15 Miniature Tools That Are Surprisingly Functional

Our favorite mini tools from brands like Stanley, Leatherman, and Milwaukee are functional, make great stocking stuffers, and may get you out of a jam.
Mini Tools that Actually Work
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Miniature tools aren’t just novelty gifts. Many are surprisingly functional and are just as sturdy and functional as their full-sized counterparts—and in some ways, even more useful. The ratchet in the Klein 3-piece tool set, for example, fits into such a tight space that it needs only a 5-degree sweep; the Saker mini chainsaw’s 4-inch bar is even smaller than those in our tested guide to the best small chainsaws, yet it can still capably cut through small limbs.

These 15 pocket-sized tools prove that good things really do come in small packages.

Ryobi Mini Recipricating Saw

Mini Recipricating Saw

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Mini Bucket

Lowe's 0.4-quart BPA-Free Mini Bucket

Buy It at Lowe's

Tool Set

Klein Tools 3-Piece Tool Set

Buy it at Amazon

Level

Bethel Mini Pocket Bubble Level

Buy It at Amazon

Multitool

Leatherman Micra Multitool Keychain Multi-tool

Buy It at Amazon
 
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