Comments on: Columbia River Knife and Tool 9075 Li’l Guppie Multitool, Grey/Black

By: Carolyn the Librarian

Carolyn the Librarian — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:16:43 +0000

As a Technical Services librarian, I’m constantly looking for a small screwdriver to open a computer case, a little wrench to loosen a laminator bolt, a knife to open a box. . . But I’ve been uncomfortable carrying a large multi-tool. I saw this on someone’s list of “Tools Every Geek Should Own” and decided to try it. When I first got it, I was surprised at how small it is – but it really is useful! This little gem fits in a pocket very easily, clips to a belt loop, and has lots of useful things attached. My li’l guppy has everything I need, nothing I don’t, and it makes a great keychain. Yes, it’s a little heavier (like, grams heavier) than a standard keychain, but I don’t even notice it. I’ve given away 4 so far as gifts to people who have totally geeked out on mine the moment they saw it – and that’s not counting the several managers at my job who have bought them for themselves. Seriously – you can’t go wrong with this tool. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: J. Ross

J. Ross — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:41:39 +0000

Who is this product good for? I would imagine anyone, but especially for people like me. I am one of those people who need a great number of keys on my person most of the day. This means that rather than have budging and uncomfortable (and then torn) pockets I clip them all to a carabineer and then link that to a belt loop. Because a small knife is always handy I also always clip a pocket knife to the carabineer as well. This is what is so great about this product — it takes two steps out of the process. I clip all my keys to the Guppie and then link that onto my belt.
Irrelevant of why you are considering purchasing it here are the pros:
– the knife is sharp and solid
- the screw drivers are good
- the wrench is useful for small jobs.
-It’s really sturdy.
- A la Office Space, it’s got a great bottle opener
Cons:
-It is a little heavy (minor complaint)
- it can be tricky to use the Philips head screwdriver
- It doesn’t have a plastic toothpick or tweezers, but I really can’t remember the last time I actually used those anyway. . .

Overall I highly recommend it.

Rating: 5 / 5

By: Alex McNair

Alex McNair — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:28:08 +0000

I have bought many, many little tools that promised to change my life and save the world when it all depended on having a small screwdriver on hand. . . All those tools are in a drawer somewhere while the Li’l Guppie is on my beltloop. This tool is small enough and easy enough to carry around that you actually do. Have a bottle opener, screwdrivers, wrench, and a knife handy, not on your dresser at home where you can’t reach it when you need it.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Joseph C. Durocher

Joseph C. Durocher — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:07:16 +0000

Compact but quite usefull. Unique design with an appropriate name given. Only one issue. WHY was this not designed sooner than now.

PS: Makes an excellent gift as well, (was suggested by quite a number of people)
Rating: 5 / 5