A hammer is one of those tools you wish you had at camp and never think to pack. The RAXCO 15-in-1 Multitool Hammer solves that by folding a small hammer head and claw into a plier multitool, along with a knife, a saw and screwdrivers.
It’s a heavy, chunky tool at 430 g in its sheath, so the question is whether that hammer earns its weight. We’ve used it around camp for pegs, quick repairs and the odd bit of cutting.
What’s in the box
A stainless steel multitool with aluminium and rubber on the handles. Folded, the hammer head sits on top; unfold the handles and it becomes a pair of spring-loaded pliers with wire cutters. Inside the handles are a knife, a saw, a set of screwdriver bits, a bottle and can opener and a hex wrench. It comes with a nylon belt sheath, and there’s a pocket clip on the handle.
What we like
- Hammer and claw for tent pegs
- Spring-loaded pliers
- Tight pivots, tools lock
- Grippy aluminium and rubber
- Sheath and pocket clip
What we don’t
- Heavy at 430 g
- Knife could be sharper
- Saw only for thin sticks
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | RAXCO |
| Material | Stainless steelAluminium |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight | 380 g430 g in the sheath |
| Packed size | 16 × 7.5 × 3 cm |
| Tools | 15 |
| Features | Nylon sheathPocket clip |
The hammer and claw
This is the reason to buy it. The head is small, but the weight of the whole tool behind it gives enough swing to tap in tent pegs, and it’s far better than a rock. The claw on the other side pulls a stubborn peg back out. It’s not for real hammering: don’t expect to drive big pegs into hard ground or build anything with it.
Pliers, knife and saw
The spring-loaded pliers are easier to use than we expected for the size, and they’re what we reach for most: tightening a loose screw on a camp chair, holding a nut, pulling a peg. The three screwdriver bits fold out from the centre of the tool.
The knife and saw are the weak spots. The blade is small and could be sharper; it’s fine for rope and packets, not for food prep. The saw handles thin sticks, not firewood. Treat them as backups and carry a proper knife.
The tools, grouped. Hover over a tool, or tap it on a phone, to see what it’s for.
Build and grip
The pivots are tight and nothing wobbles when the tools are out, and the folding tools lock so they don’t close on your fingers. The aluminium covers and rubber on the handles give a good grip, also with wet or dirty hands.
Size and weight
At 380 g, or 430 g in its sheath, it’s much heavier than a normal multitool, and at 16 cm folded it’s a belt or glovebox tool, not a pocket one. That’s the price of the hammer. For car camping and a 4WD tool kit it’s fine; for hiking, take something lighter.
How it compares with other multitoolsMultitool comparison
It’s the only one of our multitools with a hammer, and also the heaviest. The Raxco Knife Multi-Tool has a much better knife and a nine-bit driver set, the Bosch 16-in-1 is our top-rated full-size tool, and the Workpro 11-in-1 is the lightest and cheapest. All nine we’ve tested are in our multitools guide.
This one RAXCO Hammer | Top rated Bosch 16-in-1 | Bit set Raxco Multi-Tool | Lightest Workpro 11-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer | Yes | No | No | No |
| Carry | Sheath & clip | Pouch | Belt sheath | Sheath & carabiner |
| ToolsTools (functions) Victorinox counts for each model. | 15 | 16 | 16 + 9 bits | 11 |
| Folded length | 16 cm | 15.8 cm | 10.2 cm | 13.5 cm |
| Weight | 430 g | 280 g | 340 g | 220 g |
| Price | $30 | $32 | $25 | $24 |
| Our score | 8.2 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Conclusion: RAXCO 15-in-1 Multitool HammerConclusion
The RAXCO 15-in-1 Multitool Hammer is the multitool for people who keep wishing they had a hammer. The head and claw handle tent pegs, the spring-loaded pliers are good, and it’s solidly built with a sheath and pocket clip. It’s heavy at 430 g, the knife could be sharper and the saw only does thin sticks. For a 4WD or car-camping kit, it’s a handy all-in-one.
The multitool for when you wish you had a hammer.
The head and claw handle tent pegs, the spring-loaded pliers are good and it's solidly built, with a sheath and pocket clip. It's heavy at 430 g, the knife could be sharper and the saw only does thin sticks.
- Car campers
- 4WD tourers
- Tradies & DIY
Yes, for a 4WD or car-camping kit. For about $30 the hammer and pliers cover most camp jobs. It’s too heavy for hiking, and carry a proper knife.
