Awesome Tools

Smart & Savior’s compact tool features a main module with a flashlight at one end and a sharp hobby knife at the other. It’s made from stainless steel with a titanium surface and holds closed firmly with magnets. Plus, it has a cutout on its cap so that you can hang it from a keychain or lanyard.

As part of its 2021 Art Event, IKEA is selling this playful flashlight which pays tribute to the humble Allen wrench, the tiny tool required to assemble much the company’s furniture. The flashlight measures 7-3/4″ long and comes in either shiny silver or blue finishes.

Craving some new gear for your pocket? Everyday Carry presents their monthly recap of the 10 products their readers loved the most. This month’s list includes an assortment of great knives, multitools, a zipper wallet, a retro calculator watch, and a tiny heavy-duty flashlight.

There are so many multi-functional pocket tools out there it’s hard to decide which one to buy. Fortunately, our pals at Everyday Carry have done the hard work and whittled that list down to the top 20 multitools. Whether you want something you can hang from your keychain or a full-featured folding tool, it’s on their list.

Streamlight’s work lights are perfect for automotive work. The durable aluminum lights include the Syclone with its 360º rotating body, the adjustable Flipmate which cranks out up to 500 lumens, and the long and skinny Strion and top-of-the-line Stinger, which can squeeze into tight places and aim light where you need it.

The 5PK is a compact utility knife that’s small enough to carry in the fifth pocket of your jeans. Each one is precision-machined from aluminum with a brass alloy lock button. Its slider design enables easy blade changes without tools, using off-the-shelf utility blades.

Keep all your knives, scissors, and other bladed tools sharp with this tabletop tungsten carbide sharpener. The bundle includes a pair of versatile curved-edge scissors that can cut through everything from blister packs to chicken bones. Save $14 with code SHARP14 at checkout in The Awesomer Shop.

It was off the market for a while, but Ed Van Hoy’s awesome pocket knife is back. The stainless steel knife features a slick open frame design. When released, the blade flips out sideways, then locks into position. Available with a smooth or serrated blade.

Bibury’s folding pruning shears have three additional functions in their handles: a wood saw, a bark shovel, and a knife. The tool blades are made from 420 stainless steel for long life, and its textured handles provide grip. They also have a fold-out hook blade for hanging them from a belt loop or bag with a carabiner or paracord.

Shane at Stuff Made Here is the engineer behind creations like the haircutting robot and the unmissable basketball hoop. In his past videos, you may have noticed that he has quite the assortment of tools in his shop. To show off his collection, he used each of his machines to make a different kind of ball bearing catapult.

Bomber & Company’s lightweight pendant sheath conceals a compact version of their B-2 Nano Blade. Its key-shaped 1″ blade locks in firmly and discreetly inside when not in use, and holds tight when you need it. Made from jet black 440C stainless steel for durability.

Bearded men, your wallet is incomplete if it doesn’t have this tool in it. This credit card-sized multitool helps tame your beard while offering up five other functions: a butterfly wrench, a letter opener, a flat-head screwdriver, a bottle opener, and a five-position wrench hex-head wrench. Comb your beard, then open a brewski.

Bridge City Tool Works’ tiny triangle is a great addition to any craftsperson’s arsenal. The anodized aluminum tool makes 90º and 45º marks and is also great for squaring tight corners, like inside of a drawer. Its detachable foot is held on with three strong magnets and can be adjusted for left- or right-handed markings.

Everyday Carry looks back at the past month to see what kind of gear its readers clicked on the most. The top 10 items feature a great assortment that includes CRKT’s Techliner pen, Seiko’s SNE331 Solar military watch, along with some sweet pocket tools, a compact accessory bag, and more.

Novel Carry’s pocket tool packs 12 functions, including a 4mm magnetic bit driver, a 1/4″ hex wrench, rulers, a pry bar, and a bottle opener. An internal storage compartment holds three micro bits, and it has a built-in pocket clip. Comes in stainless steel or titanium, plus blackwash titanium when they hit 500 backers.

We’ve broken our share of metal drill bits, so the idea of making one out of paper seems ludicrous. Mr. Hacker shows how a densely packed cone of paper can be used to drill through various materials. It’s definitely clumsy and inefficient, but we’re impressed it held up as well as it did.

Tactik Owl Gear’s triangular pocket tool combines a bottle opener, pry wedge, box cutter, and a 1/4″ hex driver. Finger dents on its sides improve grip and ergonomics, and it hangs easily from a keychain or belt loop. Each one is machined in the USA from stainless steel.

These durable tool pouches are perfect for organizing small hand tools, writing instruments, and other small loose accessories while keeping them dry and clean. They’re made from waterproof 1000D PVC with nylon zippers and reinforced stitching, and measure 13″ x 7″ long. Sold as a set of four.

Celebrate Amazon Prime Day 2021 by with an upgrade of your gear collection. Our buddies at Everyday Carry have rounded up a bunch of great deals on knives, multitools, backpacks, flashlights, gadgets, pens, and more, all offering big savings on 6.21 and 6.22.2021.

Leatherman’s 21-in-1 tool includes knives, pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, a crimper, a wire stripper, scissors, bottle and can openers, files, a saw with blade exchanger, an awl, and a ruler. Leatherman is throwing in a free 21-bit, double-headed driver kit for a limited time. Available in black, silver, or a combo color scheme.

Unless you spend a lot of time making things, you might think a hammer is a hammer. But as expert builder Adam Savage explains, a properly-equipped workshop needs several very different kinds of hammers. We also recommend Adam’s book Every Tool’s a Hammer.

This disc-shaped multitool is small enough to carry on your keychain or in your wallet. It packs in 14 functions, including a bottle opener, multi-fit driver, closed wrenches, can opener, box cutter, wire stripper, and biking tool. Made from Grade 5 titanium for durability.

This compact screwdriver is perfect for working on electronics and other small projects. It has a 200 RPM variable-speed drive which can stop when it reaches the proper torque. An OLED screen displays drilling direction, torque, and battery levels, while multiple LED lights reduce shadows. Comes with 34 magnetic bits.