Best Multitools According to r/multitools (December 2025)

tldr; Budget-friendly titanium flipper knife praised for fit and finish. Ray Laconico design with smooth action and quality materials at accessible price point.

tldr; 2.85" S35VN blade at 2oz. Ben Petersen design. Incredible action and fit/finish for sub-$100. The r/knifeclub budget darling.

tldr; Budget-friendly Chinese knife brand with quality materials and machining. Known for Ray Laconico designs and good value titanium or G10 options.

tldr; Budget titanium framelock knife with premium materials like M390 steel. Great value Chinese knife brand with quality machining and interesting designs.

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

tldr; Shark Lock folding knife with AUS10A or 20CV steel. 3.25" blade, ambidextrous. Tank-like build quality from custom knife legend.

tldr; Premium USA-made Hinderer collaboration knife. Robust build, excellent action, thick blade geometry. Favored by hard-use knife enthusiasts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

tldr; Heavy-duty 19-tool workhorse. Largest pliers in lineup. 154CM steel blades. 9.6oz tank for trades. No outside tools.

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

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

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

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

tldr; Replaceable blade system with excellent scissors. 16 tools, takes standard utility blades. Innovative budget option for hard use.

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

tldr; Budget Chinese multitool brand found on Amazon. Quality varies widely; some decent for price, others fail quickly. Treat as disposable backup.

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