UPVOTED POCKET TOOLS

There's a little tool for every job... so we asked Chris Rowlands to hunt down the best utensils for tinkering on the go

- Chris Rowlands

The daily DIYer

Victorinox Handyman

This Swiss appliance’s 25 functions should satisfy your fixing urges. A master of all trades, its stainless array features tools for everything from woodwork to patchwork. And when the day’s jobs are done, its nail cleaner and tweezers will come in handy for some DIY self-care.

£85/victorinox.com

DAILY DEVICES

The classy clip-on 

Gerber Straightlace

There's no substitute for a proper kitchen knife. But if someone demands a dicing demo and you've left your choppers at home, this natty number should do the trick. Sheathed in aluminium and equipped with a nifty pocket clip, its 2.9in stainless blade is perfect for picnic prep.

£30/gerber-store.co.uk

The wallet wizard 

True Utility Cardsmart

Bank cards might be helpful for hiring a handyman, but the plastic itself isn't much use for menial tasks - so upskill your wallet with this slender accessory. Barely there at just 40g, the titanium-coated tool is slim enough to slip between cards, yet offers the utility of some 30 functions.

£15/trueutility.com

The olivey opener 

Mercury 913 Olive Multi-Purpose

Thirsty? Made in Italy with an olivewood handle, this 3-in-1 tool has a stainless blade that will make light work of packing tape and wine foil alike, while the corkscrew and can-opener will get you into any beverage. The latter also serves as a screwdriver, in case you need to prise open a cask.

€28/mercurycut.it

MINI MENDERS