I've also flown countless times with the tool and have never had a problem going through airport security. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Nail file for doing a quick-fix manicure on your toddlers' jagged nails when they are distracted (bring out the real nail clippers and watch them go running. So if a solid pair of pliers is a must-have for you, then the Leatherman Squirt PS4 should be at the top of your list.

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Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. The PT-2 comes with a bead-blasted 8Cr13MoV stainless steel construction that’s as attractive as it is tough. It comes with a pry bar, wire stripper, flathead screwdriver, and a ¼” hex driver, along with a belt loop hanger to help with everyday carry. Packed in this multi-tool shorter than 3” are 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8-inch wrenches, a flathead driver doubling as a pry bar, a scoring tool, box opener, cord cutter, hex bit driver, bottle opener, and even a 2” ruler.

Besides the typical tools you’d expect, like a bottle opener and prybar, the Viva also puts multiple wrench sizes and a screwdriver in your pocket.

Leatherman is best known for their popular pliers-based full-size multi-tools, but their larger size makes them harder to carry. Designed for stylish city-dwellers and avid adventure seekers, they offer a curated collection of multi-tools, outdoor goods, grooming accessories, barware and more. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. I keep it on my key ring, and thanks to my cowan carabiner it's always there whenever I or a friend needs to open a package or a beer. The Micra swaps out the pliers to get a more compact tool while still packing a comfortable pair of scissors.

Other handy tools built into the handles, like spring-action scissors, screwdrivers, and a package opener can handle general tasks on the fly. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings.Made of durable stainless steel, the Nite Ize DoohicKey features a half-dozen tools that do everything from tighten bolts and screws to open a bottle of refreshment, all in a simple key tool that fits in the palm of your hand. Since founding Everyday Carry in 2009, he’s built over a decade of experience in the industry, reviewing and highlighting brands and products, including pocket knives, flashlights, wallets, watches, bags, pens, and much more.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It has a shackle wrench, flat nose screw driver, 3 nut size spanner holes 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, a bottle opener (very important! Also, check out the Gerber Shard as an affordable alternative if you don’t mind sacrificing the ability to suspend the tool from your belt loop. But at just one ounce, tossing it on your keychain is also a solid option if you don’t want to take up space in your everyday carry organizer.

Smaller multi-tools that can fit on your keychain, however, are worth a look to keep essentials handy without weighing you down. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Everyday Carry is both the concept of what people carry in their pockets and the process of picking out gear that thoughtfully considers what one wants or needs in their daily life.