweight, the tool for such a bike turns out to be the heaviest because of this very torque wrench. Of course, there are solutions with torque wrenches that are very compact and quite lightweight. And again, we get a doubling of the required number of tools, since not all bolts can be tightened with such a wrench …

Buy multitool Rockbros with dynamometer (for carbon frames) 9-32 $

Secondly. It makes sense to inspect your bike for different wrench heads. Maybe there are no hexagons on your bike at all, then you will have a hard time. A compact tool for common bolts and nuts is more difficult to find. And if we talk about versatility, then a compact adjustable wrench is just that. Further, we proceed from the presence of disc brakes, a method of securing the chainrings. Brake discs (here is a whole article about disc brakes) and chainrings in most cases are not fastened to hex bolts, but to bolts with a TORX head. People also call them “asterisks”. On a cursory inspection, such a bolt may look like a hex bolt. And you can insert a hex key into it, but the edges of the bolt will be licked almost immediately. So, we are carefully looking at this moment.

Buy a multitool for a bicycle 6-11 $

The most common key sizes required for a bicycle are 4.5 and 6 mm. Less commonly, 8mm bolts are found on the pedals on the back of the connecting rod and less commonly on hydraulic brake calipers. Brake systems of all types like small hexagons for fixing some structural elements, study their dimensions (most likely the dimensions will be 2.5-3 mm). See which adjusting screws are on the shifters. Usually they are universal for flat and Phillips screwdrivers.

Spoke wrench. What about? You never know what situations can happen on the road. And if you caught a figure eight that already touches the frame … with a key you can straighten it at least a little in order to get to the nearest workshop. Again, inspect the spokes of your bike and find out the correct size of the spoke wrench, some nipples require a special proprietary tool with a specific geometry.

Buy Topeak Spoke Wrench Multitool Mavic 26 $

Chain squeezing… I always considered it a useless device, because there are chains with locks (how to remove a chain with a lock). However, there are also chain breaks along the way. In such a situation, squeezing the chain is worth its weight in gold, especially if you stand somewhere in the field (how to remove the chain with squeezing). Yes, chains are broken quite rarely, it is pointless to argue. It's like that. However, there are situations when the chain does not break, and it is still necessary to shorten it on the road because of a broken switch, for example. It may happen that one link in the chain bends when shifting under load and must be removed in order to continue the ride. It happens that the switch hits the spokes and the chain is damaged there. Then the presence of the same spoke key becomes relevant. There can be 100 situations and one more. Plus, on top of that, the chain squeeze built into the tool can be a good alternative in a home workshop, after all, a separate tool can cost as much as the entire set of a multitool, and not often used. We save wisely. And do not forget to put a spare chain lock for yourself somewhere, even if it was not born on the chain, in the situations described above it will become irreplaceable, but it costs a penny.

Thirdly.The need for other tools. Well, I don't know, maybe someone needs pliers on the road, or scissors. Paddles for wheel rims are included. The moment, of course, is controversial, because many tires on bicycles are removed and put on by hand with certain skills. And if there are no skills, then the blades will be useless and will only threaten with an extra opportunity to damage the camera when assembling or disassembling the wheel. The first is more offensive. When I assembled the wheel, it is sealed, but it does not even get pumped up due to the penetration of the camera when the blade is sided with it. After such an assembly, the camera goes to the trash for sure. His Majesty is often forced to agree with the need to have shoulder blades for the bead – a case. It's good if you made it on the road once. There are routes where a wheel turns into a sieve after a dozen kilometers,

Park Tools boarding multitool with paddles 23 $

A cutting tool in a multitool can also be a pleasant bonus and will quickly pay for itself on the first trip to nature. In fairness, however, we have to state the absence of the availability of bicycle tools with knives and scissors or pliers. I have never seen such people, and a search on the stores' websites did not give a positive result. Knives, pliers, nail files … all this is found in sets for a completely different purpose. It is possible that it will also become necessary in nature, but this is a completely different story.

