Outside-tool access is the single design feature that separates sub-$100 multitools you carry daily from the ones that live in your junk drawer. Here’s how the Wave+, Skeletool, and Center-Drive actually stack up.
The spec sheet doesn’t tell you what you’ll actually use. Here’s how to match a sub-$100 multitool to your real-world carry — whether you’re wrenching, working trades, or traveling light.
Not all multitools under $100 earn their place in your pocket. This guide breaks down plier quality, blade steel, driver systems, and which tools from Leatherman and Gerber actually hold up in daily carry.
