Awesome Tools

This pocket-sized adjustable wrench can turn bolts up to 15mm or about 0.59″, and its handle has a hex driver and storage space for bits. A brass grommet lets you lash it to your bag or create a wrist strap with paracord. Its teeth can open bottles, and it’s also got a built-in utility blade.

What we really like about this tool roll is its carrying versatility. In addition to briefcase handles, it comes with a shoulder strap and two metal loops that can be used for hanging it in your shop. It’s got five deep double-zippered pockets that can hold all kinds of hand tools and accessories and is made from sturdy 1000D Cordura.

This laser-engraved stainless steel card is packed with reference information for scientists. Its front side has the periodic table of the elements, along with rulers and a protractor, while its back offers up quick access to important constants, formulas, and conversions. There are also versions for chemistry, engineering, and physics.

Panther Vision’s unique flashlights feature a pistol-style grip instead of a cylindrical one, offering a more natural and ergonomic grip, and preventing them from rolling. Each one is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and tactical polymer, and are available in brightness levels from 700 to 1700 lumens.

A table saw is one of the most useful tools in the shop when it comes to cutting long pieces of wood. Maker KJDOT decided to see if he could build a working model of one in miniature, and the result is impressive enough that we’d love one for our workbench. It turns out that MicroMark sells something similar, but it’s very pricey.

This pen-style flashlight is optimized for reading documents or performing close-up tasks in the dark. It’s got a high-CRI LED that produces a warm white 3000K light, with a perfectly circular field of light without dark spots. Its 3.46″ long body is made from anodized 6061 aluminum alloy, and includes a reversible steel clip.

Builder Hassan Abu-Izmero had a little time on his hands and decided to build himself a piece of furniture that celebrates his craft. He made the rustic wooden table from rough pieces of timber and steel, then used a Shaper Tools Origin handheld CNC to route out precise insets for five wrenches embedded in its tabletop.

We always enjoy watching rusty old things made to look like new. In this video from KILO Restoration, they take the process to the extreme, scrubbing off caked-on rust from a mid-20th-century socket wrench, then painstakingly polishing it back to an amazing mirror chrome finish.

The Nite Ize S-Biner Ahhh is an S-shaped carabiner perfect for carrying keys, or hanging lightweight outdoor gear. It doubles as a bottle opener so you can reward yourself with a cold brew once you’ve set up camp. It comes in five colors: stainless, black, red, blue, and green.

Olight’s compact Baton3 Pro flashlight produces up to 1500 lumens in its brightest mode, projecting a beam up to 175 meters (574 feet) long. Its custom rechargeable battery offers up to 120 days of runtime in its lowest power mode. It’s available in a variety of anodized aluminum shades and cool or neutral white color temperatures.

Inspired by the Klingon melee weapon of choice, this Bat’leth multitool helps you perform your everyday repairs with honor. Its functions include a bottle opener, three hex wrenches, a flathead screwdriver, a Phillips head screwdriver, a cord cutter, and a butterfly wrench. It’s also great for battling Romulan action figures.

This aluminum multitool from Canyon Bicycles helps you make quick adjustments, perform tubeless repairs, and fix flats. It incorporates a 90º ratcheting bit holder, a Dynaplug tubeless tire repair tool, and a CO₂ inflator for Presta or Schrader valves. Includes four double-headed driver bits with Torx and Allen tips.

Whether picking up tiny screws, plucking a random hair, or yanking out a splinter, you never know when you might need a pair of tweezers. These compact stainless steel tweezers hang out on your keychain until you need them, and offer a precision point. Also sold in a 3-pack.

This unique bit driver is flat enough to carry in your pocket, on a keychain, or attached to the outside of your bag. Its ratcheting mechanism lets you do more in less space, and its stainless steel body has holders for two bits. It’s available in key loop and MOLLE-compatible versions, with an optional bit magazine.

This specialty tool from Jig Pro Shop is designed for working with rope, paracord, and leather. Its spike-shaped tip helps unlay and splice corded materials with ease. Its knurled body provides grip, plus it comes with a pocket clip and three sizes of lacing needles. Available in aluminum or stainless steel.

WESN’s lightweight pocket tool is about as minimal as you can get. Milled from titanium, its open-loop body can hang from a keychain or carabiner and provides four functions: flathead screwdriver, scraper, pry bar, and bottle opener. It’s available in natural titanium or black finishes.

Keep a pair of scissors in your pocket, bag, or glove box with this slimline tool. The pen-sized scissors are TSA-compliant, with gently curved blades and spring-loaded for smooth and easy cutting. They’re great for paper, threads, tags, envelopes, and more. Available in a variety of colors and also in a 3-pack.

At just 4″ long, this compact version of MetMo’s ratchet driver fits in your pocket. Its folding handle provides impressive torque for its size and can turn screws in tight places. It has a magnetic chuck with 1/4″ bit holder plus storage for two bits. Comes in aluminum, stainless steel, or a limited-edition 24K gold-plated version.

This versatile pocket knife sets itself apart with its blade-swapping feature. Its holder accepts nine sizes of scalpel/hobby blades, and its flipper mechanism includes a liner lock. A sturdy titanium handle has a built-in bottle opener, window breaker, and quick-release clip. There’s also a slot for a tritium glow tube and a keychain ring.

Spyderco is known for premium-quality knives with uses ranging from hunting to survival to kitchen tasks. Everyday Carry picked 15 of the best Spyderco knives you can buy, like the infallible Paramilitary 2, pocket-friendly Lil’ Temperance 3, and easy-to-grip Para 3 Lightweight. You can’t go wrong with any of their picks.

Need to tighten or loosen screws in a tight place? This patented ratcheting driver can start at any angle, an improvement over the standard “click” spots on most ratchets. Its 12 bits store inside of its handle, so it’s perfect for your bike bag too. Plus, its head can be used without its handle for really cramped locations.

UST’s rugged gadget is the perfect addition to any adventurer’s kit. Not only does it contain a plasma arc lighter for starting campfires without butane, but it also doubles as a 3000mAh emergency charger for your USB-A or USB-C powered devices. It comes with a paracord lanyard with a red core that doubles as tinder.

At first glance, RovyVon’s carabiner looks like it’s just for holding keys. But look closer, and you’ll see that the titanium tool has a pocket knife built into its edge. It takes standard #11 scalpel blades, which are great for opening boxes, cutting twine, and hobby projects.