By Multitools are versatile equipment that serve multiple industries. Moreover, their design has been improved over the years so that they can cater to various sectors and even in those industries that want a rapid scale up of operations.
Most people have basic knowledge about multitools and know that they have tools like filers, knives, wire cutters, etc.; however, they do not know much about the different types of multi tool design.
So in this blog post you will come across all the different designs of a multitool and how those designs improve the functionality of the multitool.
Operate Inside Or Outside Of The Frame
Multi Tools have a mainframe, also known as the holder, which packs in all the tools like screwdrivers, knives, blades, etc. Now, the way in which each of these tools operates can be defined with respect to the frame of the multitool. Some tools operate while they are outside the main frame of the multitool.
A screwdriver is a typical example of a tool operating outside the multitool’s frame. The screwdriver is attached to the end of the multitool, and it is turned inside out whenever it needs to be operated. Scissors and wire cutters, on the other hand, operate from within the main form of the multitool.
Magnetic Holders
Traditional Swiss knives or older versions of multitools are fitted in many tools within the main handle. But modern multitools have a magnetic holder, so all the tools, be it knives, blades or a mini saw, fit into the holder by the magnetic pull of attraction and not because of geometric fit.
Magnetic holders make sure that the tools fit in securely inside the holder. However, a significant disadvantage of magnetic holders is that they lose their magnetism over time. Also, if these holders are tapped repeatedly, they lose their magnetism. Thus, people need to be careful when handling old magnetic holders, as the blades or filers may injure people when the holder’s magnetism is lost.
Flexibility Of the Multitool
Several multitools have bottle openers or plier-like tools that grab hold of the bottle cap to twist and open it. The angle or extent to which the bottle opener opens determines the size and type of bottle caps it can work with.
Some multitools come with additional pivots that can be slipped in between the two jaws of the pliers/openers so that they can grip larger objects.
The gripping area for bottle openers or pliers can also be adjusted to hold large, small, and relatively flat objects as needed.
Final Words
Multitools come in various shapes and sizes. In fact, the placement of each tool determines its usability. For instance, if the screwdriver is cramped between the plier and the scissor, its usability will be limited. So, original manufacturers fine-tune the position of each tool and also the relative space between those tools so that the users can make full use of each tool, that too with utmost comfort.