Pocket-sized multitools like this SHALL 18-in-1 sit in the same space as the entry-level Leatherman and Gerber-style plier tools, aiming to cover quick fixes without carrying a full toolbox. It’s built around a set of multitool pliers, then adds a screwdriver bit driver and a universal socket, so it’s geared towards odd jobs around the house, bike tweaks, or keeping in the car for unexpected loose fixings.

Who is this multitool actually for?

If you regularly tighten, grip, bend or snip small bits of wire, a plier-based multitool makes sense. The included bit driver is useful for common screw types, while the universal socket can save time when you’re faced with mixed-size nuts and bolts, though it’s best seen as a convenience tool rather than a substitute for proper sockets on stubborn fasteners.

  • Multitool pliers: for gripping, twisting and light crimping tasks
  • Screwdriver bit driver: better reach and control than a tiny fold-out driver
  • Universal socket: helps when you don’t know the fastener size in advance