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The Helton

The Helton

A Familiar Form, Made Better

Regular price  $289.00
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Color Black + Stainless

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The Classic Pocket Tool Reimagined.

The Helton is the result of years of design and engineering refinement—a slim, lockable multitool built from premium materials, with no plastic in sight. We included only the tools you’ll actually use: a partially serrated VG-10 blade, two magnetic drivers, chisel-tipped tweezers, and various carry methods like a pocket clip or a lanyard and bead. Thinner than a pack of gum, comfortable in the pocket, and made to last, the Helton elevates a traditional form into something entirely new: durable, customizable, and ready for everyday life.

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Less Is More
With the Helton, we ditched the tools you don’t need in favor of the eight tools you really do, day in and day out. The result is the most functional and best-looking multi-tool you’ve ever seen, in a package that’s still slimmer than a pack of gum.
Have It Your Way
The Helton is designed to be customized. Use the pocket clip if you so desire, or use the included lanyard and bead, or nothing at all. The world is your oyster.
Lock It Up! Lock It Up!
Every tool on the Helton locks, meaning no more slicing your fingers or smashing your knuckles when tools fold up on you when you least expect them to.

Technical specifications

BLADE STEEL
VG-10
BLADE LENGTH
2.3 IN / 5.9 CM
HANDLE MATERIAL
6061 AIRCRAFT-GRADE ALUMINUM
OVERALL LENGTH
5.8 IN / 14.7 CM
CLIP MATERIAL
MIM, STAINLESS STEEL
CLOSED LENGTH
3.5 IN / 8.8 CM
THICKNESS
0.7 IN / 17.7 MM (WITH CLIP)
WASHER TYPE
PHOSPHOR BRONZE
WEIGHT
3.5 OZ / 98.4 G (WITH CLIP)
OPENING STYLE
MACHINED NAIL SLOT
LOCK TYPE
PROPRIETARY LINER LOCK DESIGN
BLADE SHAPE
DROP POINT
# OF TOOLS
9 TOOLS TOTAL
GRIP PATTERN
MACHINED DOT PATTERN
MADE IN
YAINGLANG, CHINA
DESIGNED IN
PORTLAND, OREGON

Familiar Form, Elevated In Every Way.

Some knives are about tradition. Some are about innovation. The Helton is about both. We started with one of the most widely used knife formats in history—something everyone knows—and asked what it would take to make it better. That meant careful editing: which tools do people actually use? Which materials would make it last a lifetime? Could we bring our clean, modern design language to a silhouette that hadn’t changed in decades? The challenge was real, but so was the opportunity.

Every Detail Considered


Minimal Form, Maximum Complexity.

Good things take time. Good design takes much more—three years, in this case. What appears simple at first glance is anything but. The Helton is a study in restraint, where every line, edge, and interaction has been considered and resolved. It’s a streamlined multitool that feels intuitive and effortless in hand, yet carries a depth of complexity just beneath the surface—proof that the simplest objects are often the hardest to get right.

Lock In.

Every tool on the Helton locks, meaning no more slicing your fingers or smashing your knuckles when tools fold up on you when you least expect them to.

Have It Your Way.

The Helton is designed to be customized. Use the pocket clip if you so desire, or use the included lanyard and bead, or nothing at all.


Designed Better.

The Helton is the result of years of design and refinement, building on the language of the Ellis and Elko. Every millimeter and mechanism was developed with purpose, shaped through countless rounds of prototyping and testing to achieve the right balance of functionality, ergonomics, and durability. The result is an incredibly slim, lockable multitool made entirely from premium materials—no plastic in sight—with only the tools you actually use. Built to last, the Helton reimagines a traditional form into something more refined, customizable, and ready for everyday life.

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 83 reviews
83 reviews
  • BG
    Bradley G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Sleekest multitool

    I have been waiting for a product like this. It has everything I need with better quality and design compared to traditional ones.

  • TS
    Tim S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    My new EDC

    I was excited when I heard about this multitool. I still am! It looks great. Is the perfect size for pocket carry. The liner locks secure all four tools solidly. This is my new EDC.

  • PM
    Paul M.
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Expected better quality

    I tried to submit an initial review, but apparently I was too harsh in my criticisms (along with providing photos of said critiques). So I am submitting a second, softer review in the hopes it doesn't hurt feelings and gets to see the light of day. Long story short, the fit, finish, and quality were not sufficient to justify a hundred and sixty dollar price tag. Maybe I got one that snuck past QC. To leave on a positive note... the scissors are quite nice and the bottle opener works as advertised.

  • SB
    Steven B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Needs more R&D

    The pocket clip is so stiff and tight it is pretty much useless, you can't even slid a peice of paper under it. Also the bottle opener is almost impossible to open without using something ti pry it up. The biggest problem is the opening point is at the base instead of further up providing more leverage. Overall the quality is nice but with the problems I wouldn't but it again.

  • DO
    Donald O.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Superb craftsmanship and excellent look

    Overall I’m happy with the Helton. Only criticism is the belt clip needs to rest flush on the body so it clips tighter on my pocket. It is off the body of the knife and so it’s loose and I’m afraid it will unclip and fall out of my pocket when seated.