Awesome Tools

Discommon’s elegantly sculptural take on the classic golf divot tool and ball marker combo is as solid and aesthetically pleasing as their bottle opener. The magnetic ball marker detaches with a smile-inducing “No Gimmes” reminder, while the smooth back of the single-prong divot tool encourages players to “drain it,” i.e., sink the putt.

This chunky, pen-style screwdriver hides numerous precision bits inside its aluminum body. It comes with 18 double-ended steel bits, including Phillips, slotted, Torx, Torx security, hex, tri-point, triangular, pentalobe, snake-eyes, and a sim card ejector. It has an anti-roll design, and a magnetic bit holder.

This limited edition of CountyComm’s thick and stubby D2 Re-Action folding knife has a titanium liner lock frame and a sharp D2 steel blade. It’s small enough to fit in the fifth pocket of your jeans and easy to spot in the dark thanks to its glowing handle scales. It’s also available with a bright orange handle.

This specialized gadget from Strong Hand Tools is a welder’s best friend. It uses powerful magnets to hold two pieces of steel together at 45º or 90º angles without clamping. It provides up to 90 lb. of pulling force and is easy to remove thanks to its magnet deactivation switch.

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.

Keep your pocket tools, pens, electronic accessories, and other small items in this roll-up organizer from Lochby. It has a mix of pockets, straps, and slots for all kinds of gear. It measures 8″ x 16″ unrolled and holds closed with an aluminum hook fastener. Made from waxed canvas with a nylon lining.

This squared-off titanium carabiner provides a great way to carry your keys and several other useful functions. The titanium clip has a detachable key holder, a box opener, a multi-wrench (M4, M5, M6, M8 sizes), and a bottle opener. Despite what the video says, we don’t suggest using it as a climbing carabiner.

This multipurpose camping tool combines a spoon, fork, knife, and a firestarter in one. The eating utensil is made from durable BPA-free plastic, while the serrated knife hiding in its handle has a stainless steel blade. A detachable ferro rod helps spark up fires in a jiffy. Available in army green or orange.

This palm-sized light from Nite Ize offers three functions in one. Its front works as a flashlight and a compact lantern, while its tail end provides a red emergency light. Its main LED provides a modest but usable 80-lumen beam, while its red light has glow, flash, and SOS modes. It runs on one AA battery and has a lockout mode to prevent accidental battery drain.

This plain-edged pocket knife from CRKT was designed by Darriel Caston and based on a custom knife he made to commemorate a SpaceX rocket launch. CRKT’s version is all steel, with a 12C27 blade and a stonewashed stainless handle. A ball-bearing pivot opens smoothly, while its frame lock mechanism ensures a confident deployment.

This versatile garden tool combines the benefits of a machete and an axe, easily clearing thick brush and vegetation. Its curved blade is great for getting rid of vines and skinny branches, while its hatchet head is ideal for chopping thicker ones. Its 18″ blade is fitted with an ergonomic handle and includes a nylon sheath.

This alligator-jawed power garden tool makes quick work of cutting branches and logs, while minimizing the safety risks of working with a chainsaw. The LP1000 is a 4.5-amp corded version, while the LLP120 is a cordless version that runs on a 20V MAX rechargeable battery. Both can saw through branches up to 4″ in diameter.

If you’re using a handheld power drill, it’s hard to know if you’re drilling holes straight. The BullseyeBore Core fixes that. This patent-pending gadget attaches to your drill chuck and uses a laser to project concentric circles. Keep the circles aligned, and you’ll always get a perfectly straight hole. Price shown is for a set of two that fit different drill bit lengths.

A traditional Japanese Higonokami knife has a permanently riveted hinge. These larger Higonokami knives have a removable screw hinge, which makes them easier to maintain and provides a secure locking mechanism. Each knife is made by alphakogyo with a handcrafted VG10 steel blade. They also sell smaller knives with a classic hinge design.

This pocket flashlight featured a durable aluminum shell, anodized in bright orange. It offers 275-, 200-, and 15-lumen modes, as well as an emergency strobe. It’s also fine in the rain or on a boat, thanks to an IP67 waterproof rating, and it has a dual-direction pocket clip that lets you clip it to the brim of a hat.

Accessory maker WESN teamed up with fashion brand P&Co. to create a small but useful knife that’s legal in the UK. Their Slipjoint Microblade knife features a stubby D2 steel blade and a brass handle engraved with a sunburst design. It measures 2.3 in / 5.9 cm closed and 3.8 in / 9.75 cm open and has a spring-loaded mechanism for easy closing and safety.

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.

This collection of modular steel toolboxes from SK Hand Tools lets you outfit your workshop or garage exactly how you want it. They come in a variety of door and drawer configurations that stack and lock securely into place or can be used individually. If you want them to roll on wheels, be sure to grab a Utility Cart or two.

This keychain-friendly knife from Jimmytronics is great for light-duty tasks like opening packages and cutting cords. It uses a standard X-Acto No. 11 craft blade and has a spring-loaded mechanism and lever notch to ensure the blade is locked securely in place. Made from CNC-machined titanium for long life.

Peeling stickers off of surfaces can be a pain. Dreamfarm’s Cleana is a plastic scraping tool that won’t scratch your stuff and gets underneath stubborn stickers without using your fingernails. It has a flat front blade and a flip-out hook scraper for cleaning crevices. A built-in sharpener in the handle refreshes its main blade 1000+ times. Sold in a 2-pack.

This substantial folding utility knife from EDC Monster has a cool cyberpunk look and a roller-bearing mechanism that opens with one hand. Its handle is made from sandblasted grade 5 titanium and accepts standard SK5 utility blades. It’s also TSA-safe if you remove its blade and install one at your destination.

The BEAST (Bigfoot Expedition and Survival Tool) from is a compact multitool you can carry on your belt loop, keychain, or backpack. It packs Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, a 1/4″ hex driver, a rope cutter, a wire stripper, metric wrenches, a box opener, a ruler, a box cutter, and the oh-so-essential Sasquatch identification viewfinder.