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You can always use another multitool, and this murdered-out black 12-in-1 comes with a fire starter and whistle too. Here’s the full tour.
I’m always intrigued by the really cool-looking multitools, and this one looked tactical, so I gave it a quick tour. It’s all black, weighty, and comes with a nylon pouch, a ferro rod fire starter with a whistle, and a little hex wrench for maintenance. The button goes to this Newild 12-in-1 listing on Amazon.
- Looks great in all black
- Heavy, robust feel; tools are nice and stiff
- Strong spring snaps the pliers back open
- Handles fill your whole fist
- Fire starter and whistle included
- Screws let you do your own maintenance
- Nylon pouch isn’t the best material (though not thin)
- It’s big and heavy for a pocket
- A first look, not a field test
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What comes in the box
There’s a little plastic bag with the fire starter: a ferro rod with a striker plus a whistle, on a nylon string. There’s also a small star-bit wrench, and the multitool itself in a nylon pouch.
The pouch isn’t the best material, but it’s not paper thin either, and it looks nice. It has a strap for buckling onto your belt, a snap, and an extra little pocket for something else.
First impressions
Look how nice this thing is. It’s weighty, heavy in my hand, and probably the perfect size once the handles come out, because I can get my whole fist around it. Everything is black, so it looks murdered-out and cool.
The back of the handles has ridges and texture for grip when it’s closed.
The tools
The pliers come first: needle-nose style with cutters. Everything is stiff and robust, and there’s a really heavy spring that shoots them back open.
On one side there’s a knife, about a two-and-a-half or three-inch blade, and what I think is a saw (correct me if it’s a fish scaler). Under those you get a punch and a Phillips screwdriver. On the other side: a can opener and bottle opener, a flathead screwdriver or pry bar, another sharp punch, and a file.
Built to be maintained
The little star wrench fits the tiny screws holding the tool carriage together, so you can take the whole thing apart or tighten it back up if it wears over time. It’s the first time I’ve gotten that with a multitool, and I really dig it. I’m excited to put this in my next excursion pack and try it out in the wild.
FAQ
What tools are on this 12-in-1 multitool?
Pliers with cutters, a knife, a saw, punches, Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, a can and bottle opener, and a file.
Does it come with a fire starter?
Yes, a ferro rod with a striker and a whistle.
Does it come with a sheath?
Yes, a nylon belt pouch with a snap and an extra pocket.
Can you take it apart?
Yes. An included star-bit wrench fits the frame screws.
How big is it?
Big and heavy for a pocket; with the handles out I can wrap my whole fist around it.
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