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15 Unique Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

15 Unique Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

Most toolboxes have a screwdriver, hammer, pliers, and other basic tools. But sometimes, you need a specialized tool to get the job done. We’ve selected 15 cool and unique tools that can make quick work of various tasks, from removing stripped screws to cutting carpet to driving screws and nails in tight quarters.

Polar Pupil Compass + Loupe

Polar Pupil Compass + Loupe

This titanium EDC accessory is excellent for outdoor activities. The eye-shaped gadget helps keep you going in the right direction with a liquid-filled magnetic compass, while its fold-out loupe helps you read small text on maps or can even help you start a fire with the power of the sun.

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Vaughan RAGE Demolition Multitool

Vaughan RAGE Demolition Multitool
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This versatile hand tool facilitates several demolition tasks in one. Its uniquely-shaped head and handle can grab and yank out 2x4s, extract nails, chisel and punch holes in building materials, and more. It’s also got a built-in magnetic nail holder and a soft, injection-molded handle that provides a firm grip and absorbs shock.

Sea of Tranquility Astrocoaster

Sea of Tranquility Astrocoaster
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This drink coaster commemorates the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon. Concord Aerospace is making a limited number of these slate coasters, printed with a micro-scale recreation of the Sea of Tranquility. Look carefully, and you’ll see the Eagle lunar module, U.S. flag, and other details on the lunar surface. A magnet on back lets you display it on your fridge.

Raymay Fujii Detecool Standing Pen Case

Raymay Fujii Detecool Standing Pen Case
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This zippered carrying case from Japan’s Raymay Fujii provides plenty of space for pens, pencils, and erasers. What makes it special is that it doubles as a desktop pen caddy when opened up. Its internal container tilts diagonally for easy access, and its lid stays open thanks to a magnetic catch.

NEBO Big Larry 2 Work Light

NEBO Big Larry 2 Work Light
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This handheld aluminum work light from NEBO features a 500-lumen COB light source, along with a 200-lumen spotlight when you need a more directional beam. It has a magnetic base, and its pocket clip has a nail hole for wall mounting. It runs on three AA batteries and comes in red or grey finishes.

RovyVon Aurora A24Ti G2 Flashlight

RovyVon Aurora A24Ti G2 Flashlight
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Measuring just 2.9″ long, this palm-sized flashlight features an all-titanium body and a bright light source that outputs up to 1000 lumens. Its cool white 6500K LED emitter offers five brightness levels, plus strobe and SOS modes, and the included pocket clip is magnetic for attaching to metal surfaces.

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Powersmith Dual LED Neck Light

Powersmith Dual LED Neck Light
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This double flashlight provides hands-free work light exactly where you need it. Its two light heads can swivel independently and attach magnetically to a flexible band you can wear around your neck or head. Each light outputs up to 150 lumens and offers three brightness levels. Includes a dual USB-C to USB-A charging cord.

Steelman 10-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver

Steelman 10-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver
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Steelman’s folding screwdriver is small enough to stash in your pocket, but its fold-out shaft provides much more leverage than other pocket tools. Its magnetic holder accepts standard 1/4″ hex bits, and the set includes eight bits that store inside its handle, which can also open bottles.

Wooden States Key Holders

Wooden States Key Holders
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Louisville, Kentucky-based The Wooden States creates precision-cut hardwood wall art based on state shapes. Each one is backed with four strong magnets which can hold onto key rings, pocket knives, jewelry, and other metal objects. In addition to individual states, there’s a version of the entire continental U.S.

711L Lollipop Bit Driver

711L Lollipop Bit Driver

This unique bit driver has a hidden pop-out handle that significantly increases torque. It features a magnetic 1/4″ bit holder, a grippy knurled body, and comes in both aluminum and stainless steel variants. It also functions as a handle for 711L’s ratcheting wrench (sold separately).

Nitecore Bubble Hanging Lantern

Nitecore Bubble Hanging Lantern

Add a splash of light to your campsite, patio, or outdoor dining table with Nitecore’s spherical Bubble lantern. The 3″ light has a built-in strap with magnetic ends to hang over a clothesline, on hooks, or around your wrist. A 100-lumen LED provides a warm white glow and can be powered by three AAA batteries or an external USB-C power pack.

