Nextorch Pioneer MT20 Multi-Tool Review
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool offers 14 tools and full-size scissors! The MT20 includes a host of specialized tools in a stainless steel body. Read on!
Official Specs
Here’s a referral link to the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool.
Versions
Nextorch offers just one version of the Pioneer MT20 multi-tool.
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. It also looks fantastic, with the blackened, stone-washed finish.
Long Review
Package and Manual
What’s Included
- Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool
- Carry pouch
- Manual
Look
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool offers a “blackened and stonewashed finish” on a stainless steel body.
It looks great – this finish has a sort of “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. Both blades do offer locking though. That’s accomplished with a liner lock. There’s even a little icon there on the lock!
Build and Feel
The Nextorch Pioneer MT20 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 could be a larger multi-tool.
Regardless of the size, the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool is very solidly built.
Tools
Here’s a list of all the tools available in the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool.
- 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 of 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.
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.
Here’s the ruler – metric only! It’s 8cm long and does not go to the edge of the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool.
One thing I like here is this little tab (below the pivot, below) that helps flipping the flat screwdriver out.
Pliers are an option too. They have wire cutters of two types, and a replaceable blade.
The saw has remarkably aggressive teeth!
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 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!
Also above is the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 multi-tool beside a TorchLAB BOSS 35, an 18350 light. I reviewed the aluminum version of that light in both 35 and 70 formats. I also reviewed that specific edition, the “Oveready BOSS FT Collector Vintage Brass” 35. I love it!
Here’s the Nextorch Pioneer MT20 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 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 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 multi-tool if for no other reason than it looks fantastic. It has tools that I don’t need all that often, but the rescue shears and other safety-style tools are very useful!
Notes
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