Testing Every Tool on a Credit Card Multi-Tool
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- Do the tools on a credit card multi-tool actually work? It seems like the amount and variety of credit card multi-tools available on the market are endless, but are they actually useful?
Today we take a standard 11 in 1 credit card multi-tool and test every tool and function it offers to see if it is worth carrying around in your wallet. Each tool on the credit card multi-tool is tested to see if it works, is useful, and is easy to use.
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The only useful review of this item out of dozens - because you actually demonstrated each tool’s use. Your explanations and opinions were very intelligently and simply stated. Good work.
I have a suggestion for the use of the can opener. If you do it in a backward motion instead of forward motion it will be much easier. You won’t have to keep punching a new hole every time. By the way great job on the video and I hope your channel grows.
like the p38 did.just plunge and drag it
Wow I’ve seen hundreds of videos with p38s and no one has used that technique, not even steve.
@@tweezerjamThe limited instructions that came with the original P38s actually showed that you used it in "reverse". Putting the tip through the previous cut gap.
I brought this little device. I keep it in my wallet. This little edc device has got me out of a lot of situations. It's worth the price to carry something like this. I don't always carry my edc backpack which has multiple items for certain situations. In using the device it's best to have a glove on the hand you use so that it's more comfortable to use. Having something is better than having nothing especially when you are in a pinch. Nice video dude.
Can’t agree more:) Thanks for watching!
You do a great job of testing it. Others have commented on the proper use of the can opener, so I'll just mention that the lineyard hole can also be used to bend wire, to pull cording, hold nails etc.
Ha. Didn't think of that..
was just thinking it was a hole to loop onto your keychain. Lol
I bought it but didn't know most of the advantages it has, but after watching this video I find this tool very useful. Thanks
Glad I could help out!😁
Same
The same for me🙂👍
The cutter /ruler/bottle did well
Just some like compass and can opener is a bit funky(try use a p38 mil surp for this)
the can opener has a hook near the blade that catches on the can rim, then you lever the cutting blade into the can and with a rocking motion work around the lid
it's not just forced into the lid.
To use it as a compass , hang the card from a string in the lanyard hole, you don't have to float it in water.
again tyvm for the info more so the (compass like feature )
For the small amount of subs, this seems truly professional and it compares up to the channels with a lot of subs, I hope your channel grows!👍🏽
Thanks! Put a lot of effort into it. More videos soon😁
@@KnifeManual I'll be looking forward to them!
Oh!. By the way. In using the compass part. You lay the card on a flat surface. Then put water in the center of the opening till it's at the top. Take a small sewing needle that you have magnetized cut it down to size and place it in the center. Now you have a make shift compass. It ain't perfect. But it works.
Oooh good tip!
Thanks for explaining that Max, I've read how to do it but your explanation of using it to mimic a compass was excellent 👍
The lanyard hole is useful. If you need to apply torque, while using 4 position wrench on this card. By using the lanyard you reduce the the risk of injury. You can use the wrenches with out physically touching the multi tool card.
Assuming is stays in place. That seems like a challenge.
I carry this at work everyday because it's the only tool that sits in the single card holder stuck to the back of my smart phone. (Something I always have to have on me) Put the end of a 10 in 1 klein (or Milwaukee) screwdriver in your pocket, and you can use the socket section to add torque, and now you have a strong batch of screwdrivers, plus knife, and other tools on you at all times with almost zero added pocket space used.
The ultimate combo👍😁
Good idea thanks!
Thanks, it was a gift and I was like (in my head) why?
Now I know, because of you HOW TO USE IT, so again Thank you!
A sturdy glove should come with it. Opening that can looked like something I wouldn't want to do.
This is the best review of this particular tool on youtube. You do actual demonstrations instead of just talking about it.
That's just an old style can opener XD, you are using it in the wrong direction. Just switch directions and it should work just fine.
Lol I never had the need to use it so was figuring it out on the fly:) Thanks for watching Aaron!
What Aaron means is you hook it the same way but you move the cutting edge toward the hooks direction then move hook back farther and continue the cut edge again. In the Military it was called a P38 can opener and it folded up. Worked much better than this. Not sure about you but I've never found a wing nut that would fit in that butterfly slot. I think it is suppose to be used with the knife and used as a pair of scissors.. Just my thought.
