Best Multitools According to r/multitools (February 2026)

tldr; Thinnest 91mm SAK with full scissors. Combo tool plus corkscrew. 10 functions at 2.5oz. The urban EDC Swiss Army Knife.

tldr; 19 magnetic tools with one-hand access. 420HC blade, spring pliers. No scissors. Smoother deployment than Wave, less sharp steel.

tldr; One-hand opening premium multi-tool with magnetic implements; praised for ease of use, criticized for price.

tldr; Chinese keychain multitool under $30. 10 tools, spring pliers, decent scissors. Best value in keychain segment despite cheap finish.

tldr; Carbon fiber handles with 154CM blade. 5oz minimalist with carabiner clip. Same 7 tools as standard but premium materials.

tldr; Minimalist EDC favorite. Carabiner clip, just essentials. Perfect for those who only need pliers and blade.

tldr; 58mm keychain SAK with scissors, Phillips, blade. 10 functions at 1oz. Best mini scissors in class. The essential keychain tool.

tldr; Budget-friendly 14-tool EDC with locking blade. No outside tools. Simple, reliable, affordable entry into Leatherman. Sub-$50 option.

tldr; 91mm with scissors, two blades, corkscrew, saw. 14 functions at 2.9oz. Best-selling SAK for good reason. The classic.

tldr; Outdoor-focused with ferro rod and whistle. Hammer useful for stakes. Niche but loyal following among campers.

tldr; The default recommendation. Does everything well, one-hand opening, replaceable wire cutters. Buy once, cry once.

tldr; 91mm urban SAK with magnifying glass and Phillips. Scissors, two blades, corkscrew. 16 functions. Practical city carry.

tldr; Wave clone at $20. 18 tools, spring-loaded pliers, takes standard bits. Solid beater tool for rough work or as expendable backup.

tldr; Compact pry bar and pocket tool. Useful for opening boxes and light prying tasks. Titanium versions popular in EDC community.

tldr; Compact 13-tool multitool with replaceable utility blade system. Spring pliers, good scissors. Chinese quality at budget price.

tldr; 93mm Alox SAK with scissors. Blade, awl, can opener, scissors in 3.4oz. Pairs perfectly with Knipex pliers for complete EDC.

tldr; Pocket-sized compound leverage pliers. 18 tools in 5.5oz package. Scissors mediocre, pliers excellent. Best small plier-based EDC.

tldr; Hot-swappable scissors via magnetic system. Spring pliers, 16 tools. Innovative but heavy at 11oz. Long-term looseness reported.

tldr; Magnetic tool deployment is addicting. Smoother than Wave but blade steel downgrade. Best ergonomics in lineup.

tldr; 33 functions in 6.5oz package. Includes chisel, magnifier, pliers. The "full toolkit" SAK. Thick but incredibly capable.

tldr; Affordable 14-tool EDC multitool with spring-action pliers and outside-accessible blade; some find the steel soft.

tldr; Surge clone at one-third price. 24 tools, full-size pliers, good scissors. Steel softer than genuine but excellent budget workhorse.

tldr; Compact, magnetic one-hand-opening EDC with good scissors; some find other tools less useful.

tldr; Best keychain multitool ever made. Spring pliers, scissors, blade at 2oz. Discontinued but unmatched. Find one used if you can.