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Titanium multi-tool packs a ratcheting driver and an everlasting pencil

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The Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar is currently on Kickstarter
EDC Monster
The everlasting pencil has a titanium shaft, and measures 1.65 inches (42 mm) long
EDC Monster
The Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar is currently on Kickstarter
EDC Monster
The ratcheting drive socket in action
EDC Monster
There are four slots that accept glow-in-the-dark vials of tritium, which are available as optional extras
EDC Monster
When not in use, the everlasting pencil and the bits are held in place magnetically
EDC Monster
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So yes, there are indeed a ton of multi-tools on Kickstarter and Indiegogo right now. One of the latest distinguishes itself, however, by including tools such as an "everlasting" pencil and a ratcheting drive socket.

Called the Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar, the device is manufactured by outdoor gear company EDC Monster. And true to its name, it is indeed made of Grade 5 titanium (the most commonly used type), and it does incorporate a pry bar for removing lids, pulling out nails, and other prying-type tasks.

As mentioned, though, it also sports a magnetic ratcheting drive socket (plus storage space for two included S2 steel alloy bits), along with a removable graphite-tipped everlasting pencil. If you're unfamiliar with the latter, they're devices that make erasable pencil-like marks, but which wear so slowly that they don't need sharpening and last much longer than traditional pencils.

The everlasting pencil has a titanium shaft, and measures 1.65 inches (42 mm) long
EDC Monster

Some of the multi-tool's other features include a tungsten-tipped window breaker (for getting out of cars in emergencies), a bottle opener, a lanyard/carabiner attachment hole, and a pocket/belt clip. There are also four slots that accept glow-in-the-dark vials of tritium, which are available as optional extras.

The whole thing measures 5.62 inches (143 mm) long by 0.82 in (21 mm) wide – there's no word on thickness – and reportedly tips the scales at 85 g (3 oz). Assuming it reaches production, a Kickstarter pledge of US$129 will get you one. The planned retail price is $169.

You can see the Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar in use, in the video below.

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4 comments
MikeRyanc95317ae2315443b
"The planned retail price is $169" I know it's made of titanium, but $168USD, seriously?
Eric Wiedenhoft
I always see these being made from titanium which has inferior strength to any properly heat treated stainless steel. Titanium pry bars are absurd.
ljaques
Bottle opener? Well, even though I haven't used on in nearly 40 years, that makes the thing worth $168. NOT.
The equivalent ratcheting 1/4" hex driver is $6 on Ebay or Amazon. It's only a couple ounces heavier.
Esteban Bringas
Some corrections/clarifications from actual item. There are 2 tritium slots, not 4. They can't send tritium so they sent inferior luminescent vials that are too small and fall out. The rachet bits don't seat or secure in the rachet, so they just fall out. The retaining magnets are poorly secured so they fall out.