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The 10 Best Multi-Tools

Pliers multi-tools from Leatherman, Gerber, SOG and budget brands, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank

A multi-tool folds pliers, a knife, screwdrivers and more into one pocket-size tool. We ranked 10 best-sellers from Leatherman, Gerber, SOG and value brands on rating, review volume and features (a long warranty, locking tools, one-hand opening and a sheath). Many make good gifts under $50 for anyone who fixes things.

Best Overall LEATHERMAN Wingman Multi-Tool, Spring-Action Pliers and Scissors, Stainless
Leatherman
LEATHERMAN Wingman Multi-Tool, Spring-Action Pliers and Scissors, Stainless
4.7 (9,994)
$49.95
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Best Budget WETOLS 21-in-1 Multitool with Pocket Knife, Pliers and Pouch
WETOLS
WETOLS 21-in-1 Multitool with Pocket Knife, Pliers and Pouch
4.6 (13,400)
$23.97
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Money No Object LEATHERMAN Wave Plus 18-in-1 Multi-Tool, Black
Leatherman
LEATHERMAN Wave Plus 18-in-1 Multi-Tool, Black
4.7 (4,629)
$129.95
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Which one is for you?

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from Leatherman, WETOLS, Gerber, Mossy Oak, PERWIN, and SOG. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — Leatherman and WETOLS rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsToolsWarrantyLocking toolsOne-hand openingScore
1Leatherman Wingman (831426)$49.954.79,9941425 yearsYesYes92
2WETOLS WE-182$23.974.613,40021 (includes 8 bit ends)Limited lifetimeYesNo91
3Leatherman Wave+ (832533)$129.954.74,6291825 yearsYesYes89
4Gerber 47550N$78.374.68,37914—YesYes88
5Mossy Oak MO19012$25.174.78,14921 (includes 8-in-1 bit set)—YesNo84
6PERWIN TR-01$23.744.71,73117—YesYes83
7Gerber 30-001364N$35.374.623,83015—YesNo81
8Gerber 30-000469N$34.994.422,28512Limited lifetimeNoNo81
9Leatherman Skeletool CX (70101003)$99.954.63,348725 yearsNoNo77
10SOG PP1001-CP$35.994.52,01718Limited lifetimeNoNo74
✕fangfo A-00123$14.994.56,921Padded tool count; placeholder part numberAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
LEATHERMAN Wingman Multi-Tool, Spring-Action Pliers and Scissors, Stainless
Best Overall
Leatherman

LEATHERMAN Wingman Multi-Tool, Spring-Action Pliers and Scissors, Stainless

4.7 9,994 reviews
Score 92/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score96/100 → 34 pts
  • Features 20% of score80/100 → 16 pts

Has: long warranty, locking, one hand. Missing: sheath.

Total: 92/100. How the score works

$49.95
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3K+/mo

The best-selling Leatherman here and the cheapest way into a 25-year warranty: 14 tools, spring-action pliers and scissors, and every tool opens with one hand.

Best for: A first Leatherman or a gift.

Skip it if: You need a saw; the Wave+ has one.

Tools
14
Size / weight
—
Warranty
25 years
Extras
Spring-action pliers and scissors, one-hand opening

Pros

  • 3,000+ sold last month
  • 25-year warranty
  • Spring-action pliers

Cons

  • Fewer tools than the Wave+
#2
WETOLS 21-in-1 Multitool with Pocket Knife, Pliers and Pouch
Best Budget
WETOLS

WETOLS 21-in-1 Multitool with Pocket Knife, Pliers and Pouch

4.6 13,400 reviews
Score 91/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score99/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score75/100 → 15 pts

Has: long warranty, locking, sheath. Missing: one hand.

Total: 91/100. How the score works

$23.97
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2K+/mo

A gift-oriented budget multi-tool with 21 functions, self-locking tools, a pouch and a limited lifetime warranty from the seller.

Best for: A budget gift with a warranty.

Skip it if: You want a lighter tool; it's about 12 oz.

Tools
21 (includes 8 bit ends)
Size / weight
4.13 in closed, 334 g
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Extras
Self-locking tools, saw, file, pouch

Pros

  • 13,400 reviews (shared across WETOLS models)
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Pouch included

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Reviews shared with other WETOLS models
#3
LEATHERMAN Wave Plus 18-in-1 Multi-Tool, Black
Money No Object
Leatherman

LEATHERMAN Wave Plus 18-in-1 Multi-Tool, Black

4.7 4,629 reviews
Score 89/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score88/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 20% of score80/100 → 16 pts

Has: long warranty, locking, one hand. Missing: sheath.

