Tools

When it comes to plier multitools, the Leatherman family has served as the de facto format for over 40 years. But it's not the only style of plier-equipped multitool out there, as Böker reminds with the more SAK-style Naturensöhne MK II NXT.

We're so used to seeing folding knives, we're never expecting an entirely different tool in a folding package. But the all-new Norse Foldable from Willumsen is just that, concealing a different style of fold-out blade inside its knife-like handle.

I love a multitool as much as the next person, but some of them really aim to do too much for my liking – especially when I'm within city limits. The Dual packs three tools that'll actually come in handy on the daily, and it looks elegant too.

Rather than encompass the "toolbox in your pocket" nature of the typical multitool, the all-new Leatherman Adapter is designed to serve as a secondary companion, the perfect partner-in-crime for a more fully loaded pocket EDC like the Arc.

We've seen a couple of nifty screwdrivers that have room to hold their own driver bits. Thanks to clever design, this new one packs a whopping 24 bits in a lightweight body that's way more compact than you'd expect.

Most repair tools for the DIYer are functional, but can be cumbersome to carry around. The T.Fix, however – a triangular pocket-sized tool on Kickstarter – is a balance of function, versatility and modern elegant design.

More isn’t always merrier, at least when it comes to EDC tools. Instead of trying to fit a dozen functions into a single gadget, TiNexus focuses on doing one thing well and packs the functionality of a full-sized ratchet into a pocket-sized design.

ThreePeters has somehow managed to shrink a toolbox of EDC equipment into a card that you can slip into your pocket for on-the-go fixes, camping, and DIY work. With its titanium build and thoughtful design, it should hold up for years to come.

A different breed of Leatherman plier multitool, the Crunch had a set of lockable pliers that emerged via a unique triple-folding action. It was discontinued just a few years ago, but now it's back for one last run. Meet the Captain's Crunch.

Hobbyists may have wished for a third hand at times, when having to pause work in order to reset a vise clamp, but AxiGlide – a dual-axis vise currently on Kickstarter – offers a new angle on how such devices work.

Screwdriver sets with multiple bits are a dime a dozen, but if you're working on smaller projects or struggling with screws in tight corners, a ratchet screwdriver is a better bet. And that's where the A06 looks like the right tool for the job.

Let's be honest … tools that are made to be gun-like are generally pretty childish. They can also be practical at the same time, however, which is where the rifle-inspired Dream Knight ratcheting screwdriver comes in.