Two DeWalt Pocket Tools Worth a Look: MT16 Multi-Tool and the DeWalt Pen with Stylus

Introduction

DeWalt is not the first name that comes to mind when you think of folding multi-tools, but the brand has quietly entered the everyday carry space with two small tools that lean heavily on one thing: the bright yellow DeWalt identity that many fans simply enjoy owning.

Neither product sets out to beat the established multi-tool specialists outright. Instead, both make a case as fun, reasonably priced gift items for people who already like the brand, and both have enough practical merit to earn a spot in a pocket or toolbox.

DeWalt MT16 Multi-Tool

The DeWalt MT16 is a 16-function multi-tool priced at roughly $30, which sits well below the near-$100 to $200 territory of the premium Leatherman options. The bright DeWalt color is a big part of its appeal, and the body includes a sculpted carve-out that fits the hand surprisingly well.

It uses a spring-loaded mechanism, a feature that some multi-tool makers reserve for their higher-end models, and it carries the DeWalt lifetime warranty as long as you keep the receipt.

That said, the build is a mixed bag. There are quite a few plastic parts inside, which keeps the tool lighter and more comfortable in the hand but raises questions about long-term durability under heavy abuse. The chrome-covered implements also look less than convincing for hard work.

Where it does shine is the pliers and the cutting ability, and that is really where this tool earns its keep rather than anywhere else.

Things to Know Before Buying the MT16

The blade is the most underwhelming part of the package. It is small, lightly serrated, and shaped with a drop-point style tip. It does lock, however, which matters because a multi-tool of any real size should have a locking blade, and the MT16 gets that right.

The rest of the functions follow the classic multi-tool format: you wiggle the implements out with a fingernail. There is a pair of scissors included, and the overall design is nothing sleek or slimline. Nothing about it is especially elegant, but the layout tends to keep on working, which counts for more than polish in daily use.

DeWalt Pen with Stylus

The second tool is a small pocket pen with a stylus tip, priced at about $20. The body is a fairly stout, heavy metal construction with a rubberized cover on the grip section, and the bright DeWalt branding is front and center again.

The stylus works on phone and tablet screens, which is genuinely handy if you wear gloves at work and want to navigate a screen without pulling them off.

It takes standard-style cartridges, ships with two (one installed and one spare), and there is a good chance you can fit alternative cartridges from other manufacturers if you want a different writing experience. A practical tip from long-term owners: mark the spare cartridge so you can find the matching refill later if it ends up in a box with other cartridges.

This is more of a novelty than a serious writing instrument, but it is a fun, solid little tool that can write in the rain if that matters to you.

Which One Should You Buy?

Both tools are best understood as brand-forward gift items. The MT16 suits someone who wants an affordable multi-tool for light-duty tasks, especially pliers and cutting work, and who likes the idea of the DeWalt name and its lifetime warranty. Keep the receipt, and avoid treating it like a beater you would hammer on, since the plastic parts may not survive that kind of treatment.

The pen suits someone who wants a compact, heavy, glove-friendly stylus tool for under $25 rather than a precision writing instrument.

If you are shopping for a DeWalt fan, either option lands well. If you are shopping purely on tool performance and refinement, the premium multi-tool competition may still be worth the extra money.

Conclusion

DeWalt’s first steps into pocket tools are honest ones: a workable 16-function multi-tool with good pliers and a locking blade at about $30, and a stout metal stylus pen at around $20. Neither is flawless, but both deliver the fun of the brand at prices that make them easy gifts or impulse buys.