# The Perfect, All-In-One Multitool Is a Romantic Ideal. But I’m Not a True Romantic.

> For several years now, I’ve tested multitools here at Popular Mechanics. Every time a new one arrives for testing, my interest piques. The engineering and design is impressive.

- **Source:** [Popularmechanics](https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/a69148969/minimalist-multitool-guide/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a384c38e8976fcb37ce00c4)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Tools
- **Tags:** #romantic #ideal #multitool #perfect #true #arrives #design #engineering
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