Burktek Pocket Wrench II

• Specifications4" long (10.16 cm).1" wide (2.54 cm).1/8" thick (3.175 mm).2 ounces (56.7 grams)400 series stainless steelIt is slim enough to fit in any pouch, bag, or pocket, and its weight is not that noticeable. It slides nicely in a multitool's sheath. The description says it could go on a keychain, but at 4" long, it might be a bit long for that.• Pry bar/screwdriver tipOne end tapers to form a rounded pry bar tip, that can also fit a variety of flathead screws. You could scrape with it, though not very effectively, since the edge is rounded and not straight. Still, it is a very sturdy prying tip, and to have it fit flathead screws is just a bonus.• WrenchTorque rating: 300 inch pounds (~33.9 newton meters).Grip range: 3/16" - 11/16" (5mm - 17mm).The grip range, in combination with the ruggedness of the tool, means that you can take care of many different nuts and bolts quite effectively. Metric, imperial, square, hex, octagonal, any multi-angled head really, as long as it can fit through the wrench opening.• 1/4" bit driver holeThis is great for when a high amount of torque is needed. I would suggest using bits with extensions if possible. The unit you receive may have minor machining imperfections in the hole, making bits stick inside, instead of just sliding all the way through. I ordered two and they both had the same issue. If you encounter this, think hard before attempting to fix it. I would advise leaving the hole like that, since it is annoying to put a bit and have it slide out. Retention, on the other hand, is very useful. Having to push against a bit with your thumb to keep it from falling can get pretty annoying. If you have trouble with the bits being loose in the hole, you can use an extension to push the wrench against it, secure the tool, and work more comfortably.Leatherman flat bits do fit, but they too do not stay in tightly. Again, using an extension rod will solve the issue.• Measuring scalesOne side is metric, going up to 5 centimeters in 1mm increments.The other side is imperial, going up to 2 inches, in 1/16" increments.Short scales are meant for short things, like bolt heads, holes etc.These are laser-etched on the tool, deeply enough to stay there forever.• DesignThe design is very elegant but also functional. Nice polish and edge grind. The edges are smooth and the two ends are perfectly rounded off. It will not snag on your clothes, bag, or sheath, and does not dig in your hands when using it. Also, there are no pointy ends that tend to punch holes in pockets etc, such as screwdriver points found in other one-piece multi-function tools.The tool performs very well, without being awkward or hard to use. The features are positioned in such a way that you can utilize them all without hindering one another.There is no angle for more leverage when prying, which has its pros and cons. You could have more leverage with a bend, but a bend is a weak spot, and it also makes a tool somewhat bulkier, not fitting well in pockets etc.• ConclusionI really like it. It is very well-made, refined, and functional. I often find that when using pliers to unscrew a bolt, it helps to have something to secure the nut. This is great for that, and it takes very little room in a pouch or bag. It also provides a high torque bit driver, and a very effective prying tip. I also like that it is flat. If it was bent, it would not fit my multitool sheaths at all.A nice variation would be to have the prying end be straight, so that you could scrape with it. Maybe a nail-pull notch, too. Though it could use a bend for that. Still, the current design is great, and I love the tool already.Photos:The Pocket Wrench II fits very well behind multitools in their sheaths.• In Leatherman Surge nylon pouch ( between the bit kit plates).• In Large Molle pouch with Leatherman Wingman (in back pocket).• In Maxpedition Micro pocket organizer.• In Coast C5799B Pocket Pliers sheath.• In Craftright multitool sheath.• Leatherman bit through bit hole.• Leatherman bit in extension through bit hole.• Leatherman Rebar shoulder screw (sex bolt). Notorious for being difficult to grip. No problem for the Pocket Wrench II.

Obviously you should choose the right tool for the job, but if you got nothing else, this tool will get it done for you. I used it for my bike and to assemble furniture in my house and it worked great. However, I wore out some of the teeth on it trying to remove a freezer door at work and now I can't turn that size nut anymore. I've just gone back to carrying a small crescent wrench again.

I'm impressed by the ability of this little wrench to turn a nut. It all depends on how tight the nut is on, but it works. It is very stiff and works well as a small pry bar. The driver-holder works well and it just looks great. I only have two complaints. The first is that the edges are quite sharp and they dug into my hand when I was cranking on the axl nut on a bike. I rounded them off in a minute with a little file- so that wasn't a big deal. My other complaint is about the "screwdriver" function. It doesn't get into any but the largest phillips heads because the arc of the tool is just to broad to reach in. And on flat heads, you've got to apply quite a bit of downward force to keep it from wedging out of the slot when you turn. I might try cutting some ribs into the screwdriver end with a dremmel or something- maybe that'll help it bite on a screw. I was happy to see that I could grab the head of a screw with the wrench part of this tool- even if the head of the screw only stands above the surface just a bit. So- if you can't turn a screw using this tool like a screwdriver, you might be able to get it if you use it like a wrench. The wrench thing is toothy and bites in very well.I'm going to keep this in my "go everywhere" bag. The pry bar and wrench functions are great and paired with my Leatherman, I'll be able to grab the nut end and the bolt end of many things. I like it.UPDATE: Had this thing for a month or so and and I've graduated it from my go bag to my wallet. I rigged a way to keep the Pocket Wrench and a Phillips/Flathead driver in my wallet and now I can fix (or break) all sorts of things wherever I go! At it's fattest part my crappy leather wallet is juuust less than 3/4 in thick.

As an engineer that does frequent field work, I was looking for yet another pocket tool that would be versatile and convenient to use. I often encounter junction boxes that have rounded/stripped bolt or screw heads (due to years of abuse) that are stubborn to remove without a set of pliers or vise grips. So far, this little tool has done the trick. It's made of thick stainless steel (about 3/16-inch thick) and can handle bolts of up to 1/2 inch or slightly larger. For the more rusted bolts, I carry a screwdriver that I can insert through the 1/4-inch hex socket hole to gain leverage (I've also used heavy duty s-biner clips for this), and using a hammer on this tool hasn't left any scars yet. The pry bar portion works well to jimmy a cover off once the bolt or screw has been removed. I haven't used the 1/4-inch hex socket fitting with any bits in the field yet, but it works fine at home. The screwdriver portion works well on larger screw heads but not so much on smaller ones, and it doesn't do Phillips head screws, which is the majority of what I run into; not an issue for me, but maybe for others it would be.

High quality, but a little pricy for what it is. It makes a good gift idea for the person that likes gadgets and has everything. Add it to the bugout pack.I would recommend it to a friend.