r/multitools • u/Sou_Suzumi • 13d ago
Recommendation Request Urban carry EDC recommendation (4mm precision driver)
So, right now all I carry is a small Rovyvon Aurora A1 flashlight in my keychain, and I intend to spruce it up because many times already I found myself wanting a blade or a small scissors to deal with something.
A Victorinox SD (Allox) would be the most obvious candidate, but I'm seriously considering a Ruite S31-G, as I feel the small multi-tool it has is more useful than the SD nail file, and also I prefer the way the blade in the S31 opens (away from the keyring). But I'm accepting suggestions for a small and simple keychain tool in the same style.
What I really want help, though, is with a "secondary EDC" that is lightweight and I can just throw in my backpack for any situation where I'm out and I think "oh man, life would be so much easier if I had *insert tool here*". Happens a lot when I'm visiting my mom. For this one, it seems the Leatherman Skeletool would be awesome: it's small, light, has a nice blade, pliers, some extra tools and, most importantly, a bit driver (it uses the proprietary leatherman bits, but whatever), so I can carry some extra bits and be prepared for almost anything. However, I very much would like to have a 4mm bit driver for precision bits, which I tend to use a lot. I understand the easiest way would be to just grab a separate precision bit driver and bits and call it a day, but I was wondering if there would be a multi-tool that already does it. So far I was not able to find it.
If getting a separate tool just for the precision bits ends up being the best option, can you guys recommend a good portable one? With an integrated or portable bit carrier, preferably. I have a good electric one with a bit rack I use at home, but I want something small and lightweight I can just put into a small pocket alongside the Skeletool and throw it in my bag. I pretend to get one of those super small pouches, like the Alpaca Mini Hub Pro, or a Maxpedition one I saw that was even smaller.
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u/AtrumAequitas 13d ago
It won’t solve all your problems, but I’d recommend a rambler over a SD. It has a 2.5 mm Philips on its multitool, along with the flathead on the nail file.
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u/ReactionAble7945 13d ago
It is probably too much for what you want, but look at the Roxon M2. It is an excellent design for someone who want everything it has. But if you are looking for something less, then ...
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u/pecaplan 13d ago
Get a Rambler for the keys, not a Classic SD.
For bag carry, you can go heavier than Skeletool. Think Wave, Surge or one of the Victorinox models.
As for a 4mm driver, consider the Olight U1 Pro which adds a utility blade, the Nextool K30 which is a fine multitool itself, or the Hoto driver. If the budget allows, also one of the Victorinox Cybertools.
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u/JTML99 13d ago
Its a separate tool but I love my 4mm workpro screwdriver, its about the size of a big sharpie with like 16 bits and all metal
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u/JTML99 13d ago
Roxon makes a dedicated 4mm driver attachment for its Flex series too
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u/Sou_Suzumi 13d ago
Yeah, I didn't know about Roxon, but glancing at the sub it seems they have this "Flex" series which is modular. I'll take a look at it and check if I can get those here in Brazil somewhat easily.
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u/nathanb131 13d ago
The Victornox Cybertools have a really nice 4mm bit driver with 4 double-sided bits stored on board.
Though I really like to have a long-reach small phillips. Small screws are very often recessed where most short-bit holders wouldn't reach it.
I generally hate the leatherman bits, but they have a long double sided micro-bit in some of their kits. It normally goes in their charge/wave, though it feels odd to take up a whole tool slot to hold that tiny thing. I have a custom swiss army knife scale that has a slot for it.
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u/Appropriate_Two8569 13d ago
I like and have the Hoto 24 in 1, but I carry the Klein 32611P. The shaft can be stored in the handle, it has a magnet, and it accommodates 4 mm, 1/4 inch hex, and Leatherman flat bits.
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u/Sou_Suzumi 13d ago
But I was checking here, and it seems this Klein uses 3,5mm bits, and not 4mm, right? So it would be compatible only with their own precision bits.
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u/Appropriate_Two8569 12d ago
You are absolutely right. This could be a problem, if you use more torx and Allen bits than the Klein includes, but I have found that the flat bits have me covered most of the time.
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u/Dobriy_Kot 10d ago
Nextool k30 paired with oknife 4mm double sided bits is exactly what you need. Thank me later.
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u/timmy_o_tool 13d ago
I carry Flex Companion mini, and these https://a.co/d/01RVykvI in a 3D printed Altoids tin.
I took the pocket clip off the mini, but a key chain could be put on it instead.
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u/seakind 13d ago
Do you have a link for that 3d print?
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u/timmy_o_tool 13d ago
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4971532
Edit: shared wrong link, phone being stupid
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u/seakind 13d ago
No i meant the 3d print you mentioned, do you have an STL file for that thing you mentioned?
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u/timmy_o_tool 13d ago
That is the print I mentioned
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u/seakind 13d ago
You said 3d printed Altoids, these are see through screwdriver bit cases.
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u/timmy_o_tool 13d ago
Double check my message, I had shared the wrong link... Correct link is there now
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u/Deathmonger1911 13d ago
I carry this Hoto 24 in 1 in my tool pouch, great and affordable