NexTool multi-tools fold pliers, blades, drivers and wire cutters into something that sits in a pocket or on a belt, ready for the jobs you did not plan for. Ten models in the range, from a keyring-sized 10-in-1 to a 13-in-1 electrician's tool, with prices from £18.99 inc. VAT.
Which NexTool suits you comes down to how much you want to carry. The NexTool Mini at £18.99 inc. VAT is keyring-sized and comes in five colours, so it rides on a set of keys or in a jacket pocket without you noticing it is there. The NexTool Knight at £25.99 and the 11-in-1 Knight K30 at £44.99 step up to a stainless frame, a proper folding knife and pliers with enough bite to nip wire or free a seized tent peg.
Full-size models take on the heavier work. The Flagship Pro at £49.99 sits at the top of the range, the 13-in-1 Gemini Electric at £84.99 adds electrical tooling for anyone working on wiring, and the W4 at £49.99 builds a genuine adjustable ratchet wrench into the handle.
Build is consistent across the range. Frames and tools are stainless steel throughout, with the Mini Sailor using 420J2 stainless that copes well with damp and salt air. If this is your first multi-tool, the Knight is the sensible place to start. If it is going in a work bag and coming out every day, the Vanguard at £35.99 or the Flagship Pro will take more punishment, and the 8-in-1 W2 at £31.99 splits the difference at a lighter carry weight.
A multi-tool earns its place alongside the rest of your kit, so it is worth pairing one with a head torch and a belt pouch. For fixed blades, axes and fire-lighting gear, have a look at bushcraft accessories.
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