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Wuben’s palm-sized flashlight outputs up to 900 lumens with a 175º beam. It has five brightness levels plus strobe and SOS modes and a built-in magnet for attaching to metal surfaces. In addition to black and white cases, it comes in gold, cracked glaze, and circuit special editions, with cool white neutral white light sources.

NexTool’s Flagship Pro multitool packs 16 functions, most notably a full-size pair of scissors. In addition, it has pliers, a knife, a saw, a wire cutter, a screwdriver, bottle and can openers, a seatbelt cutter, a wire stripper, and more. Both the knife and saw have locking blades for safety. Available in stonewashed black or stainless finishes.

This compact knife from KeyUnity is great for opening packages, cutting rope, and whittling wood. Its 1.69” blade is made from steel, while its chassis is made from durable titanium alloy. It has a built-in carabiner clip, so you can hang it from a belt loop and an additional hole for attaching a key ring.

This military-style zippered pouch is ideal for carrying small tools, accessories, and emergency supplies. It has offset elastic loops for holding tools, and its clamshell design can be opened either flat or into a 90º platform configuration. Made from 1000D Nylon with dual zippers and metal snaps for attaching to MOLLE webbing.

We don’t carry much cash these days, but this money clip from Dango might have us doing it more often. It’s CNC machined from titanium with a tumbled finish and holds up to 40 bills, 10 cards, or a mix of both. It’s also got a few handy tools built in, including a bottle opener, chisel, nail puller, and serrated and sharp edges. Includes a leather sheath for storage.

This versatile stainless steel multitool packs 28 functions, including a grippy set of pliers, wire cutters, a crimping tool, a bottle opener, a wood saw, screwdrivers, a wire stripper, scissors, a large knife blade, and much more. It comes with a comes with a nylon sheath and is made in Switzerland by Victorinox.

This six-slot tool roll from Olight is perfect for small EDC flashlights and other pocket tools. It holds closed with an elastic cord and can be hung up thanks to its snap-grommet holes. A waxed canvas exterior resists wear, while its soft velvet fabric protect items inside. It also comes in bundles with Olight’s i3E, IMini 2, Baton 3, and Arkfeld UV flashlights.

This tiny knife measures just 2.6″ long when closed, making it perfect for keychains. Its 3Cr13 steel blade is ideal for opening packages, cutting rope, breaking down boxes, and holds in place securely with a liner lock mechanism. Its handle is made from glass-reinforced nylon and has a built-in bottle opener at its back end.

Acebeam’s palm-size Terminator M2-X flashlight is incredibly versatile. It has white spot and flood beams and RGB accent lighting in seven colors. It offers six brightness levels, red and green signal flashes, and a color-changing mode. Available with a 3200-lumen cool white or 2000-lumen high CRI90 light source powered by a replaceable 18650 lithium-ion battery.

This perfectly sized everyday knife has a slim, modern design with a sharp 2.8″ blade made from VG-10 stainless steel. It has a slide-lock mechanism with an ambidextrous thumb disc, and its handle scales are made from lightweight Micarta, known for its excellent grip. It’s also available in an XL size, as well as one with a damascus blade.

This rechargeable electric lighter is sure to work even in wind or damp conditions. It uses a pair of plasma arcs to ignite tinder or anything else flammable. It provides about 300 zaps per charge and comes wrapped in a waterproof silicone rubber casing with a flip-top cover.

MountWare’s key clip system lets you mix and match a pair of key holders with several mounts. It uses magnetic Fidlock buckles to easily connect or detach the ring or the carabiner clip key holder to the clip, the backpack strap mount, the belt loop, or the wall mount. The modules are made of brass, PVD-coated iron, anodized aluminum, and Horween leather.

This compact tool pouch is made from high-quality X-Pac sailcloth and has three slots for tools, a phone pocket, and elastic straps on its front. A zipper pocket on the back holds credit cards, spare change, or small accessories. Two paracord loops can be used to attach a keychain, lanyard, or wrist strap. It also comes in a less expensive 500D polyester version.

We’ve used the Leatherman Signal before, and it’s a great all-around multitool. We dig this new colorway with vibrant aqua handles. The tool has 19 functions, including a 1/4″ hex driver, pliers, a combo knife, saw, hammer, a firestarter rod, bottle and can openers, a whistle, and more. Available with silver or black tool blades.

This key-sized titanium tool from TEC Accessories can open boxes, turn flathead screws, pull apart difficult key rings, open paint cans, and more. It’s also got a filing surface on its side and short imperial/metric rulers on its edge. It hangs easily from a keychain or clips onto a pocket.

This compact flashlight runs on either a single AA or 14500 lithium battery, kicking out up to 760 lumens with the latter. It fits easily in your pocket or on a lanyard and features a sturdy aluminum body and an ultra-wide 145º flood beam. It’s also rated IPX8 waterproof. 14500 battery and charger sold separately.

This crossbody sling bag from maker Jacob Skidan features an asymmetrical design for quick access to the gear inside. Its main compartment holds tools, knives, or a firearm and has a Velcro panel for optional gear holders. Outside, it has a small zippered pocket and cutouts for pens or carabiners. Made from X-PAC VX 21, Cordura, and nylon with a YKK zipper.

SOG’s keychain-sized knife is perfect for everyday needs, like cutting twine, opening boxes, or slicing packing tape. It measures just 3.5″ long when closed and has a built-in bottle opener and a keyring latch for easy addition and removal of keys. Made from long-lasting 5CR13MOV stainless steel.

This compact utility knife makes quick work of boxes, ropes, and other everyday cutting tasks. Rather than a complicated folding mechanism, its replaceable blade mounts securely into a sturdy metal frame and is protected by a slide-off cover. It has a large lanyard/carabiner hole for carrying, and comes in sandblasted titanium or anodized aluminum.

This slimline pocket tool from OKNIFE combines a pry bar, a bottle opener, and a 4mm hex wrench. It’s made from titanium and features an eyecatching pattern across its body, anodized in shades of blue and purple. The tool weighs just 0.63 oz. and comes with a detachable pocket clip.

This tiny keychain tool opens bottle caps in a jiffy. It’s made from durable, lightweight titanium, so it won’t ever break; plus, its keychain hole doubles as a 1/4″ hex bit driver for turning screws in a pinch. It makes a great companion to KeyUnity’s keychain flashlight.

This titanium keychain offers a quick-release feature for separating its two sections. A locking ring holds it together and disconnects with a simple maneuver. It swivels 360º, has a tactile grip body, and the connector shaft doubles as a box cutter and emergency self-defense tool.

A beautiful modern pocket knife from Craighill and design studio Chen Chen & Kai Williams. The Sidewinder’s unique folding mechanism features a duo of wavy handle sections which move in concert to reveal its blade. Its design was inspired by a parallel ruler that Kai played with when he was a kid, combined with the way a snake moves through sand.