Survival & Multi-Tools

At 4.8 stars from over 10,700 reviews, the Victorinox Hiker is one of the highest-rated tools on Amazon UK full stop. The Swiss Army Knife format has been refined over 130 years and it shows — every tool deploys cleanly, locks firmly, and holds an edge. The wood saw is genuinely useful in the field, not just a gimmick. Scissors sharp enough for first aid. At £25.99 this is outstanding value and the obvious first choice for anyone wanting a capable everyday carry tool.

Gerber sits alongside Leatherman as one of the two dominant multi-tool brands, and this model is their best seller in the UK by a wide margin. The plier-based format means it handles tasks the Victorinox can't — gripping, cutting wire, tightening bolts. Build quality is solid without reaching the premium price of a Leatherman. If you need a proper plier-based multi-tool for camping or outdoor work, Gerber is hard to argue with at this price point.

Leatherman is considered the gold standard of multi-tools. The build quality is noticeably better than budget alternatives — tighter tolerances, stronger steel, smoother action on every tool. If you're going to use a multi-tool regularly and want something that will last years rather than months, the extra spend on a Leatherman is genuinely justified. The bit set version adds a screwdriver head system that massively increases its usefulness for mechanical tasks around a campervan or at camp.

If you just want a multi-tool to throw in a bag without worrying about it, the Amazon Basics version does the job. Don't expect Leatherman quality — the steel is softer and the tolerances looser — but for occasional camp use it's a perfectly functional tool at a very accessible price. Ideal as a first multi-tool or a spare to keep in the vehicle.