Maybe a Leatherman Skelatool: http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830846-Skeletool-Multitool/dp/B000XU9NXW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419823906&sr=8-4&keywords=Leatherman

Top picks I have..I am thinking the tactical pen has a better "cool" factor(and cheaper) but damned a leatherman for sub $50. multitool , tactical pen

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830846-Skeletool-Multitool/dp/B000XU9NXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418526962&sr=8-1&keywords=leatherman+skeletool ($39.91 at the time this was posted)

I already have one, and I'd still love to get one of these!

If any of these four guys do anything with their hands, this -will- come in handy. I carry the Skeletool CX model every day.

Leatherman also offers a 25 year warranty on all of their products.

I hope this helps!

Leatherman skeletool

Am I the only one who has had bad experiences with Swiss army knives? They always seem so flimsy to me, more like a toy than a tool. Maybe I've just been around knockoff brands or something..

For the average person, I would highly recommend a leatherman skeletool http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XU9NXW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1444388964&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=skeletool+leatherman&dpPl=1&dpID=31Td8gXoFIL&ref=plSrch ; a fantastic simple everyday-carry multitool without the bells and whistles. It has a quality knife, pliers, 4 bit screwdriver, and bottle opener; It is so light and compact I can comfortably carry it in my jeans constantly, even forgetting it is there

I'll interpret "guy stuff" as "EDC stuff".

• A Flowfold Minimalist slim wallet
• A Zebra F-701 stainless steel pen with a Fisher Space refill so it can write anywhere. This isn't a "tactical" pen by LE/TSA standards, but is a solid stainless steel tube, if you know what I mean.
• If you prefer something smaller, a Fisher Space Bullet Space Pen and/or a Zebra Mini mechanical pencil TS-3.
• You might also want something to write on, and a 3-pack of Field Notes, Pitch Black Edition in Dot-Grid isn't a bad choice unless you're into fountain pens, in which case you'd be better served with a Clairefontaine or. Rhodia pocket notebook. (They will feather fountain pen ink less, resulting in finer lines.)

Bonus item: This isn't under $30, but $45 wil buy you a Leatherman Skeletool, which is one of the most universally useful items I own.

Edit: "EDC" stands for Every Day Carry. To paraphrase the /r/EDC sidebar, EDC means the essentials that I carry a daily basis. Things that I either use every day, or want to have with me in case I might need them. Sorry for the confusion, /u/ForgottenEcho and /u/Sanctitas.