Best Multitools According to r/multitools (March 2026)

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Roxon Flex. With 95% positive sentiment across 616 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

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

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

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Roxon KS2. With 95% positive sentiment across 266 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

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

tldr; Slim Wave variant at 6.9oz. 15 tools, thinner profile for pocket carry. Sacrifices some tools for slimmer EDC. Wave lite.

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

tldr; 111mm outdoor SAK with locking blade and saw. 21 functions. Pairs with Knipex pliers for complete outdoor kit. Camping favorite.

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Nextool Sailor Pro. With 93% positive sentiment across 232 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

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

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

tldr; 58mm keychain icon. Blade, scissors, file, tweezers, toothpick. 7 functions at 0.74oz. Most-confiscated TSA item for a reason.

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Victorinox SwissTool. With 89% positive sentiment across 490 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

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

tldr; Legendary butterfly opening pliers. 14 tools, compact size. Discontinued but cult following. One of Gerber's genuinely good designs.

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the SOG PowerAssist. With 100% positive sentiment across 47 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

tldr; 91mm with saw, scissors, hook. 15 functions at 3oz. Great outdoor/camping SAK. Tweezers and toothpick are genuinely useful.

tldr; Old-school no-frills tank. Heavier tools than Wave, better for tradework. No outside-accessible blades.

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

tldr; 91mm with hex bit driver and tech tools. 34 functions for electronics work. Includes pliers. IT professional's pocket companion.