These tools are connected by a central pivot point, allowing you to unfold, extend, and lock them into place, using the multi-tool itself as the handle of the knife blade, saw blade, or screwdriver.

From pocket-sized essentials to full-featured powerhouses, here are the best multi-tools that stood out in performance, design, and versatility.

This Harbor Freight model, the Gordon 20-in-1 Multi-Tool, is a surprisingly great knockoff for the price, and we’ve made it a Wirecutter budget pick—while the classic Wave isn’t a pick at all.

I rarely leave home without the Leatherman Free T4. It comes with me practically everywhere I go, along with my keys, phone, and wallet. This trusty multi-tool is always at the ready for any quick ...

An expensive EDC multi tool isn’t always the answer, and for many people, just adding a bit driver to a workhorse blade makes a huge improvement in utility. I always used to carry a Milwaukee Fastback ...

A proper multi-tool needs a lot of tools, and that's what Harbor Freight's Gordon 20-in-1 tool promises at a fraction of the price of name-brand ones.

If you have a Leatherman Multi-Tool, you have access to a number of surprising tools. Here's how to make the most use out of your Leatherman's file.

Leatherman is the iconic multi-tool maker, and this solid piece is a bargain that's built to the brand's usual high-quality standard. The Wingman is made from stainless steel and measures 3.8 ...