Multitool reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 325 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Multitool brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/multitools, r/EDC, r/Leatherman, r/bugout, r/QualityTacticalGear. Top-rated brands include Leatherman (4.5/5), Victorinox (4.6/5), Roxon (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews325
Subreddits17
Posts62
Brands32
Products84
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#1
Leatherman
4.5
(154)
"Another vote for signal , i trust the thing to do a lot of tasks, pick up hot billies off the fire, cut up dinner, skin animals, cut plasters with the shears, sharpen itself with the file."
"For me everything comes in second to the Arc. Unless you are in a craft based/mechanical type job then everything comes in second to the Surge."
"Love my signal. I replaced the saw with some scissors from a wingman and it's been great."
"Leatherman Rebar. A bit more than the cheap Chinese tools, but much better made, and it’ll be repaired or replaced under warranty for decades."
"I've used a bunch of different multitools over the years but the Leatherman Bond is my current favorite."
"[LEATHERMAN Signal](https://amzn.to/4jjIQug)"
"The signal being made for Outdoor, you can have complete confidence in its durability."
"I have daily carried a Leatherman Wave + for over 2 years now and absolutely love it."
"Wave+ just buy the goat!"
"Leatherman Free T4"
#2
Victorinox
4.6
(83)
"Victorinox SwissTool Spirit Variant. Small, compact, ergonomic; but can get any job done."
"I really like the Spirit MXBS “belt cutter” serrated blade."
"Historically, the best scissors of anyone was Victorinox, hands down."
"Gotta be the best scissors you can get in a multitool."
"Buy the swisstool plus and you will never look at leatherman again."
"I don't think you'd ever find better than victorinox."
"Victorinox is both far better than Leatherman if manufacturing quality."
"Or buy once, cry once and get a Victorinox Spirit MX Clip."
"It's a perfect light outdoor tool."
"Don't mess around and go right for the best, Victorinox Spirit MX clip."
#3
Roxon
4.4
(29)
"The Roxon KS2E has the best scissors of any multitool that size that I've ever seen."
"Best folding scissors on the market."
"For me, the Roxon KS2 or KS2e has the best scissors hands down on a multi."
"I carry a S501U as an EDC and the scissors are 🔥"
"Roxon Flex Companion. It was just released November 30th and it fully modular."
"Scissor wise, roxon is awesome."
"Roxon flex (modular multitool) or ks2e... And they are cheaper, but not worse."
"Definitely Roxon KS2E. Better than any other multitool scissors, PERIOD."
"Another vote for Roxon. S501U or KS2E."
"Roxon S501U. You can change the blade out for a file or saw etc. The scissors rock. For something smaller, the best folding scissors on the market are the Roxon M3."
#4
SOG
3.9
(11)
"Sog powerpint"
"SOG Powerpint"
"SOG and Gerber are great bang for buck."
"I’ve been using my SOG Powerpint in my EDC kit."
"Is going to be the most pocket friendly."
"I replaced it with a SOG and it's been pretty handy."
"PowerPint is 🔥!!! Imo the Arc dosent have the best options."
"SOG Powerpint is really good option."
"SOG Powerlitre or Roxon Storm might suit your needs."
"I’d HIGHLY recommend a SOG Powerpint."
#5
Gordon
3.7
(6)
"I would probably try the Gordon multitool that I’ve seen everywhere as it’s basically a leather man, clone at a super low price point."
"I’m pretty blown away with how good it is, I’d go with the Wave."
"Gordon multitool @ Harbor Freight. It's pretty great actually."
"The Gordon is a superior version of the tool but I’d choose the actual Leatherman at that price."
"If it breaks buy a new one and is still cheaper than 1 wave that doesn't come with pocket clip."
"Don't get the Gordon."
#6
Atlantid
5.0
(4)
"The Atlantid has a value of 50 on mining, making it the king of mining."
"It also has the best heat dispersion out of all, and mines superfast."
"The mining beam in my Atlantid kills them much faster than the one in my Sentinel."
"Atlantid is the best mining tool."
