Burktek Pocket Wrench II

This is one of the handiest little tools to have in any situation. They are compact enough for everyday carry (EDC) but big enough for a multitude of jobs. They work great for emergency tool kits, survival kits, bugout bags, etc. Very good quality made tool. Easier than adjusting a cresent wrench or trying to figure out a correct socket size. Metric and standard compatible. The ruler marks on the tool are a nice extra touch if you need to measure something in a pinch. I recommend this to everyone but I could see it being especially useful to someone that cycles or rides bike a lot. Do yourself a favor and buy a couple. This is a must have tool for any trade.

The PocketWrench II is a neat tool. It's made of 400-series stainless steel and weighs in at 2 ounces. It's handy for all sorts of things.It measures 4" long, 1" wide, and 1/8" thick. The sheet that came with it says it's rated to 300 pounds per inch.The outside edges are stamped with scales; inches on one (in 1/16" increments) and centimeters (in 1mm increments) on the other. The inch side goes to 2" while the metric side goes to 5mm.The first tool is a pry bar / screwdriver. It will work for a lot of screws, even some Phillips screws because it's convex-shaped. As a pry bar, it's just fine.Next is the 1/4" hex drive. It's designed to work with any 1/4" hex bit or accessory. Mine had a machining problem; the bit would only go into one side, and only deep enough to sit flush with the other side. I don't know if this was a part of the design or not, but I haven't read this in any other reviews. The simple solution was to insert a bit and hammer it through carefully. Now, the hex drive works as it should, and will accept the flat Leatherman bits.The last tool is the closed-end wrench. It's sized for 3/16" to 11/16" bolts, or 5mm to 17mm. Use the PocketWrench with the stamped side up to tighten; flip the tool over to loosen. It will also work with the Leatherman bits, but they're better-used in the 1/4" hex driver.That's about it. The tool is well-made, and apart from the one modification I had to do, I'm satisfied with it. I'd be happier paying around $10 instead of $15 for it, but that's what it costs. For size reference, the PocketWrench is the length of a Leatherman Wave, and a bit narrower. It will fit in the space provided for the Leatherman Bit Kit. Overall, I like this tool.

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.

• 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.

The wrench grips surprisingly well. It's long enough for decent leverage, but compact enough for everyday carry. The edges are pretty square and a bit uncomfortable. The pry bar is sturdy, works well, and can be used as a flat head driver. It also has a handy bit driver. I deducted one star for the edge and because I think it's a little pricy for what it is.

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.