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BEAST Multitool

BEAST Multitool
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The BEAST (Bigfoot Expedition and Survival Tool) from is a compact multitool you can carry on your belt loop, keychain, or backpack. It packs Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, a 1/4″ hex driver, a rope cutter, a wire stripper, metric wrenches, a box opener, a ruler, a box cutter, and the oh-so-essential Sasquatch identification viewfinder.

Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs

Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs
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Sober curious? Wet your whistle during Dry January with the line of non-alcoholic liqueurs by premium French liqueur maker Giffard. Drawing on five generations of know-how Giffard uses the same fruits and plants as their liqueurs, extracting essential flavors — Elderflower, Ginger, Grapefruit, Pineapple — through traditional maceration techniques.

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Saunabox Portable Steam Sauna

Saunabox Portable Steam Sauna
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Heat therapy can help you sweat out toxins and reduce stress. Now you can have a steam sauna wherever you’ve got an outlet, and without breaking the bank. The Saunabox features an easy-to-assemble frame, a thermally-insulated cover, and a portable steam unit. The SmartSteam Kit also includes a folding chair, a floor mat, and a carrying case.

Roxon C1 Camping Cutlery Kit

Roxon C1 Camping Cutlery Kit
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This compact cutlery kit is great for dining outdoors and for reducing environmental waste from plastic utensils. It includes a stainless steel spoon, fork, and serrated knife, which stack and hold together using magnets. Each utensil has a handle that folds out and locks securely in place.

Tactica M.020 Camping Tool

Tactica M.020 Camping Tool
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Tactica’s compact camping tool is small enough to put in your pocket or hang from your bag strap. The stainless steel multitool was engineered for everyday outdoor tasks and has a ferro rod firestarter, a rope cutter with straight and serrated edges, a tent peg puller, and a bottle opener. Available in orange, silver, or black finishes.

Making a Copper-Sheathed Dagger

Making a Copper-Sheathed Dagger

In this video from metalworker Koss, he shows how he created a sleek, modern dagger. He meticulously machined its tapered blade from W1-7 high-carbon steel and crafted its handle and matching sheath from hollow copper tubing. Its shape reminds us of a letter opener, but this is a serious knife. We love the bevel detailing on the ends.

Scorpion Bottle Opener

Scorpion Bottle Opener
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Coppertist.Wu’s brass bottle opener gives you the rare opportunity to hold a scorpion in your hand without the risk of getting stung. The design is based on the deadly Brazilian yellow scorpion and is incredibly detailed, down to the critter’s leg joints, pincers, and terrifying tail stinger.

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EDC Cordura Mid Organizer Pouch

EDC Cordura Mid Organizer Pouch
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Keep your small tools, knives, and other everyday items in this mid-sized gear pouch from Superior Threadworks. It’s handmade from hard-wearing Cordura nylon and has straps and pockets for organization, a heavy-duty zipper, and a large Velcro area for displaying patches. Available in a variety of flat colors, woodland camo, and brilliant blaze orange.

MakaGiC VS01 Electric Vise

MakaGiC VS01 Electric Vise

You only need to overtighten and break one object in a vise, and you’ll realize there’s value in a vise that can automatically adjust its grip to hold items at a set intensity level. The MakaGiC VS01 motorized vise grips items with the push of a button and holds items up to 125 mm (4.92″) wide. An add-on work light includes a magnifier for working on small parts.

Tools: The Ultimate Guide

Tools: The Ultimate Guide
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This expansive reference guide from Chronicle Books provides detailed information on hundreds of tools. The 288-page book catalogs their uses and the differences between similar tools, arranged by function: measuring, cutting, fastening, and shaping.

G-SHOCK Rangeman GPRH1000 Watch

G-SHOCK Rangeman GPRH1000 Watch

G-SHOCK watches are known for their durability. The Rangeman GPRH1000 sits at the top of the heap. This rugged watch packs all kinds of features for outdoor living, including a digital compass, altimeter, GPS tracking, temperature sensor, heart rate monitor, step tracker, and more. It’s built to withstand water, mud, dust, and shocks on all of life’s adventures.

Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier

Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier
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This keychain-friendly magnifying tool from TEC Accessories makes it easy to read the small print on labels and can also help start fires on sunny days. Its crisp glass lens offers 5X magnification and can be easily replaced if damaged. Its body is made from Cerakote-finished aluminum that protects its lens when not in use. It’s also available in titanium.

