Amazon Basics 15-in-1 Stainless Steel Multitool Pocket Knife with Sheath, Black

I have Leatherman taste, but a different budget. I liked the red color, and didn’t think I could go wrong for its price. This thing is wonderful. It fits great in the hand, and has two handy ways to carry it, other than just sticking it in your pocket. The test of “multi tools” for me is whether you would use one feature, e.g. pliers, rather than reaching for real pliers. These are great. Everything feels solid, easy to pull out, safe (locking knife blade), and just sturdy. I’m definitely buying a second one for the car. Candidly, you just can’t go wrong at this price. You’ll be surprised how solid it feels in your hand. I am wearing it on my belt, a lot more than I thought I would, by the way. I thought I’d be sticking it in my pocket, but it’s just so handy in that (nice) carrier.

NICE MULTI TOOL, I KEEP IT CLOSE, USE IT INSTEAD OF 3 OTHER TOOLS, QUALITY, AND BLADE IS VERRY SHARP.

I have had several Leatherman and currently own a Wingman (I lost two in the past), which is about 2.5x more expensive. So I will compare them to tell you where you may miss out by paying less.The Amazon is sturdy, and the knife sharp, and tools are useful for its intended purpose. Both the knife and saw can be accessed from the outside and locked. The pliers are spring-loaded and the spring is hidden. Personally I prefer pliers that are not spring-loaded as they don't take up so much space when resting on the table. However the Amazon lacks polish in key areas which can impact your day to day use. First, there are more sharp edges on the Amazon, especially along the edges of the pliers, which are sharp enough to cut. Second many tools are very tight and hard to deploy. May be it will get looser over time, but the Leatherman has just the right amount of resistance from day 1. I have medium size hand. If you have big fingers and short nails, it would be very difficult to get some of the tools out. (Sometimes it seems that I need another tool just to get the tool out of the Amazon)Thus, I left the Amazon in the car as a back up in case of an emergency. For around the house and camping, I prefer the Leatherman because all the tools can be readily deployed without much fuss.

Price is great. All features operate smoothly. It stays on my dresser so I don’t have to take small problems to the garage work bench anymore.

This multi-tool is a practical and affordable addition to my everyday carry collection. While the knife blade may not be high-end steel, it holds an edge well and is easy to sharpen. The pliers and wire cutters are handy for a variety of tasks. Although the tools require a break-in period, adding some oil helps to smooth out the function. The locking blade and included clip ensure safety and prevent accidental loss. This multi-tool has proven to be durable and reliable for my work in the construction area at a semiconductor Fab.

If you compare the listed tool functions there is no difference between the 8-in-1 and the more expensive 10-in-1 Amazon multitool. The dimensions are identical, the styling of the outer handles are slightly different.I looked for this style for two reasons.- The knife and other blade tools are directly accessible like a jack knife, without spreading the pliers handle open.- When used as a pliers the handle surface is relatively smooth and comfortable to grip.This multi-tool is a compromise. I could find no multitool that provided the functionality I thought I needed for what I consider a sane price. I had to add an EDC bit driver to handle the other stuff I do every day. Fortunately both tools can be fit in the same sheath.1. When using it as a pliers the handles latch firmly in position. The remaining blades have a detent action that holds them in position.2. All blades block the use of the pliers when they are open (imo, a safety benefit)3. uses:4. The knife blade positively locks open, using a leaf spring that engages with the back of the pivoting end. 5. The blades pivot so that their working edges are aligned with the outer handle surface.6. It's inexpensive enough that I can afford to lose it.Cons:1. If I didn't wear a web belt, it would be impractical for EDC.2. It's too large to carry in a pocket, too heavy to hang from the caribiner clip which is too small for Molle.3. It lacks a file.4. The assembly quality is mediocre The two handles are different thicknesss and the thicker one is not square.5. After using it as a folding pocket pliers on a project, I used the knife blade for the first time to cut through some packaging straps. A screw at the pliers/knife pivot sheared off halfway down its threaded section, rendering the pliers, knife and saw unusable.This was to be my primary EDC tool. I've never never been less than satisfied with the quality of an Amazon Basic product, which I why I tried this one. But I've NEVER experienced any folding knife failing at the pivot before this one. I don't know whether the failure was from defective screw, poor choice of screw quality, or an assembly error. If that screw hadn't broken, I could have lived with it. But since it failed under light use, I can't trust the product to do its job when I need it. . I'm returning it for credit

Much better quality than expected- I’ve used it at work and fishing and it has stood up to a beating. The black coating on the joints comes off easily but it looks better that way