Awesome Tools

This compact, hardshell case comes packed with numerous useful tools for outdoor survival. Inside, you’ll find a pocket knife, utensils, a flashlight, multitool pliers, a firestarter, a compass, a tool card, an emergency blanket, and much more. Made from sturdy ABS plastic, the case is waterproof and makes a great addition to any car trunk or backpack.

This tiny keychain screwdriver from KeyUnity is great for quick fixes of small items. The light-duty mini tool is made from sturdy titanium alloy, is smaller than a key, and has a titanium alloy handle with a magnetic bit holder. This package includes Phillips and flathead bits. Note that it only accepts skinny 4mm bits and not the larger 1/4″ bits.

This 19.5-ounce survival axe from SOG chops firewood and hacks through branches with ease. It’s got a claw/spike tool on its back end and a hammering surface on its side. Its 3″ blade is made from stainless steel, and its handle is glass-reinforced nylon wrapped in paracord with a firestarter rod hidden inside.

Bungee cords are handy for tying things down, but their open hooks can come loose easily, especially without enough tension. Nite Ize’s smart HookLock bungees have locking hooks, ensuring secure and reliable attachment at both ends. Available in color-coded 24″, 36″, and 48″ lengths.

This pocket knife from CIVIVI features a razor-sharp 2.2″ blade made from corrosion-resistant German Nitro-V steel with a ceramic ball bearing mechanism. Its skeletonized aluminum case keeps it nice and light, while a built-in bottle opener and carabiner clip add to its functionality. Available with green, black, grey, or red handles with a damascus blade.

MecArmy’s compact stainless steel flashlight can blast out a beam of up to 2000 lumens. It’s got four bright CREE XP-G3 LEDs, runs for as long as 60 hours in low mode, and can recharge in 2.5 hours. It’s IPX7-rated waterproof, and its case has an anti-roll design with a grippy, textured body. Choose from a polished, sandblasted, or stonewashed finish.

Every tool kit needs a utility knife for opening packages and breaking down boxes. Neiko’s folding knife also functions as a screwdriver, with its built-in hex driver and storage for Phillips and slotted bits. Its cleverly-designed blade holder provides a razor-sharp wire stripper, and the case has storage for spare blades.

The latest version of Nitecore’s palm-sized TINI flashlight has a 20% higher peak brightness than its predecessor. Its outputs from 1 to 600 lumens, and its built-in 330 mAh battery provides good runtimes for its size. What really makes it stand out are the NiteLab MCT UHE LEDs, which provide 3000K, 4500K, and 6500K color temperatures from the same light module.

Unlike their Pack Hatchet, this tiny axe from Gerber won’t chop through firewood, but it still makes a handy addition to any keychain. The stainless steel tool combines a package opener, a flathead screwdriver, and a bottle opener, and comes in silver or black finishes. It’s a great, inexpensive gift or stocking stuffer.

Titaner’s precision clamp is not just a workshop tool, it’s a work of functional art. The machined titanium vise uses a fractal jaw system with 16 contact points that can grip irregularly-shaped objects. Its jaws can also be reversed to grip items from the inside, and its adjustable base lets you dial in exactly the right work angle. Limited to just 1000 pieces.

Designed by Giacomo Di Muro for Placed Atoms, The Maker Knife II and its compact Mini version introduce a unique “High-Resolution Blade System” that locks the blade at any position with millimeter-level precision for unmatched depth control. Designed for makers, the knives are engineered for ease of customization and maintenance.

Craighill’s Chroma Scissors aren’t just colorful, they’re precision-engineered to cut smoothly and accurately through everything from paper to leather to plastic blister packs. They’re made from ceramic-coated stainless steel with vinyl-dipped finger rings for comfort. Available in primary colors, blue, black, or natural stainless finishes.

This palm-size flashlight runs on a single AA battery but can output up to 650 lumens in a pinch. Its body is made from aluminum and is IP68-rated waterproof. The Cree XP-L HD light source has four brightness modes plus a strobe setting and will run for up to 60 hours in its lowest mode.

BladeHQ has exclusive, limited availability on SpyderCo’s unusual Dodo Serrated knife. Designed by Eric Glesser, the American-made Dodo packs a stubby 2.06″ CPM M4 serrated hawkbill blade with a black DLC finish and a thumb hole for ambidextrous deployment. Jade G-10 scales ensure grip, while the the patented ball bearing lock holds strong.

This ultra-compact pocket tool from Outdoor Edge is perfect for opening all those cardboard boxes that get delivered to your house. Its retractable holder accepts standard utility blades, while its handle incorporates flat head and Phillips screwdrivers, a pry tool, and a bottle opener. Comes in black, orange, or blue.

Here’s another handy kit from the makers of the Tiny Survival Card. This wallet-sized set has everything you need to keep knives, axes, chisels, and other bladed tools sharp. The kit comes with a dual-sided diamond sharpener card, a leather strop, stropping compound, a grip mat, and a guide to blade sharpening. A great add-on when giving a knife as a gift.