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Kakmom multitool sneaks 12 functions into a budget-friendly package

Kakmom multitool sneaks 12 functions into a budget-friendly package
The Kakmom multitool is made form stainless steel
The Kakmom multitool is made form stainless steel
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Kakmom's creators have taken to Kickstarter to raise funds for production
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Kakmom's creators have taken to Kickstarter to raise funds for production
Kakmom features 12 tools, most of which fan outwards from its body
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Kakmom features 12 tools, most of which fan outwards from its body
The Kakmom multitool is made form stainless steel
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The Kakmom multitool is made form stainless steel
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Some multitools come to market as finely-tuned Ferraris with premium materials and precisely engineered edges, and others are more like go-karts that simply get you where you need to go. The newly introduced Kakmom is a good example of a more budget-friendly option, which jumps into the mix at a lower price point than most but still offers plenty of functionality.

The Kakmom is a stainless steel everyday carry multitool for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping or fishing, and features a folding hinged design akin to a Leatherman. This sees most of its tools fan outwards from its frame, aside from the set of pliers featured up top.

Kakmom features 12 tools, most of which fan outwards from its body
Kakmom features 12 tools, most of which fan outwards from its body

Onboard is a regular knife, flathead and Philips head screwdrivers, file, saw, letter opener, punch knife, can opener and bottle opener. These are built into the Kakmom's 10.5-oz (297-g) stainless steel body, which has a length of 165 mm (6.5 in) when in use and 105 mm (4.1 in) when closed.

The Kakmom is designed to be usable with one hand, and features a safety locking mechanism to secure its tools during use. While it is compact enough to slip into a pocket or toss into a bag, it also comes with an included nylon pouch that can be attached to a belt for easy carry.

Kakmom's creators have taken to Kickstarter to raise funds for production, with the early pledges of US$29 available at the time of writing. Shipping is slated for September this year if the campaign runs as planned, while you can check out the promo video below.

Kakmom: A Ultimate 12-In-1 Outdoor Essential EDC Multi-Tool

Source: Kickstarter

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5 comments
5 comments
Trylon
I like the price, but not the folding design. Wish they would do a copy of the SOG Baton Q3. Nice and compact in my pocket, with easy access to the tools. But SOG screwed up on the pliers, with the jaws sliding up the handle when under heavy pressure. If somebody could make one that had jaws that had some kind of locking mechanism, it would be a great urban multitool.
DavidB
I wish the video showed (or your writer had listed) all twelve tools. I can’t find more than eleven in examining the photos.
Q
Ok - this looks like a Chinese ripoff of the existing Gerber Multi-tool... for half the price. I changed to a leatherman simply because I just the knife 80% of the time - and I do not have to open it up and pick thru 10 tools to get to it... (not that leatherman is perfect - just fits how I need a mulitool more...)
noteugene
I would like to see a company start up that manufactures Swiss army knives with fewer, interchangeable and more refined attachments. One could order what attachments they wanted according to occupation, hobby or trade. Have something like 6, 10 or 16 attachments base frames to choose from. People could design their own knives instead of having bunch of stuff they don't need. Thousands of attachments to choose from.
Captain Obvious
Stop playing with my kakmom