Multitools

Buy high‑quality multitools for travel and leisure at ASMC

Multitools from ASMC combine a wide variety of tools in a compact device and make your trekking tours, camping trips and other journeys much easier. Our online shop offers a large selection of tools – the English word “tool” has long since entered German usage – and explains what to look out for when buying.

How do I use multitools correctly?

The correct use depends crucially on the specific multi‑tool. From safety devices to pocket knives, you should always use all tools strictly according to their intended purpose in order to get optimal assistance when traveling or on trips. You will hardly need a professional military knife with dozens of functions for a short camping trip, and it will not only cost more but also be more complicated to operate.

For traditional tools and pocket knives, you should always create a safe working environment each time you use them. This is especially true when children and teenagers are using the multi-tools. While you should teach them to handle tools and the like responsibly, intelligent safety features and high-quality pouches as accessories can make a major contribution to safe handling.

Functions of multi-tools / multi-function knives

At ASMC you’ll find a wide range of multi-function knives that primarily differ in their range of functions. In addition to classic uses such as cutting or screwing, each tool offers more or fewer additional functions such as can openers, pliers, saws, files, and tweezers. However, these extra functions can also result in higher weight and more complex handling of the tool.

Before a camping trip, a journey with scouts, or a trekking adventure, you should think carefully about which functions of a tool you will really need and which variant best matches these preferences.

For knives and related tools, the quality and type of blade are key factors in the purchase decision. Each buyer will best be able to assess whether cutting ropes, branches, meat or other materials on the go is desired/necessary and whether the blade’s characteristics are suitable for this. Our information texts for each tool help you realistically assess the potential areas of use.

Mounting tools on your body or stowing them safely in your own luggage can also influence the decision for a particular knife or tool. However, most models in our online shop come as standard with eyelets or clips that can be used optionally and allow for individual attachment/storage.

Areas of application for multitools

Multitools are universal companions that prove indispensable in a wide variety of situations. They offer far more possible uses than one-handed knives or fixed-blade knives. In outdoor and camping scenarios, they provide you with a combination of tools that can be helpful when preparing food, setting up shelters or making repairs. For tradespeople and technicians, they offer a handy selection of frequently needed tools without having to carry an entire toolbox. In emergency or survival situations, they can provide life-saving functions, from simple food procurement to first aid. Even in everyday life, multitools are often used, whether for simply opening a bottle, tightening a loose glasses arm or cutting an unexpected thread. The wide range of functions makes multitools a must-have in many gear setups.

Questions: Tools

How do I find the tool that suits me best?

Of course, your intended use is just as important as your personal preferences. Alongside the weight of the tools, these are the main criteria. However, you shouldn’t forget that the tool might also be used in everyday life, away from outdoor adventures. If you want to carry it in your pocket all the time, it becomes even more important that it is as light as possible and only includes what you really need. Multitools can offer you an ideal compromise between weight and performance. And by the way, it doesn’t always have to be Leatherman, even if that’s probably the best-known brand among multi-tools.

However, you should make sure to insist on a certain minimum quality of the materials used and, just as importantly, on good workmanship. Otherwise it will just rattle during transport or may even break the first time you use it. Of course, it should be made of stainless steel so that your tool can safely come into contact with water if necessary.

When is it better to choose a multi-tool over a dedicated tool?

There is no one tool for every purpose; it always depends on how much you can or want to commit in advance. Sure, having a hammer or small hammer on a tool is practical, but how often do you really need it? It takes up a lot of space and is relatively heavy compared to the rest of the tool. The most practical feature on or in these tools is certainly the integrated pliers, because with them you can do almost anything you can’t manage with your bare hands. A pocketknife and screwdriver as well as a can opener are basically a given.

Where are the subtle differences between the tools?

Some tools, for example, have a holder for various bit inserts, which is of course very practical, as this allows you to easily and weight-efficiently cover all eventualities in terms of required “screwdrivers”. Otherwise, most multitools mainly offer the same essential tools. These limitations apply far less to individual tools designed for a specific application.

Expert tip: Replacing broken scissor springs on pocket knives

What very few people know: On Swiss Army knives you can replace broken springs for the mini scissors. Due to normal material fatigue, the spring clips that make the scissors open again unfortunately often break off.

Replacing the individual spring saves you from having to buy a completely new item, since only a small part is defective. This is relatively easy to do, as the old spring just has to be pushed out sideways and the new one attached again in the same way.

Although the replacement springs are not available directly from our shop, they can be found on the internet at comparatively low prices.