A deep dive into the smallest tier of compact multitools that fit in your pocket without dragging it down — the keychain and slip-class tools that disappear until you need them.
Compact multitools live or die by whether you’ll carry them every day. A deep dive into weight thresholds, the pliers compromise, and the tiny tools that actually earn a slot in daily EDC.
The gear-nerd breakdown of what actually makes a compact multitool pocket-friendly — width across the pivots, edge profile, and tool stack density, not just the weight on the spec sheet.
