Tools

SOG Knives’ new Sync I and Sync II multitools come with a base that can be attached to a belt buckle, a strap or a boot for easy access. Both have pliers, a ruler, a blade, a small screwdriver and more. The Sync II adds a medium screwdriver and scissors.

United Cutlery’s spiraling 13-1/2″ blade is definitely one of the more dangerous knives we’ve seen, but it sure looks awesome. It’s got a super-sharp piercing point, a lightweight fiberglass/nylon handle, and stainless hand guard and “skull crusher” pommel.

Keyport’s new keyholder is a modular and customizable EDC tool. It holds up to nine keys, but can also come with detachable tools such as a flashlight, a Bluetooth tracker, a knife, a screwdriver and more.

This versatile portable light works as both a flashlight and a collapsible lantern, and packs a 3200 mAh rechargeable battery for juicing up gadgets. It has two brightness modes, and a strobe mode, and has magnets and hooks on its lid for hanging.

The surprisingly robust OttoLock is mainly designed for cyclists, but it’s so light and easy to use you’ll be locking down other items with it as well. It weighs just 4oz (115g) but is harder to cut than cable locks, thanks to the layers of metal and Kevlar inside its plastic sleeve.

Pablo Garcia’s modern take on the camera lucida – a 19th century drawing tool that uses mirrors to project a reflection of what’s in front of you to the surface below, effectively giving you a live stencil. This new NeoLucida has a larger viewfinder.

Our pals at Everyday Carry share some of the their fans’ favorite knives, wallets, and tools from the past month. The fidget spinners are cool, but we have a particular fondness for anything made from damascus steel.

Absolut Art’s clever tool lets you adjust framed art after you hang it. Mount Hangsmart using screws or its adhesives, then hang the framed art on its hook. You can adjust up to 6″ horizontally and up to 8″ vertically. It also automatically levels the artwork.

It’s been off the market for a while, but now Ed Van Hoy’s awesome pocket knife is back. The stainless steel knife features a slick open frame design. When released, the blade flips out sideways, then locks into position. Available with a smooth or serrated blade.

You never know when you need to measure something. Nick Mankey Designs created this handy leather wrist strap, which can be worn solo, or as a watch strap. It includes both metric and imperial measurements up to 9.6″ long. Available in sizes from 18 to 24mm wide.

Elk is an iOS app that provides currency conversion at a glance. It shows conversions in multiples of ten, hundreds, thousands etc. You can tap on a value to see smaller increments. It also has a very convenient companion app for the Apple Watch. $4 unlocks all currencies.

Jho Knives‘ Gentleman Slasher aka GS1 is a pocket knife inspired by the straight razor. Its nearly square blade is almost invisible when folded into its angular handle. It comes with a leather case, T6 & T8 screwdrivers and extra washers.

Gerber’s most portable tool for clearing overgrown paths, the Compact Clearpath has both a smooth edge for hacking brush and vines, and a crosscut saw blade for getting through thicker limbs and branches. Measures 17.3″ overall, and has an 11″ blade.

Do you still open bottles with two hands? What are you a caveman? The Gropener is a precision-engineered bottle opener which lets you easily pop bottle caps with one hand. It’s made from anodized aluminum, and has a rare-earth magnet for sticking it to your fridge.

Fully equip your bag, belt loop, or keychain with this set of useful tools, murdered out in black. There’s the Nano Cache Short for storage, SOG’s sharp key knife, Gerber’s multipurpose Shard keychain tool, and the bright INOVA XS flashlight, all on a sturdy R-109 keyring.

One of the most necessary tools in any woodworker’s toolbox is the drawknife. Watch as blacksmith Torbjörn Åhman walks us through every step of the process to turn a hunk of steel into a useful tool. We love how one of the tools he uses in his craft is a log. (Thanks Victor!)

A phenomenally designed folding knife from Mantis Knives. This hefty 9″ long tool features a 4″ tanto-style blade made from S30V steel, and handles made from titanium with G-10 scales for grip. Weighs a whopping 1/2 pound, so this thing means business.

There’s nothing worse than reaching into your utility drawer or emergency kit to find that your flashlight is out of juice. Everyday Carry rounds up a dozen of the best flashlights you can recharge via USB. We’re gonna go buy that Olight S1R Baton right now.

This pocket-sized tool offers tungsten carbide blades for coarse sharpening, carbide blades for fine honing, and a diamond rod for fish and gut hooks, as well as an emergency whistle and a firestarter. Bring one on all of your fishing and hunting expeditions.

Big Idea Design’s latest pocket pen works with over 80 different kinds of ink refills from both ballpoint and rollerball varieties. Simply give its titanium body a twist, and it telescopes and adjusts to fit snugly around the refill, including at the tip.

The VH-80 can emit lasers from either or both ends to quickly measure and record length, area or volume. It has built-in levels and can be mounted on a tripod. You can also control it via its companion smartphone app, which also lets you overlay measurements on a photo.

A highly versatile builder’s tool, it combines the functionality of a T-square, bevel, protractor, level, and speed square in one. The Roofus can measure angles and level at the same time, and its metal straight edge lets you mark precise spots for a variety of challenging cuts.

United Cutlery’s long-handled spiked stainless steel hammer will tear through just about anything you smack with it, making it the perfect tool for fending off the undead while keeping them at more than arm’s-length, making you far less susceptible to being turned.

A pocket-sized stainless steel tool that includes 7 hex drivers, 2 screwdrivers, 2 wrenches, a T25 star driver, a nail puller, pry bar, and even an LED flashlight. Folds flat for easy carrying, and its sturdy handle provides leverage for turning.

At first glance, this gadget looks like just another USB charger for your car’s cigarette lighter outlet. But this smartly-designed device also packs a spring-loaded glass breaker and a seat belt cutter, which can save your life if you’re ever in a car crash.