Multitools

Buy high-quality multitools for travel and leisure at ASMC

ASMC multitools combine a variety of tools in one compact device, making your trekking tours, camping trips, and other travels much easier. Our online shop offers a wide selection of these tools and shows you what to look for when buying one.

How do I use multitools correctly?

Proper use depends heavily on the specific multi-tool. From safety equipment to pocket knives, you should always use all tools only for their intended tasks to ensure optimal assistance while traveling or on adventures. You'll hardly need a professional military knife with dozens of functions for a short camping trip; besides being more expensive, it's also more complicated to use.

For classic tools and pocket knives, you should create a safe working environment every time you use them. This is especially important when children and teenagers are using multi-tools. While you should teach them how to handle tools responsibly, intelligent safety devices and high-quality pouches as accessories can make a significant contribution to safe use.

Functions of multi-function knives

ASMC offers a wide variety of multi-tools, primarily distinguished by their range of functions. In addition to classic uses like cutting and screwdriving, each tool offers a range of complementary functions, such as can openers, pliers, saws, files, and tweezers. However, these additional features can increase the tool's weight and make it more complex to handle.

Before a camping trip, a journey with scouts or a trekking adventure, you should carefully consider which functions of a tool are really needed and which variant best suits these preferences.

When it comes to knives and related tools, the quality and type of blade are essential factors in the purchasing decision. Each buyer is best positioned to assess whether cutting rope, branches, meat, or other materials while out and about is desired/necessary, and whether the blade's characteristics are suitable for this purpose. Our informational texts for each tool help to realistically assess its potential applications.

The choice of knife or tool can also influence how you attach it to your body or securely store it in your luggage. Most models in our online shop, however, come standard with eyelets or clips that can be used optionally, allowing for individual attachment and storage.

Applications of multitools

Multitools are versatile companions that prove indispensable in a multitude of situations. They offer a wider range of applications than one-handed or fixed-blade knives . In outdoor and camping scenarios, they provide a combination of tools that can be helpful for food preparation, shelter building, or repairs. For tradespeople and technicians, they offer a handy selection of frequently needed tools without the need to carry an entire toolbox. In emergency or survival situations, they can provide lifesaving functions, from simply obtaining food to administering first aid. Even in everyday life, multitools are often used, whether for easily opening a bottle, fixing a loose eyeglass frame, or cutting an unexpected thread. This broad range of functions makes multitools a must-have in many kits.

Questions: Tools

How do I find the tool that best suits me?

Of course, the intended uses are just as crucial as personal preferences. Besides the weight of the tools, these criteria represent the main features. However, you shouldn't forget that the tool might also be used in everyday life outside of outdoor activities. If you plan to carry it with you at all times, it's even more important that it's as lightweight as possible and contains only the essentials. Multitools can offer an ideal compromise between weight and performance. And by the way, it doesn't always have to be Leatherman , which is probably the most well-known brand among multitools.

However, you should definitely pay attention to a certain minimum quality in the materials used, as well as the not insignificant quality of workmanship. Otherwise, it will just rattle during transport or might even break on first use. Of course, it should be made of stainless steel so that your tool can withstand contact with water if necessary.

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

There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all tool; it always depends on how much you want to commit to a specific task beforehand. Sure, a hammer is handy, but how often do you actually need it? It takes up a lot of space and is relatively heavy compared to the rest of the tool. The most practical feature of these tools is undoubtedly the integrated pliers, because with them you can do almost anything you can't manage with your bare hands. Pocket knives, screwdrivers, and can openers are, of course, standard.

What are the subtle differences between the tools?

Some tools, for example, have a holder for various bits, which is very practical because it allows you to easily and efficiently cover all eventualities for the screwdrivers you might need. Otherwise, most multitools offer the same essential tools. These limitations are naturally less pronounced with individual tools designed for specific purposes.

Expert tip: How to replace broken scissor springs on pocket knives

What few people know: On Swiss Army knives, you can replace broken springs for the mini-scissors. Unfortunately, the spring clips that allow the scissors to open often break due to normal material fatigue.

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

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