What is multitool? Multifunctional tool. Folding knife with pliers

To understand what a multitool is, it is necessary to find out its main purpose and design features. In fact, the device in question is a multifunctional tool aimed at solving various kinds of tasks. It should be noted that such a device is slightly different from the standard folding knife, equipped with an additional option hidden in the handle.

What is multitool?

There are several types of this tool on the market that differ in size, configuration, and a range of accessories. The most popular are the classic full-size versions.

Appointment of the device:

1. Repair fishing tackle when you need several different tools at the same time.
2. When hunting, this device will allow you to have hand clippers, an opener, a file and a small saw.
3. In hiking trips, a folding knife with pliers will serve to open canned goods, fix equipment, prepare brushwood and provide first aid (for example, in the manufacture of a stretcher for a wounded comrade).
4. As a tool for survival, especially to people who prefer extreme and exotic types of recreation.

Features

Due to its compactness and versatility, such a multifunctional tool will be a wonderful gift for any man, regardless of his professional skills and hobbies. Any element of multitool becomes available in a matter of seconds. For this, it is simply necessary to remove the required element from the seat of the handle.

For example, pliers are prepared for work by pushing them forward or by unrolling parts of the handle. Depending on the configuration, the design of the device involves fixing each secondary tool or some of its parts. A folding knife with tools is a pair of handles with pliers, inside which additional tools are hidden. They can be on the external or internal part.

Other advantages of the device:

• compactness, allowing you to easily carry multitool in your pocket;
• lightweight luggage on camping trips due to light weight and multifunctionality;
• operational safety;
• wide scope.
  

Production material and dimensions

What is multitool in terms of production components, we will consider further. As a rule, several types of steel are used in the manufacture, including stainless steel, which is used to create certain elements. For example, for a combined blade, steel of the type 420-NS is taken, for a knife - 154 CM, the screwdriver is made from tool materials. Often in the construction there are high-strength steel compositions of the configuration S-30V, VG-10.

The reliability of a multifunctional tool depends on the material of the handles, the reasonableness of the connecting components, the availability of additional equipment in the form of anti-slip coatings. Especially appreciated in this category are samples of titanium alloy, which have high strength characteristics and low weight. The mating parts are interconnected by means of rivets or screw-type hexagons. Standard full-sized samples have a mass of about 350-450 grams, include up to ten tools. Moreover, their length is up to 16 centimeters. The smallest options in length do not exceed 80 millimeters, with a mass of about 100 grams.

Equipment

The set of multifunctional multitool tools most often includes the following elements:

1. Two-handed and one-handed pliers. Usually they are combined with side cutters and pliers, intended for processing nuts of small diameter, biting the wire, holding parts.
2. One or more knives, including versions with special blades for processing fiber elements.
3. Corkscrew and opener.
4. Phillips and flat head screwdrivers placed in the handle.
5. Hexagons.
6. A saw focused on trimming small branches.
7. Spoon fork.
8. A ruler applied to one of the pens.
9. Flashlight.
10. Can-opener.
11. Special adapter.

List of other components

Folding pliers are included in the design of any multitool. And the tools listed below can be found much less frequently. This includes:

• Adjustable wrench, fixed rigidly on the handle, and can also be equipped with pliers on the back side;
• an ax with holes cut out in the body for hex nuts of various diameters;
• cullet, which is a pointed rear billet or a joint design with the back of the pliers;
• whistle and flint (options useful for tourist modifications);
• a small hammer;
• glass cutter and many other useful additions.

Varieties

What is configuration multitool? Several versions are available on the market in various forms. The most popular and functional of them:

1. Classic. Full and compact models are offered, the main working part of which is pliers. The issue price is from 500 rubles.
2. Folding one-handed version. The basis is a knife, additions are hidden in the niches of the handles.
3. "Swiss card." This modification is a kit equal in size to a plastic card. All tools are placed in special niches.
4. "Business card". An analogue whose design is similar to the previous element.
5. "A bracelet". The original version, worn on the arm, equipped with holes for hexagonal mounting of various diameters.
6. Trinkets, belt buckles, travel versions.
7. Army model, focused on replacing full-fledged military tools.
8. Yacht multifunctional device.
9. Modification for the electrician, equipped with a dielectric coating handles.
10. Among the original specimens, an electric version, a small shovel, bicycle varieties are noted.

Criterias of choice

Before choosing the tool in question, several important points to consider:

• decide on the purpose of its operation;
• To work with electrical wiring and parts, it is necessary to choose models with dielectric handles and a set of appropriate nozzles;
• pay attention to the dimensions and weight of the device, taking into account its rare use or everyday wear;
• match the presence of options such as a flashlight, which rarely has enough power;
• choose trusted manufacturers who value their reputation;
• to study reviews of specialists and users.

Multitool "Lezerman"

This is one of the leading brands offering high-quality multifunctional devices. The brand line includes the following modifications:

1. Mut is the most convenient version for those who are fond of small arms. The impressive equipment makes the device indispensable in various situations.
2. Micra is a multifunctional compact tool. Among the design features are the presence of tweezers and a nail file.
3. Skeletool is a sports version featuring an attractive design, lightness and high build quality.
4. Multitool “Leatherman Kick” - a modification aimed at tourists and cyclists, is equipped with a safety ring that allows you to securely fix the product on the strap of a backpack or belt.

Other manufacturers

While in the domestic market in this category, purely Russian models are difficult to find. Among the trusted and reliable manufacturers, the following brands are noted:

1. "Gerber" (Gerber).
2. "Ego Tools" (Ego Tools).
3. "Wenger" (Wenger).
4. Folding multi-tool Ganzo ("Ganzo").
5. "Victorinox" (Victorinox).
6. Swiss Tech.

In conclusion

Not all manufacturers are responsible for the release of the products in question. For example, cheap Chinese multitool multifunction tool kits break quickly, have poor build quality and have a minimal warranty. The acquisition of such a product is wasted money. Well-known manufacturers, such as Lezerman and Ganzo, give their models a multi-year warranty (up to 25 years). For the brand, as you know, have to overpay. As experts and owners of a multifunctional tool indicate in their reviews, you should not save on buying.

Firstly, this device can often help out in difficult conditions. Secondly, cheap fakes do not even fulfill the main function, not to mention additional features. Many note that for a single or rare use, you can choose a modification that optimally combines price and quality indicators. However, for frequent use for professional purposes, it is better to pay attention to the corresponding category of special tools.