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Pocketmonkey: 1 ounce, 1mm multi-tool

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Konrad . BPL Member
PostedDec 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm

Anyone else seen this yet?

I was surfing kickstarter and stumbled on this 1 ounce, 1mm thick credit card style multi tool. Looks like it's heat-treated to achieve steel hardness. Best part, locally made in Beantown at an affordable $12. I think this is PERFECT companion for those who like to EDC a folding knife.

Check out the video for the full overview of features. I admit that some of them seem gimmicky, but overall this looks like an awesome tool.

http://www.zootilitytools.com/pocket

EDIT: Hmmm the web description says 1 ounce, but his video says 2ounces. Hmm, I'll weigh mine when it arrives.

Gregory Stein BPL Member
PostedDec 17, 2012 at 4:49 am

I see ULers cutting the head of this monkey :D

Not even getting close to multitools such as Letherman Style. Which is less than 1 oz (23 gram) and has knife, tweezers, scissors, screwdriver …

Unless you're going to bike and drink beer, this tool is useless… IMHO

Konrad . BPL Member
PostedDec 17, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Useless is a bit harsh, no? I guess I should have qualified this post by saying its perfect for EDC and not so great for backcountry. I agree, something like a SAK Classic or a Leatherman Style is pure bliss in the woods…i have and use both. But for all other situations where I'm not living out of a backpack, I feel like this card-tool and a folding knife will get me out of most jams. I especially appreciate the various sized and shaped screw drivers. Being TSA friendly is great too.

PostedDec 17, 2012 at 5:37 pm

There are already ten of these on the market, even titanium versions. There are smaller ones, too. There are plastic credit card multitools. Gimmicky multitools are just that- gimmicky. I can't see any of these tools being as useful as a knife with a real handle, like a leatherman or swiss army knife.

The Style is TSA friendly, too.

M B BPL Member
PostedDec 17, 2012 at 5:56 pm

While hiking:

1. I dont need a phone kickstand
2. I dont need to peel oranges
3. I dont need to open bottles
4. I dont need to "nick" a banana
5. I dont need to open letters
6. I dont have any nuts on any gear
7. I dont have any phillips screws on any gear
8. I dont have any large standard screws on any gear
9. I havent yet needed to measure anything small
8. The tiny standard screwdriver might work for glasses, but a dedicated would be lighter. and smaller.

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