Leatherman, Victorinox, Gerber, and SOG — the best compact multi-tools for the prepared everyday carrier.
| Item | Price | Weight | Badge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherman Wave+ | $120 | 240g | Industry Standard | |
| Leatherman Free P2 | $160 | 216g | — | |
| Victorinox Spartan | $40 | 88g | Best Budget | |
| Gerber Armbar Drive | $55 | 67g | Slimmest | |
| SOG PowerAccess Deluxe | $85 | 170g | — | |
| Leatherman Charge+ TTi | $200 | 196g | Best Premium Multi-Tool | |
| Leatherman Signal | $130 | 213g | Best Camping Multi-Tool | |
| Leatherman Surge | $130 | 294g | Most Capable | |
| Leatherman Skeletool CX | $105 | 142g | Best EDC Multi-Tool | |
| Gerber Suspension-NXT | $35 | 181g | Best Under $40 | |
| Gerber Suspension NXT | $35 | 170g | Best Budget | |
| Victorinox Huntsman | $40 | 100g | Classic | |
| Leatherman Squirt PS4 | $35 | 57g | Best Keychain Tool | |
| Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X | $130 | 174g | Editor's Pick | |
| Leatherman Free P4 | $160 | 244g | Flagship | |
| SOG PowerAccess | $65 | 267g | Value | |
| Wera Zyklop Mini 2 | $90 | 90g | Bit Driver | |
| Knipex Pliers Wrench | $50 | 280g | German Quality | |
| True Utility FIXR | $25 | 28g | Keychain | |
| Crescent 6 in 1 Screwdriver | $15 | 85g | Budget | |
| SOG Baton Q2 | $40 | 56g | — | |
| Olight Otacle P1 Pro | $30 | 65g | — | |
| Leatherman Skeletool | $70 | 142g | Verified 2026 | |
| Gerber Dime | $22 | 62g | Verified 2026 | |
| The James Brand The Palmer — Slate Gray (2026) | $59 | 70g | New | |
| The James Brand The Elko — 2026 Sandvik Edition | $65 | 37g | — | |
| CW&T Little Scissors | $159 | 24g | — |