You do not appear to be using the can opener correctly. It works as good as a military P-38 which is very effective.
Knife edge too thick compared to p38
P38 looked more like this Gillette razor blade or that spiral mosquito incense
A lanyard hole? But the thing is full of other holes. You could run a lanyard (or, as I call it, a string) through any of those holes.
I think the butterfly wrench is meant to be used to loosen wing nuts that are too tight. Then you can just unscrew them by hand.
Yes, but I haven't seen one of those since the 80s
Thanks for sharing a thorough test of the tool. I think sometimes it's referred to as a multi-function tool, in which perhaps the lanyard hole could be qualified as a function. Also, because of the size and amount of tools in such a small piece of thin steel, one can hardly expect it to work well in most of its functions. Even in large tools, a multi-function tool normally doesn't work as well as a dedicated one.
Extremely well done presentation and honest. No needless jibber jabber and I appreciate that. Other channels tend to go on and on and use this as a chance to show off their other EDC tools and the meat of the video gets lost in the confusion. Your focus on the Credit Card Tool was long needed. Everyone has come across one of these at some point, but few have had the chance to see if they do what they are made to do. You covered that perfectly. Thank you. You summed it up well. They don't take up much room and they do what they are supposed to. I have these planted all around in my packs and bags...Just in case. Thank you and look forward to more on your channel.
mine mustve not been magnetized in the factory, ive tried the point to north locator in the most ideal conditions a thousand times, other than its a great piece of hardware
These are emergency short temporary use only, eventually you return to your home and cable tv, if you don't and stay in the wilderness, give you time to get permanent stuff.
I just received one from one of the charities, in the Marine Corps back in the days of C rations they called the can opener 'John Wayne's'.
Hey buy
As far as the little hole on the wrench is concerned, it is useful. Try tying dental floss to it and hang it from a branch and it will point north and south. You can use a lot of dental floss rapped around it because that can come in handy as well.
Thanks
Exactly. It is partly magnetised I believe. And if you don't have dental floss, and are in a true survival situation, one could always use the blade and harvest something similar. Like a thread off the user's clothing, hair, or fibres from a branch etc
The only guy who has explained how to use "direction ancillary indication".
Google can be your friend. Js
He didn't even explain it properly google it frfr
Good video, I’ve had one of these tools for literally years and I didn’t even know what it was! So this video was really useful and well put together, 👍
me too!
I've had mine for years, find it very handy. I've used the screwdriver, knife and bottle opener quite a bit, didn't find the saw much use,too short
Good job young man, I just got o e these for an early Christmas present and didn't have a clue.... Everything I needed to know was your video, thanks.....
Glad I could help out😁
Like others point out, your review is the most useful I've seen on TH-cam. You might also review the common keychain tools. That eleven can be expanded. Here are some other uses:
(1) The lanyard hole can be used to bend wire.
(2) The wing-nut tool can be used to wrap some string as fishing line around the tool. Keep it in place with tape.
(3) The mirrored surface is small but still might work for signaling. You might test the range.
(4) I've played around with the compass on several of these tools and I'd hate to depend on any of them in an emergency situation. The pointing is too uncertain. It makes more sense to carry an actual compass. Someone should create a compass with a sealed needle that is thin enough to fit in a wallet.
An ergonomic masterpiece with absolutely no hot spots whatsoever.
got one for Christmas and came here to see what I could use it for. Thank you
Glad I could help out! ☺️
yeah, the compass wont work on a moving river or anything, but this can also be offset i figure by simpllying collecting some water in some kind of vessel, and putting it into a bowl or something and then using it as such.
It is useless if you put it in any kind of moving water, but you can still turn that into still water if you have the proper way to do so.
But really I find it hard to believe any actual prepper wont have a compass on them, and this is really a last ditch thing.
For anyone reading; I read online that you can just place the card on a flat surface, drop some water in the compass hole and place some magnetic smal metal in it.
I had an identical card multitol; since I lost the instruction for it, I didn't know what the circular direction finder was. Thank you.
