Awesome Tools

This flashlight from Nitecore has a 12,000-lumen turbo mode. Its six CREE XHP50 LEDs produce a crisp white light, while a high-discharge 4800 mAH battery delivers power for up to 200 hours in ultralow mode and 2.25 hours at 1000 lumens. Its rectangular die-cast case has finger recesses for a firm grip, even when wearing gloves.

This versatile pocket tool combines eight useful functions. Made from black-coated stainless steel, it packs two deployable blades: a tanto knife, and a multitool with a pry bar, screwdriver, nail puller, box cutter, can opener, and a serrated scraper edge. On the back end, you’ll find a clip for keys or attaching to a belt loop.

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).

This rechargeable light bar is perfect for working under your car hood, near breaker panels, or other metal surfaces. It has two powerful magnets and hidden swivel hooks for mounting versatility, and its 7800mAh battery pack can also recharge gadgets. It outputs up to 1200 lumens and offers four adjustable color temperatures.

This triangular titanium tool is small enough to carry on your keychain or inside your wallet. Among its 14 functions are a bottle opener, multiple wrenches, a wire stripper, a staple remover, a 1/4″ hex bit driver, drill guides, a box opener, and a flat-blade screwdriver. Includes a titanium split ring.

This portable work light is one of the most versatile we’ve seen. It has a triple-headed lighting unit with adjustable angles. It can be used standalone, hanging, or attached to the included aluminum tripod. It has 700-, 1200-, and 2200-lumen brightness modes in warm and cool color temps and runs for up to 17 hours in low mode.

Ophelion Mechatronic handcrafts this handsome hardwood box for storing a ratcheting driver and up to 24 1/4″ hex bits. Each is made from maple with rare earth magnets to keep its lid on. It’s compatible with Ares 70040 or Sealey AK6962 drivers (not included) and can be ordered with tools, or in a 48 bit only version.

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.

We’ve never seen a multitool quite like the Cloak from Coins for Anything. The thick titanium card packs a 3-inch long scraper, multiple wrenches, flat-blade screwdrivers, a bottle opener, and a ruler – plus, its cutouts can be used to securely lash together paracord or other skinny ropes without knots.

Chop and split wood like a boss with this heavy-duty tactical axe from survival outfitter Cold Steel. It has a 3.5″ carbon steel blade with a sharpened rear point and a lightweight 19″ handle in dark brown. It’s great for throwing too and comes with a sturdy and secure sheath for safe transit.

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.

An upgraded version of the Doohickey pocket tool with a built-in ratcheting driver. It comes with 3.5 + 5.5mm flat bits, #1 + #2 Phillips bits, and works as a bottle opener, standard/metric ruler, 5/16″ + 1/4″ wrenches, a pry tool, and a scoring point. A built-in carabiner clip lets you hang it from a keychain or belt loop.

The compact Pocket Mate flashlight punches above its weight with a 325-lumen maximum output. Its spring-loaded clip is ideal for hanging from key rings, zippers, or a lanyard, and there’s a second clip that can attach to a hat’s brim. It has a built-in USB-rechargeable LiPo battery and comes in silver, blue, red, and black finishes.

This folding utility knife from Excel Blades is ideal for opening packages, cutting foam boards, and hobby and craft projects. It has a large finger hole at its pivot point that not only improves control but is great for fidgeters. It also has a built-in pocket clip, and its blade is easily replaceable.

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.

Get your daily dose of engineering porn with this video from Uwe Krumm GmbH. The company makes precision tooling for manufacturing, including the press brake tools shown here. It’s a hypnotic and satisfying 6-minute sequence of sheet metal being bent into complex shapes through the simple application of force.

This motorized rotary tool is better than scissors, especially when it comes to cutting materials like plastics, leather, carpeting, cardboard, and vinyl up to 1/4″ thick. It features a self-sharpening blade and ensures a clean, smooth cut in straight lines or curves. Aproca makes a custom-fit carrying case as an accessory.