Total: 89/100. How the score works

$129.95
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1K+/mo

Leatherman's best-selling all-rounder: 18 tools with blades you can open one-handed from the outside, replaceable wire cutters, spring scissors, locking tools and a 25-year warranty.

Best for: Anyone who wants one multi-tool that does everything and lasts decades.

Skip it if: You want something light for a pocket; the Skeletool or Dime is smaller.

Tools
18
Size / weight
—
Warranty
25 years
Extras
Outside-accessible blades, replaceable wire cutters, spring-action scissors

Pros

  • 25-year warranty
  • Blades open from outside
  • Replaceable wire cutters

Cons

  • Expensive
  • No sheath listed
#4
Gerber Multi-Plier 600 14-in-1 Multitool with Sheath
Gerber

Gerber Multi-Plier 600 14-in-1 Multitool with Sheath

4.6 8,379 reviews
Score 88/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score94/100 → 33 pts
  • Features 20% of score70/100 → 14 pts

Has: locking, one hand, sheath. Missing: long warranty.

Total: 88/100. How the score works

$78.37
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300+/mo

A classic Gerber whose pliers slide out with one hand, with Saf.T.Plus locking tools and a sheath, popular with tradespeople and hunters.

Best for: Anyone who uses the pliers most and wants them out fast.

Skip it if: You want it light; it's 8 oz.

Tools
14
Size / weight
8 oz
Warranty
—
Extras
One-hand slide-out pliers, Saf.T.Plus locking, sheath

Pros

  • One-hand slide-out pliers
  • Locking tools
  • Sheath included

Cons

  • 8 oz
  • No warranty listed
#5
MOSSY OAK 21-in-1 Multitool, Stainless Steel Pliers with Pocket Knife and Pouch
Mossy Oak

MOSSY OAK 21-in-1 Multitool, Stainless Steel Pliers with Pocket Knife and Pouch

4.7 8,149 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score94/100 → 33 pts
  • Features 20% of score45/100 → 9 pts

Has: locking, sheath. Missing: long warranty, one hand.

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$25.17
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1K+/mo

A budget multi-tool with 21 functions, including a saw, leather punch and an 8-piece bit set, self-locking tools and a pouch with a pocket for bits.

Best for: A cheap, well-equipped gift or glovebox tool.

Skip it if: You want it light; it's about 1 lb.

Tools
21 (includes 8-in-1 bit set)
Size / weight
4 x 1.8 x 0.8 in folded, 454 g
Warranty
—
Extras
Self-locking tools, leather punch, saw, pouch with bit pocket

Pros

  • 8,149 reviews; 4.7 stars
  • Bit set and saw
  • Self-locking tools

Cons

  • Heavy at about 1 lb
  • No warranty listed
#6
PERWIN 17-in-1 Stainless Steel Multitool Pliers with Self-Locking, Pocket Knife, Nylon Sheath
PERWIN

PERWIN 17-in-1 Stainless Steel Multitool Pliers with Self-Locking, Pocket Knife, Nylon Sheath

4.7 1,731 reviews
Score 83/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score78/100 → 27 pts
  • Features 20% of score70/100 → 14 pts

Has: locking, one hand, sheath. Missing: long warranty.

Total: 83/100. How the score works

$23.74
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2K+/mo

A 17-tool budget multi-tool in 440A stainless with side locks on every tool and a nylon sheath. The listing says it opens with one hand.

Best for: A budget all-rounder with a sheath.

Skip it if: You want a known brand's warranty.

Tools
17
Size / weight
4.3 in, 10.56 oz
Warranty
—
Extras
440A stainless, side-lock tools, nylon sheath

Pros

  • 2,000+ sold last month
  • Locking tools
  • Sheath included

Cons

  • 10.56 oz
  • No warranty listed
#7
Gerber Suspension NXT 15-in-1 Multitool Pliers, Stainless Steel
Gerber

Gerber Suspension NXT 15-in-1 Multitool Pliers, Stainless Steel

4.6 23,830 reviews
Score 81/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: locking. Missing: long warranty, one hand, sheath.

Total: 81/100. How the score works

$35.37
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2K+/mo

The most-reviewed multi-tool here, with 23,830 reviews: 15 tools including pliers, a wire stripper, scissors and a partially serrated blade, with a tool lock and pocket clip.

Best for: A capable everyday multi-tool for not much money.

Skip it if: You want a long written warranty; this listing doesn't state one.

Tools
15
Size / weight
4.25 in closed, 6.4 oz
Warranty
—
Extras
Butterfly opening, tool lock, pocket clip, 2.25 in partially serrated blade

Pros

  • 23,830 reviews
  • Tool lock and pocket clip
  • 6.4 oz

Cons

  • No warranty listed
  • 4.6 stars
#8
Gerber Dime 12-in-1 Mini Multitool Pliers, Pocket Knife, Bottle Opener, Black
Gerber

Gerber Dime 12-in-1 Mini Multitool Pliers, Pocket Knife, Bottle Opener, Black

4.4 22,285 reviews
Score 81/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

Has: long warranty. Missing: locking, one hand, sheath.

