Awesome Tools

The highlight of Gerber’s straight edge flipper blade is its marbled acrylic handle scales inspired by classic barbershop razors. It has a 2.7″ satin finished sheepsfoot blade with a liner lock for safe and secure storage. It also comes in a tortoiseshell pattern.

Multitool maker MRF is offering a series of tools for keychains, pockets, and lanyards. The Keychain S is an ultra-compact tool with a bottle opener, screwdrivers, bit driver, and small wrenches, while the Pry Bar L has a nail puller, cord cutter, and even more wrenches. They also sell combo kits with multiple tools and their excellent wallet-size tool cards.

One hazard that crosses over many professions and activities is getting a splinter stuck in your finger. These precise metal tweezers are purpose-built for removing splinters, thorns, glass, metal, and other tiny things embedded in your skin. They’re made from stainless steel and retract into a brass handle.

Most axe heads are made from steel because it’s a strong and inexpensive metal. Knives Project created this shiny golden axe from a brass ingot instead. He cut a piece of steel from an old wrench to give the axe a sharp and durable edge since a fully blade would deform.

This waterproof aluminum flashlight from Coast features independent spot and flood optics. Its fixed-focus flood light outputs up to 380 lumens, while the spot light hits 540 lumens. In turbo mode, it’ll produce 1150 lumens. It includes a removable pocket clip and recharges quickly via USB-C.

Gerber’s versatile outdoor cutting tool folds up to less than half its size for easy carrying. It can cut, chop, and split wood and has a quad-locking system to ensure that its blade is firmly in place. It comes in green/stainless or black/stainless and measures 6.75″ when closed and 15.1″ when open.

Keter’s portable workbench folds up small enough to hide behind your couch but is incredibly useful. Its work surface is made from heavy-duty resin and has built-in slots for holding its removable clamps. When opened, its lower section offers shelves for small tools and accessories. The package includes two 12″ clamps.

This folding tool set from Orblue packs in four utensils for outdoor meals. It includes a stainless steel fork, spoon, and a knife that doubles as a bottle opener. Plus, its fork and spoon can be separated if you need to use both at once. It’s sold in a bargain-priced 2-pack and comes in a variety of colors.

Tired of tools lying all over? This aluminum tool rack is great for organizing screwdrivers and other small tools. It has 50 cutouts and holds tools at a 45º angle for easy access. Its two-layer construction keeps tools straight, and its bottom shelf can be used to hold hardware – though we suggest adding a magnetic strip.

This keychain-friendly tool from CRKT and Joe Wu Design stores up to four stubby driver bits inside of its aluminum cap and body. Pop off its key loop to access a 1/4″ bit holder. A deep texture on its tip provides grip. Ships with T6, T8, flat head 0.6 x 4.5, and Phillips PH1 bits.

Keep your hand tools organized in this tool roll from Readywares. It carries up to 18 tools in its pockets, sewn in different sizes to hold various tools. It’s also got a zipper pocket for loose items, and it rolls up neatly thanks to its built-in webbing straps and clicky plastic buckles. A sturdy, canvas-wrapped handle makes it easy to carry.

Tools: A Visual Exploration of Implements and Devices in the Workshop is a wondrous guidebook filled with stories and explanations of 118 different kinds of tools. Author Theodore Gray and photographer Nick Mann teamed up to create the 256-page hardcover edition, which includes a pull-out Periodic Table of Tools poster.

This durable aluminum alloy flashlight offers a peak brightness of 1000 lumens with a max beam distance of 945 feet. Its IPX-8 waterproof body offers a tactile pineapple texture for grip and an anti-roll design. Using its included 18650 battery it can also recharge gadgets in a pinch.

The James Brand has upgraded its bestselling EDC folding knife, The Carter, in carbon fiber and stainless. At just 2.8 oz, it’s the lightest Carter yet. It features a slide-lock mechanism and a 2.8” corrosion-resistant VG-10 stainless steel blade. A deep-carry, reversible pocket clip makes it fully ambidextrous. It’s still available with G10 or Micarta scales, too.

Alex from Maker Dad DIY created a tool cart inspired by the ones Adam Savage built but thought the design could use some upgrades. After making a sturdier cart, he built version 2.0 with drawers and bins in its sides. You can find the full build guide on Instructables, and purchase the plans on his website or Etsy.

This version of CountyComm’s durable door wedge is made from a high-quality silicone infused with a phosphorescent pigment. Charge it up during the day, and let it guide your way through doorways in the dark. It’s sturdy enough to be hammered or kicked into place, and has a hole for attaching paracord for carrying or yanking it out from a distance.