Tools

Canned air is a very handy cleaning tool, but if you want to save money and the environment, try this trick by Household Hacker. It turns a disposable can into a refillable one using a bike tire valve and some epoxy.

Jonathan Ostojic invented this stylish yet practical alternative to motorcycle turn signals. Four 1.5W LEDs provide about 400 Lumens of light and 360 degree visibility. Comes in bar-end and bolt-on variants.

Available in aluminum or titanium, the MULTI integrates 11 tools into a minimal wallet. Includes wrenches, twist-off and pop-top bottle openers, a ruler, bit holder, and even a stand for your gadgets.

A Bluetooth device that connects to your car’s OBD-II port. Along with an iOS app, Automatic will help you monitor your car’s health and your driving habits. The check engine light has met its match.

The Klingg is a small magnetic tool that will hold your earphone’s cord in place. Slide your cable on its slot, then place the Klingg on your clothing. It can even hold the earbuds themselves.

A subscription-based service consisting of golf club tags, a wearable device with a variety of sensors and a web app. Use Game Golf to track and improve your game and share your progress online.

A can of spray-on non-flammable liquid that temporarily renders paper translucent, letting you see what’s underneath. The effect lasts up to 30 seconds and leaves no mark. Video demo here.

Similar to the Maker’s Apron, the Gentleman’s Apron by TRVR is very practical, with a utilitarian yet pleasant design. It’s made of waxed canvas and has leather straps, loops and pockets.

The Covert is a discreet lock that you can attach to the inside of practically any storage with a door or drawer. It comes with a magnetic “key” that moves the Covert’s latch to lock or unlock it.

Store valuable items or emergency supplies in the Ti2 Sentinel. It’s made from titanium and its dual ends have O-ring seals, making it durable and water-tight. Available in 8 sizes.

From the maker of the Bottle Grenade comes another sturdy and portable multitool. Available in aluminum and titanium alloy variants, it handles 10 wrench sizes and has a pry-bar/bottle opener.

The Headtune is a clip-on tuner that resembles the headstock of its matching instrument – guitar, bass or ukelele. Its LEDs make it easy to see a string’s peg position and the note that it’s tuned closest to.

A bright LED flashlight which clips onto your shirt, jacket, backpack, belt loop or other garments using a magnetic clasp. Perfect for hands-free illumination when camping or other nighttime activities.

A stainless steel multi-tool made by Delk Products. It has a built-in pair of scissors, a knife, a file and a flathead screwdriver. It’s not TSA-friendly though so don’t bring it to the airport.

The titanium escape ring comes with a 2-in-1 handcuff shim and saw that’ll help you get out of handcuffs, zip ties, tape and rope.  The tool is thin and flexible enough to fit in the ring’s interior.

Similar to the Tick Clip, Andrea Carulla’s The Stooler lets you turn almost any object into a seat. It consists of four wooden legs attached to a pair of flexible straps. Contact Utoopic to order.

A stronger, lighter version of the modern keychain. Keyport Slide 2.0 can hold any combination of up to six key blades or tool inserts. The inserts range from a flashlight to a flash drive.

The latest knife from Victorinox offers one-handed operation with a lock blade, serrated gut hook, bone saw, and philips screwdriver. Perfect for hunting, hiking, or surviving a zombie apocalypse.

The perfect companion to the Cardsharp 2, Iain Sinclair’s relaunched Eon Classic is barely thicker than a credit card, and offers a pair of superbright white LEDs inside a smooth stainless steel shell.