The energy sword from Halo is the game franchise’s ultimate melee weapon. We’ve seen a number of real-life replicas of the sword over the years, now here’s another take on the weapon. Random Hands started out with a rusty old leaf spring from a truck, which he cut, forged, hammered, and split down the middle to form the two halves of the blade.

Keep your everyday gear ready and organized with Carhartt’s squared-off Cross-body snap bag. At 9″ x 11″ x 2.5″, it’s big enough to hold a notebook or small tablet in its main compartment. It’s got a total of four pockets and is made from durable 600 denier polyester treated with Rain Defender water repellant.

Ascento’s agile robot has a pair of articulated legs that roll on bicycle wheels. This design allows it to ride on uneven surfaces, up and down hills, and even climb stairs with ease. It can autonomously drive at speeds up to 12 km/h and 8 hours per charge. Ascento has created a version designed specifically for autonomous security patrolling.

ToughBuilt’s 30″ long tool bag can be configured to hold just the tools you need. Its center bin has three removable dividers with pockets and elastic loops, while its ends each hold a removable, soft-sided case. The bag has multiple pockets on its exterior and is built to last.

Organist Anna Lapwood provides an in-depth yet easy-to-understand explanation of how pipe organs work using the massive 3574-pipe organ at St John’s Smith Square in London. Along the way, you’ll learn about its pipes, wind chests, stops, pedals, and manuals, as well as hear some very different kinds of sounds it can produce.

This stainless steel bow saw can easily cut through branches and timber for making shelters or campfires. When not in use, its structural tubes serve as storage for its blade and other parts, minimizing its size in your pack and protecting other items from its sharp blade teeth. Comes in black, gold, or silver finishes.

This fascinating factory machine sits along a conveyor belt as it waits for individual items to arrive on the scene. It then lowers a series of suction-powered grippers to grab each one, and then shuffles them along to the next stage in the packing process. It uses VMECA’s Magic Gripper technology to work its magic.

This slimline cooler bag lets you carry a six-pack of beer with you when you hit the links. It’s skinny enough to fit inside the outer pouch of many golf bags or can be carried solo by its handle or shoulder strap. Its interior is insulated, and it includes two ice packs to ensure drinks stay cool for all 18 holes.

DP Truong is an expert at creating portraits using unconventional techniques. In this video, he imitated the way that a flatbed scanner captures an image, masking off a stripe to draw an image 0.5″ tall section at a time. Adding to the challenge, he drew the same image with his left hand simultaneously.

Samurai’s unique 5-panel cap stands out from the crowd by incorporating elegant Japanese textiles. It’s made in Japan from lightweight Sashiko cotton knitting threads woven in a rainfall pattern hand-dyed in Indigo, Asagi, and Kinari. The lightweight fabric and inner sweatband help keep you cool and dry on sunny days.

Never worry about dehydration with this oversized insulated water bottle from OneTigris. It holds up to 128 oz. (1 gallon) of liquid and maintains temperature with double-wall, vacuum-sealed insulation. It’s made from food-grade stainless steel and includes a multicam black carrying pouch and three interchangeable lids. It also comes in a 64 oz. size.

Arnav Daga set his sights on breaking the record for the largest playing card structure ever, and he’s now achieved his goal. This 143,000 card construction took Arnav 41 days to build and includes four iconic landmarks from Kolkata, India, including the Shaheed Minar, St Paul’s Cathedral, Salt Lake Stadium, and Writer’s Building. We’re just glad nobody sneezed.

Celebrating 50 years, Toyota’s Calty Design Research has helped design some of the company’s most popular vehicles, including Camry, Corolla, Supra, Tacoma, and Tundra. But their Baby Lunar Cruiser is a flight of fancy. Inspired by the classic FJ40 Land Cruiser, it has in-wheel motors, airless tires, joystick controls, and an augmented reality dashboard.

Wheeling Heritage Media takes us inside The Ziegenfelder Company for a look at their TwinPop popsicle factory. You’ll see a ballet of machines moving colorful liquids through tubes and into molds which slowly freeze their contents before popsicle sticks are placed at just the right time to form the perfect frozen treat.

This desktop accessory provides the perfect spot for storing memory cards. It looks like a circuit board, but it’s just a wooden storage tray. It’s got slots for SD cards, Micro SD cards, USB flash drives, and more. Be sure to select the “SD card” option when ordering. It looks great alongside the EleksMaker USB hub.

Do you have lots of keys? The Bigfoot Key Rack can carry up to 15 keys without those annoying split rings. Its five included mini S-Biner clips make it easy to add and remove keys, and hold them securely once locked. The stainless steel clip is also available in a rainbow finish.