Saturday, August 10, 2013

Best All-In-One Pocket Tool?

Whether it's a pocket knife, a Leatherman, or a Cybertool, many of us carry a multitool in case we suddenly need a sharp edge, a screwdriver, a corkscrew, or another tool to make a quick repair. This week, we want to know which ones you think are the best, most portable, and packed with the most useful tools.

Multitools are a mainstay for those of us who work with tech on a regular basis, those of us who get our hands dirty with DIY projects, or when you need to make a quick repair around the house. The trouble is that multitools come in all shapes and sizes, and at all price points. Some of them are plastic and worthless, featuring dull knives and useless screwdrivers, but others are so jam-packed with tools and widgets that it's hard to carry them around at all. Which ones do you think are the most useful, offer the most bang for the buck, and fit nicely in your pocket or carry-all bag? Leave your vote in the discussions below.

Hive Five nominations take place in the discussions, where you post your favorite tool for the job. We get hundreds of nominations, so to make your nomination clear, please include it at the top of your post like so: VOTE: BEST MULTITOOL. Please don't include your vote in a reply to another person. Nominations emailed to us will not be counted. Instead, make your vote and reply separate discussions. After you've made your nomination, let us know what makes it stand out from the competition.

About the Hive Five: The Hive Five feature series asks readers to answer the most frequently asked question we get: "Which tool is the best?" Once a week we'll put out a call for contenders looking for the best solution to a certain problem, then YOU tell us your favorite tools to get the job done. Every weekend, we'll report back with the top five recommendations and give you a chance to vote on which is best. For an example, check out last week's five best exercise headphones.

The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. As with most Hive Five posts, if your favorite was left out, it's not because we hate it—it's because it didn't get the nominations required in the call for contenders post to make the top five. We understand it's a bit of a popularity contest, but if you have a favorite, we want to hear about it. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at tips+hivefive@lifehacker.com!

Photo by Karl Baron.

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