Awesome Tools

True Utility’s clippable key organizer holds up to four frequently-used keys, and comes with a multitool blade that includes a TSA-safe cutter, eyeglass screwdriver, two flat screwdrivers, a nail cleaner, a file, and a bottle opener. It has a handsome leather strap, and a fail-safe military-style clip.

D&Kmall’s tiny knife is a great add-on to any keychain, providing quick access to a sharp, scalpel style blade anytime. It’s available in brass or titanium, and can be easily disassembled and reassembled for cleaning and to replace its #11 hobby blade.

Every month, our friends at Everyday Carry tally up the the most clicked-on gear and gadgets submitted by its readers. This particular collection includes some sweet pocket knives, a slim recycled wallet, and a couple of nifty multi-tools, most notably the unique SOG Sync II.

After reading Adam Savage’s book Every Tool’s a Hammer, maker Peter Brown was inspired to try and use the book itself as a hammer. To turn it into a useful tool, he had to coat each and every page of the book with resin to harden it into a sturdy laminate known as Micarta – often used for knife scales.

5.11 Tactical’s 10″ long tomahawk-style Operator axe is great for throwing, cutting firewood, or other chopping tasks, but packs a few other handy features, including a hammer, ruler, wrenches, hex bit holder, nail puller, and an emergency metal cutter.

We like sleek, modern blades as much as the next guy, but there’s nothing quite like the classics. The guys over at Everyday Carry take a look at 10 great production knives which are inspired by classic designs, in some cases still made by the original manufacturer.

Fenix’s insanely bright, but pocketable metal flashlight is the latest addition to our everyday carry. It cranks out up to 1600 lumens to a distance up to 928 feet, and charges quick thanks to a USB-C port and a high capacity battery. It’s IPX 68 waterproof, and offers 5 brightness levels plus a strobe mode. Full review on Technabob.

Big Idea Design came up with a versatile screwdriver in the Bit Bar. Now they’re doing the same for wrenches. The spendy, but awesome little Ti EDC Wrench is based on a Swedish wrench design that allows it to work with 25 different bolt sizes. It has a pocket clip to make it easy to carry.

The updated version of the Wowstick Mini power screwdriver now comes with 56 aluminum alloy bits for a wide variety of screw heads. Its electric drive and slim profile are ideal for handling the numerous small screws found on electronics these days. It’s also got a manual mode for when you need extra torque.

StatGear’s useful folding knife has a sturdy 440 stainless steel, drop-point blade, and a non-slip rubber grip with a built-in knife sharpener, firestarter, and fishing line cutter. Save 26% off the MSRP in The Awesomer Shop.

In this clip from Science Channel’s How It’s Made, they take us inside a factory that makes ridiculously small and precise drill bits – the kind that might be used by a dentist to put holes in your teeth. The flutes on the bits are so small that a microscope must be used to view them.

Dremel’s versatile power tool can quickly rip through a variety of materials. It works as both a rough cutting machine and an oscillating tool, and can handle cutting, as well as scraping, sanding, grinding, and grout removal, making it the perfect multitool for remodeling jobs.

Tactica’s TSA-compliant tool kit is small enough to stash on your belt loop, or even your pocket. It carries up to 14 hex bits in its magazine, offers more torque than other pocket drivers, and packs inside its own magnetic-backed holster clip. Comes with 12 bits, and a 2″ extender.

Check out this crazy invention – the awesomely named “Multi Headed Nut Wizard.” It’s a garden tool designed for easily picking up fallen tree nuts and small fruit on the ground, even when they’re scattered in leaves. It appears to be an amped-up version of this tool.

Ever put your tool down in a dark room and then have trouble finding it? These hand tools from Klein glow for up to 30 minutes after 5 minutes in light, making them much easier to locate. They’re available as various cutting pliers, as well as a wire stripper/cutter. They also make flexible glow rods for fishing wires in dark spaces.

Not to be confused with the popular WordPress plugin of the same name, Vital Carry’s Super Cache is the perfect keychain accessory, offering a safe home for pills, matches, or other small objects, with two bonuses: 1) it’s got a built-in match striker, and 2) it doubles as a Sharpie Mini holder. In Titanium, Copper, Brass, or Aluminum.

Even if you think your toolbox is complete, you can always use another specialty wrench. Ares‘ 8″ adjustable wrench can grip objects up to 1-1/4″ wide and has an alligator-style jaw at the bottom the can firmly grip pipe and rounded-head fasteners. Made from forged chrome vanadium steel.

Each year, a handful of the best custom knife makers team up with production knife makers to create more affordable versions of their designs. Everyday Carry shows off eight of the more intriguing premium production blades you can pick up this year.

Sharpal’s pocket-sized tool offers tungsten carbide blades for coarse sharpening, carbide blades for fine honing, and a diamond rod for fish and gut hooks, as well as an emergency whistle and a firestarter. Bring one on all of your fishing and hunting expeditions.

This versatile power cordless driver can squeeze itself into some awkward spots thanks to its unique flexible head. It operates in 380 different positions with 360º of orbital rotation and 360º of flexibility and its lighted tip can fit into small spaces. Save an extra 15% through 7/7/19 with promo code FIREWORK15.

Looking for the latest and greatest in Everyday Carry gear? Check out this collection of 10 great pocketable items that can make your daily tasks go more smoothly and keep you more organized. We’re also big fans of the Kershaw Shuffle II.

Machined from bead-blasted 6Al-4V titanium, TEC Accessories‘ keychain ruler is perfect for taking measurements of small objects, or checking tread depth on your tires. The 3.46″ long Inchworm has markers every 1/8″, while the 88mm long Centipede has indentations every 2mm.

When we want to crack into the delicious lollipop treat known as Chupa Chups, we just usually tear into the wrapper by hand. But it can be a bit frustrating at times, so Japanese YouTuber なんとか重工 (Somehow Heavy Work) turned to an industrial lathe to handle the task for him.