Awesome Tools

This compact folding knife from Fox Knives is a great tool to keep in your pocket. It’s got a stubby but useful 1.75″ curved steel blade with non-slip jimping on its spine. Its G10 handle scales come in green, orange, or black, complemented by a satin-finish blade in stonewashed natural or black finishes. Measures 4.375″ long when closed.

Whether you’re a DIYer or a construction pro, understanding math and geometry is critical. DEWALT’s reference guide includes 42 pages of useful equations and rules which will help you measure twice and cut once. Made from durable, toolbox-friendly materials with a spiral-bound edge. Also available for plumbing and wiring.

This slimline folding knife from ActMax has a replaceable #60 scalpel blade that’s great for craft projects and light-duty carving. It has a titanium body, an easy-to-deploy flipper mechanism, and a liner lock. You’ll also find a tungsten steel glass breaker, a removable pocket clip, a keychain/lanyard hole, and slots for adding glow-in-the-dark tritium vials.

The 20-in-1 Leatherman ARC is a high-end multitool that’s built to last. It’s the company’s first multitool to have a durable MagnaCut steel knife blade and offers quick, one-handed deployment with the help of magnets. Tools include pliers, a bit driver, a pry bar, scissors, wire cutters, a saw, files, bottle and can openers, and many useful functions.

Holstery’s clip-on accessory attaches to your belt or bag, providing a strong magnetic holder for tools. Its made from durable Kydex and its internal magnet is powerful enough to hold hammers, pipe wrenches, pry bars, and other steel tools. It can also hold nuts and bolts so you don’t lose them while working on a project.

Designed by Philip Booth for CRKT, this versatile pocket knife is ideal for bartending and picnicking. It packs a 2.51″ drop-point blade for everyday tasks, a foil knife for wine bottles, a corkscrew, and a bottle opener, all set into a smooth Pakkawood handle.

We always enjoy watching factory videos showing how everyday items are manufactured. This video from Process X doesn’t disappoint, offering a look inside Japan’s IPS Pliers Co. The factory mass-produces pliers by heating, stamping, and punching steel rods, plating them, bolting together their parts, and then dipping their handles in a PVC coating.

Sometimes, simplicity is all you need. This minimalist tool from Stadelhorn is easy to carry on a keychain, pendant, or carabiner. Made from lightweight titanium, the 3.5″ tool has a sturdy prying tip and can also turn some slotted screws and open shipping boxes. Its ribbed edges provide extra grip, and it has a bottle opener is built into its side.

Just because a knife is inexpensive doesn’t mean it has to be cheaply made. Everyday Carry selected five of the best wallet-friendly blades, with prices from $15 to $50. Models like Opinel’s classic wood-handled knife, Victorinox’s 9-function Swiss army knife, and Morakniv’s modern fixed knife offer a variety of blade types and capabilities on a budget.

TiMate’s keychain-friendly titanium flashlight is waterproof, rechargeable, and easy to detach, thanks to its magnetic quick-release rear cap. It has a 120-lumen beam, a watertight USB-C charging port, and an emergency glass breaker tool. It can also attach to metal surfaces and has a detachable pocket clip.

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.

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.

Packing an impressive 36 functions, Victorinox’s full-featured multitool is still small enough to carry all the time. It has the usual array of bladed tools and also includes a mini ratchet driver, which can improve speed and leverage when working with 1/4″ hex bits. Includes a handsome leather carrying case.

Everyday Carry is back with another color-coordinated collection of gear. Their Storm Grey loadout is as neutral and practical as it gets, with a great Gerber Truss multitool, a compact Nitecore Tip SE flashlight, a titanium Ridge Gunmetal wallet, and more grey goodies for your pocket.

SOG’s stainless steel multitool fits easily in your pocket or your hand and packs 18 useful functions. It includes straight and serrated blades, a can opener, needle-nose pliers, a wire cutter, an awl, a file, a bevel gauge, a magnetic bit holder, scissors, Philips and jewelry screwdrivers, a bottle opener, and more.

This teensy keychain tool provides swappable tips for cutting or writing. A magnetic cap provides quick access while securely holding it on your keychain, a lanyard, or a zipper pull. Its case comes in polished or stonewashed titanium or black anodized aluminum and includes your choice of a titanium blade, a metal writing tip, or a graphite writing tip.