The knife edge can actually be used as an axe. When i tried it, it worked MUCH better, when i added a stone for weight.. i was actually able to chop through a 2 inch branch (much to my surprise)
I've got one I carry daily. I mostly get use out of the bottle opener but overall it's handy.
I use this card everyday darn near as a general contractor I will say this card is not tecnacly mean to bank your life on but I find it very comfortable but you did teach me something new so thanks
Yep, it is a pretty nifty tool that is useful in a surprisingly large number of situations:) Glad you enjoyed the video!
I thought your presentation was extremely informative.
I got one of these little tools in my stocking this Christmas. I said “ oh, ok”, but didn’t know what to do with it. I was trying to figure out what all “tools” did. The package was useless. You defined for me exactly the information I was looking for. I just can’t believe that there’s videos out there that explore such mundane little products. Anyway, wow! Great job!!!
Mine wasn’t very magnetized so it didn’t show direction very well. I magnetized it above the notch in the direction circle, and then it worked well sitting on a floating piece of foam.
I'm not sure if you knew this but if you tie a thin string to the lanyard hole, it will face north because it's magnetized... But great video....
I wonder why mine is not magnetized? Great tip Darrell, I wanted to try it.
Thank you very helpful im getting a first aid kit & one of these is included in there wasnt sure all it had now i know👍
Nice to finally know all the functions to this tool that I keep in my car for years now. Definitely a useful tool that could come in handy one day. Nice video. Thanks
This tool came in my survival kit with the little card telling what each aspect of the tools are for. Nice job of demonstrating HOW they are to be used and, yes, I can see this as a helpful tool if you had nothing else to do the job and it is compact enough to require little space for carrying and storage. Great video! (I subscribed).
Just bought a Legend of Zelda Collectors box at Target and it came with one of these doohickeys and thanks to this video I now know how to use one :D
The tool is not meant to be comfortable; it's for emergencies. Facing a situation where this is the only tool, it serves its purpose. Not necessary to point out, everytime, that it is awkward. One can tell by looking at it. You adapt, improvise and overcome. Never the less, nice video.
You can also tie the device with paracord to a suitable stick and create a makeshift axe which is easier to use for most crafting situations than using the knife blade itself
You can wrap the tool with a bit of cloth, paracord or even thick leaves at a push will make the tool easier to grip if you don’t have gloves
Remember that these tools were originally designed by BCB International (before being copied) for use in survival packages. The military would typically always have thick gloves available.
BCB also designed the tool’s wing nut slot to thread the thinner paracord through and wrap around the opposite edge for storing a length of paracord
This also makes it more comfortable to hold
I find the knife part of the card responsible if you hold in a certain way.
Pointer finger through the "bottle opener".Thumb laid across the ruler. Small piece of cloth between the saw and my remaining fingers. Cuts good.
Ye that sounds like a good technique👍
You can also hang the credit card tool by the lanyard hole and use it as a compass. Being magnetized It’ll face north south.
Thanks
I have no idea with ”direction ancillary indication“
Now I know that
Thanks amigo! I bought 3 of this tool. One for me, and 2 as a Christmas gift for two of my nieces. I really didn't know how the tool works. Now yes!! You did a god video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it:)
This tool as simple as it is has features that are very useful. The bottle opener, the can opener, the saw, the knife blade and the flat head screw driver are easily features that you don't find on other "pocket tools!" This even beats out the "Wallet Ninja!"
you can bend a small diameter wire with the lanyard hole so it is not completely useless
@@KnifeManual It works really well for piano wire and electrical wire # new subscriber
@@KnifeManual Also thanks for the like
Very good informative video. I just recently purchased a card tool for my husband and we hadn't a clue what some of the tools were or the use... Thank you. Although I have to say... The blades are very dull right out of packaging.
I sharpened mine! Super easy to do and is an extra bit of safety. I've also used it to pop.some zip ties off when I was on the road etc
That’s true about the blades being dull. Definitely sharpen them before slipping it in your wallet or else it is little more than a so-so bottle opener and a very laborious wrench/screwdriver.
I carry one for in case ofs you never know when you might need or have a use for it. Thank you for explaining the different tools. Mine was a gift from my son.
