The multifunctional pocket knife (1) is composed of a handle (2) formed by two joined-together flanks (3, 3′;) that provide at least one stowage space (4) for tools that each pivot about link pins (5, 5′;) arranged at each end of the handle (2). It is characterized in that it comprises a planar tick-removal instrument (6) that pivots about one of said link pins (5, 5′;) and that extends along the longitudinal axis of the pocket knife.Tick-removal instrument (6) designed to be incorporated into a multifunctional pocket knife (1).