SWITCHEDGE Shadow 14 Tools in One Multi-Tool Knife Spring Loaded Pliers with Handy Nylon Case

I bought this multitool as an impulse buy. It was a good price and I thought "why not". It is a good weight and I didn't have a hard time opening any of the tools as some other people did. So that is a plus for me. But in the end I gave it 3 stars because it did not pass the dreaded "Ikea" test. This past weekend I put together a table from Ikea using mostly the Phillips head tool. After the first screw of 36 the tines twisted out of shape and I couldn't use it anymore. I was using it on predrilled holes, so I didn't need that much force to make it tight. I also used the tool as a hammer and it worked fine to get some pegs into predrilled holes. It was definitely sturdy enough for that. The knife is sharp enough to open the box, but it is very small. I bought this originally for camping, but I don't think the knife will stand up to a weekend of camping. I plan on testing the can opener some time this week. But it doesn't appear to have an edge, so I don't know how well it will work. I will edit my review when I have had a chance to review this product more.

I read some of the other reviews and pulled the trigger on this one. It is hefty and feels well built. The tools are a little stiff to pull out but I prefer that to being too loose. The blades are sharp and the pliers are spring loaded making one handed operation easier once it is open. There is no way you will open this tool with one hand. The screwdrivers however are useless. The phillips is made too flat, almost 2 dimensional looking while the slotted one is too thick and will need a turn on the grinder to be usable. I rarely use the screw drivers anyway but it may be an issue for you. The case is garbage. The velcro is weak and the nylon is too thin to hold up to any use. I will be getting something else to carry it in. Overall I would say it is a good buy if you're not looking to spend a fortune on a gerber. If your life depends on a multi tool, I would look elsewhere though.

5 stars because this utility system is comarable to more expensive systems costing 2 to 3x more. My basis for comparison are the Schrade, SOG, Leatherman, etc, for actual military application form the perspective of a former infantry officer. My actual favorit is the schrade because of how it fits in the hand in terms of comfort in susing pliers plus access to tools without having to open pliers for access, however, the schrade blade tends to over extend rendering locing mechanism inop. In any event, this tool does the trick and one does not have to pamper this too, and because its cost is reasonable, if its lost, not a big deal. As with any utility tool, one should actively "dummy cord" to self anyway to prevent accidental loss. Really highly recommend because for good functionality, utility, aesthetic and cost.

The pliers have a spring which is great. The spring doesn't feel as nice as the Leatherman Wingman or SideKick, and is considerably heavier and bulkier. The other tools are hard to deploy, and would be even harder to deploy with freshly trimmed fingernails. The saw blade seems very good, but the screwdrivers don't wow me. Although this comes with a nice pouch with a belt loop, unlike the Wingman or SideKick, this does not have a belt clip on the tool itself. I tend to use pliers, knife, and screwdriver the most on a multitool, so I would consider the Wingman and SideKick to be superior, however, if you were using this as a camping tool, I could see how this could be a superior tool, given the saw and can opener. Consider how you plan to use the tool, and if you don't know, I will say, it is always good to have a multitool within reach.

Gift to a coworker and he really likes it. I looked it over before giving to him and found a couple things like stiff, hard to pull out items, and the screwdrivers are not of the quality in my Stanley but really for this price as a carry tool the pliers and knife are worth the cost and it came with a sheath. Overall I am pleased as was my friend (secret santa stuff). What I really like is the build quality seems good. It is tight and the spring function of pliers is really nice to have for one handed operations. Definitely a good purchase

For light work only. Good for being place at a common area in case someone needs a multitool.For my other stuff I own two Leatherman MUT EOD, one Supertool 300 EOD, one Wave+, and one Rebar. Additionally, one SOG PowerLock EOD with V-Cutter.

The storage pouch broke after 4 uses. The tool itself is kinda soft metal and can bend easily.

This tool is absolutely wonderful and useful, no issues encountered to date. The nylon case is not sturdy and useless, that is very disappointing due to having to carry tool in pocket when working.