Awesome Tools

Maratec’s pocket-sized flashlight looks awesome thanks to its body, made completely from real copper. Its got a bright LED beam that lasts up to 50,000 hours, and offers three brightness settings: 1.5, 40, and 138 lumens. Runs on a single AAA battery.

It won’t let you scale buildings, but you can use TEC Accessories’ Retreev to retrieve, hang or transport small objects. It’s made of aluminum and has a built-in magnet, as well as a set of aluminum and steel spikes.

Tool maker Woodpeckers offers one of the coolest programs for craftspeople that we’ve seen. Over the years, they’ve created more than 100 useful and unique woodworking tools, in very limited quantities, and for a limited time only. Check out their full catalog and check back for new tools often.

This heavy duty set includes a 28″ x 14″ roll with 22 pockets for wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and such, along with another 10 dedicated pockets for varying sizes of sockets. The smaller 12″ x 8.5″ six-pocket pouch holds drill bits, allen wrenches and other small items.

Nitecore’s keychain flashlight is smaller than a car key fob, but in turbo mode it can kick out up to 720 lumens, projecting a beam up to 100 yards. It’s rechargeable via USB, and IP67-rated waterproof to 1m, and includes a detachable clip for belt carrying or hands-free use.

A super compact eating utensil you can keep with you all the time, it’s made from sturdy 2Cr13 steel, and works as a spoon, fork, bottle opener, package opener, and 1/4″ wrench too. Available in black or natural stainless finishes.

Metalsmith Koss walks us through the process of taking an old, worn file and transforming it into a shiny new knife. The finished tool uses reshaped and sharpened steel from the file, with the addition of new G10 scales for its handle. We love how he preserved the texture of the file as part of the blade design.

Uphill Designs Co.’s handsome leather-wrapped gadget includes a variety of useful tools for bicyclists, including 3 to 8 mm allen keys, 8, 9 and 10 sockets, and phillips and slotted screwdrivers. Choose from four shades of leather here.

Give yourself a fighting chance of starting a fire when you’re out camping. This 4-piece kit packs an all-weather magnesium bar and friction tool for getting a clean spark, then gives it some extra oxygen with a collapsible bellows tube. You’ll also get an aluminum alloy whistle that can produce 120db, and a zippered carrying case.

Real Engineering talks about the history of screws to explain why there are so many kinds of them these days. Initially, various screw heads arose to improve upon previous designs. However, starting in the 20th century, different heads were made to stop consumers from fiddling with products.

It may have been made by IronMan Forge, but the ZigZag Cowboy is definitely worthy of the god of thunder. This hunting knife features a unique lightning bolt construction, made doubly attractive by its damascus patterns. It’s on sale at Touch of Modern until 6/13/19 only.

Looking for a last-minute gift for Dad? Everyday Carry presents a collection of 30 great tools, knives, watches, bags, tech gadgets, and other items that your pop will use all the time. We really love that Big Idea titanium adjustable wrench.

Horizon Knives’ Lyra is only 2″ long when fully folded. Yet it becomes nearly 6″ long and provides a full-size handle when expanded, thanks to its unique design. It has a D2 knife steel blade with a thumb rest and titanium handle and linkages. Available in black or silver.

This hefty, military-style compass provides a floating dial with a 360º scale, an azimuth viewing window, and an inclinometer that flips out form its side. It can also help you calculate distances, and has a built-in bubble level and a luminescent outer ring. Made from die-cast zinc.

Depending on the knife you carry, it can be one of the heavier items you carry with you. If you’re looking for something lighter, check out Everyday Carry’s selection of eight great blades that weigh 3 ounces or less. We really dig the design of the Kershaw Reverb.

Fiskars‘ modern series of hammers, sledgehammers, and mauls are designed to dramatically reduce shock and vibration, easing fatigue and injury risk, while increasing efficiency. Fiskars says their design produces up to 4X less shock than wood-handled tools.

Nitecore’s keychain knife is small but mighty. Made from lightweight TC4 titanium alloy and measuring just over 2″ folded, it holds a sharp, replaceable scalpel blade for precise cuts, and can also make quick work of rope cutting or opening boxes.

The perfect addition to your backpacking kit – Kershaw’s stainless steel gadget combines a spoon, fork, and bottle opener in one handy tool. Plus, it’s got a built-in carabiner gate for easy hanging from a bag or belt loop.

Drop and Ferrum Forge’s RUK (Retracting Utility Knife) Titanium stores a utility blade in a 2.6″ titanium case with a spring-loaded mechanism. Its domed button won’t easily catch in your pocket. It’s available in black, gray or blue.

Looking to give a college or high school grad something truly useful for as a graduation gift? Everyday Carry has picked out an assortment of 10 great items, including pocket tools, tech gadgets, organizers, an elegant wristwatch, and a really sweet bolt-action pen.

This versatile steel tool packs 20 functions, including hex and Torx keys, screwdrivers, and a few tools specifically for bicycling, including a spoke wrench, valve core remover, and two chain breakers. The secondary tool attaches magnetically so you won’t lose it.

Striker says B.A.M.F.F. stands for “Broad Array Multi Flood Flashlight,” but we know what it really stands for. Either way, these badass lights offer dual CREE LEDs,the ability to cast both spot and flood lights at the same time, and 400, 600, or 800 lumens of brightness.

Promithi’s new camping axe is a compact tool with a multipurpose stainless steel blade. The blade also serves as a hex driver, a hammer, and a bottle opener. Its nylon-covered aluminum oxide handle makes it easy to grip both normally or reversed.