Upknife comes equipped with all of the tools you need for successful everyday use – from its 3.25″ drop point blade, wood saw, files and screw drivers – all open and lock into place without sliding or folding back within its handles.
It features a bottle opener/pry tool and one-handed opening sprung pliers equipped with mechanical advantage gearing systems instead of replaceable wire cutters, for one-handed opening action.
Blade
This pocket knife not only boasts a blade but also multiple hex wrenches for convenient travel without TSA confiscation, plus features a stiff belt clip to reduce pocket tearing as well as tether-ready lanyard holes for secure tethering.
These pliers were among the best we tested, easily cutting through cord and zip ties with relative ease while producing clean cuts with minimal force. Their ergonomic textured handle features jimping and finger grooves to provide a secure grip.
Crossbar locks utilize a crossbar design in which a bar runs up the back of the knife’s frame and slots into a notches on its tang when opening or closing it, providing more secure ambidextrous use as well as taking up less space than traditional spring-loaded liner locks.
Box Opener
No matter if it’s for review or just opening the latest delivery, most of us find ourselves with at least one cardboard box each day. Reaching for a knife to open them can be risky due to sharp blades that could damage what lies within. In addition, packing tape residue can clog your edge making the task harder than necessary.
Slice’s line of knives and cutters addresses this challenge by employing a patent-pending double-grind safety blade that creates a finger-friendly cutting edge when closed, paired with its first bolt notch’s short length of exposed blade, making the tool an effective box opener. Furthermore, it includes two hex wrenches as well as a 1/4-inch bit driver for added utility.
Wrench
Multitools with needle-nose pliers are great tools for outdoors enthusiasts who may need to repair equipment, or who simply wish to carry something extra with them besides their knife. While needle-nose pliers may be included, others also contain linesman or channel lock style pliers as well as regular round object pliers for repair purposes.
Knives tend to be smaller in size than pocketknives and usually come equipped with a convenient zip-close carrying case to store both blades and their extra accessories. Some models may fit comfortably inside of a belt pouch while others can fit easily inside of pockets.
The UpKnife is an excellent example of this kind of multipurpose knife; its blade includes a pry bar feature as well as four wrench fittings and a 1/4” bit driver (you provide your own hex bits). Plus, it fits comfortably in any pocket!
Wire Stripper
UpKnife owner John Risch created and produces this multitool in Agua Dulce, California. His patented tool does not feature pliers for maximum slimness; its bolt-action blade locks open two positions, and its V-shaped slot on its handle is used to strip insulation off soft cable without harming copper conductors inside.
The first open blade setting comes equipped with a pointy saw that works as a wood saw and features jimping notches and finger grooves for secure gripping. A stiff belt clip helps prevent pocket tearing while its lanyard hole allows tether-ready use; furthermore there are multiple hex box wrenches on both the handle and blade itself for increased access and control.
Glass Breaker
The curved end of the blade forms a bottle opener. While not as intuitive to use as its sharpened counterparts, it still does the job in an emergency situation. Additionally, this tool contains a tungsten carbide glass breaker, which works like an awl but requires firm gripping in conjunction with targeted force to break glass pieces.
Gerber packs a lot into this flat-pack multitool made in America with high quality materials and workmanship, yet there are a few build quality issues such as rough machining marks on its file or when its pliers deploy wiggle slightly when deployed – but for anyone in search of a multitool without pliers this one deserves serious consideration.
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