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Worky Home Office Kit

Worky Home Office Kit
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Worky transforms any tabletop into an office in an instant. Its portable case contains a workspace for your laptop, a power strip with USB charging ports, a cable organizer, file and accessory storage, and a magnetic dry-erase whiteboard surrounded by LED lighting for video calls.

PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Lunchbox

PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Lunchbox
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We’d be happy to carry our lunch to the office in this unique lunchbox, which keeps foods neatly arranged into five serving compartments. A metal clip securely holds its lid closed, and its stainless steel construction resists odors and is non-toxic. Kids and adults can make it their own with one of PlanetBox’s colorful carry bags and magnet kits.

Fridge-climbing LEGO Robot

Fridge-climbing LEGO Robot

You know what your fridge needs alongside all those magnets? A creepy, 8-legged robot, that’s what. LEGO builder Sariel put together this crawling machine that uses Power Functions motors and magnets from LEGO train sets to trek up the steel side of a fridge. It stays on by lifting and moving no more than two legs simultaneously.

Milwaukee 3-in-1 Knife Sharpener

Milwaukee 3-in-1 Knife Sharpener
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Milwaukee’s pocketable knife and scissor sharpener has a large finger loop to ensure a firm grip while sharpening blades. It has three surfaces for sharpening: a course carbide slot, a fine ceramic slot, and a diamond grit fixed rod on its back edge. It’s also got a lanyard hole for carrying and a magnet for attaching to toolboxes.

Olight Obulb Light

Olight Obulb Light
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This tiny 2.13″ diameter sphere provides a splash of light wherever you need it. It has both a warm white light and red emergency light, and runs for up to 56 hours on its low setting. It’s IPX7 waterproof so you can float it in water, and has a magnetic back for attaching to metal surfaces.

Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Coasters

Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Coasters
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Protect your tabletop the way the Space Shuttle was shielded on re-entry with these replica thermal tile coasters from Concord Aerospace. Each Astrocoaster is made from CNC-machined polymer, embellished with a serial number, and laminated to a Kydex base. On back, you’ll find felt pads and a strong magnet for fridge mounting. Price is for a set of four.

DeWalt Right Angle Flex Shaft

DeWalt Right Angle Flex Shaft
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Trying to install or remove screws in a tight spot is a common problem. This drill accessory from DeWalt is a must in every toolbox, offering easy access to confined spaces with its 12″ long flexible shaft and right-angle bit holder. Its Rapid Load head makes for easy bit changes, and is backed by a strong magnet for holding screws.

Milwaukee Rover Flood Light

Milwaukee Rover Flood Light
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Milwaukee Tools‘ portable, rechargeable light uses ten LEDs to provide a smooth and bright light for your projects. It has 100, 250, and 550 lumen modes, and can pivot 210º to direct light where you need it. It’s got a built in carabiner clip for carrying, and a magnetic base for attaching to car hoods and other metal surfaces.

Quantum Levitating Solar System

Quantum Levitating Solar System

This fascinating tabletop showpiece features a miniature replica of our solar system. It uses magnetic levitation tech to float accurate models of each planet in orbit around the sun. The positions of each planet are synchronized in real-time using NASA data, and it’s available with a light-up sun. You can also accelerate the orbital speed for faster action.

STKR FLEXiT Pocket Light

STKR FLEXiT Pocket Light

The FLEXiT pocket light has a head that can bend and twist to aim light just where you need it. It’s got both spot and floodlight modes which combine for up to 650 lumens of output. Its versatile mounting system includes a hanging hook, a magnetic tail, and a dual-hinged belt clip for attaching to thicker objects.

Lumikey V3 Mini Flashlight

Lumikey V3 Mini Flashlight
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This keychain-friendly flashlight from Lumikey features a bright, dual-beam head that can output up to 900 lumens. Its entire body glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight or UV light, and it has a magnet built into its tail for easy attachment. In addition to five brightness modes, its side light has UV, red, red flash, and red/blue flash modes.

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