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Antarctica Survival Gear Kit

Antarctica Survival Gear Kit
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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.

KeyUnity KA53 Mini Screwdriver

KeyUnity KA53 Mini Screwdriver
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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.

SOG Survival Hawk Tomahawk

SOG Survival Hawk Tomahawk
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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.

Nite Ize HookLock Bungee Cord

Nite Ize HookLock Bungee Cord

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.

CIVIVI Pragma Pocket Knife

CIVIVI Pragma Pocket Knife
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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 PS16 Flashlight

MecArmy PS16 Flashlight
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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.

Neiko 4-in-1 Utility Knife

Neiko 4-in-1 Utility Knife
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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.

Nitecore TINI3 Flashlight

Nitecore TINI3 Flashlight
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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.

Gerber Gear Hatchet Keychain Multitool

Gerber Gear Hatchet Keychain Multitool
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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 No.1/1000 Artisan’s Fractal Vise

Titaner No.1/1000 Artisan’s Fractal Vise
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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.

Maker Knife II + Maker Knife Mini

Maker Knife II + Maker Knife Mini

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 Chroma Scissors

Craighill Chroma Scissors

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.

Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 Flashlight

Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 Flashlight
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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.

Spyderco M4 Dodo Serrated Knife

Spyderco M4 Dodo Serrated Knife
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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.

SlideWinder Utility Knife

SlideWinder Utility Knife
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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.

Tiny Knife + Tool Sharpener Kit

Tiny Knife + Tool Sharpener Kit
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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.