#7
Nextool
4.0
(5)
"I carry my Nextool Mini Flagship 24/7 and I'd bring it on a hike too, but honestly also not sure what I'd use it for."
"I'm a big fan of my Nextool Mini Flagship - pliers, fantastic scissors."
"Nextool mini sailor lite. Bought a couple as stocking stuffers for the kids and they are surprisingly nice!"
"Nextool mini sailor scissors has a great scissors."
"I recommend nextool."
#8
Gerber
4.3
(4)
"I’ve used a Gerber Diesel for about 15 years. I love mine."
"Have a look at the gerber centre drive."
"Gerber center drive?"
"One handed opening is often overlooked until needed."
#9
NexTool
4.0
(3)
"NexTool Flagship pro"
"Nextool flagship pro has all you're looking for."
"My Nextool Flagship Pro has fantastic scissors. The rest of the toolset is kind of meh, better choices could have been made IMO, but the scissors, pliers and blade are all great."
#10
Nextorch
3.7
(3)
"It has a heavy duty scissor that is really good for pruning."
"Nextorch pioneer might be worth a look?"
"The only tool I can think of that fits your spec (including scissors AND pliers) is the Nextorch Pioneer, but I’ve no idea what the quality is like."
#11
Ozark Trail
3.5
(2)
"The Multiforce is solid, and improves on the Wave in a number of ways."
"I think you'd be better off with the Ozark Trail Multiforce from Wal-Mart."
#12
Flex Companion
5.0
(1)
"The driver bit holder on it is great too."
#13
Lezyne
5.0
(1)
"Looks like the size 11 is the best bet."
#14
Wera
5.0
(1)
"It's a lot more manageable than all-in-one kits."
#15
Harbor Freight
5.0
(1)
"The Gordon Multitool from Harbor Freight is a fantastic tool for $40 before discounts/sales."
#16
Leatherman and Swiss Tool
5.0
(1)
"The wave is the most versatile."
#17
ARC
5.0
(1)
"I'd probably send you to the ARC--it'll last you years."
#18
Victorinox, Knypex
4.0
(1)
"Perhaps a Victorinox Cybertool, and a pair of Knypex Cobra pliers?"
#19
Leatherman, Victorinox, Roxon
4.0
(1)
"Leatherman bond if you want high quality as well as a great warranty to go along with it."
#20
Leatherman, Victorinox
4.0
(1)
"IMHO, a used Leatherman or Victorinox. Leatherman if you are in the US, Victorinox if you are in Europe."
#21
Roxon, Bibury, Gordon
4.0
(1)
"Roxon, Bibury, Gordon (harbor freight)"
#22
Aliexpress
4.0
(1)
"Aliexpress has some insanely Cheap ones that chew trough alot materials and withstand my construction site abuse pretty good."
#23
Trailmaker
4.0
(1)
"Trailmaker and outrider. I think both will serve you well."
#24
Rocktool
4.0
(1)
"The rocktol 12 in 1 is really nice with surge size scissors at $18 on amazon right now."
#25
Leatherman P Series
4.0
(1)
"You can easily swap the blades on a Leatherman P series or ARC to work for lefties."
#26
Wenger Left-Handed Swiss Army Knife
4.0
(1)
"Try to find an old Wenger left hander. They are rare but sometimes you can find some on Ebay."
#27
KeyBar
4.0
(1)
"Check out KeyBar. Many different materials to choose from."
#28
Knipex
4.0
(1)
"Not the answer you want, but a Knipex Mini or Cobra XS and a small Wera Stubby Kraftform with bits inside will probably be better than any multitool."
#29
Dakine
4.0
(1)
"For snowboarding I can recommend the Dakine Fidget tool."
#30
Bibury
4.0
(1)
"I’d go for the Bibury clone of the Leatherman Surge."
#31
Victorinox and Leatherman
4.0
(1)
"Victorinox and Leatherman are kinda the big two."
#32
WorkPro
3.0
(1)
"The WorkPro at $21 looks like it’d be worth a punt. If it lasts, then great."
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