# Miniature Metallic Multitools The 'Claw' Multitool is Smaller Than a Penny By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-metallic-multitools References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mandk/claw-smallest-bottle-opener-ever) & [malborokane](https://malborokane.com/?kbr_source=newatlas.com&kbr_medium=kickbooster&kbr_content=link&kbr_campaign=e7e81632) A company by the name of [Malboro & Kane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipen) is offering a range of multitools that are exceptionally small in size but big on features. The Claw multitool measures in at only 0.7 inches, which makes it smaller than a penny. This multitool is first and foremost a [bottle opener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletool-rx), but its design also enables it to be used to carefully open tins and work with screws designed for flathead screwdrivers. What's more, this multitool can also come in handy when you're struggling to remove a battery from a device or detach staples from a pile of papers. Available for a price of $29, the Claw multitool is an example of a miniature design that aims to solve multiple problems in a one-size-fits-all package. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Multitools:** Exploring the trend of creating small, portable multitools with multiple features. - **Versatile Design:** The trend of designing multitools that can serve various purposes beyond their primary function. - **Convenience and Efficiency:** The trend of developing multitools that offer convenience and efficiency in solving everyday problems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear companies to create compact multitools that are easy to carry and offer multiple useful features. - **Home Improvement:** Opportunity for home improvement industries to innovate with compact multitools that can perform various tasks, such as opening tins and working with screws. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for office supplies industries to offer multitools that can assist with tasks like removing batteries and detaching staples, improving efficiency in the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro-Sized Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipen.md) - [Featherweight Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-titanium-multitool.md) - [Keychain-Sized Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-smart-keychain.md) - [Modular Micro Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pill-multitool.md) - [Minimalist Titanium Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn.md) - [Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retractable-multitool.md) - [Lightweight Skeletal Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletal-multitool.md) - [Keychain-Sized EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathfinder-multitool.md) - [Ultra-Versatile Multi-Tool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitool-design.md)