KnifeCenter FAQ #172: Best “Mini” Pocket Multi-Tools

We’ve covered all manner of EDC for the pocket, including that small fifth pocket on a pair of jeans. But are there multi-tools small enough for that space? Plus, a whimsical flipper shares the table with a historical legend.

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[MichaelSmith-drtw]

I carried a SOG PowerPint for awhile and it was fine for a 5th pocket. I recently found the Nextool and the idea of pliers and large(ish) scissors was something I had to try. So far so good.

[pauljosephbuggle]

The squirt was a great piece and it's a shame they let it go

[Entrename]

I would absolutely LOVE to see some outdoors test videos. I watch other channels with that content but I'd love to see the way you guys do it!

[jacbosmitt]

I carry a SAK Rambler in my 5th pocket everyday for years now I even have backups for when I lose them or they fall apart in the washing machine. I use the flat head, Phillips, and toothpick more than my $500+ folders!

Also, if you guys did an outdoors review once a month or so I think most of us subscribers would definitely watch it. This is the only knife related channel I watch EVERY video that is put out. Thanks for the great content!

[paulbeck]

I've carried the Victorinox Mini-Champ for years now. It is amazing for most daily tasks, with great scissors and two blades that seem to remain sharp for ages and are so easy to sharpen. The best tool? The orange peeler. It is great for parcel opening nail scraping, and spicule gouging! Wouldn't be without it. I dummy cord mine to a belt loop which means I can put it round my neck if I need to.

[andrewdarowski]

The powerpint is amazing. Ive had a bunch of mini multitools, and they all felt like mini multitools. The powerpint is mini, but its not really lacking anything. Those pliers can get a serious grip on stuff, and if you carry a cheao bit extender ans some bits in your bag, you can get a lot of work done with it. I stopped carrying a full size multitool because of it.

[JoseAguilar-vtzt]

+1 Alox Bantam. It is so light and slim it is unnoticeable in the pocket. It compliments the Manager SAK I carry on my keyring.

[jpdonovan]

Leatherman Juice CS4 (original version) has been riding in my 5th pocket on the daily, and for over a decade. So handy.

[Az-]

PowerPint has never let me down and gradually just becoming more and more useful day to day for me

[mcsquirgle]

I found a Leatherman Juice S4 at a pawn shop recently and was able to negotiate the price down considerably. The toolset on that thing is fantastic. It's a shame they don't make that anymore really. About the best fifth pocket multi tool I have ever seen

[SweetTooth]

You should do a segment on Mini folders too (strictly knives). I have a bunch of mini folders that I love too. I always carry one in the tiny pocket above your regular jeans pocket along with a regular size folder clipped on my pocket.
I wish companies made more Mini sized folders. They're fun to have just for simple package opening purposes.

[heavychevy]

as long as Thomas is there & adding his unique brand of snark-ism, id watch some cool outdoor videos! thank u gentlemen

[Tusk]

I really liked the outdoor videos! Having said that, I like your inside videos too! The difference being that on the outdoor ones you see the things tested and used so in the timeframe allotted, you don’t get to see as many variations of edged or pointy things.

Like I said, I did like the outdoor ones

[mrchiefbs]

I would love to see more outdoor videos!

[kevinstryker]

Hey DCA, what do you think is the best value item on the knife center, right now?

[paulstevens]

By far my favorite category of pocketknife/multitool

[JerryLoffelbein]

My current favorite 5th pocket knife is a recently discontinued model from Olight called the Otool. Titanium and 154CM construction, one hand opening with a great liner lock sheepsfoot blade on one side and a bottle opener, prybar and deep cutting hook tool on the other. I think Olight recently cut back or dropped their outdoors line which the Otool fell under.

[ChristopherThirkell]

HI DCA, that little fifth pocket you refer to on a pair of jeans can also be found on some trousers and shorts. I have several pairs of both trousers and shorts in my wardrobe that has the pocket. It is commonly called a fob pocket (for a pocket watch) or a coin pocket for obvious reasons. Hope that helps! Big shout to you, Thomas and Seth. Keep up the good work!

[qui-gone]

My 5th pocket toolset is the Victorinox rambler + thrunite Ti2. Rambler has worked quite well for me for over a decade.

[robertfinneide]

I would absolutely watch more real use videos 🙌 Maybe a budget vs premium bushcraft knive video 🤔