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This Tiny Titanium Multi-Tool Packs Way More Utility Than You Might Expect

Top-quality materials, essential tools and a compact design make this Kickstarter special a standout among EDC instruments.

Metal multi-tool with a carabiner clip attached to a black backpack strap.Kickstarter
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By Hayley Helms

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Many multi-tools promise endless utility, but when they’re overcrowded with tons of implements you don’t actually use, they can quickly become cumbersome rather than convenient.

Sometimes, even in the world of EDC, less truly is more.

Compact metallic multi-tool with a serrated blade extended and a hexagonal wrench at the base.
The Sawg features — you guessed it — a saw.
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That’s where the Sawg enters the picture: this tiny multi-tool on Kickstarter is a versatile, outdoor-oriented workhorse that eschews stuffing its 2.1 ounce design with a bunch of tools you won’t use — opting instead for four essentials with tons of impact.

Intentional impact

Inspired by the natural mechanics of the praying mantis, the Sawg focuses on symmetry, balance and strength in a minimal form. It hails from Eck Design, a Hong Kong-based brand that has seen success with its previous Kickstarter campaigns.

Hand holding a compact multi-tool with a partially serrated blade and various metal components.
The Sawg features four tools, including the 2.1 inch saw and blade of the same length.
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The brand’s newest creation is a 4-in-1 EDC instrument that delivers fully integrated tools in a single, solid package that’s as slim as an iPhone but much more compact.

Those carefully selected implements include a 2.15-inch saw, a blade of the same length, a pry bar and an adjustable wrench designed to work with 24 nut/bolt sizes, from M2.5 to M10.

Brown leather pocket sheath holding a metal multi-tool clipped to a black belt on blue jeans.
The custom leather sheath keeps the Sawg close at hand.
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Both the 440C steel saw and the M390 steel blade feature liner lock mechanisms, which provide stability and security while you’re slicing or sawing. The saw is constructed with a staggered double-tooth design, which lends it reliable, lightweight, corrosion-resistant performance.

The Sawg is built with titanium, the current material darling of the EDC world. Titanium’s popularity is owed to its incredible strength and minimal weight, both of which are highly appreciated attributes in everyday carry.

Compact black and silver multi-tool with a carabiner clip held in a hand.
At just 2.1 ounces, this tiny multi-tool (available in both standard titanium and black) packs a big punch.
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If you want the tiny tool to be easy to spot in the dark, the Sawg comes with two dedicated tritium slots, so you can install glow tubes for increased visibility.

Designed to be carried multiple ways, the Sawg features a lanyard hole, and comes with custom leather sheath. It can also be carried easily in your pocket.

Slim gray multi-tool with a partially open serrated blade next to a praying mantis on a white background.
The Sawg was inspired by the natural mechanics of the praying mantis, which is both slim and strong like the new multi-tool.
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Available in both standard and black colorways, the Sawg is currently being funded on Kickstarter. When it ships in the spring of 2026, the multi-tool is expected to retail at $175.

If you’re interested in investing early, there’s a perk: you can purchase the Sawg for as little as $90 while the campaign is open. (The black colorway will cost you a little extra.)

Availability and pricing

The Sawg Multi-Tool is currently being funded on Kickstarter, with 24 days to go in the campaign.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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