Nextool F12

J Jaylagare Jay Lagare · reviewer

The F12 arrives as an improved successor to the original Mini Flagship, which was a compact, keychain-friendly version of the Flagship Pro. The company quickly addressed a known issue with the first generation’s scissors, and now, they’ve iterated on that fix again. The F12 is the result of that aggressive R&D. Upon examination, the F12 exhibits the high build quality and craftsmanship users have come to expect from NexTool. It includes a pocket clip and a carrying attachment, allowing it to be clipped to a pocket or attached to a keychain. To top it off, it features a small luminous block that makes the tool easier to locate in the dark.

So, overall, if you don't need that can opener, I really suggest getting the new F12 just with all the added alloy upgrades and the extra durability in terms of thicker metal that they're using in the pliers. You know, it's just a lot better if you ask me.

C CleverHiker Taylor Passofaro · reviewer · Nov 2021

With an innovative double handle design, the Nextool F12 delivers something few others can: good scissors and pliers in a tiny package . At just 2.7 oz, this is one of the lightest tools on our list , but it still maintains a lot of capability. The key with small tools is not to overreach their capabilities, and the F12 nails good execution on a few key implements. The scissors and pliers are great for a mini tool, offering good leverage and cutting ability with a comfortable hand experience.

So, as great as the Mini Flagship and the new F12 were, Nexttool has evolved this even further in a new way to carry them in different colorways.

C CleverHiker Taylor Passofaro · reviewer · May 2026

If you’re looking for a mini EDC multitool, the F12 is outstanding. It offers a solid selection of features at a low weight, capped off with a unique and powerful set of scissors that blows away everything else in this category. It’s also priced low enough to be worth trying out, making the F12 an easy recommendation for those in search of their next keychain or pocket-carry tool.

So this is the next tool F12. They went over the top on this and that's what we're going to talk about right now. This thing is phenomenal.

So few weeks back I did a a review of the next tool F12. Um this is their mini flagship. This is the latest version they came out with and I was very impressed with what they did. They spent a lot of time on resolving issues that they had on the old mini flagship and this one took it to the next level.

So anyway guys, that has been the next tool S0 and the next tool F12. Two very small mini multi-tools. Very functional, but to me, they still got two different philosophies. They don't really fit the same bill, but at the same time, the number one thing that I like about them is that they actually work and they work well.

The F12 is more of a keychain mini multi-tool, but very capable, while the K30 has a more elegant design language and a proper big blade.

So, I mean, this comparison was just a bit of fun really and it's clear to see from the laser display board that the NextTool F12 mini flagship is far superior in terms of what it offers. Its functionality is better in every way really apart from its size and weight.

Following my review of the best mini multitool currently available, the Nextol F12, here we have what could be one of the best blade-based multitools , competing extensively with Victory Nox and HXON.

Personally, I prefer the F12 because of the bigger scissors.

Personally, I prefer the F12 because of the bigger scissors.

The F12 model has already introduced liner locks. We have a linerlock here and it locks the file together with the screwdriver, so it's a very nice thing.