Let's turn your attention to a set with a carbon dioxide pump. An indispensable thing in competitions, where there may not be time at all to inflate the wheels with a conventional pump. And, yes, we said that multitools can't just pump up the wheels … you see, they can.

Buy multitool with CO2 pump $ 27

The material from which the tool is made is also very important. If this is a very cheap tool, then there is a high probability that the edges of the hexagon or screwdriver will come together, and the bolt will not budge. A good quality steel tool will be resistant to environmental influences and will last for many years.

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What to look for when choosing a kit

Since a multi-tool for a bicycle is a real lifesaver, every cyclist must have one.

You need to approach the selection responsibly, weighing each pros and cons. It is important that the kit includes all the tools used for emergency repairs.

They must be made of quality materials. That is why it is recommended to purchase kits from trusted manufacturers. Among the best models are the following:

Crank Brothers;
Lezyne Worm 20;
Topeak Hexus II;
Shimano Pro Minitool 11;
Lezyne V-10 Mini.

High-quality, compact, multifunctional, thanks to thought-out to the smallest detail compositions of components, these multitools will help you quickly recover a vehicle after unforeseen accidents and continue an exciting journey, for example, on an excellent road bike.

Pliers and pliers – what's the difference?

In appearance and function, these two tools are quite similar, but there are some functional differences that are worth mentioning:

Pliers are a narrow profile option, while pliers are a much more versatile tool.
The pliers have a flat inner surface, and the pliers on the jaws have several notches on the inside, for better work with wires and wires.
The pliers have standard-sized jaws, while pliers have their size varies depending on the purpose.
The set of pliers is fixed, while the hinge of the pliers allows them to be opened to different widths.

Externally and functionally, pliers and pliers are similar, but there are some functional differences

Types of pliers and pliers

Before buying such a tool, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with its existing types and give preference to what is suitable specifically for your purposes.

By functionality

Pliers and pliers, based on their area of application, are divided into the following types:

with elongated lips;
with short jaws (for a stronger grip);
with internal plastic linings (to protect fragile parts from damage);
with narrow or thin lips (for precise work with small details);
with curved jaws (for working in hard-to-reach areas);
for working with wire;
for working with eyelets;
multifunctional;
combined type;
dielectric;
pipe.

Types of pliers and pliers

A tool capable of performing the functions of an ax, saw and hammer

The Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman looks like an ax only at first glance. But if you get to know him better, he is able to pleasantly surprise, especially those who like to relax outside the city or arrange hikes.

So, if you put on a special cover on the blade and attach the complete blade, the ax will turn into a handy saw 381 mm long, which can easily cope with logs for a fire. By deploying another additional accessory, you will receive a mighty hammer instead of an ax. In addition, a bracket is built into the handle of the tool, allowing you to quickly and effortlessly pull the tent pegs out of the ground.

In short, the Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman is a versatile item that can make life in nature much easier and save space in your backpack or car trunk.

The total length of the tool is about 450 mm. The length of the steel blade of the ax is 127 mm.

An ax that serves as another 20 tools

Super ax Survival Ax Elite to the main rum, performs the functions of 20 more tools. It comes with a hammer, a nail puller, two types of screwdrivers, several varieties of wrenches, and more. There is even a bottle opener.

The body of the product has an ergonomic design, thought out to the smallest detail. The ax is perfectly balanced, fits securely and comfortably in the hand, does not take up much space. It is made of hardened carbon steel, and the handle is made of plastic and nylon. The Survival Ax Elite weighs just over 4 kg. The total length of the tool is 297 mm. Blade width – 124 mm, thickness – 6.6 mm. Handle width – 55.88 mm, thickness – 21.84 mm.

Ax with a removable head, the handle for which can be made from any thick stick

KLAX's multipurpose tools are based on the classic ax. However, the developers endowed it with additional features and turned it into a kind of multitool.

There are four instrument models in the KLAX series: KLAX-Lumberjack, KLAX-Woodsman and KLAX-Feller, made of stainless steel, and Ti-KLAX, made entirely of titanium. All products are of the same size and weight (about 250 g). Their length is approximately 159 mm, their height is about 95 mm, and their thickness is not more than 7.8 mm.

