Awesome Tools

This multifunctional titanium pocket tool stands out from the crowd with a ferro rod firestarter and a waterproof cache for storing pills or driver bits. It also includes a pry bar/box opener, bottle opener, nail puller, screwdriver, and window breaker. A built-in clip makes hanging it from a belt loop or pendant easy.

This flashlight has a built-in 5000mAh power bank and a USB-C port for juicing up gadgets in an emergency. It offers 18W fast charging, and its Luminus LED can output up to 1600 lumens. The E-CP is IP68-rated waterproof, and its aluminum body has a flat bottom for standing it up and flat sides to keep it from rolling.

This circular bubble level from Silver Fox Tool helps ensure surfaces are level on two axes. What makes it special is the solid copper ring into which the level has been set. The level fits nicely in the palm of your hand and will settle into a unique patina over the years.

This lightweight folding knife from Benchmade has an appealing orange design. Its 3.5″ clip-point blade is made from CPM-154 steel. It’s just as capable of field dressing after a hunt as it is at preparing meals. Its Grivory handle scales offer excellent grip, and its blade deploys with a no-catch thumbhole.

After the end of each month, our pals Everyday Carry look back to see what gear their readers clicked on and engaged with most. The January 2023 list includes a mix of excellent accessories and tools, including the Timex Expedition Scout 40 watch and Leatherman’s teensy but useful Micra multitool.

Most pliers open their jaws at opposing angles, but parallel pliers open them straight across from each other, providing better contact with flat surfaces. Pask Makes built two pairs of these unique pliers, explaining along the way how they work. Enter by 02.23.23 for a chance to win one of these handmade tools.

While folding pocket knives are great for many everyday tasks, fixed-blade knives offer an uncompromising stiffness that make them ideal for hunting, whittling and other tasks that require leverage. Everyday Carry presents their favorite fixed-blade knives that fit comfortably on your belt loop or hung from a pendant.

This versatile titanium pocket tool combines a pry bar, ratcheting bit driver, bottle opener, window breaker, box opener, nail puller, and more. It also packs a metal “forever” pen, storage for two driver bits, and has a built-in pocket clip and hole for attaching a lanyard.

NEBO’s brightest Davinci flashlight yet kicks out an astounding 18,000 lumens in turbo mode, lighting your way up to a distance of 830 feet. It’ll run for up to two hours in 10,000-lumen mode and 12 hours in 800-lumen mode and has an adjustable 2x zoom lens. It’s IP67-rated waterproof and has an intuitive magnetic control dial.

Hand Tool Rescue loves to take old patent drawings of unusual tools and recreate them in his workshop. This time, he made a wrench unlike any we’d seen before. It features a rotating jaw with grooves to help grip and turn tapered, smooth, and standard fasteners. The Canadian snow quench was a nice touch.

Atlas46 makes this tool tote with six easy-access storage pockets and a cavernous main compartment with a metal frame and magnetic closure. It’s made from 1000D nylon and can be optioned with stretchy elastic or Squadron pockets, a Hi-Viz interior, and a padded shoulder strap. It’s also available in a firefighter edition.

AceBeam claims its X75 is the world’s brightest power bank flashlight. It outputs up to 80,000 lumens and has a 4×21700 battery which can be used to charge portable gadgets. It has a smart cooling fan and is IP68-rated waterproof. Available in a traditional black anodized or a cool white micro-arc oxidized finish for $30 extra.

The Defender P16 is designed for durability and ease of operation. It’s made from aluminum and is IP68-rated waterproof and impact resistant. If has four brightness modes up to 1800 lumens, plus a strobe mode. Its front strike bezel can break glass in an emergency and doubles as a self-defense tool. Available in gray or black.

This cordless rotary tool is an inexpensive addition to any toolkit. It offers five speeds from 5000 to 15000 RPM for sanding, carving, grinding, polishing, and cutting. Its rechargeable 3.7V battery can spin its motor for up to 200 minutes. The 55-piece kit includes tool bits, cutting discs, grinders, polishers, and sanding bands.

This 3″ long tool goes anywhere and hides a retractable 1/4″ bit driver. It features a spring-loaded bolt-action mechanism and accepts any standard 1″ long bit in its magnetic bit holder. A knurled finish provides grip and style, and it comes in machined aluminum, brass, or copper.

The James Brand now makes some of its everyday carry gear in vibrant colors. The Bright Collection includes great tools like The Ellis, unique carabiner clips like The Mehlville, and the sharp and purposeful The Carter pocket knife. The new hues include red, yellow, and blue, as well as some items in orange or purple.

This badass tactical tool combines a survival axe with a hiking staff. Its United Cutlery axe head is made from durable 7Cr17 stainless steel, bolted securely to a lightweight fiberglass composite handle. It measures 37″ overall, and has a snap-on, rubberized blade cover to protect its user from its razor-sharp edge.

This basic multitool is the perfect addition to your keychain. It features a main knife blade, a file, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, and a bottle opener. Each tool locks securely in place, and the whole thing attaches with an integrated carabiner clip. It’s available with a grey or blue handle.

One of the most important items to have with you is a flashlight. If you get lost outdoors at night, the power goes out, or you need to work in a dark environment, a battery-powered light is your friend. Everyday Carry shares their top picks, from the keychain-friendly Nitecore TINI 2 to the military-grade Cloud Defensive MCH 2.0.

Many of the concepts that turn up on LEGO Ideas are complicated builds with thousands of pieces. But this idea by Tall Guy Bricks looks like it’s about 30 parts. Inspired by the Swiss Army knife, the LEGO Multitool has a brick separator, corkscrew, screwdriver, belt punch, magnifying glass, and an axle for removing Technic parts.

Despite its palm-friendly size, Imalent’s LD70 flashlight can blast out up to 4000 lumens in turbo mode. The light is the size of a roll of quarters and packs a CREE XHP70.2 LED and an 1100 mAh lithium-ion battery. It’s rated IPX8 waterproof at 2m and impact resistant to 1.5m, and comes in black, gold, blue, or military green.

An everyday version of CRKT’s Provoke, replacing the curved karambit blade with a more practical shape. It still features designer Joe Caswell’s unique kinematic folding, which deploys with the push of a button. Its electric blue aluminum handle has a hole for a pendant or spinning it around your finger like we would dor.

This versatile flashlight features a head that can rotate 90º, as well as a heavy-duty magnet in its tail. Its 800-lumen CREE LED casts a clean white beam visible up to 500 feet away. It’s IPX4-rated water-resistant and runs on a AAA or 18650 rechargeable battery. It’s also available in a UV version.