MetMo Stainless Steel Pocket Driver review – Assemble anything, anywhere, all at once

REVIEW – A pocket screwdriver? What’s wrong with the screwdriver on your multi-tool? For one thing, your multi-tool probably doesn’t feature a ratchet, and definitely isn’t as satisfying as a fidget-thing.

What is it?

The MetMo Pocket Driver is a compact ratcheting screwdriver with built-in bit storage. It’s a smaller version of the MetMo driver that Julie reviewed last year. It’s available in three versions. This one is the all-stainless version.

What’s included?

• MetMo Pocket Driver
• Two bits (PD2, PZ2)
• 2mm Allen key
  

Tech specs

The tool is surprisingly heavy. I measured 8 oz alone, or 8-3/8 oz with the included bits.

Design and features

The tool is an interesting design. The handle swings out to create a grip of sorts for more torque. The chuck accepts standard 1/4″ bits.

When folded, the tool is very compact. It reminds me of a lightsaber.

The handle swings out easily. You could open it with one hand. There’s very little friction.

There are three ways to use the tool: When folded, you can insert a bit through a hole in the handle (top), or hold the handle in various angles for comfort or turning power.

The bits slip into the front and are held with a magnet in the chuck.

The driver can also be used in its compact folded form.

A ball bearing on the opposite end “locks” the handle in place when folded.

There’s bit storage (for two) just behind the cap.

Performance

The real party trick is the ratchet mechanism.

Flip the brass stem either direction to change the rotating action of the ratchet. Or place in the middle to lock in place.

It’s so compact, it’ll easily slip in your pocket so you’ll be ready anytime, anywhere.

What I like about the MetMo Stainless Steel Pocket Driver

• Made of premium materials
• Compact
• Convenient bit storage

What needs to be improved?

• The Stainless model is a little heavy, but the black aluminum model is about 1/2 the weight.
• Pricey

Final thoughts

The price of the Stainless Steel model is eye-watering, but once you hold it in person, you can’t put it down. The fidget-toy action seems like a novelty, but that combined with the ratchet action makes it a clever EDC pocket driver. It has earned a place in my bag.

Price: $212.80 (as tested), other models start at $127.68
Where to buy: Metmo
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Metmo. Metmo did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.