KLAX-Lumberjack and Ti-KLAX are absolutely identical in functionality: in addition to the ax itself, they have a hammer, a carabiner, a ruler, a bit holder, a lanyard hole, a set of wrenches, a bottle opener and a scraper. Also in the design of KLAX-Lumberjack, KLAX-Woodsman and Ti-KLAX, a universal screw connection system is used, which allows you to mount the product on any stick of suitable diameter. But the KLAX-Feller ax is a basic model with a minimum set of functions. It is attached to the ax handle with the help of an improvised cord, for example, a paracord.

Splitting ax with a special mechanism for splitting logs

To light the stove, you need firewood, which is not easy, tiring, and sometimes dangerous to chop. So for Bob Conolia, an industrial designer from the USA, this process, to put it mildly, did not give pleasure. He complained that the ax blade got stuck in the log all the time, and if you cut at an angle of 45 °, as experienced woodcutters advised, then a significant part of the impact energy was lost and the work became even more difficult. Then Bob developed a splitting ax with a special mechanism for splitting logs, calling it Chopper1 Ax.

Chopping wood with Bob's invention is faster and easier than using a conventional ax. The whole secret of the tool lies in the movable spring struts built into each side of the head, which push the halves of the logs apart when the blade enters the wood.

Multifunctional ax that replaces the toolbox

The Multi-Mission Ax not only looks impressive, but replaces a bulky toolbox. It is produced by the American company Outland Equipment, which specializes mainly in the manufacture of knives and axes for military tactical purposes. And Christopher Aiston, the founder of this company, personally worked on the design of the gun.

The ax, thanks to the various tools built into its design, in addition to its direct duties of chopping and splitting, allows you to cope with a number of tasks: it can perform the functions of a hammer, screwdriver, knife, wrench, crowbar and much more.

The ax blade is made of S7 grade tool steel, which is particularly durable and corrosion resistant. The Multi-Mission Ax is available in two versions: 1502 and 1902, differing only in the length of the handle – 381 and 483 mm, respectively. The width of the cutting edge is slightly more than 170 mm, and the maximum thickness is about 6.4 mm. Tool weight 1.1 and 1.3 kg. The all-metal construction of the products is reinforced with a Cerakote wear-resistant coating, and the grip pads are made of a wear-resistant G10 material

The principle of operation of the multitool

The prefix “multi” in the name of the device means that it is a universal thing that can cope with a wide range of tasks.

It is important to know that a multi-tool and an ordinary folding knife with several tools are far from the same thing.

There are many similar tools, the internal set of which is made to perform a number of specific tasks. Classic versions of devices are widely used.

A well-chosen model is suitable for:

fishing;
hunting;
tourism;
solving a number of everyday problems and kitchen tasks;
survival in a non-standard environment.

Finding yourself in the wilderness or in the midst of a natural disaster, it is very difficult to escape if you do not have a set of tools necessary for survival at hand.

Considering that a properly selected set can replace a whole tool set, a multitool will be a wonderful useful gift for a man. Whether it's a colleague or a loved one.

To use any element of the kit, just pull it out of the landing cell.

The pliers are the basis of the kit, they can be pushed forward or removed by unrolling the handles.

The design of the universal set assumes the fixation of each non-basic element or only some of them, it all depends on the development of a particular model.

Characteristics and properties of the multitool

The multitool consists of two hollow handles in which tools are inserted inside or outside.

It has a compact size and can easily fit into the pocket of any clothing.

Due to its versatility and small size, the kit is popular among fans of active pastime.

The multitool almost completely replaces a number of highly specialized tools. This ability is, without a doubt, an advantage, smoothing out a few shortcomings of the kit.

Tool material

Multitools are made from various steel alloys, including stainless ones, and each of them can become the basis for one or another element.

High-strength steel S30V and VG 10 are often used in the production of such tools.

