Yes, you're right, there has been a glut of titanium multi-tools on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the past few months. The TiSpanner is a bit different, though, in that it features a little ...

How do you improve on what is already likely the world's smallest adjustable-wrench titanium multitool? Well, Chinese company Titaner came up with a few ideas, which made their way into the ...

Ever wondered why there isn't an Allen key (or hex key, if you prefer) equivalent to the adjustable wrench or spanner? Turns out it's actually quite a complex engineering challenge. But this is 2025, ...

Multi-tools are a lot like magic wands. No, they can’t cast spells, but they pack a shocking amount of utility into a format that, most times, slips comfortably into your pocket. Yet, for all their ...

As you may have noticed, Kickstarter is literally littered with projects claiming to offer “the ultimate multi-tool.” While there is some compelling stuff being developed, there’s also a lot of ...

You can’t always carry a spanner for every nut and bolt on your car, so an adjustable wrench is a tool box essential. The most popular size is six-inch (150mm) – these can tackle fasteners nearly 30mm ...

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