NexTool Keychain Multitool, 9 in 1 Mini With Needle Nose Pliers, Scissors, SIM Extractor and Screwdrivers for Travel, EDC, TSA Approved, Bladeless Small (Mini Sailor Lite)

Recently went on vacay to Barbados, wanted a lil pocket friendly multi-tool. Fit & finish is nice and has a good "heft" (while still being light & small enough to not cause any discomfort). No slop with any of the tools. A very nice feature is when the tiny scissors (good for tag & loose thread removal-nose hairs too!) are folded away there isn't any tension on the spring that makes the scissor jaws spring back open when its deployed/in-use. (Unlike some other BIG multi-tool brands...)So, the scissors should work for a very long time. They're functionally sharp too. The black painted (?) outer handle finish is quite durable I dropped it a couple times on concrete- LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED! Easy to use-its good to have finger nails w/just enough length (1/32") to catch the various tools with. Some may say it's a bit spendy- I think it's perfect. Ive already given some out to some friends before their trips and I'll be sending more out for Christmas!

I wanted tiny long nose pliers for my bike's saddlebag toolkit. Conventional pliers start at 4 oz and 7" in length. Pass. This folds into a tiny rectangle, weighs 2 oz, and when unfolded you have a real pair of pliers (for, say, removing a Presta valve from a spare TPU tube because your bike & on bike pump has/expects Clik valves). This opens/closes easily, the other tools are usable, accessible, not in the way, and TSA approved (no blade). It's a tough, well designed mini multi tool.

I use this daily for my career as a mechanic. I keep it in my pocket at all times cause you never know when you may need a Phillips screw or a flat head or a tiny pair of pliers. Not much bigger than a bic lighter.

BLUF: A nice resource at a very reasonable price point. However, durability is unknown since I just got this, and my use case is relatively light. Pros: (1) No knife, no awl, no saw means that this can be carried in places where a traditional multi-tool would not be accepted either by formal rule or by custom. (2) The flat head and Phillips are surprisingly sturdy. I used them to adjust an interior door by tweaking the hinges without difficulty - a task that my similarly sized Victorinox Office Manager struggles with. The shape of the flathead also works ok’ish as a two-dimensional Phillips. (3) Scissors can cut through zip ties and (admittedly cheap) string trimmer easily. To be honest, many things that folks use a knife for can also be done with a good pair of scissors. Without freaking out the Karen in the cubicle next to yours in the office (4) Price point means that this can be a “disposable” tool that can be replaced after a couple of years if – for example – the scissors spring breaks. Cons: (1) The Nextool web page says there is a one-year warranty. It would be nice if that was a little longer and/or there was more obvious guidance on how to access that warranty. Though, that would likely increase the price. (2) I’m not sure what I can use the sim card tool for at this time. It has been a while since I’ve gone on international travel, but is changing out sim cards in one’s personal phone still a thing that happens on overseas trips? Some of my electronics have tiny reset buttons that this could be used on, but do I need that tool in my pocket every day? (3) Scissors are extremely impressive, but the shape and size make them a bit uncomfortable to use as the handle digs into the pad of my thumb. (4) There is some play in the handles in general and, noticeably, when using the Phillips. I’ve included some pictures to compare tools/sizes to a Victorinox Super Tinkerer and Office Manager. Recommendation for manufacturer: I think there is a small but very real market for a bladeless multi-tool. I suspect Roxon with their Flex Tool may take the lead in this area (since one can build a bladeless tool on that architecture). But for what it is worth, I would recommend something bigger than this tool, but around 90 mm or so. Include a flat head, Phillips, (or a bit driver), larger scissors, and a bottle opener. I don’t think pliers/wire cutters are needed for this type of tool, but I may be wrong. Consider adding something with a removable blade like a scalpel holder or utility knife or hobby knife. This would be great for nurses, teachers, office workers, or anyone that likes having a functional multi-tool but doesn’t want to make others feel uncomfortable in a non-knife tolerant environment. Conclusion: I like this product and assuming I can get a couple of years of use out of it, would buy it again.

Decent, pliers could be made better but for it's size I'm impressed