Novel Carry Slide Kick Review: A Pry Tool With a Sliding Bit Secret

Introduction

Most one-piece multi tools follow the same formula: a slab of metal with a pry edge, a bottle opener, and some ruler markings. The Novel Carry Slide Kick follows that template on the surface, then adds something genuinely new: a sliding panel that hides three driver bits inside the body. It is a CNC-machined piece with careful attention to detail, and it comes in at a price that undercuts many comparable pry tools.

What the Slide Kick Actually Is

The Slide Kick is a pry tool, or one-piece multi tool, machined from a solid piece of metal. Along the body you get laser-etched graduations in both imperial and metric for measuring, a dedicated prying edge, and a bottle opener that doubles as a hex driver. There is also a lanyard hole, and the screw spacing on the sliding panel cleverly matches a Benchmade pocket clip, so you can drill a Benchmade clip and mount it using the included screws if you want a clip option.

Fit and finish are impressive across both material versions. On the stainless steel model, even the screws are titanium, and the finish quality is nearly indistinguishable between the two metals.

The Sliding Bit Storage

The signature feature is the slide. A milled pocket inside the solid body holds three bits: a T6, a T8, and a hybrid Phillips number one and number two driver. The bits slide in and lock in place, and a press-fit magnet behind a four millimeter driver window completes the system. The slide has a detent in both the open and closed positions that is satisfyingly engineered, and it is genuinely enjoyable to fidget with.

There is one honest caveat: the bits can rattle slightly in certain orientations. In the up-and-down orientation, which is how it naturally sits, there is almost no sound at all, which matters most for pocket carry. If you want total silence, a tiny piece of soft cord pushed into the bottom of the pocket presses the bits into a fixed position, though the trade-off is that you then have to press the bits down manually to close the slide.

Titanium vs Stainless Steel

Both versions share essentially the same design, with a weight difference of roughly 40 to 100 grams between them, the titanium being the lighter of the two. The titanium version was ordered with the pocket clip removed so it lies perfectly flat inside a slim wallet, which makes it an ideal wallet-kit tool. Outside of the magnet and the bits, nothing on the titanium version can corrode over time, which is why it is reasonable to call this a lifelong tool as long as you do not lose it.

The Pry Edge, Examined

The prying edge is thicker than it first appears, with chamfering on the sides that creates a surprisingly thin edge. That thin section is not just for opening packages: it can slip between small pieces of plastic, useful for prying apart toy housings or similar items without reaching for a knife, before transitioning into the thicker portion of the edge for actual leverage.

Notably, there is no dedicated nail puller slot, and that is a sensible omission. If you ever did need to pull a nail, you can use the bottle opener section to get leverage and pull it out further, so the capability still exists without the extra cutout.

Price and Value

Pricing is one of the most pleasant surprises here. The titanium version comes in at $105 and the stainless steel version at $60. For a CNC-machined tool of this caliber, that is less expensive than many multi-tool style pry tools, and given that it is essentially a lifelong purchase, the titanium price is easy to justify.

Buying Advice

If you carry a slim wallet and want a flat, quiet, capable pry tool with real driver functionality, the titanium version with the clip removed is an excellent fit. If you prefer a traditional pocket clip or want to save money, the stainless steel version delivers nearly identical fit and finish at a lower price. Either way, save all the included screw components in case you want to experiment with clip options later.

Conclusion

The Novel Carry Slide Kick takes a familiar EDC category and adds a first-of-its-kind sliding bit system, executed with excellent fit and finish and sensible pricing. The slight bit rattle is the only meaningful complaint, and even that is manageable in normal carry orientation. As a permanent part of a wallet kit, it is easy to recommend.