History: Transformer 11-in-1

The Swiss-Tech Transformer is basically a set of six screwdrivers that fold into a hollow plastic frame. The frame also contains a flashlight with dual LED's.

closed, alongside Utili-Key

blades fanned

extended

dual LED flashlight

on off switch

Handle/Frame

• A polished stainless steel frame contains the folding screwdrivers.
• The frame folds into a plastic housing.

Drivers

• Six different screwdrivers are contained in the Transformer. They are non-locking, but stay open or closed as needed by adequate backspring pressure.
  • #0 small flathead
  • #1 medium flathead
  • #2 large flathead
  • #0 small phillips
  • #1 medium phillips
  • #2 large phillips

Other Features

• A dual-LED flashlight is contained in the plastic housing. A sliding on-off slide switch is located along one side.
• 1/4-inch and 5mm ruler marks are molded in.
• A keyring attachment point is located on one end.

Dimensions

• Length closed = 2-3/4" (72mm)
• Length fully extended = 6-1/4" (160mm)
• Width = 1-3/4" (44mm)
• Thickness = 5/8" (15mm)
• Weight = 3.9 oz (110g)

Background

• Introduced in 2008. Made in China.

Related Tools

• The Transformer Xi 12-in-1 model differs from the 11-in-1 only in having another set of "work lights" on the opposite end of the tool.

More Info

• Transformer 11-in-1 User's Guide

Off The Record

• The Transformer is somewhat large and heavy for a keychain tool. In general it does not have a good feature-to-weight ratio. Other multitools that are far lighter can do just as much.