New! True Titanium Block Multi-Tool - Better Than Expected!

[@Dan_TheAnimal]

$18 and functionally better then the gerber slim drive with that locking bit driver. It’s a really compelling option.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Definitely!

[@patrickbledsoe2176]

Pretty cool to see a multi tool with a tanto blade

[@PoorWays]

Thanks Hvac, been looking for a folding screwdriver that could complement my Surge as a beater. Didn't think the plastic Milwaukee one would be durable enough to take longterm abuse and a fireman I know keeps breaking his Armbar. Might have to give that a try!

[@hvacbudget8600]

Glad to help!

[@w00ey21]

the fastback might surprise, I've been chucking mine around at work for 4ish months(cutting plasterboard etc) and still works fine

[@PoorWays]

Thanks, just a little wary of plastic and multitools. The plastics on my older multitools have cracked or broken over time. I'm quite abusive, seems like the all metal ones last forever except when I break implements like screwdrivers. I really should use regular tools but pay the price to judge their toughness.

[@aboriginite]

​@@PoorWaystoughbuilt makes a chonky fastback clone (box cutter/bit holder w/dual sided 1/4 bit) that's pretty solid. Sadly it's a pain to find, so I ordered mine from lowes website (only place I could find it listed). But all tools are one handed access flipout and it's got a steel frame and pocket clip

[@Imjoshnewton]

Everyone talks about the armor not locking but I've never had an issue with it... I find it stays in the open position easily and when you need to torque something a bit more, you can hold it at 90 degrees just fine.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Good point. It does its job pretty well.

[@12345678927164]

Love the tanto blade

[@keeperoftruth5951]

The 3cr blade kills this. It costs maybe a few cents more to get 8cr

[@DeconstructedWithJosh]

Yes, but it takes about a year to source the steel and the company needs large orders to make it worthwhile. My guess is that they'll improve the steel if it sells well. Really wish these companies did Kickstarters or Drops to mass produce better steel versions.

[@griftgfx]

If you want lightweight, pocketable scissors, Fiskar's collapsible scissors disappear into a fifth pocket and are better than 99% of multi-tool scissors.

[@renanlloren5766]

For minimalist carry with that form factor and size, I still prefer my nextool knight. The only thing i didn't like about it that the Philipps screw driver doesn't lock as strong that it won't collapse with too much pressure. But overall, my favorite beater.

[@afoolishman12]

Wow. That is some great service. I only asked you about this the other day :)

[@hvacbudget8600]

LoL!!

[@afoolishman12]

I just wish it had scissors. I fear that I’ll buy this one and then a version with scissors will come out next week. A well mad Armbar has been my dream pocket tool for a long time.

[@knifehedon.6561]

True is amazing brand i use True utility TrueBlade for edc , amazing !!!!

[@hvacbudget8600]

I really like some of their products!

[@RockyMountainBlades]

I’ve had experience with their knives and I don’t really like them that much, heat treat is no good, it wont sharpen up and screws will loosen up but you can not tighten them back and after a month the things already falling apart. I didn’t buy it, I found it in a bush. Your experience may be different but to me their knives aren’t great.

[@SquireSCA]

The problem that I have with True, is the thumb stud on the blade. Its too tall and the blade itself is so short, that sharpening it is a problem. My tool came with the edge of the blade all nicked up. I wanted to put it into my Ken Onion Worksharp, but the stud gets in the way so I can't sharpen the entire blade. I have 3/4 of the edge near the base, that I can't really get to, because the stone or belts would hit and grind away at the thumb stud...

[@hvacbudget8600]

That's unfortunate.

[@SquireSCA]

@@hvacbudget8600 Yeah, I wanted to like it, but the blade being banged up and not easy to sharpen due to the thumb stud, kinda ruined it for me. I didn't even bother reviewing it for my channel, I just tossed it in a drawer... Other than the poor blade design/implementation, it seems like an otherwise well built value tool.

[@Dracomies]

This is like a better version of the Gerber Slim drive. ie it's locking. Very compelling option.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I agree!

[@stitchmywoundz17]

Could be the tension tht makes it not lock? ... just a thought

[@hvacbudget8600]

Interesting!...

[@jordibarguno]

I love the tool, and the size, but I wish it had scissors. Can you recommend a budget tool just like this but with added scissors?

[@hvacbudget8600]

Not right now. The Gerber Armbar series is probably the next best thing. Both Nextool and Swisstech have cheaper half tool versions you could check out.

[@jordibarguno]

@@hvacbudget8600 Thanks for the recommendation. Found your channel through Maxlvledc, well worth the subscription, 👍👍👍.

[@Dracomies]

It's better to complement it with a Vic Rambler on your keychain imo.

[@peterpaul9221]

Does it have a lanyard hole? How can i add one?

[@hvacbudget8600]

It has a pocket clip on the side you might be able to do something with. Otherwise you could design or buy a small leather pouch to put this in and attach a lanyard to the pouch.

[@dobie-at-home]

Just curious… is True and True Utility one in the same?

[@hvacbudget8600]

I thought so but not positive.

[@LaResistenciaEDC]

"Titanium" must the most prostitued word in the edc world right now 😂

[@madmaxthemotomutt6464]

Looks similar to the gerber multi tool

[@Skobeloff...]

A truly titanium multi-tool would be interesting, this pretend one not so much.

[@Adeoneer]

I do have to say that the US website isn't nearly as good as the UK one and when I try to get on the UK site it just bumps me over to the US site.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Interesting.

[@Skobeloff...]

It is unfortunately common for international sites to be poorly done, and even have different ranges, and different levels of information etc. We get it all the time in Australia, along with being forced to use the local site.

[@Grayson_Baker]

Unfortunately True Utility are complete garbage.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Totally agree. Good ideas that are poorly executed and terrible quality!

[@hetrogamr84]

You sound like an advert. You must've got this for free. And are getting others for free what.

[@Dracomies]

Nah I don't think he is. This is very cheap at $20.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I didn't. I rarely do. I'm just excited to see a locking bit driver.