Multitools

The Arcos Driver aerospace-grade titanium pocket tool can crack even the most elusive screw. It packs a four-angle articulating head and three-mode ratchet into a 2.5-oz frame. If it ships as built, it might be the last screwdriver you pocket.

Since launching the Stakeout multitool in 2022, Gerber has grown the family with new tools and tweaks. This year, it's released the Stakeout Drive, a multi-plier with flip-out driver meant to seamlessly shift from weekday DIY to weekend adventure.

Roxon's new Flex Titan multitool packs even more functions than expected for a competitive price. If that's not enough, it can trade out nearly every single one of those functions for dozens of alternatives. It even hides away a secret bonus tool.

"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" Actually, neither, it's the Ti-RevoBit Ratchet, yet another revolver-inspired multitool. It packs nine handy functions into its titanium body.

In a sharp break from traditional multitool forms, the all-new Pockitrod takes on a slimmer pen-like design. But instead of a single body, the shaft actually comprises a series of tiny pods, each of which brings a new function to the table.

Roxon's latest multitool turbo-boosts the all-around versatility of the iconic multi-plier format. The rugged new Flex Titan draws from two separate modular ecosystems to become one of the most versatile, feature-packed tools out there.

Woods Design has unveiled a stylish metal bracelet that’s actually an EDC toolkit featuring hex screwdrivers, a spoke wrench, whistle, compass, eternal pen, and a fire starter. It can even morph into a strap for your smartwatch.

Although there are a huge variety of multitools on the market, many people don't want to give up their Swiss Army Knife. Versa58 offers a compromise to those folks, as it adds extra functions to Swiss Army Knives via spring-loaded attachments.

The CRKT ToGo Driver, designed by John Wu, is a pocket-sized multi-tool that blends sleek design with practical utility, offering everyday carry enthusiasts a compact solution for quick fixes and precision work.

If you're carrying a lighter anyway, why not carry some extra functions with it? That's where the Polar lighter comes in, as it packs a compass and mirror along with an optional capsule, watch and loupe.

Comandi's latest creation, the PryBar-PlayMaker, is currently available on Kickstarter. It's a compact, minimalist multitool that blends an industrial, vintage aesthetic with practicality and can function as both a pry bar and a cutting tool.

Following a successful Kickstarter last year, a combination tuner, string winder and metronome is now available to buy. There's been a Roadie in my gig bag since the first iteration landed 10 years ago, and now I've been sent the 4th-gen unit to try.