Nextorch Pioneer MT20 Red Multi-Tool Review
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool offers 14 tools and full-size scissors! This MT20 includes a host of specialized tools in a red stainless steel body.
Official Specs
Here’s a referral link to the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool. I don’t believe the red version is available now (and actually was a Thank-You gift from Nextorch) but blue is available!
Versions
Nextorch offers just one version of the Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool. But again, blue and the previous version I reviewed are available.
Price
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool sells for $99.99.
Short Review
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 offers a bunch of specialized tools, making it an interesting multi-tool. The red body looks great, too.
Long Review
Package and Manual
What’s Included
- Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool
- Carry pouch
- Manual
Look
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool offers a red body but most (or even “all”) of the appointments and attachments maintain the “blackened and stonewashed finish” on a stainless steel body.
It looks great – the parts have a “well-used” look. It’s not exactly “patina” but more like just a tool that’s been used for years and held up well.
Open / Close / Lock
Both blades (the straight blade and the saw blade) have a thumb nick for opening. It really takes two hands – it’s hard (but probably technically possible) to open with just one hand.
The blades definitely do not flick open, but both blades offer a locking mechanism. That’s accomplished with a liner lock. There’s even a little icon there on the lock!
Build and Feel
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool is well-built but not small. I don’t know that Nextorch promotes it as a “specialized” tool but it seems to have a set of unusual tools.
Because of the specialized nature of these tools, it seems reasonable that this would be a larger multi-tool.
The pocket clip is technically removable (sort of in the sense that all the tools on this knife are removable). You can remove those two screws, but you’ll also have to remove one of the pivot screws. The pocket clip has an unidentified tool, too. It’s not seen in the photo below, but it’d be on the left edge, toward the inside of the body. I’ll try to point it out elsewhere; maybe you’ll know what it is!
Regardless of the size, the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool is very solidly built.
Tools
Here’s a list of all the tools available in the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool. Notably, the red version is no different from the stonewashed version. They offer the same features.
- Plastic Handcuffs Cutter
- Back Clip
- Rescue Shears
- Ruler
- Strap Cutter
- Replaceable Slotted Screwdriver
- Regular Pliers
- Needlenose Pliers
- Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters
- Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters
- Knife
- Saw
- Wrench for Oxygen Cylinder
- Bottle Opener
This tool is the “plastic handcuff cutter.” I guess I really hope you don’t need those too often (or maybe there’s a non-nefarious reason to need those). They’ll be super great at cutting zip-ties, of course. Don’t try to use them as fingernail cutters, though. Tempting, but it just doesn’t work.
It’s also not immediately clear how to get that handle to open – there’s a little knob at the top right of the tool. It has a lock/unlock icon. Just pull it down and the handle pops out. You can see that in the photo, too.
Nextorch describes these as “full-sized scissors” and also “rescue shears.” Both seem like reasonable names, but they definitely have the design of rescue shears. The blades are thick.
The bottom jaw has a blade with tiny teeth. (This is standard for shears of this type, I think.)
Here’s the ruler – metric only! It’s 8cm long and does not go to the edge of the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool. It would be neat if it measured to the full edge, at least on one end. So that you could press the MT20 to something and still measure off the edge.
One thing I like is this little tab (above the pivot in the photo above) that helps flip the flat screwdriver out. I did find that the screwdrivers and rope cutters were a bit difficult to flip open. In fact, I needed to use a separate tool to get at that little opening stud.
Pliers are an option too. They have wire cutters of two types and a replaceable blade.
The tip lines up for nicely gripping a wire or something like that, but the jaws don’t exactly align. To get the wire pliers open, you’ll have to fully open the shears. But you can then close the shears, and they’re not really in the way.
The saw has remarkably aggressive teeth!
Here’s the oxygen cylinder wrench. This is used for turning on an oxygen tank – not (for example) attaching a regulator to the top of a tank. (If you need this type of wrench, you probably already know that.)
Size
Size (Closed): 109 mm x 39 mm x 28 mm
Weight: 268 grams
Here’s the Pioneer MT20 in hand:
Below you can see the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool with the venerable Convoy S2+. The version below is a custom laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full post on an engraved orange host right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to buy your Convoy S2+ now!
In the photo above, you may note that the SRM (standard reference material) flashlight for comparison has changed! I used a TorchLAB BOSS 35 for ages. Now what you can see as the 18350 SRM is the Hanko Machine Works Trident. While I have not reviewed or tested the Gunner Grip version seen here, I have tested a Hanko Machine Works Trident Total Tesseract in brass. I love the Trident, and it’s a striking contrast next to the inexpensive Convoy S2+, which also makes a great standard reference material.
Here’s the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool beside another of my favorites – the Civivi Elementum. If you want to see a bunch more photos of that knife, check out my post about the Civivi Elementum here.
Steel / Cut / Oats
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool “is constructed using a combination of 20Cr13, 30Cr13, and YG8 steel, ensuring exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.” As far as I can see, Nextorch doesn’t state which steel is used on the blade
Retention
The main way to carry the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool is probably going to be the included pouch. This pouch is a formed pouch and keeps its shape even when not being used.
What you see below is a snap loop. Also, note the shorter loop in the other orientation there – it’s possible to mount this holster on a belt horizontally!
Finally, there’s a belt clip built in. I can’t see that being preferred over the pouch but it’s a nice option anyway.
Conclusion
I like the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 red multi-tool if for no other reason than it looks fantastic. It has some tools that I don’t ever need, but the rescue shears and other safety-style tools are very useful!
Notes
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