If I were ever to be a guest on Desert Island Discs, my luxury item to have with me would be one of these pocket multi-tools. Justin carries one on his keyring, and it often saves the day… and we’re not even on a desert island most of the time! Knife, scissors and bottle opener are the most called upon for us, but regular campers, mountaineers or hikers will no doubt utilise the full gamut of gadgets.
#1 is really cute and comes with a selection of basic tools. #2 is solid with a beautiful wooden handle and an unusual hammer tool (something the other two lack) with cleverly integrated pliers. #3, the classic Swiss Army knife, is so splendidly designed and has an amazing range of functions.
- Kikkerland crab multi tool: £14.99, Waterstones
9-in-one multi-tool – features include:
• mini-scissors • bottle opener • can opener • screwdrivers • mini-cutter & saw - Many-tools-in-one system: £29, Orvis
Stainless steel and hardwood multi-tool – features include:
• hammer • two slotted screwdrivers • can opener • serrated blade • knife • pliers • wire cutter/stripper • nail claw • Phillips screwdriver - VICTORINOX Swiss Champ knife: £63.20, Blacks
An impressive 33 tools in a tool that is less than 10cm in length – features include:
• large blade • small blade • corkscrew • can opener • small screwdriver • cap lifter • screwdriver • wire stripper • punch • reamer • stainless steel key ring • tweezers • toothpick • scissors • multi-purpose hook • wood saw • fish scaler • hook disgorger • ruler (cm + inches) • nail file • metal file • nail cleaner • metal saw • fine screwdriver • chisel • pliers • wire cutters • wire crimping tool • Phillips screwdriver • magnifying glass • pressurised ballpoint pen • pin (stainless steel) • mini-screwdriver (pat.) • sewing eye
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