Awesome Tools

The Toler Union may not be the most compact of multitools, but it gives you several full-size tools and better leverage while still remaining pocketable. It has a self-adjusting wrench, a screwdriver with four bits onboard, a pair of pliers, a blade, two saws and a file.

MecArmy’s SK3FT Titanium Tactical Ring has a tungsten steel bezel that can break glass and is ideal for self-defense. It also has a built-in bottle opener at the back. You can also order it with a glow-in-the-dark bar.

The Bitky is a tiny little screwdriver with a magnetic socket. It works with all standard screwdriver bits. You can also use it as a bit holder for power tools, or as an adapter for wrenches. You can even stack multiple Bitkys together and store bits inside.

Topo Designs worked with chef gear maker Hedley & Bennett to make a tool for craftspeople and handymen. The Outdoor Apron has lots of straps and pockets for tools and other items. It’s made of durable duck canvas and has an adjustable buckle closure.

Miller Knives shows us how to take an ordinary stainless steel bolt and transform it into a nifty little tomahawk. It’s a time-consuming process to flatten out the heated hardware, but once it’s squashed, it’s just a matter of cutting and finishing the piece into the right shape.

James Brand’s Halifax multitool looks deceptively like a keychain trinket. But across its sleek design you’ll find a bottle opener, a scraper and both Philips and flathead screwdrivers. It’s made of titanium and has a Cerakote finish that makes it extremely durable.

Best Made Company’s brass capsule is packed with everything you need to mend your gear on the go. It contains two pre-loaded bobbins, nylon thread, fabric thread, two stitcher needles, three hand-sewing needles, four buttons, and two patches of Tenacious Tape.

Michael David Young’s patent-pending framing hammer can be loaded with sets of collated framing nails, which it can eject one at a time when you press a button on the side. It has a safety lock so that the hammer can be used like a traditional one.

We’re loving the Striker TRiLIGHTs we’ve got in our garage, and now we have to get our hands on this slick shop light. This handheld version of their adjustable LED light gives you 3000 lumens that you can aim exactly where you need it, and offers a cool touch surface.

A super compact tool you can carry on your keychain. It packs 10 different metric wrenches, a 1/4″ wrench/hex driver, a 3/8″ wrench, two spoke wrenches, as well as a nail puller, metric ruler, flathead screwdriver, and a bottle opener.

The Tactical Marker 2.0 or TM 2 is a tough metal case for Sharpie markers. You can even drive over them and they’ll remain undamaged. The carrier comes in aluminum, brass or copper variants and with your choice of a blue, black or red Sharpie.

Looking for a blade you can use for everyday tasks, but is small enough to really carry all the time? Look no further than Everyday Carry’s latest gear roundup, featuring 10 great pocket knives measuring under 3″ long.

The TRAK XL is the bigger and improved version of the Titanium Runner’s Anywhere Knife (TRAK). Its larger size and two-finger grip makes it easier to hold than the original. It has a sharper and longer blade too. It comes with a neck sheath for convenient storage.

Purple Orange Factory’s titanium carabiner-style tool offers several features not found in others. It securely holds two nano SIM cards, and packs a SIM remover, smartphone stand, eyeglass screwdriver, bottle opener, cable organizer, and doubles as a fidget spinner.

Have you ever had to measure a bunch of marks at perfectly equal distances? Then you need this amazing stainless steel gadget. Simply stretch it out so two of its markers are at the desired distance (3/4″ to 4″) – and the rest follow. Pre-order now for Dec. 2018 shipping.

Designed to work as a keyring, The James Brand’s Mehlville carabiner has a unique dual compartment construction. This lets anything attached at the bottom to be kept in place even when the latch is opened. It also has a built-in bottle opener/pry screw.

Viewtainer’s slit-top containers are versatile and affordable. The wide slit on their lid makes it easy to add or take out items. They come in many sizes and colors so you can store and organize a variety of small items such as screws, coins, and batteries.

While we’re not condoning breaking out of prison, if you do ever find yourself held captive against your will, you’ll want this kit in your pocket. It packs a handcuff key, a mini saw, a ceramic razor blade, rod saw, and 6-feet of kevlar trip line packed in a 2.8″ long capsule.

It may be small, but this little keychain flashlight is mighty. It packs a 550 lumen CREE XP-G3 S5 LED, set into a durable stainless steel case with PVD coating. It weighs just 1 oz, measures 2″ long, is IPX-65 water-resistant, and has a built-in micro-USB rechargeable battery.

If you love building models and want your glue to hold instantly, check out this stuff. It works with cyanoacrylate-based “super” glue and accelerates its bonding so you can move on quickly without clamping, and won’t craze plastics or foams. Glue combo pack here.

JC Hammer’s Cutting Edge Magnetic Hammer is designed to be used with metal or plastic cap nails, roofing nails and drawing nails. It has a built-in utility knife with an easily replaceable blade, while its magnetic hammer head has an integrated claw.

Gerber’s upcoming camping utensil gives you nine different tools in a form that weighs less than an ounce. The full size utensil is a fork, spoon and knife in one, and it comes with a detachable kickstand that adds six more tools, including a bottle opener. Drops 2019.

Unlike other garage creepers, the Magic Creeper doesn’t have wheels or bearings. Instead, the entire mat lets you slide up to 5 ft horizontally and a couple of feet on either side. It’s resistant to water, oil and puncturing and works on nearly any surface.