The Best Hammer Multitools for DIYers

You don’t have to carry an entire bag of tools around with you—not if you have a hammer multitool. These compact tools can perform a plethora of functions, such as cutting a seat belt in the case of an emergency, chopping branches for firewood, hammering a nail, opening a bottle, and many more. Though you might not want to build a bookcase with the hammer on a multitool, if you had to, you probably could.

The best of these tools are constructed of quality materials, offer a variety of functions you’re likely to need, and are compact enough to carry or stow in a drawer, glove box, or tool belt. Continue now to see our favorites!

Our Top Picks

Best Overall

RoverTac 14-in-1 Hammer Multi-tool

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You should find everything you could possibly need for those quick repairs and mini emergencies in this one handy multitool. It measures just under 7 inches long and is 3.5 inches across at its widest part—its combo hammer/hatchet head. Other gadgets in the multitool include a knife blade, a mini saw, flat jaw pliers and regular pliers, a wire cutter, three screwdrivers, and a hex wrench. The tool comes in stainless steel for strength. To resist corrosion, it also features a black oxidation coating on the individual tools and red oxidation on the handle. At 14.9 ounces, the RoverTac won’t weigh you down, and it comes with its own nylon belt pouch for hands-free carrying.

Best for Light Duty

QuntionSt 12-in-1 Mini Hammer Multi-tool

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Slip the small QuntionSt 12-in-1 Survival Hammer Multitool into a utility drawer or glove box, or give it a spot on your workbench for quick access. This mini multitool comes with both a standard hammer and a cone hammer (used for breaking glass, such as a car window). Plus, it features a number of other tools that are sure to come in handy, including two screwdrivers, a wire cutter, two sets of pliers, and a mini saw. At just 6.2 inches long and 3.1 inches wide at the head, the QuntionSt multitool will be your go-to tool over and over again when you don’t have time to hunt through your tool box to find just the tool you need. The multitool comes with a protective sheath and is easy to carry in a pocket or tool belt.

Best for Heavy Duty

Off Grid Tools Ultimate Hammer Multi-tool

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One of the beefier multitools on the market today, the Off Grid Tools Ultimate Outdoor Hammer Multi-tool is almost a foot long and measures 5.5 inches at its widest point. Since it weighs in at 1.7 pounds, you won’t be carrying this bad boy in a shirt pocket, but you definitely should toss it in your tool belt. The multitool features both a hammer and a hatchet blade in addition to a nail puller and a pry bar. It comes with a 6-inch saw blade, six hex sockets (ranging in size from 3/8 inch to 9/16 inch), and it features a glass breaker and a seatbelt cutter, making it a good choice for keeping in the car as well. Manufactured from hardened steel, this multitool is made to last.

Best Value

Anumit 16-in-1 Hammer Multi-tool

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You don’t have to spend a lot of money to reap the many benefits of a multitool. The Anumit 16-in-1 Camping Multi-tool comes with an abundance of smaller tools at an affordable price point. Made from durable stainless steel and featuring a smooth wood handle, the Anumit multitool resembles a pocket knife but it is so much more. It measures 6.7 inches by 3.5 inches and weighs 14 ounces, making it the perfect size to stash in a utility drawer, tool box, or tool belt. Along with its combo hammer/ax-head, the tool comes with two sets of pliers, a wire cutter, a multi-size hex wrench, plus a mini saw, two knife blades, a nail file, and even a bottle opener. Don’t go anywhere without this super-handy multitool that comes at a budget price.

Honorable Mention

Yoleo 16-in-1 Hammer Multi-tool

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Campers, hikers, and survivalists will love the Yoleo 16-in-1 Multitool, as it has a tool for virtually any situation. Choose from a host of mini-size tools, including two screwdrivers, two sets of pliers, a multi-size hex wrench, a wire cutter, an ax, and even a fish descaling tool. You’ll be prepared for anything with the Yoleo multitool that measures just 7 inches by 3.5 inches, and weighs in at 1.08 pounds. The stainless steel tool has black and blue oxide coating for rust resistance. You’ll also receive a nylon carry case.