Tools

You never know when you’ll be stuck in an emergency where you need to call for help. Whether you’re lost in the woods, or being attacked by a gang of thugs, this super loud titanium whistle will draw attention to your situation. Works in wet or dry environments.

Nebo’s LED EDC provides an impromptu ambient light source anywhere you go. They’re cheap enough to leave attached to each of your bags, winter coats, and anywhere else you can clip a carabiner. Made from anodized aluminum, they’re both water and impact resistant.

Miller Knives walks us through the process of transforming an ordinary open-end wrench into a usable tomahawk. It takes many steps to flatten, reshape, and finish the metal, but the end result is quite impressive given where it started.

A handy stainless steel keychain tool that packs scissors with both straight and serrated edges, large and medium slotted screwdrivers, and a bottle opener. Hangs from a quick-release pin for ease of use.

The ultimate pocket multitool for Jeep fanatics. tacktikOwl’s stainless steel EDC offers Torx, hex, flathead, and philips drivers designed for taking off the Wrangler’s doors and roof, but versatile enough for other jobs.

An EDC tool for camping and outdoor living. While it works as a sturdy fork and spoon, inside, the Ka-Bar Spork conceals a serrated knife, perfect for cutting meat, as well as survival and self-defense. The spork and knife are made from a high-strength tactical polymer.

A pen that’s ready to come to your aid, whether through written word or action, the Double Duty Tactical Pen 1.5 offers both a Fisher Space Pen tip for writing, and sharp point for self-defense. Made from machined aluminum, with a knurled grip that works for holding either tool.

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.

Want to know the latest and greatest gear for every adventure life has to throw at you? Head on over to Everyday Carry and check out their latest collection of top trends in the world of EDC. We absolutely love JHO’s “The Nug” knife, but sadly it’s sold out already.

5.11 Tactical’s lightweight tool is perfect for first responders, police officers, or anyone who ever faces emergencies. It cuts seatbelt webbing, can pry open doors and windows, and has an oxygen key. Comes with a rigid sheath for belt, boot, or MOLLE, and a breakaway neck chain.

A tiny bottle opener designed to provide enough leverage for you to open a bottle with one hand. The Throttle Opener is also magnetic so you can keep it handy on your grill, fridge, toolbox, or other metal surface. The final product will be made from die-cast aluminum.

An LED keychain light designed to look like a bullet casing. Offers 130 lumens of brightness, and is IPX-8 waterproof. While the two-toned brass and copper version is more authentic looking, it’s hard for us to resist anything made of titanium. Guess we’ll just have to buy both.

The world’s first handheld CNC machine uses adhesive markers to scan and keep track of your material. The cutting tool automatically retracts if you stray from the template or your work surface, and you can even save and resume your progress. Demo here.

A safe and easy to use alternative to sharp and dangerous axes for splitting wood. With the Kindling Cracker, you need only to lightly hit the log with a blunt instrument such as a hammer or another piece of wood.

If you ever find yourself or a loved one trapped in a car crash, getting out quickly can spell the difference between life and death. This auto safety tool should be in your glovebox or on your belt loop, with its seatbelt cutter, window punch, LED flashlight, and survival knife.

A fantastic looking fixed-blade made for quick and ready access. Its blade and handle are formed from a single piece of N690 Cobalt high performance powder steel. Carries in a handmade leather sheath by Ansø and Vox. Blade is 2.6″ long, with an overall 5.4″ length.

The ultimate writing instrument for your backpack or bugout bag. It’s made from CNC milled titanium, has a bolt-action mechanism, and an integral pen clip. We’re particularly in love with the heat-colored flame titanium variant. Grab it before it’s gone from Massdrop.

iThinking injected a bit of whimsy into an everyday tool. The Rhino Hammer has a base and head that, well, looks like a rhinoceros. It has a telescoping handle and is made of rubber, aluminum and steel.

Designed for law enforcement personnel, Cold Steel’s durable, locking EDC knife is at the ready for whatever task you throw its way. It’s got a super sharp 3.5″ drop point blade, a sturdy, easy to grip G-10 handle. Save 53% in The Awesomer Shop.

Our friends at Everyday Carry share their latest drops and the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome loadout, courtesy of EDC reader Heesoo Shin, who has let his leatherwork hobby take over his gear collection, with beautiful results.

A flat-pack stainless steel stove that fits in your pant pocket until you need it. The Pocket Survival Stove also has additional cutout tools. The stove shown in the video is the original version; the latest one has fish hooks, snare locks, a bait, a saw and a stirrer.

Jared Kramer Studios’ handmade straight-blade work tool is made from 1084 high carbon steel with G10 handle scales and copper hardware, and includes a belt/eyelet sheath. Its name is a play on the large Seax “broken back” knives, which date back to the 5th century.

We love the simplicity of FutureRelic’s rod-shaped bottle opener. Its shape reminds us of keychain flashlights, but this tool is perfect for opening a cold brew. Available in copper-finish bronze, brass, or stainless steel, with a knurled grip. Measured 2.25″ long.

Our friends at Everyday Carry share their latest drops and the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome loadout, courtesy of EDC reader Roger Feng, showing off a few of his bold titanium tools. The Koch Tools Solo 2.0 looks particularly fierce.

Carpenter Izzy Swan demonstrates a neat invention of his – a gadget which attaches to a standard power drill, allowing it to tighten bolts on long threads way faster than you can do it by hand. He plans on producing a version you can buy soon.