Test: Knog is still a fairly young manufacturer, who is best known in this country for his small lights. The Knog Multitool 20 shows that the Australians have more to offer than LEDs in silicone cases.
Features
[easy table th=“0″]Inbus,2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8mm
Torx,T25
Phillips/slotted screwdriver
Spoke wrench,3.2/3.3/3.4/4
Open-end wrench, 8/10/13/15mm
Miscellaneous, chain tool
,Bottle opener
[/easy table]The almost 200g heavy Knog Multitool 20 is really filled to the brim with tools - packed in a handy, small square. In addition to the standard tools such as Allen keys, Torx, rivet tool and screwdriver, the Knog also offers four open-end wrenches of different sizes. These are still necessary today for one or the other repair: Especially in urban areas, where older bikes are often used, there are still many components with hexagon screws. A 15mm open-end wrench is also required to remove rear wheels with gear hubs, for example. Unfortunately, there are no integrated tire levers - these would be the icing on the cake of the otherwise very good equipment.
application
The Australians also do a lot of things right when it comes to processing. The tools are of high quality and we have had no problems with screwing. It is also nice that the entire tool is magnetic. This not only keeps the otherwise partly loose tools firmly together, but also makes it easy to fasten screws, for example
handling
Equipment and workmanship are top, how does the tool work in practice? Unfortunately, the Knog Multitool 20 shows some weaknesses here, which is mainly due to the short tools and the form factor, which takes some getting used to. You only have a very short lever and you need a lot of space: When things get tight, such as at the seat clamp, loosening the screws with the Knog tool is a bit cumbersome.
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