The Dual Force isn’t one of those multitools that will help you survive on a desert island, it’s been designed for real work. There are no fancy accessories like scissors or a tin opener, instead you get a bunch of no-nonsense tools…

The Freescape Camp Kitchen is basically 2 knives secured in a tray that slides into cutting board, and as its name suggests, perfect for outdoor cooking. You get 2 knives as I said, a Freescape Paring Knife that has a grippy rubber handle, fine 3” steel blade and full tang construction which makes it excellent for peeling or …….

After spending a few months with the new Gerber Centre-Drive (or Center-Drive because Americans can’t spell) where will it live - drawer or toolbox?

I like multi-tools! I am one of those women who gets on with stuff; if there is a screw that needs screwing or wood that needs chopping I'll grab the necessary tools and go for it. I have my own metal tool box, with…..

I never thought I had much in common with The Prodigy, but I have to say they have nailed me with this lyric:

'I'm a fire starter, twisted fire starter'

OK maybe not the twisted part, but definitely the fire starter bit. I got to play with the Bear Grylls Fire Starter….

The Bear Grylls survival series of products are not your usual 'lets slap a celebrity name on our normal products' type of thing. Bear is very involved in the design process of all the items in his range, after all, with his face all over the packaging, he doesn't want to be associated with any old guff…

The Vehicle Safety Kit comprises of their Multi-Plier 600, an axe, a D Cell Maglite, a compact folding spade and their Exchange-A-Blade hand saw.  This little lot is…..

The Gerber Steady may not have as many tools, and it might be a bit chunkier than other multi-tools on the market, but it does have a neat trick up its sleeve…

The Gerber Crucial Multi-tool is a compact, lightweight, and versatile tool designed for everyday carry and outdoor adventures. Combining essential functions like a knife, screwdriver, pliers, and a bottle opener, it offers durable stainless-steel construction and a slim profile for easy portability.