SE 11-Function Stainless Steel Survival Pocket Tool - Compact, Credit Card-Sized Multi-Tool with Leatherette Case - Ideal for Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor Activities - MT908

Have bought a few of these SE MT908 11 Function Credit Card Size Survival Pocket Tool gadgets over the years. It's not that they wear out, it's that when people see mine, they want one as well. This stainless steel tool is small, measuring just 2.75 by 1.75 inches, just small enough to fit inside of a wallet, but I would not suggest it, even though it's just under the size of a credit card. The knife blade is sharp enough to wreck havoc on the inside of a wallet, which is probably far more expensive than this handy little device. And if it's temporarily back-ordered, check for the Kikkerland CD401 Classic Survival Tool , which is the same. Not going to detail all of the "11-functions-in-1" that this little apparatus offers or how they work, but it has a knife edge, can opener, cap opener, screwdriver, ruler, 4-position wrench, butterfly screw wrench, saw blade, direction ancillary wrench, 2-position wrench, and a keychain hole. Take a look at the photo and you can figure it out for yourself. The bottle opener is quite handy for those that don't unscrew so easily, and the little saw is handy for small, emergency jobs. The wrench can be handy for lightweight loosening, but not for any heavy-duty jobs. In any case, this handy little device usually sits in my camera bag, as one never knows just when such a tool might prove to be handy in the field when taking photos. It's a real 5-star implement for those times when such a gadget is necessary. 10/11/2012

Not incredibly useful, but it is well priced and worth buying for those 'just in case' moments. I'd like to first mention that this is advertised as having 11 functions, though only about 6 of them are actually practical. Actually Useful Functions: 1) Can Opener- Obviously useful 2) Knife Edge- After being sharpened is quite functional 3) Screwdriver- A bit wide, but works fine 4) Ruler- Somewhat useful. It measures in centimeters and is only 4cm long (just over 1.5 inches). Would have prefered some of the useless tools gone and this slightly longer (or smaller tool size, to justify the small ruler length) 5) Saw Blade- Not certain how much could be accomplished with a saw this small, but I still deem this a useful function 6) Direction Ancillary Indicator- A quick google search provides the info that this is used to indicate direction on a flat surface when used with a water droplet and an extremley light magnetized bit of metal. Was not able to yeild a result myself, but I'll assume I was doing something wrong. Useless "Functions": 7) 4 Position Wrench - Potentially useful, HOWEVER any place I have seen nuts/bolts this small they have been in constrained spaces, meaning that the square shape of the tool would be too bulky to actually maneuver a turn. 8) 2 Position Wrench- Smaller version of above (why is it considered a separate tool?). Identical problems 9) Butterfly Wrench - Honestly not quite sure what this is, though other reviewers have mentioned that the whole point of a butterly nut/bolt is that you don't need a tool for it. (Could also see space being an issue as for the 4 Position Wrench) 10) Cap opener- Perhaps I'm unenlightened, but what can a cap opener do that a can opener can't? 11) Keychain/lanyard hole- Not a USEFUL function. The whole point of this is to have it for an emergency or unexpected situation while being unobtrusive. Fitting this on a keychain bulks it up, not to mention adding the danger of cutting yourself (see SAWBLADE and KNIFE EDGE). A lanyard is also inconvenient with the same potential self-mutilation. Luckily it fits in a credit card sized wallet compartment where it should be stored(it's actually a bit smaller than a credit card). On the plus side, it seems much more durable than I thought it would be and comes with a nice protective sleeve to conceal the sharp parts. At the time I bought this, it was a total of $2.00 with free shipping. This is 8 quarters people; if you're even mildly interested, it's worth it!

ENGLISH LAYOUT DIAGRAM: http://puu.sh/1ndYm PROS: * Made out of stamped stainless steel. Tough as can be. * Well-made. No visible flaws * Useful pocket tool: can opener, bottle opener, knife edge, saw edge, wrench, ruler, straight-edge * Plastic pocket CONS: * Instructions in Chinese. (See above URL for English) * Contrary to description, is not "credit card size". Significantly smaller... more like business card size: appx 1.75" x 2.75" * Be very careful when using it as a wrench. I count four rather sharp sections on it (knife, saw and 2-pointed can opener) * Wrenches are small and limited in size. Useful if the nut just happens to be the right size. * A big chunk of tool area (the lower right circle with a notch) is dedicated to a "direction ancillary wrench" (if you don't know what it is, join the club). I Googled that term and the only reference I could find for this apparent-spin-term is related directly to this device and appears to be a totally made-up description (maybe it loses something in the translation). Another site calls it a "sun compass" (what, like "if the sun is in the east...). In short, whatever it is, it takes up quite a bit of space and is fairly useless-- unless you want to draw a circle with a notch in it. I was tempted to give this 3 stars because of the cons. But hey, it's a buck and what it comes down to in the end is: "How useful is this device?" I have to admit, a can opener, bottle opener, knife blade, saw and screwdriver in a wallet-size tool might come in handy from time to time-- if one doesn't want to carry around a multi-function pocket knife. So this gets 4 stars for "what it is" (not 5 stars because the "direction ancillary wrench" is silly). Are there other devices that are portable and do the job better? Sure. Any decent multi-function pocket knife would be a good alternative. Far more useful, easily portable. But that doesn't de-value this item; it just means there are many better choices out there. If you're a businessman and don't like bulk in your pockets, if you don't carry a purse, and if you don't want to carry around a multi-function pocket knife... or conversely if you only want to spend a buck... this item is good quality and does what it says. Except for the "direction ancillary wrench" part. That's just goofy.

