Amtech R2470 12-in-1 Axe Head Multi-Function Tool

I purchased this as a random little gift for my husband. I bought it with camping in mind as he goes usually for a week or two a year and always ends up bringing a hammer and screwdrivers etc. I thought it was kind of pointless to carry all that so I got him this. He did give me a strange look when he opened it and said he wasn't sure he'd use it. Within the next few days I witnessed him tightening a bolt on a chair with the pliers, using the hammer to assemble a toy and using one of the blades to open something. By his own admission, it it is left somewhere in the house he has easy access to (ie not packed away with camping gear or in the tool box) it is very handy for little things around the house. The case it comes in means we can throw it in a drawer and use it when needed. It is good quality. Only concern my husband pointed out which we have not yet experienced is that when using the saw it starts to close on you as you use it and the other blades also creep out. I'd say use with care, but great for little jobs around the house. I haven't found an excuse yet, but am mostly looking forward to testing the axe on something. It does feel sharp, but I can't imagine it chopping up more than small branches off trees or bushes in the garden. I'd recommend as a little household tool. Great for little jobs,

As with all multi-function tools, you need a good set of gloves with a reinforced grip or will get bad blisters on your hands. Putting that aside, this is one of the best of its breed: hammer and axe and saw in combination. Screwdriver bits are not that useful (as ever on these tools) so do add a proper screwdriver set to your kitbag, but rest of the tools worked. Axe and saw will both need regular sharpening so dont forget the tool sharpener. Size and weight: surprisingly compact and light. The hammer does not substitute for a mallet for tent pegs unless you want to smash a few thumbs and fingers but whole tool came into its own for raft building and construction of a temporary shelter as well as making a fishing rod and bow and arrow. Supplement with a decent saw wire for larger branches and you can use the end of the handle of the larger multi tools as a dibble eg handles on shovel or pick tools, to hammer in tent pegs - just avoid the ones with the gimic of cheap compasses (now smashed) in the handle!!!

I was surprised at the quality of this bit of kit, at first I thought it would be a bit of a cheap gimmick but pleasantly surprised. As an outdoor guy it has proved its worth and is great for short trips out, processing small wood for a small log fire (camping, bush craft wood gas stove). The small axe sharpens up well and if treated properly keeps a good edge. Of course dont expect to fell large branches or trees with it but for small work its great. Sturdy, robust and fits on belt nicely so you have a variety of useful tools for out and about and around the home.

On the positive side, the tools on this are all mostly of reasonable quality for a multitool this inexpensive. The axe is very sharp and works quite well. The hammer is also quite effective. The knife blades and saw are quite sharp. And the screwdriver and spanner are both ok.On the negative side. The pliers/wire cutters are not all that good, especially the wirecutters which don't really work. But the gripping part of the pliers can be useful for pulling out nails. The axe has a flimsy plastic guard to put over the blade when not in use, and it fell apart very quickly, forcing me to improvise a makeshift one.Perhaps the biggest drawback to this, is that there is no mechanism to hold the fold out tools in place when they are unfolded, there is no spring mechanism like on a Swiss army knife, or lock to hold them in place. So you have to be very careful when using the fold out tools that they do not fold back on your fingers! Because of that I cannot give this five stars.However, overall, given the low price this is a pretty good piece of kit, the axe and hammer, the main features of this are worth the price on their own, just don't expect Swiss army knife quality.

The axe is really sharp which was very surprising. The amount of tools is great for the price you pay, obviously there's some flaws with the design of it, like almost hitting yourself with the axe whilst using the screwdriver. The rubber protector on the axe head is weak and was destroyed soon after receiving it. BUT this is the best value for money 12-in-1 multi tool you will be able to find, it's great for everyday things and even camping trips.BUY IT

blacks port of this product would onlychop branches the simple branches it's not strong and it's not as sharp I tried it on all sorts and only found a wood cut the thin branches apart from that this product is very very good I came in time and the only reason why I'm giving it restarted because it only chops small thin branches but as for it been delivered was really very good it's a very good product it came in excellent condition with a little bit hard to get into f*** off and that I would recommend this product for first time user

This is quite a sturdy most useful tool well able to be taken on a camping trip, caravanning, and agriculture use. It is so useful, a 12 piece toolkit with a belt loop for easy carrying around in a safe manner. Every householder should have at least one of these for emergency situations. Can chop kindling for a camp fire, and even has a saw.Personally I'd use the fish blade to chop small branches, in order to survive in the wild., or home power went down. Recommended Buy!!

Little tools like this can be made too cheaply, so they're not really strong enough for any practical use. I'd say this is pretty good for the money, and is perfect for a camping multi-tool, in that you can use it to help prep firewood, plus hammer anything that needs it, like tent pegs if you forget your mallet.