Lot of people doing these presentations now,but I would like to see you put up some more,very clear and precise. Good stuff!
Ive been having this card for a while now. And i normally use it for a quick knife or the bottle opener
Great job with your video! As another commenter said, the can opener will work much easier moving it backwards. Google P-38, this is the name of a can opener we used in the Army opening C-rations (canned food) prior to MREs. Both the P38 and this can opener work similarly. Again good video! I subbed, Jim
Pro Tip: don't forget to remove it from your wallet before you fly / go through TSA
Great point 👍
My place I put it on the tray and they like yeah it's fine (It can cut but no stabbing ,that's what they so afraid of aside setting up the Garret stick /gate
Found one of these while i was fishing and was wondering how to use it. Thanks for the demonstration. 👍
Good review! Only thing ill add is if you have a container or even can dig a small hole in the ground there are ways to create a still pool of water
Some times it won’t work, and sometimes it will work. And when it does work, that’s when you will be appreciative of your little tool. I’d rather have one than not have one.
exactly, well said:)
I have the exact same tool, just a cheaper version. I thought I'd find a video that has a similar suite of tools, never imagined I'd find the exact tool. So, there's that. Your demonstration was spot on. I'm not going to carry it on me, but I will throw it in the glovebox of my car. Just in case ;-) Great video dude!
I came here to see how to use the tool. Great job teaching that.
Referring to a survival manual some tools on this kind of card multitools are supposed to need a handle(a piece of wood, etc.) attached with a string. For example saw and blades, to enhance the ergonomics. Wonderful review, though, with detailed perspective and performance test. Cheer up!
Don't leave it in your wallet when entering an airport or going to the courthouse or any other metal detector situation. They will take it. You will not have it if your plane crashes in a remote area.
Could be considered a weapon.
Dang. Is there one of these multi tools that airplane safe?
If you tied a pc of Dental floss thru the little lanyard hole the directional tool should work without using water because it is magnetized rite? Try it out and let us know...you did a great job with the video by the way.
The rules of three. This card multitool probably fit as tersiary tool beside your primary and secondary edc
Went on vacation just before Christmas and could of used the bottle opener in the hotel room! Instead I used the old door lock trick. You put the bottle cap in the whole the dead bolt slides into.
This a handy little card to add to a bug out bag.
Yep it sure is! Thanks for watching:)
This is very useful. One of these came in my Breath of the Wild Collector's box, but it it didn't provide any explanations as to what these tools do. The only obvious ones to me were the saw and bottle opener.
Very informative video. However, you mentioned mostly everything on the card is awkward and not easy to use. I imagine tools like this aren't meant to be the easiest to use but rather a tool that's able to get the job done. It's definitely not going to be as easy to use as a regular knife, or can opener, or screwdriver, etc. But I think the purpose is to give you something compact that's able to help you out if you're ever in a bind where a tool like this is needed. Great video.
You're absolutely right! Glad you liked the video:)
I've had this gadget for years yet l just hadn't known how the compass worked.
I filed all the blades though the steel is not good quality.
Thanks for your clear explanations.
The quality on a lot of credit card tools could honestly be better, but they’re better than nothing😁
The steel is really soft.
But if you don’t have anything else ...
Exactly
@@censusgary do you know of any specific card tools that ARE made of good quality steel? Asking because I’m probably about to pick one up for a trip in a couple weeks. Thanks.
Keep it in a deck of cards with your camping and hiking stuff.
Ooooh awesome tip!
I keep a kit with this tool and some other's in my boat for emergencies.
young guy, articulate and smart. I'm so happy to see you, I've been worried about our young generation. Its very refreshing to see a young guy so smart
Great review, I had just ordered the Lever Gear Tool card before watching your video, I just hope that it is worth the money, as it cost a fair bit more than the one that you are reviewing,this will teach me to do my homework before buying something 👍
Lanyard hole is for a lanyard...a fishing line. FYI. Works great to.
Ohhh I hadn’t thought of that, great idea!
I have one of these in case a lose my SAK. They work really well in a pinch. You just have to be persistent and have the knack :) As you say, not the best, but will get you by in a pinch.
