Micro Tools: What They Are and Why They’re Awesome

Learn what Grim Workshop Micro Tools are and why these tiny half inch by two inch tools are some of the most useful EDC items you can carry.

What Grim Workshop Micro Tools Are

Grim Workshop Micro Tools are ultra small, ultra tough stainless steel tools designed to ride on the gear you already carry. Each one measures about half an inch by two inches, which makes them roughly the same footprint as a large paperclip but thousands of times more useful.

They were built to solve a simple problem: most pocket tools take up too much space. Micro Tools disappear onto your keyring, zipper pull, necklace, or any little spot where you can clip a small tool. You never notice the weight, but you absolutely notice the usefulness when you need one.

These aren’t novelties. They are real working tools shrunk down to a size that makes them effortless to carry every single day.

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Why Micro Tools Are So Useful

Always With You Because They’re So Small

Most EDC tools and survival gear fail at one simple point: people don’t carry them. Micro Tools remove that barrier. Their tiny size means you can stash them anywhere:

Keyrings
Backpacks
Jacket zippers
Knife lanyards
Necklaces
Altoids tin kits
Cache belts
Wallet pouches

If you can attach a paperclip to it, you can attach a Micro Tool.

Real Function in a Micro Size

Even though they’re tiny, every Micro Tool is cut from tough stainless steel and shaped for a very specific job. They’re built to actually work:

Real edges
Real gripping surfaces
Real utility
Real durability

No plastic gimmicks. No stamped novelty junk.

Zero Bulk, Zero Excuses

You don’t have to plan to carry them. You just clip them on once and they become part of your everyday life. When a zipper pull weighs the same with or without a functional tool attached, why wouldn’t you add it?

Different Ways to Carry Micro Tools

On a Keyring

This is the most popular option. Micro Tools hang quietly behind your keys until the day you need them for fishing, repairs, cutting, medical tasks, or any of the specific jobs each tool type covers.

On a Necklace or Chain

If you want a tiny emergency tool available instantly, carrying one as a pendant is a smart move. They don’t swing, snag, or add weight.

As a Zipper Pull

Backpacks, jackets, range bags, med kits, and hunting packs all have zippers begging to hold a tool. This makes the tool instantly findable and always accessible.

Inside Small Survival Kits

Micro Tools are perfect filler items for:

Altoids tin kits
Cache belts
Small med kits
Pocket survival tins
Wallet emergency kits

They fit anywhere a paperclip would fit, and sometimes even smaller.

FAQ

Do Micro Tools actually work or are they too small?

They work. Every Micro Tool is designed with real edges and usable shapes. They aren’t decorative. They’re functional tools made compact.

Are Micro Tools reusable?

Yes. Just like Grim Survival Cards, Micro Tools are removable, reusable stainless steel tools built to last.

Do they rust or bend easily?

No. They’re made from tough stainless steel that resists corrosion and keeps its shape under normal use.

What’s the best way to carry them?

Keyrings and zipper pulls are the most common, but necklaces and small tin kits are excellent options too.

Do Micro Tools slow you down or snag on things?

No. Their small size keeps them out of the way. Most people forget they’re carrying them until they need them.

Can I keep several tools on one ring?

Absolutely. They’re so light you can carry multiple Micro Tools without adding noticeable bulk.

What makes these better than other small tools?

You’re not buying stamped flat junk or toy-sized gimmicks. These are purpose built, field ready, stainless steel tools made by an actual gear maker who uses them.

Do they work as backups to larger tools?

Yes. That’s exactly what they’re for. When a bigger tool isn’t available, a Micro Tool steps in and solves the problem.

Are Micro Tools safe for kids to carry?

Many are safe for older kids depending on the tool type. Sharp tools should be supervised.

Tools, Skills, and Recommendations

Micro Tools make an excellent upgrade to any everyday carry setup. They fit inside places other gear simply won’t, and they’re perfect backups for larger tools.

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