Awesome Tools

First released in 1977, the Chopper1 Axe is an axe head purpose-built for splitting wood. It has rotating levers on each side that swing out after the axe’s edge penetrates the wood, diverting some of the downward force to the sides.

The Secret Shoe is a made-to-order derby with a deerskin upper. But it gets its name from the compartments beneath each insole, which hide 3 gizmos of your choice. Pick from 6 out of 12 devices, including a phone, a camera, a GPS tracker and a Swiss Army knife.

A versatile place to keep and transport hand tools, the DEWALT DGL523 has 57 pockets for storing everything from drivers to wrenches to tape measures, plus an adjustable LED lamp which can light up the backpack or task area when working in the dark.

Andrew Pyza created the Pencil+ to make the most out of wooden pencils. Its aluminum body lets you transport and use pencils no matter how short they get. It also has a built-in sharpener with replaceable blades. Available in raw, rose gold or gunmetal.

A look at how the Northmen Guild make their White Wolf Bowie knife. The blade is mainly made of stainless steel, carbon and chromium. The handle is made from walnut while the guard and pommel are made of silver. The knife also comes with a custom made leather sheath.

Most pocket tools are either black or steel colored. But sometimes it’s nice to have a splash of color to make your kit stand out from the rest. This past Halloween, Everyday Carry picked some sweet looking tools with color accents reminiscent of acid green zombie flesh.

Cut through the dark of night with this ridiculously bright LED spotlight, which packs four super-bright CREE T6 beams for a maximum 4000 lumen output. Offers three brightness settings as well as SOS and strobe modes. Made from durable 6061T aluminum.

Plug and spray. The Aquor House Hydrant is an outdoor faucet with a unique design that eliminates leaks, self-drains to prevent freeze damage and uses a hose adapter that connects with just one twist. It’s also easy to install and comes in different lengths.

You’ll always win the game with Spyderco’s awesome playing card-themed pocket knife. Designed by custom knifemaker A.T. Barr, it features ivory texture G-10 scales with black spade and red heart inlays, and a liner-lock 2.5-inch CPM S30V stainless steel blade.

This 26″ pocket saw has 3 times as many teeth as similar saws, and they work bidirectionally, making quick work of cutting branches and logs. It’s a must for your survival kit if you spend any time in the woods. Includes a pouch, a bonus mylar blanket, and survival guidebook.

Wraptie is a more convenient and versatile alternative to bungee cords and other tie down straps. Instead of a simple elastic rope and a hook, Wraptie is peppered with hook-and-loop straps along its length. It’s a breeze to adjust, extend and store.

Small pocket knives are great, but sometimes you need a tool with a longer blade when working on bigger cutting tasks. Our pals over at Everyday Carry picked 10 of their favorite folding knives which feature 3″ or longer blades, but are still compact enough to carry.

The super clean yet satisfyingly proteinaceous Grovemade Minimalist Knife is custom machined from a solid block of metal, and has a curved blade that nestles flush in the handle with no wasted space. Simply elegant, in your choice of aluminum, black or brass.

This thick and stubby flashlight packs a super bright Cree XM-L2 U2 light source that cranks out up to 1020 lumens, making it visible from more than three football fields away. It runs on four standard AA batteries, and includes a holster and diffuser filter.

Adventure Tape is a unique polyurethane strip. It’s waterproof, stretchable and reusable. It doesn’t contain any adhesive, so it won’t stick to other items. But it does stick to itself, so you can use it like other tapes. Each pack contains three different tape sizes.

Jolly Roger Knives‘ tiny steel blade is a great backup survival tool, providing a sharp cutting edge that can be used for cutting twine or as an improvised spear tip. Measures 1.75″ x 1″ and comes with a paracord lanyard and a Kydex sheath. Available in damascus for $50.

A portable and affordable CNC machine. The Goliath has omnidirectional wheels that allows it to move directly on top of the material that it’s cutting. Its wheels are designed to ensure that dust and debris and won’t affect the machine’s accuracy.

There are tons of flashlights which simply light your way, but if you want objects you’re illuminating to show in their true color (which can be critical for wiring and other tasks), you need one with a good Color Rendering Index (CRI). Everyday Carry shares their top picks.

GrimWorkshop makes lots of nifty stainless steel tools that you can fit in your wallet. Among the mix is this spear you can assemble onto the tip of a piece of bamboo or other wood using string or wire. They also make a set of 12 arrowheads which work similarly.

Mother nature can knock out our power and leave you without access to your electronics. Keep this high capacity 50000mAh battery pack charged up and at the ready, and you can recharge your phone up to 16 times, or run other small items on its 110V AC or 12V DC car sockets.

A bargain-priced, durable plier-style multitool, packed with a dozen useful components, including spring-loaded needle-nose pliers, a wire stripper/cutter, straight and serrated blades, philips and flat screwdrivers, scissors, can opener, saw, awl, and a bottle opener.

This handy pocket tool is made from lightweight and durable 0.125″ thick carbon fiber, and not only pops open bottles with ease, but has 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″ and 7/16″ wrench cutouts, and a 1/4″ hex bit holder, making it more versatile than your average bottle opener.

If you need to perform tasks in a dark place, this pocket-size flood light is the perfect accessory for your EDC kit. It’s got both a magnetic base and a pocket clip, and casts a bright, but diffuse 175 lumen LED for up to 7 hours on a set of 3-AAA batteries. In yellow or camouflage designs.