You did a good job of explaining the functions of the tool. Frankly, I use the hole on the corner to put my key ring through it, LoL. This tool could be a life saver if you ever find yourself in the woods or if you live in a place where you get a lot've natural disasters . I could think of a hundred things that could happen to you and you don't have a simple tool to work with. I have this tool and I take it with me everywhere I go. Thank for the video young man.
Nice job demonstrating. Like the others said about the can opener run it in the opposite direction. It is old school, like WWII old school. Nice job and keep them coming.
I've had one in my wallet for 15 years, the bottle opener alone is worth it.
Super helpful. I was looking at Swiss Army knives but finally realized that outside of a knife which I already have I’m probably not gonna use a lot of the tools on a Swiss Army knife very often so it’s mainly just for incidentals. When I saw this card I thought this is what I need for incidentals or emergencies, but I didn’t know how to use all the different features. So thank you for the video really helpful.
Awesome demonstration! I just received this as a gift and needed a video to learn how to use all the tools! Thanks!
Brilliant explanation of the credit card sized multitool - I have owned one for many years and never used it at all because I had this silly idea that it may come in handy
I have started going camping now and I have placed it back into my wallet (Just in case Lol)
This video Is a well presented and helpful documentation - very good
u can carry around for.cutting packages and no cop ever gonna pul u over but a knife will
Thank you kid, I've been watching to get my first IFAK, EDC etc... Greetings from Brasil
Great video, the compass thing. So you need a piece of styrofoam to make it work? And all you did was lay it in some water and it automatically pointed north? How does this tool do this? Pretty cool.
Yep, pretty much anything that floats works. One thing I noticed was the water had to be ABSOLUTELY still, so I’m not sure how practical it would be in a real life situation. Anyhow, it is pretty cool:)
It works by magic, like a compass does. Supernatural forces make it point north. Nothing to do with the earth's magnetic field
Ohh yeah, I forgot to mention you need "special abilities" to make it work properly😄
I bought several. I will keep one in each glove box.
Sounds like a plan;)
Great job! Great presentation! Thank you for the much needed explanation of the tools! I appreciate your time testing them.
Thanks!
Bend wires with the lanyard hole.
I think it's called a wing nut, not a butterfly bolt :)
Would that they had deleted the bottle opener and had additional larger wrench sizes. Delete the blade and have a couple allen key and philips head screwdriver tips.
Thank you for the video. I just received one and found your video informative, especially the direction ancillary tool.
ty for teaching me how to use the (compass like feature was at a loss till now on how to use it tyvm
would not recommend having on a lanyard or keychain as the knife edge, saw blade, or even the can opener could knick you. Feel like the odds of tha happening are more likely than a specific use case where this card would help.
Fastening the card to a stick with paracord for a small hatchet using the blade edge or a more comfortable saw
Yep! So many ways to use this versatile tool:)
Super cool video, pretty high quality too. Underrated channel
The direction ancillary tool
Is magnetized you can tie a piece of fishing string or dental floss through the lanyard hole and hang it in the air and a hole will face Tru north
I just got one as part of a kit. Learned something new about how to use a makeshift compass.
As regards the can opener, it's your own fault because you're doing it wrong. This can opener is designed to cut the can with its sharpened edge, so you must proceed in the opposite direction. Then it'll be much easier.
You used the direction ancillary indication part of the tool wrong. You’re supposed to put it on a flat surface and put a couple drops of water in the hole, then put a magnetized piece of metal like a piece a paper clip and it will pull north
Hi Bud :o) Well Done! I'am going to go buy one soon..heck for the price and the ease of carrying it, it will be worth it! One thing that I wanted to tell you though! you were using the can opener the wrong way! You are supposed to cut pulling the blade "towards you"! This will make it much easier!..you should be able to open a can of bean in about 15 - 20 seconds. There's a bit of a knack to doing it,..but once you get going the right way, its a really smooth operation. Have a great day! :o)
Cool, I’ll have to try it out! The way that I was doing it was definitely pretty difficult lol.
Thanks for watching!
At least someone told him I forgot to mention it
comprehensive and to the point. wish all DIY videos ware like this. tks.
Seems like a very mature young man