The basis for the reliability of the compact set is the quality of the joints and the material of the handles, which are often equipped with a non-slip finish. All elements of the set are connected with strong rivets or screws.

Multitool dimensions

The sizes and shapes of each kit vary depending on the list of tasks for which each model is designed.

For example, the classic versions, which include about 10 instruments, weigh up to 350 g, and their length reaches 160 mm.

Miniature models do not exceed a weight of more than 50-100 g, and their unfolded length is up to 80 mm.

Multi-tool components

When choosing a multitool, the first criterion that they pay attention to is the content of the model, what kind of toolkit is included in the kit.

The most popular are the following options:

with pliers of various designs, pliers and side cutters;
with one or more one-handed and two-handed knives;
with a corkscrew;
with a bottle opener;
with a set of screwdrivers;
with a saw that does not have a set of teeth;
with a small set of cutlery;
with a ruler;
with a flashlight;
with bits for cuts of fasteners.

All product variants are equipped with a folding bit holder, but some types contain an adapter that fits over the jaws of the pliers.

Some components are not so common and are contained only in certain models:

adjustable wrench;
ax;
cullet;
fire;
whistle;
a hammer;
glass cutter.

Such tools are found in tourism and survival models.

It is impossible to list a complete list of certain elements included in the multitools model in one article.

Which company is better to choose a multitool

The companies listed below are reliable manufacturers of good electrical tools. Many of them have been working for more than a dozen years, their products are known for their functions and quality of workmanship. Customers value products for their reliability and durability, leaving positive feedback after purchase.

Metabo – in the 1920s, a company was established in Germany, whose offices are currently operating all over the world. Affordable prices, a large selection of goods are liked by buyers. The tools are used by both professionals and home craftsmen.
Ganzo – more than 20 years ago we opened a knife manufacturing company in China. Now she produces an assortment of multi-tools, sharpeners, knives with the help of borrowed developments from other manufacturers, supplementing them with new ideas, practical details.
Stayer is a brand from Russia, production is located in China. The company offers a wide range of hand tools. It is characterized by strong handles, strong metal, comfort and reliability. The middle price category of goods is liked by buyers who want to purchase tools for home and work.
Tesla is one of the most renowned power tool manufacturers. Produces brush modules, high-voltage wires, handpieces, control modules, fuses, and other devices. Their quality varies from low to high due to the large number of counterfeits. Original products are expensive.
Leatherman, the founder of the company, was the first to combine a knife and basic tools in one case. The company is a well-known manufacturer of multitools that have no analogues in the whole world. The utmost attention is paid to ergonomics, materials and options, therefore the product is popular.
Victorinox – The history of the brand began at the end of the nineteenth century and to this day the Swiss quality of the product is recognized by buyers all over the world. The company produces not only knives with several blades, awl, corkscrew, saws, but also watches, dishes, travel accessories.
Crucial gerber is a manufacturer of knives, multitool and outdoor tools. High quality, wide range of products characterizes the brand from America. Strength, durability, material reliability, design and affordability set it apart from the competition.
SOG – since the middle of the 20th century, the company has been known for the quality of knives. Now the company sells technical innovations all over the world, including tomahawks, hatchets, machetes, multifunctional tools. They are recognizable because of their unique style, quality of materials, functionality.
DWZ is a company from China known for cheap but high quality products. The tools are produced on modern equipment, the use of durable metal, plastic, stainless steel makes them durable and suitable for use by professional craftsmen.
NY – products are a symbiosis of modern functionality and design, quality materials and reliability. The company manufactures stainless steel tools with plastic and rubberized handles. They are comfortable, reliable and inexpensive.
Roxon – the company's product is of high build quality. The materials, functionality and durability of the products are in demand among the site users from China. Buyers like affordable prices, and the simplicity and efficiency of the devices encourages professional craftsmen to purchase them.
Splitman is a brand from China whose fast delivery of goods to Russia is popular with buyers of budget instruments. The purchases delight the owners with the quality of the devices, the reliability of the materials, and the design. Affordable prices for a good product is the principle of the company.

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