Tools

It was just last year that we told you about the MetMo Driver, which was a modern take on the classic ratchet screwdriver. Well, its makers are now offering a smaller version, and it's appropriately named the MetMo Pocket Driver.

The Triangle multitool from Disc features 14 different tools, most of which seem just right for a DIYer who encounters a lot of building projects without a proper toolbox on hand. It even has an oxygen wrench and an earbud holder you may never use.

The Gemini from Nextool looks like a basic folding multitool at first blush. What sets it apart is its integrated electric screwdriver, which works with a series of 10 included driver bits to make fast work out of tightening and loosening screws.

Gerber has given its popular Center Drive multitool a refresh, adding some fun new finishes and customization options, giving would-be owners more say in the functionality of the already-versatile implement.

A key is something nearly everyone can imagine lugging around without too much trouble, and Screwpop’s newly launched Toolkey follows this thinking to offer 15-in-1 functionality from a lightweight and familiar package.

We've seen quite a few multitools over the years designed to slot right into a regular wallet for easy transport, and gear-maker Dango Products has approached this type of thinking with a tactical precision.

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, like the newly introduced 12-in-1 Kakmom.

Two years ago Reekon Tools introduced its M1 Caliber tool, which added digital measurement functionality to existing power saws. The company is now offering that same tech in a stand-alone tape measure, called the T1 Tomahawk.

Based on a design that was patented in 1891, the German-made Weltrekord was a 1950's ratchet screwdriver that has since become a collector's item. British tool manufacturer MetMo has reimagined it, using today's materials and production techniques.

Portland-based gearmaker The James Brand has introduced an updated version of its simple and stylish Ellis multitool, equipping the implement with new cutting capabilities and new carry options.

The new Gerber Dual-Force multitool features a folding-plier construction redesigned to better mimic dedicated pliers and deliver twice the force. Meanwhile, the center-axis driver gives all the screw-loosening torque of a standalone screwdriver.

Looking to offer a pocket knife that offers supreme grip and comfort, toolmaker The James Brand has turned to the world of rock climbing for inspiration, modeling the handle on holds you might find in a climbing gym.