Kikkerland CD401 Classic Survival Tool

by Kikkerland

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Stainless steel survival tool with pouch. Mini tool has 11 functions in 1. Includes can opener, knife edge, screwdriver, ruler, 4 position wrench, butterfly screw wrench, saw blade, 2 position wrench, key chain hole, bottle opener and direction auxiliary indication.

Product Description

With 11 functioning tools made of durable stainless steel and smaller than a standard credit card, this all-in-one survival tool is ready to get you out of a jam almost anywhere. Includes saw blade, 2 position wrench, key chain hole, bottle opener, direction auxiliary indication, can opener, knife edge, screwdriver, ruler, 4 position wrench, butterfly screw wrench, and carrying pouch.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000P583I6
• Item model number: CD401
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #928 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #29 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Multitools & Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK in a real pinch, not good for every day use., November 29, 2008

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T. Hassler - See all my reviews
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I hope nobody is considering this tool for anything other than having an emergency backup to what should already be every day carry tools. It's decent quality, but I certainly wouldn't put it at "top notch" status. And the functions are mostly hard to pull off with any degree of force. The knife is on a short side which makes it difficult to use. The "screwdriver" which is little more than one corner ground to a flat-head shape is only useful in wide-open areas with larger screws, and with the knife on the same edge, one has to be very careful indeed.

The only tools that I found to be decently easy to use are the saw and bottle opener. The saw since it was on the long side and the opposite side (ruler) allows for a decent grip. The Bottle opener is equally easy to operate.

The can opener forces you to use the saw as a finger grip and the wrench slots pretty much require that any bolts are not very tight, and that's if you can get the tool on it in the first place.

This really didn't fit well in my money clip wallet, but it might in a full sized wallet. So, as an emergency backup, it might get you out of a jam and could actually come in handy once in a while. Forget using it as a keychain tool... it's way too dangerous to leave out in the open (and the plastic cover that came with mine was laughably cheap). It won't make it through the TSA unless someone's asleep at the wheel, so traveling with it isn't really an option either.

I'd give it a 2.5 star, but for the money, it's hard to beat, so I'm rounding up. You could always toss one in the glove compartments, toolboxes, bookbag, etc. but I strongly recommend a Small Leatherman Micra or Squirt if compact is what you seek. Those are FAR more functional (AND SAFE!!!) in comparison. Get it if your curiosity or gearlust must be sated.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget it until you need it!, November 10, 2007

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Hesright "You take care now, ya hear?" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kikkerland CD401 Classic Survival Tool (Tools & Home Improvement)

The beauty of this stainless steel survival tool is that you can tuck it away any where (wallet, glove box) and use it when you need it for emergencies. The saw and blade alone are highly valuable survival tools. The ruler and bottle opener are handy for everyday uses.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth having., January 25, 2008

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D. Roberts "D Roberts" (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews
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You may look at this product and think its silly, but I say why not? I like to be prepared for any situation, but I don't carry my a backpack full of tools around with me everywhere. At least if something happens when I am on the road, or anywhere else, Ill have one useful tool always with me. Its also handy for those occasions where you get stuck with a beer that needs a bottle opener with none in sight.