The bottle opener was also disappointing. Yes, it opened the bottle but was a bit small, making it tough to pry the cap off my Sunday Funday beers. Gerber’s logo serves as a clear inspiration for the knife’s frame, offering a shield-like appearance. Gerber Key Note Minimalist Friendly: Its one-piece design is a boon for minimalists seeking utility without the clutter.

Granted it cannot replace a dedicated screwdriver with a long handle, but for those minor tasks like tightening or loosening an exposed screw, it works excellent.The Shard has a distinctively tactical look, and I haven’t seen another one-piece multi-tool that looks anything like the Shard. It almost feels like something that Batman would use (remember the Batarang?). Durable Construction: The titanium oxide coated stainless steel body withstands regular use and outdoor rigors. It’s clear when looking at the Vox Access Tool that the build quality at least is excellent. Böker made this tool out of lightweight and corrosion resistant titanium. It’s definitely one of the nicest looking tools on this list, though it’s also one of the largest. The Vox Access Tool is 3.6 inches long yet weighs only .7 ounces due to its titanium construction. Interestingly the only advertised tools on it are a combination pry bar/nail puller, bottle opener, and a window breaker spike.

A small set of scissors delivers some fantastic cutting potential for paper, tape, and other thin materials. Of course, you aren’t chewing through 550 cord or cardboard with this, but for a simple thing, it works. Gerber Dime Open The Micro Wrench is made from sturdy stainless steel and is the lightest tool on our list. The tools themselves work fairly well but have similar compromises due to their small size. The pry bar is a little on the thin side but does an acceptable job on lighter tasks. We really like the spoke wrenches on here. Cyclists and others who deal with spoked wheels will find these to be very useful indeed. Let’s take a look at the Shard’s 7 functions and how they hold up. (Gerber counts the lanyard hole as a tool . . . but we’ve ignored that and replaced it with the wire stripping functionality the v-notch gives.) #1 Pry Bar

Can openers on keychain tools aren’t known for their prowess, but I can’t claim it took much difficulty — time, sure, but there’s no difficulty to it. It’s a solid bottle opener! Leatherman and Gerber are well-known manufacturers of multi-tools. Multi-tools are compact, versatile tools that combine various functions into a single device, making them useful for camping, hiking, and survival activities.

I got this teeny-tiny keychain light as a door gift, and it’s been chugging along with me for years now on my keychain. Streamlight NanoUsing the hex driver proved to be a great experience, twisting and spinning out the hex screw without argument.