The appeal of the multitool is obvious: it's like an entire toolbox聽in one, tiny package. The possibilities for problem solving are聽endless, and they can even聽save your life:聽just ask聽Aron Ralston.
Here are five of our favorites that won鈥檛 break the bank.聽
Leatherman Wingman ($35)
has Leatherman鈥檚 signature design, with practical tools like a wire cutter, pliers, and even a small ruler. But we also like the small details like a knife you can open with one hand聽and the addition of a can opener.
Gerber Curve ($15)聽
This is the for people who primarily want a pocket knife but could also use a few additional tools. It has a 1.25-inch stainless steel blade, screwdrivers, and a file, all of which lockout when in use. The design is ergonomic and sleek, and small enough to fit on your keychain.聽
Crank Brothers M19 ($35)
Spend a lot of time on two wheels? is one of our favorite聽bike-specific multitools that features 19 different tools including a full set of hex wrenches and a chain breaker.聽
CRKT Guppie ($40)聽
The most useful tool on the聽is an adjustable wrench that聽opens to a half inch.聽There鈥檚 also a driver with removable bits, an LED light, and a high carbon steel two-inch blade. 聽
SOG Macv Tool ($15)聽
SOG packs 12 tools onto this svelte piece of metal that looks like a . You get a series of screwdrivers, a wrench, a knife sharpener, a nail pry, and of course a bottle opener.聽