Swiss Tech Utili-Key

Philthy · **on:** November 05, 2013, 05:24:14 PM

It's not that bad... if you can pick one up for a couple bucks, I'd say it's worth it. At 8+ it's a bit much.

That is all.

CanadianLMfan · **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2013, 10:28:20 PM

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2013, 10:50:35 PM

It's the one multitool which has been with me the longest, and has been a resident on my keyring for longer than I can remember. It might be cheap and limited in function, but it's fixed my specs a couple of times which mean it's worth every penny and much more. Plus the bottle opener, knife, and Phillips have all been used when I've been caught out without other tools too.

Chako · **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:10:53 PM

I agree. A very handy little tool this. My only problem, I tend to forget I have it on me most days.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:12:02 PM

Yeah, I've done that more than a few times too

Syndicate · **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:29:06 PM

I like it for airplane travel, as I zip tie my luggage, and need to open it before I can get to my actual multi tools, so a small knife to cut the zip ties helps.

RoboYeti · **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:39:03 PM

I recently discovered that there are actually two different versions of the Utili-Key. One is the "6-in-1" version, with a knife blade. The other is the "8-in-1" version with a nail file instead. I had the 6-in-1 a while back. I considered it very useful as a backup tool, but I didn't like the position of the blade. When it broke, I didn't bother to replace it for this reason. Now that I have discovered the 8-in-1, I plan to carry with my Victorinox Executive, since it can supply a bottle opener and phillips screwdriver while adding very little weight.

I'll let everyone know how this different version works out once it arrives.