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DIY See-Through Glass Fire Pit

DIY See-Through Glass Fire Pit

Most fire pits are made from metal or stone. HomeMadeModern wanted to see if building a fire pit entirely from glass bricks was possible. The hollow glass blocks you can buy at the hardware store look dated and might crack from heat, so he experimented with some solid glass bricks. The larger fire pit he built looks amazing as its flames dance behind the blocks.

Atomic Bear Firestarter Wand

Atomic Bear Firestarter Wand
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Get your campfire started quickly and reliably every time with this unique tool from The Atomic Bear. The anodized aluminum wand holds a length of paraffin-infused rope, which stays lighted while you hold it in the fire – and without burning your fingers. Includes three 13″ lengths of wax rope.

Grim Workshop Escape + Evasion Card

Grim Workshop Escape + Evasion Card

Grim Workshop’ makes a number of useful tools and survival kits in credit card form. Among their expansive collection is this card packed with tools to help you escape trouble if you’re ever held captive or restrained. It includes two kinds of saws, a file, lock bypass tools, a gate latch hook, shims, a handcuff key, and more.

Oknife Otacle D1 Pocket Screwdriver

Oknife Otacle D1 Pocket Screwdriver
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This compact screwdriver from Oknife features both front- and side-facing bit holders. The tip-mounted driver works in tight spaces, while the horizontal driver maximizes torque. It includes four double-headed precision bits, which are stored inside its titanium alloy body. Available in natural titanium or anodized blue finishes.

CRKT Pryma Multitool

CRKT Pryma Multitool
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Designed by tool and knife expert Jesper Voxnaes for CRKT, the Pryma combines a pry bar, bottle opener, wrench, glass breaker, and multi-wrench on a single, ultra-compact gadget. It’s made from stainless steel with a black stonewashed finish and has a spring-loaded carabiner clip for carrying.

Craighill Castro Tray

Craighill Castro Tray
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Craighill’s curvy catch-all tray is just the right size for holding screws or other hardware while working on repair projects. It’ll also hold jewelry, paperclips, or pocket change. It measures 4.25″ across and comes in stamped brass or stainless steel. Custom engraving is available for $15.

Boker Wiener Warrior Kalashnikov Knife

Boker Wiener Warrior Kalashnikov Knife
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This tasty knife from Boker looks like a hot dog. Its wiener-shaped red blade has a squiggle of mustard, while its aluminum handle cradles the dog like a golden-brown bun. It features Kalashnikov’s push-button automatic mechanism, a button lock, and a ketchup-colored pocket clip – a BladeHQ exclusive and part of the unique Warrior Buffet collection.

Gerber Gear Defender Fishing Tether

Gerber Gear Defender Fishing Tether
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This handy fishing gadget from Gerber keeps your gear from getting lost in the water. The Defender tether has a 48-inch-long retractable cable made from high-strength Dyneema. It attaches easily to your pack, belt, or a mounting point on deck, and has a locking feature with an override for snagged gear. Comes in compact and large sizes.

LunaKron 2.1 Moon Phase Clock

LunaKron 2.1 Moon Phase Clock
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Instead of telling time, Digital Horology’s LunaKron 2.1 clock displays the current moon phase. It uses GPS data to calculate the date and which phase to show. It’s made from acrylic and fiberboard, and the photographic moon is backlit by 256 LEDs. They also make the LunaKron 1, which has backlit cutouts representing each of the moon’s eight phases.

Super Mario Warp Pipe Can Koozie

Super Mario Warp Pipe Can Koozie
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1up your drinks and warp your thirst to another level with this Super Mario Bros.-inspired can koozie from Toynk. The insulated foam cooler holds cans or bottles in style and is guaranteed not to contain any dangerous piranha plants. Its base is stable enough to use it as a pencil caddy or a small planter, too.

Le Creuset Bread Oven

Le Creuset Bread Oven
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Cookware company Le Creuset makes bread-making consistent and beautiful with the innovative Le Creuset Bread Oven. Crafted from enameled cast iron for better heat distribution, the purpose-built domed lid circulates steam, while the low-profile base produces a crispy crust branded with Le Creuset’s three hallmark rings for bakery-quality results at home.

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