Tools

A stainless steel pocket tool which won’t get you stopped by the TSA. It packs a scraper, bottle opener, 1/4″ hex driver, medium-size screwdriver, open wrench (English), box wrench (Metric), and a box opener. Plus, it really does look like an angry little fish with teeth.

Get your keys under control with KeySmart’s Flex key organizer. Neatly stack your keys between its two polycarbonate layers, held in place with stainless steel bolts. Each one holds up to 8 keys. Save 25% in The Awesomer Shop.

This smartly-designed tape measure has a built in graphite holder and marking wheel so it can mark cuts without need for a pencil. It also has a sight line which makes it easy to mark exactly the right measurement. Each graphite stick lasts appx. 2000 marks.

CRKT’s Knife Maintenance Tool gets its name from its ceramic honing edge and tungsten carbide sharpener, so you can sharpen your pocket knives on the go. It also has folding T8 and T6 Torx heads, a flathead screwdriver and a bottle opener.

Bladesmith Jake’s Custom Knives takes an old pipe wrench and works his magic, transforming the rusty plumber’s tool into a beautiful and unique new knife, perfect for throwing at a bullseye. While this one isn’t for sale can buy other knives over at Jake’s Etsy shop.

Whether you need to get under an old nail, or pull apart other objects, you’ll want a pry tool in your bag of tricks. The gear experts at Everyday Carry have got you set with an array of 10 pocketable tools with a prying edge. We’re fond of the EverRatchet.

Trixie & Milo makes a variety of pocket-sized multi-tools in whimsical shapes like bears, sharks, and bulldogs. But their most pragmatic tool is this carabiner-style tool, which packs a flat screwdriver, bottle opener, wire cutter, phillips screwdriver, and four metric wrenches.

Produced using 3D printing tech, this handy gadget from SOLIDink3d makes it easy to open twist-off or traditional bottle caps, and can also pop open those tricky soda can tabs. It’s especially useful for people with arthritis or a weak grip.

Looking for some new gear to outfit your pack with? Check out Everyday Carry’s top 10 most popular items from March 2019. Whether you need a new wallet, pocket knife, pen, or multi-tool, they’ve got you set with some great ideas you can buy for yourself or for gift giving.

KastKing’s spring-loaded aluminum pliers are a must have in any fisherman’s toolbox. They can safely remove hooks, cut fishing line, crimp sleeves, hold small objects, and have a bright LED light that shines on whatever you’re working with. Perfect for night fishing.

Keith’s Test Garage has been making organizer trays for his collection of router and Dremel bits. He started out by drilling holes that fit the bits, then he thought of a much simpler method: intersecting dadoes. The grooves take only five minutes to make with a table saw.

Who says that your pocketable gadgets need to be drab? Consider brightening things up with one of these eight great items selected by our pals at Everyday Carry, including a multitool, knife, flashlight, wallet, and watches each with a colorful splash of green.

A handy pocket-sized multitool which includes a 1.75″ utility blade, flat and phillips screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, and a microUSB-rechargeable LED flashlight. Each blade is made from stainless steel, and the handle is made from a sturdy nylon polymer.

A useful survival tool, this black oxide-coated stainless steel hatchet makes quick work of chopping wood, and has a built in rope cutter, a trio of wrenches, and comes with an 8 ft. length of paracord that serves as its grip. Also includes a whistle, firestarter, and a nylon sheath.

CRKT’s compact tool clips onto you car’s seatbelt, and provides a belt cutter, glass breaker, and LED flashlight in one, helping you escape quickly in the event you’re ever in a collision. Attach one to each one of your seatbelts for added confidence for all your passengers.

After making a replica of the wrist-mounted axe from Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Colin Furze made a replica of the fold-out umbrella shield from the game. It may not look like much, but it was one of his most difficult projects yet. Build video here.

A smaller and slimmer version of the Tactical Marker metal Sharpie case. The Sturdie is meant to house the ink core of a Sharpie, so you get practically the same size and shape as the marker’s original body. It comes in titanium, aluminum, brass or copper.

Klein Tools’ 56029 Clamping Worklight is a versatile lighting solution. You can use it as a normal flashlight, but when you need both your hands you can set it on the ground or use its built-in clamp. Its head pivots 90º and rotates 360º. It’s also dust- and water-resistant.

StatGear’s bolt-action pen doubles as a pocket knife, as well as an emergency window breaker. Its body is made from aluminum, with a 440c stainless blade, and a tungsten carbide punch. Save an extra 15% in The Awesomer Shop with code MADNESS15. (through 3/31/19)

Scissors in multitools are often small and hard to hold. That’s not the case with SOG’s Snippet, which has a pair of scissors as its central tool. It even has finger loops for precision. It also has a blade, a screwdriver, a nail file, a toothpick, tweezers and a bottle opener.

SmartBolts’ innovative hardware has a built-in indicator which changes from red to black as you tighten them, providing visual feedback to ensure bolts are properly tightened, and reducing inspection time in critical operations where bolts can loosen over time.

This keychain tool has a ratcheting 1/4″ hex drive, which makes it easy to turn screws without having to lift and reset it. It also packs a bottle opener, hex wrench, box opener, and more. Save an extra 15% with code MADNESS15 in The Awesomer Shop (through 3/31/19).

Featuring a similarly stubby design to their multipurpose B-2 knife, Bomber & Co’s Blitz Mini has a tanto style black stainless blade, with sharp straight and angled cutting surfaces. It measures just 3.7″ when open, and has a large keychain opening.

This versatile and durable pen is made from CNC-machined aluminum, and packs four tools in one: a ballpoint pen, a glass-breaker/self-defense tip, a bottle opener/screwdriver blade, and a flashlight. Note: Not TSA-approved for carry-ons.

Gerber’s Center-Drive Plus adds a pair of spring-loaded scissors, a partially serrated blade and a leather sheath that has room for 12 standard-size bits. It retains the Center-Drive’s unique full-size screwdriver, full-size blade and spring-loaded pliers.

FiveJoy’s versatile and compact tool belongs in the trunk of every car. It packs a heavy duty shovel, axe, hoe, hook, a serrated saw edge, firestarter, whistle, and more, making it the perfect tool for getting out of a bind, and for everyday tasks in the outdoors.

Colin Furze promotes the upcoming action RPG Sekiro Shadows Die Twice by making a working replica of the game’s wrist-mounted axe. The axe is secured to the mount on his arm by magnets and a rubber hose, allowing him to swap axes easily.

Triink’s Pickaxe is a key-sized multitool that specializes in opening drinks. It has a bottle opener, a can tab opener, a stopper remover and a shotgun hole punch. It can also be used as a screwdriver, box cutter and pry bar.

SOG’s keychain-size knife is perfect for everyday needs, like cutting twine, opening boxes, or slicing packing tape. It measures just 3.5″ long when closed, and has a built in bottle opener and a smart keylatch ring for easy addition and removal of keys.

VSSL’s new kit packs over 70 camping essentials inside 1 lb waterproof and durable cylinder that doubles as an LED flashlight. The items are grouped into eight canisters. The items include a first aid kit, a fishing kit, and waterproof matches and firestarters.