Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife
The Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife is built for the man who wants a single thing in his pocket that answers most of the day's small problems. It opens packages, cuts cord, trims a zip tie and slices through packing tape. On a much worse day it breaks a car window and cuts a jammed seat belt.
Start with the blade. It is black stainless steel, rust and stain proof, finished with a brushed and textured black coating rather than a mirror shine. The secure lock-back mechanism holds the blade open and keeps it there while he is leaning into a cut, so it stays where it is put instead of folding back on his fingers. Folded, the knife is approximately 5 inches long and disappears into a pocket. Extended it measures approximately 8.25 inches, which puts it firmly in working tool territory rather than keyring novelty.
Then there is the part that makes it more than a knife. This multi-tool includes an emergency window breaker and a seat belt cutter, the two tools that matter after a car accident and the two almost nobody buys until the moment they are needed. A utility belt clip keeps the whole thing within reach on a belt, a pocket edge or a bag strap, so it rides along instead of sitting in a drawer.
Engraving is what turns a good tool into a gift he keeps. HansonEllis engraves the Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife in-house, in business since 1999, with up to 12 characters on one line. That is room for a first name, a nickname, a wedding date or a short line such as STAY SAFE or BEST MAN. Twelve characters is a small space, and that is exactly why the right words land.
It makes a natural groomsman gift, a Father's Day gift for a dad who drives a lot, a graduation gift for a new driver, and a corporate gift that gets carried instead of shelved.
Add your engraving text above, choose your quantity, and give a tool that earns its place every single day.
Stainless steel pocket knife and auto emergency tool
Rust and stain proof
Multi-tool includes; black stainless steel blade, emergency window breaker and seat belt cutter
Brushed and textured black coating
Secure, lock-back functionality
Utility belt clip for accessibility
Approximate Size Folded: 5"L
Approximate Size Extended: 8.25"L
Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife at a glance
The Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife is a rust and stain proof stainless steel folding knife and auto emergency tool. It combines a black stainless steel blade, an emergency window breaker and a seat belt cutter, with secure lock-back functionality, a brushed and textured black coating and a utility belt clip. It is approximately 5 inches folded and 8.25 inches extended, and HansonEllis engraves it in-house with up to 12 characters on one line.
Best for: groomsmen, drivers and hard-to-buy-for men who should carry one engraved tool that handles daily jobs and a roadside emergency.
Who the Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife is for
- Groomsmen one engraved knife per man, each carrying his own name or initials and a shared wedding date.
- Father's Day for the dad who drives a lot and should have a window breaker and seat belt cutter in reach.
- Graduation a first-car gift for a new driver, engraved with the class year or a short safety line.
- Birthdays a milestone gift for the man who is impossible to shop for but never without a pocket knife.
- Christmas a stocking gift that gets clipped on in December and is still being carried the next December.
- Best friend a nickname or an inside joke on the blade side for the friend you camp, fish or work with.
- Retirement his years of service on a tool for the truck, the boat or the garage he is finally getting to.
- Corporate and client gifts a safety-minded recognition gift for drivers, field crews, fleet teams and long-standing clients.
- Anniversaries a date on one line for a husband or partner who would rather have something he uses.
- Housewarming for the new homeowner facing a hundred boxes and a hundred small jobs in the first month.
Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife size and materials
| Size | Approximate Size Folded: 5"L; Approximate Size Extended: 8.25"L |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel, rust and stain proof, with a brushed and textured black coating and a black stainless steel blade |
| What is included | One multi-tool pocket knife with a black stainless steel blade, an emergency window breaker, a seat belt cutter, secure lock-back functionality and a utility belt clip |
| Personalization | Engraved in-house; up to 12 characters on 1 line, counting spaces and punctuation |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- The stainless steel construction is rust and stain proof.
- Secure lock-back functionality keeps the blade fixed in place during use.
- The utility belt clip lets it ride on a belt, a pocket edge or a bag strap.
How the Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife is personalized
- Type your engraving text into the personalization field on this page, up to 12 characters on one line, counting spaces and punctuation.
- Set your quantity, one knife or one for each groomsman, and check your spelling before you add it to the cart.
- HansonEllis engraves the knife in-house and ships it insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Engraving ideas for your pocket knife
- A first name or a nickname, the simplest engraving and the one that gets carried longest.
- Initials plus a wedding date for each groomsman, one knife per man.
- A short safety line such as STAY SAFE or DRIVE SAFE for a new driver.
- A job title and a year for a retirement or a service award.
- A team, crew or company name for a field crew that spends its day in vehicles.
Quote ideas for your Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife
- STAY SAFE
- DRIVE SAFE
- BEST MAN
- GROOMSMAN
- ALWAYS READY
- STAY SHARP
- MY HERO
- THANK YOU
- EST. 2027
- J. RIVERA
Which one should I choose
Most shoppers weighing this knife are deciding between a plain everyday carry knife and one that also covers a car emergency, and whether to have it engraved at all.
| Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife | Choose it when the gift should work every day and still be useful after a crash: a locking blade plus a window breaker and seat belt cutter, engraved with his name. |
|---|---|
| A plain folding pocket knife | Choose that when it is a tool for yourself and nothing more; it cuts the same, but it carries no name and no emergency tools. |
| Another engraved groomsman gift from the Groomsmen range | Choose that when he already carries a knife, or when the gift needs to sit on a desk or a bar rather than on a belt. |
For a groomsman, a new driver or a dad who lives in his vehicle, the engraved multi-tool is the one that gets clipped on and kept.
Ordering the Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife for weddings and events
Ordering the Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife for a wedding party, a graduating class or a company safety program is simple. There is no minimum order, so order exactly the number of knives you need, one for the best man or one for every groomsman. If each knife should carry a different name, order the full quantity and then email your list of names to [email protected] so it can be matched to your order. Logos are a custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping; for a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife
How big is the Black Stainless Steel Blade Multi-Tool Built Clip Pocket Knife?
It is approximately 5 inches long folded and approximately 8.25 inches long extended, so it pockets easily but opens into a full-size working tool.
What tools does the multi-tool include?
The multi-tool includes a black stainless steel blade, an emergency window breaker and a seat belt cutter.
What is it made of?
Stainless steel that is rust and stain proof, with a brushed and textured black coating.
Does the blade lock open?
Yes. It has secure lock-back functionality, so the blade stays firmly in place while it is in use.
Can it clip onto a belt?
Yes. It has a utility belt clip so it stays accessible on a belt, a pocket edge or a bag strap.
Where is the knife engraved and by whom?
HansonEllis engraves it in-house and has been in business since 1999.
How many characters can be engraved?
Up to 12 characters on one line, counting spaces and punctuation. A first name, a nickname or a short date fits comfortably.
Can I put a company logo on it?
Logos are handled as a custom order. Email a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved.
Can each knife carry a different groomsman's name?
Yes. Order the quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
Can I see a proof before it is engraved?
Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check your text carefully.
How long does it take, and is there a minimum order?
There is no minimum order. Standard production is 5 to 10 business days plus 2 to 5 days US shipping; rush is 3 to 5 days and expedite is 1 to 3 days. For a wedding, order 3 to 6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Can I return an engraved knife, and do you ship internationally?
Personalized items are made to order and are final sale unless defective; non-personalized items can be returned within 14 days. International shipping is available by request with no rush service, so email [email protected].
See more in Groomsmen.
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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