General Purpose Tools
Swiss Tech Micro-Plus 8-In-1
Key-ring multi-tool
This 1.6 oz. tool, manufactured by the makers of the previously-reviewed Utili-Key, can fit on a key chain or in a coin purse, which is where I keep mine. I most often use it for tightening the tiny screws on my glasses, but the small #1 Phillips and flat, pliers, wire cutter/stripper, sheet shear and rule markings (bonus!) are all unbelievably useful at the frequent odd moments you need the right tool which is anywhere but near (particularly the pliers). I have yet to try to go through airport security with it, but the TSA says pliers/screwdrivers and "tools" less than 7 inches can be carried on.
-- Dale Simpson
Swiss Tech Micro-Plus 8-In-1
$10
Available from Amazon
Manufactured by Swiss+Tech Tools
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