Multitasker Tool Review

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The Multitasker Tool hit the market a little while ago, and we were able to get ahold of several of them to test. Reviews tend to come in two forms, ones that are based on initial use, and ones that are based on long term use. In this case, we are able to put the experiences of multiple Military and Law Enforcement instructors all together, and give an overview of all of our experiences.


The concept behind the Multitasker Tool is as old as firearms. A product that is a dedicated, and purpose driven item that will work better than any other option available.

Does it work? It took several years worth of total experience to come up with an answer, but I was surprised at the total feedback given.

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Lets start with how the Multitasker arrives. Opening its cardboard box, there is a black case with a belt loop, and inside is the tool, and a sleeve of bits.

I'll get the downfall out of the way to start, the case was less than what it could have been. I wouldn't say it was bad, but it wasn't what I would call great either. Shane of Multutasker recognized this as an early issue, and changed the case to what is pictured above. This new case is much better, and wraps the tools completely so nothing can fall out.

The Multitasker tool itself resembles a other tools you may have seen if you only give it a quick glance. The needle nose pliers are complete with wire cutters, and well textured G10 handles cover the gripping surface.

Where the Multitasker comes into own element is when you start unfolding its tools.



Starting on the left side, there are two components easy to identify, the first is a castle nut wrench, the second is a front sight tool that also doubles as a screwdriver bit extension.

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The Castle Nut is an item that does not come loose very often, especially if it has been staked properly. However, if it does begin to loosen up, there are much worse things that can happen than simply a loose stock. If the receiver extension rotates too far, the buffer retaining detent will fire itself up into the bolt carrier, and can lock up the weapon. If the stock starts to wiggle, the Multitasker Tool has the ability to get you squared away nice and quick.

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The next piece is the front sight adjustment tool. I can't remember a time that I've taught a class and not had to make an adjustment to elevation off the front sight. We all know that you can use a bullet tip to adjust the front sight post, but we also know that it is not the easiest of ways to do adjustment.

The front sight adjustment tool on the Multitasker Tool is built with the standard 4 prong, and works both with the usual A frame found on Military weapons, as well as most of the front Back Up Iron Sights (BUIS) that are on the market.

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Removal of the front sight adjustment tool allows for use of the screwdriver and other included bits. A good range of weapon specific sizes are included, and in the image shown below you can see its being used to tighten down the Magpul MBUS (Magpul Back Up Sight).

A thoughtful touch is that the tool shaft is long enough to tighten down the pistol grip screw. This came in handy in a recent carbine course. The assortment of bits was also useful when an ambi-safety loosened up in the same course.

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Dead center we see the needle nose pliers and wire cutters. The neednose pliers are pointed enough that they can pull a stubborn firing pin retaining pin, but not so thin that they are going to break or chip. This also allows for the tool to be used for a variety of every day tasks, and that is something that has kept it in my patrol car instead of just in my range gear.