Metmo Multi Drive Review: A Precision Collet Driver With Old-School Soul

Introduction

Some tools are built purely to get work done. Others are built to make the work itself enjoyable. The Metmo Multi Drive sits firmly in the second camp. Metmo, short for Metal in Motion, is a group of English engineers who design tools inspired by classic mechanical principles, and their latest release takes a roughly 150-year-old collet design and rebuilds it with modern machining.

The result is a hand tool that is as satisfying to use as it is functional, available in three material finishes at different price points.

What Makes the Multi Drive Different

At its core, the Multi Drive is a collet-based driver. The collet concept goes back about 150 years: a cylindrical holder with three precision teeth that center and squeeze whatever shaft is inserted into it. Instead of a twisting chuck mechanism like you would find on a drill, you turn the stainless steel collet collar by hand, and the teeth close smoothly and uniformly around the bit.

That uniform squeeze is the clever part. Because the pressure is even rather than concentrated, the collet can grip delicate items like pencil leads without snapping them, while still cinching down hard enough on hex-shaft bits to handle real driving work. The aluminum body spins effortlessly, and the whole thing is fidget-worthy in a way few tools manage.

What Comes in the Box

The Multi Drive ships with a 4 mm magnetic bit driver featuring both a round shaft and a hex shaft. The hex portion seats into the outer part of the collet, which matters when you want real torque rather than a fingertight grip. Also included are a small Phillips bit and a small slotted bit, both in S2 steel, plus the hex keys needed for the screws on the body.

Beyond the basics, Metmo has built an entire ecosystem of supporting accessories: different bit sets, cases, extra grip material, and more.

More Than a Driver: Pencil, Scribe, Files, and Scalpel

This is where the Multi Drive gets genuinely interesting. Because the collet grips gently and precisely, Metmo ships pencil leads with it, turning the tool into a precision pencil suited to architecture drafting and technical drawing. You can set the lead to whatever length you want. There is also a wax insert for drawing on other materials like metal.

The accessory list keeps going. A set of jeweler’s files is available that mount into the collet, with Metmo recommending you seat them in the textured area where the collet grips. A scalpel blade insert and a set of scalpel blades come included as well, aimed at artwork and crafts. And one of the standout extras is the hardened steel scribe, which drops straight into the collet for marking work on metal. Replacement bit sets, whether files, scribes, pencil leads, or standard bits, run around $20 each.

Build Quality and Materials

The machining is the headline here. The aluminum body is beautifully finished, the stainless steel collet spins effortlessly on the back, and the visible screw ports give it an honest, engineered look. The scribe in particular is very sharp hardened steel, so it demands a bit of care in handling.

Metmo clearly designs these tools for the enjoyment of engineering as much as for utility. Classic ratcheting-style mechanisms and simple, elegant wrench designs run through their whole catalog, and the Multi Drive carries that DNA.

Buying Advice

The Multi Drive comes in three versions. The aluminum black version sits at the entry point, a stainless steel version costs a little over $100 at around $120 and up, and a third version in the middle of the range pushes toward $200 for the set.

If you want the core experience at the friendliest price, the aluminum version is the sensible pick. If you appreciate stainless steel construction and want the more premium feel, the ~$120 stainless version makes sense. Anyone who wants the full experience should budget closer to the $200 top-end set. It also pays to look at Metmo’s wider catalog: the team is currently developing a fractal vice with a unique jaw shape that grips irregular objects and distributes force across its faces, and they also make elaborate fidget toys that show off their machining skill.

Conclusion

The Metmo Multi Drive is not the cheapest way to drive a 4 mm bit, but that is not really the point. It is a tool that celebrates mechanical design, works as a driver, pencil, scribe, file holder, and scalpel handle, and feels good every time you pick it up. If you value craftsmanship and enjoy tools with genuine mechanical charm, it is an easy recommendation.