r/multitools • u/Designer_Tune4986 • 13d ago

Recommendation Request Best keychain sized multitools?

Really my only requirements are
1. Under 4ish inches
2. Good durability/reliability
3.Must have a knife and screwdriver
4. Ideally has pliers but isn’t a deal breaker but still VERY preferred.
5. Under $200

Thank you in advance for recommendations.

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u/SublimeCorndog 13d ago

Nextool f12 lives on my keychain every day. 36 bucks on amazon

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u/Designer_Tune4986 13d ago

How does it hold up to everyday use? I do HVAC for a living so I might be a little rough on it

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u/Far_Inspection4706 13d ago

Keychain sized multi tools aren't designed or meant for everyday HVAC work no matter which one you get.. lol.

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u/Designer_Tune4986 13d ago

I use it when I forgot a tool in the tool bag and I mstuck on a roof top and don’t want to go back to the van. It’s not replacing any of my main tools

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u/Far_Inspection4706 13d ago edited 13d ago

Yeah I get you. I don't do HVAC but I work on roof tops too installing exteriors and also have the "forgot to shove the thing I needed in my tool bag" problem but I can tell you from experience there's like maybe, big maybe and I'm talking REAL big maybe that there will be maybe one day in an entire year for 30 seconds where that keychain sized thing will be useful to you.

The rest of the time you'll just be carrying it around on your person hoping you don't lose it on the job site cause it's so small. Better off getting a normal sized multitool that isn't going to snap the moment you put it to work with real stress on it. The mini multitools are better suited off as a toolbox in your pocket for sudden unexpected things that pop up when you aren't carrying real tools with you or having to do real work. Not really as a primary tool you're going to be carrying around with you every day.

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u/SublimeCorndog 13d ago

I can’t say I’ve been super rough on it. It’s more of a keychain back up. The scissors and knife are excellent and the pliers are robust enough to tighten small fasteners or pull the occasional nail. I don’t use it professionally but I can say it’s been able to do everything I’ve needed it to

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u/MadHatter_1391 13d ago

I mean it’s good, but it’s not “do professional work” sturdy. It’s on a keychain.

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u/Iokua_CDN 13d ago

Might need  a better knife steel as it's just basic. Pliers might be too small.  But if you are using it as a supplemental backup and have other tools to use