Total: 81/100. How the score works

$34.99
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800+/mo

A keychain-size multi-tool at 2.2 oz with spring-loaded pliers, scissors and tweezers, and 22,285 reviews.

Best for: A keychain or purse tool for small jobs.

Skip it if: You need full-size pliers.

Tools
12
Size / weight
2.75 in closed, 2.2 oz
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Extras
Spring-loaded pliers, scissors, tweezers

Pros

  • 2.2 oz, keychain size
  • 22,285 reviews
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Cons

  • Small pliers
  • 4.4 stars
#9
LEATHERMAN Skeletool CX 7-in-1 Lightweight EDC Multi-Tool, Onyx
Leatherman

LEATHERMAN Skeletool CX 7-in-1 Lightweight EDC Multi-Tool, Onyx

4.6 3,348 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score84/100 → 30 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

Has: long warranty. Missing: locking, one hand, sheath.

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$99.95
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1K+/mo

A stripped-down Leatherman that's really a pocketknife with pliers, a bit driver and a bottle opener, for people who carry it every day.

Best for: Everyday carry when a full multi-tool is too bulky.

Skip it if: You want lots of tools; it has 7.

Tools
7
Size / weight
—
Warranty
25 years
Extras
Pocketknife-style blade, bit driver, carabiner/bottle opener

Pros

  • Light and slim
  • 25-year warranty
  • 4.6 stars

Cons

  • Only 7 tools
  • Expensive for its size
#10
SOG PowerPint Mini Compact Stainless Steel Multi-Tool, 18 Tools, Stone Wash
SOG

SOG PowerPint Mini Compact Stainless Steel Multi-Tool, 18 Tools, Stone Wash

4.5 2,017 reviews
Score 74/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score79/100 → 28 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

Has: long warranty. Missing: locking, one hand, sheath.

Total: 74/100. How the score works

$35.99
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1K+/mo

A compact 4.2 oz tool with 18 functions and SOG's compound-leverage pliers, which the listing says double your grip force.

Best for: A small tool with stronger pliers than its size suggests.

Skip it if: You want locking tools; none are listed.

Tools
18
Size / weight
3.2 in closed, 4.2 oz
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Extras
Compound-leverage pliers

Pros

  • 4.2 oz
  • Compound-leverage pliers
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Cons

  • 4.5 stars

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $30; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from long warranty (30%), locking (25%), one hand (25%), sheath (20%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 15,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

What changed

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Buyer's guide

Which multi-tool should I start with?

For most people, a full-size pliers tool like the Leatherman Wingman or Wave+ or the Gerber Suspension NXT. If you only want something on your keys, the Gerber Dime. If you mostly need a knife, the Skeletool CX.

Do tool counts matter?

Less than you'd think. Many budget tools count each pliers function and each screwdriver size separately to reach 20+. Check the tools you'll actually use: pliers, a knife, flat and Phillips drivers, and scissors.

Why pay more for Leatherman?

Leatherman backs its tools with a 25-year warranty and makes the Wave+, Wingman and Skeletool in Portland, Oregon. The steel, fit and finish are better than budget tools.

Are locking tools important?

Yes. A lock stops a blade or screwdriver folding onto your fingers when you push. Most tools here lock; check before you buy.

Can I carry one on a plane?

Not in carry-on luggage in the US if it has a knife blade. Pack it in checked luggage.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
14-In-1 Multitool with Safety Locking, Professional Stainless Steel Multitool Pliers Pocket Knife, Bottle Opener, Screwdriver with Nylon Sheath
fangfo

14-In-1 Multitool with Safety Locking, Professional Stainless Steel Multitool Pliers Pocket Knife, Bottle Opener, Screwdriver with Nylon Sheath

4.5 6,921 reviews   $14.99

A basic pliers multi-tool whose '14-in-1' count is padded and whose listing data is placeholder text. For about $20 more, the Gerber Suspension NXT has a known brand and 23,830 reviews behind it.

Why we'd skip it

  • The 14 functions count the pliers head three times (long nose, round nose and cutting pliers) and list three sizes of flat screwdriver separately.
  • The manufacturer part number is 'abc-001' and the manufacturer field names a different company (TSKECN) than the brand, so tracing who makes it is hard.
  • The listing gives two different sizes for the same tool: 3.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 inches and a folded size of 4.7 x 1.96 x 1.18.
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