I just received earlier today, a shipment from Shane, the President of Multitasker. The package contained 2 TUBEs, 1 TUBE expansion kit, 1 Ultralight, 1 Series 2.1 Multitasker, and another item that will remain underwraps for now.
I am thinking this will be an everything I have on Multitasker kind of thread. So grab some popcorn, relax, and enjoy.
Multitasker packaging was always understated and very tastefully done. As an added incentive, it looked rather green. There is a new shift in the packaging for the Multitasker TUBE. Cellophane windows in a fancy gray packaging. It is quite different from the Multitasker and Multitasker Ultralight in appearance, package wise.
Also of note, the packaging for the series 1 and series 2 Multitaskers also differ in both size and information on the packaging. The series 2 packaging is labeled as such.
Multitasker TUBEHere we see both TUBE tools and the expansion kit in the center.
The back of the packaging.
The TUBE expansion kit is rather nice. It consists of a hard clam shell case with various tool attachment points on one side for various cleaning bits, etc. On the other side, you have room for an OTIS bore snake and a few other things you might want to include. The whole thing is held closed by a zipper, meaning you can fill it up with other items you might need in the field and it won’t open up on you.
On top of that, the expansion kit also comes with a set of useful bits.
The Multitasker TUBE is an interesting tool in that it contains quite a bit of functionality into such a small form factor. It is pen shape with two end caps that come off. One side, you have a regular bit holder, and on the other end, a threaded brass pick. Now the pick screws off, and allows you to use the TUBE with an OTIS Bore snake or other OTIS cleaning tools.
The TUBE comes with the pick, a sight tool, and a carbon scraper. Add the expansion kit and you have a very functional tool in a small enough package to carry around in a Backpack. The Expansion kit is too large to hang off your belt, and does not come with a belt loop.
Shane was kind enough to send me the tan version which is not standard I think, and the more common black Version. Her you see the bit holder end.
And the pick end unscrewed ready for an OTIS snake or some other tool.
And the carbon scraper attached.
Multitasker UltralightThe Ultralight comes with a sheath, and it is made very similar to the Series 2 Multitaskers, but only smaller to fit the tool. As some of you may already know, Shane was very kind to send me 3 of his Ultralight prototypes a while back. I am very happy to get the final production tool.
Here is the final product compared to its prototypes.
Now the Ultralight is a little larger than the TUBE, but contains 4 tools along with the OTIS attachment points that the newer Multitaskers include. Now I am no shooter, and I don’t own any firearms, but I can see that mating one of these to an OTIS kit is a grand way of making the Multiasker that much more versatile multi-tool.
The Ultralight comes with a brass pick, a carbon scraper, a sight adjustment tool and screwdriver bit holder, and a spanner wrench. The pick is once again removable for OTIS attachments. The tool also comes with a built in pocket clip if you decide to not use the included sheath.
The sight adjustment tool and spanner wrench lock. Each of these tools have their own separate locking lever. The levers are well made and nicely ergonomic. I have big fingers, and I didn’t find them obtrusive or hard to engage and disengage.
The carbon scrapper gets a liner lock, as does the pick.
AR MultitaskerThe plier based Multitasker is now in its second revision series. Currently, I know of 3 tools, a series 1.0, and the second generation tool which is now in its second revision. Thus, a series 2.0 and 2.1 to be exact. Knowing Shane, there could very well be a series 2.2 planned. Multitasker is always striving to improve their multi-tools, something that is admirable in this day and age.
The series 1 and 2 sheaths are very different. The series one sheath is nice, but the harder more shaped series 2 sheaths feel a lot better. Because it is shaped, it makes accessing and storing the tool a better end user experience,
From left to right: AR Multitasker 1.0, 2.0, and 2.1.
If you compare the series 1 to series 2, you will not that there are many improvements. The older Multitasker had 2 tools that stuck out when folded, making the tool feel a bit awkward. Once opened, those tools did fold in more. This was due to the plier head pushing them out of the way when closed. The Series 2 fixed that, and also added the removable pick and OTIS attachment point, and also various minor improvements…
…such as the cutout on the bottom handle for the sight tool to give more room.
Also worth mentioning, the pliers are CNC machined from billeted tool steel and finished with a durable coating. Here is a great example of how Multasker is always striving to improve their products. Series 2.0 has cutters that go past each other, very much like the series 1.0. Series 2.1 on the other hand, has ball bearings around the pivot point, and the cutters butt against each other to improve wire cutting.
I may not have any firearms at my house, but I did buy an OTIS kit because it came with a BO MP600 Gerber. I can say that the Multitasker is a better fit for the OTIS kit because any of the newer tools, be it a TUBE, Ultralight, or AR Multitasker series 2, will act as a handle for your cleaning kit. This is something the Gerber did not do.
The AR Multitasker fits nicely with the OTIS kit.
Here, the OTIS bore snake is screwed onto the AR Multitasker along with one of the various bore copper brushes.
I must say, I am impressed with each of the Multitasker tools. They all feel of high quality, and their build construction and attention to detail only reinforces that. I like how the AR Multitaskers and the Ultralight have brass washers at all pivot points. This is something you don’t see much of anymore. The fit and finish is fantastic.
Well I guess that sums up this quick little jaunt into Multasker goodness. I hope you enjoyed this little side trip.
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