Great little tool! It's made of solid stainless steel, came with a nice plastic case/cover, and a handy little diagram that labels all the parts of the tool. It can be slipped right into the case for handy reference. Really sturdy, and a little bit smaller than a credit card. Fits nicely into a wallet. Found it very easy to use the can openers. There are two kinds and both work well. Wrench and screw tools will fit a variety of nuts and bolts, from standard to smaller sized ones, which is a huge benefit! There's a metric ruler, measures out a 4cm area. Good for measuring screw heads to get the right size. Two kinds of cutting tools: a saw blade and a knife edge. You can touch both without cutting a finger, but when pressure is applied they do the trick. Great little tool for one of those unforeseen times you need a tool box, and you can have one in your wallet. Well constructed! Pleasantly surprised by the quality and would buy this as a cool little gift for men and women alike!

Interesting multi-purpose gadget but it's not as useful as the "11 functions" would have you believe. First, item #11 is the keychain hole but if you attach the device to your keys and throw them in your pocket, you're going to cut your leg since the other side is a cutting blade. At the very least, you're going to have to repair the hole in your pocket. Next, Item #9 is a "Direction Anxillary Wrench". I've googled this and came up empty, with the exception of hits on this device itself. If google doesn't know how to use it, I certainly can't be expected to. So, we're down to 9 useful gadgets from the 11. Next, the "butterfly screw wrench".... I guess it would work but I personally don't see butterfly screws all that often and more importantly, aren't butterfly screws specifically designed to NOT need a tool? Without actually testing on everything, the other tools seem generally more useable. Can and bottle openers seem ok and the knife seems sharp enough to cut something (hence, don't just attach to your keys and throw in your pocket! OUCH!). Saw seems like it'd cut in a pinch & it's hard to mess up a ruler even though it is in centimeters, not inches like you might expect. Seems like it'd be a bit akward using the 2 wrenches (the 2 multi-sized wrenches count as 2 of your eleven btw whereas it could be argued to be 1 function) but without actual testing I can't be certain. Anyway, in summary it's an interesting gadget made from a single piece of metal. However, the useful functionality isn't as high as I'd hoped. More impressive in looks than functionality.

This little wallet sized gadget is handy and can be useful in many situations. The survival tool has several different functions that are great at getting you out of a jam! It's great to have during camping trips and would make a nice stocking stuffer. The tool is small enough to fit in your wallet, purse or pocket, there is also a loop available to attach it to your key ring. The credit card sized tool set is stainless steel and sturdy; it does not bend when sat on or break when dropped. The tools are simple to use, just select your need...whether it is a can opener or ruler, and locate its number on the corresponding guide. Then apply the tool to its assigned purpose, and twist, or measure! The functions available via this slim survival tool are: can opener, knife edge, screwdriver, ruler, bottle opener, wrench, butterfly screw wrench, 2 position wrench and an orientation device. It comes with a small black pouch that fits snugly in your wallet. Personally, I find the ruler to come in handy quite often, and like having these tools accessible!

I love pocket multi-tools, and I love having a Swiss Army knife with me wherever I go. I never thought of having a multi-tool in my wallet. It does add some weight and thickness to the wallet, but that hasn't bothered me yet. It's about 1-3/4" x 2-3/4" so it's much smaller than a credit card. It's as thick as two credit cards, but it's so strong you will never bend it under moderate use or by sitting on your wallet too much. I love that it has a Swiss Army knife type saw edge. There are sharp edges everywhere so I imagine it might start wearing holes through the lining of your wallet eventually. It has a key chain hole, but I can't imagine having this on my key chain. Ouch! Mine did come with a plastic sleeve, but I haven't been using it. The directions are not in English. To be honest, I've only used it as a bottle opener once, but it was totally awesome.

Had this wallet tool for a couple years now. It's in my wallet everyday. I don't travel much so TSA isn't an issue for although I do not think this is TSA approved. The knife is quite sharp (although it's rarely if ever been used so wear and tear is not known), the saw is very good with very! sharp teeth. Bottle open is probably the most convenient and used since I always have it on me. I haven't needed to use the can opener but I'm sure it would work great. The metal is quite thick 1/6-1/8 inch and near indestructible. The one I got came with a faux leather sleeve so it won't cut the wallet and also keeps its scratch free and clean. 4/5 stars only because there is a sharp edge on adjacent sides, making it uncomfortable or unsafe to use depending on the situation. The saw should be moved to the end opposite the knife so you have to edges to grip it with safely. Other than that good tool for the gadget geek or soft core survivalist.

La verdad superó mis expectativas, sentía que iba a ser muy delgado y frágil pero todo lo contrario, está grueso y filoso, lo que se necesita, es un poco más pequeña que una tarjeta de crédito lo cual lo hace perfecta para su propósito que es traerla en la billetera, es barata y durará para siempre prácticamente.

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Genial

A great little multi-tool. Compact, fits in my wallet, and very durable. I've used it many times and it hasn't bent of stripped and tool or bolt/nut I've used it on.

Je recherchais une idée pour une dizaine de cadeaux d'assiettes identiques, sans trop me ruiner. Cet ustensile "11 en 1 Spécial survie" s'y prête très bien ! Vu que demain le Monde... on ne sait jamais... ;) C'est sûr qu'en mode survie un décapsuleur est certainement INDISPENSABLE ! Je me suis d'ailleurs empressé de m'en servir pour ouvrir quelques canettes... c'est du costaud ! Pour le tarif (livraison de HK gratuite en moins de 10j !) je trouve qu'il est plutôt bien fini, quoi qu'un peu lourd. Couplé avec d'autres produits "de survie", bracelet paracord, mousqueton, capsules, etc..., voilà donc un petit paquet original pour bien appréhender le chinois (la langue de la notice, le prix et la qualité de fabrication) ! Cela mérite bien 5 étoiles car peu seront capables d'en déterminer son mini-prix... (Chut ! Ne dites rien !)