THE BEST Tools

Dremel’s versatile power tool can quickly rip through a variety of materials. It works as both a rough cutting machine and an oscillating tool, and can handle cutting, as well as scraping, sanding, grinding, and grout removal, making it the perfect multitool for remodeling jobs.

Named after both its inventor and the term associated with makeshift work, this handy strap can be wrapped around roof rails, roll cages, bumpers, closet rods, bike frames, and more, providing a secure and scratch-free tie-down point that can hold up to 3,000 lbs.

Gerber’s pint-sized cleaver is designed for scraping and cutting, and looks great doing either. It’s got a 7Cr17MoV steel blade, wrapped in machined aluminum scales, and comes with a durable multi-mount sheath with a quick-release button. Available in black/stainless or green/black.

Victorinox’s hefty survival and emergency rescue knife packs in 15 tools, including a serrated locking blade, window breaker, Philips screwdriver, wire stripper, seat belt cutter, disc saw, and more. It’s available in black or fluorescent yellow. Comes with a nylon belt pouch.

Tactica’s TSA-compliant tool kit is small enough to stash on your belt loop, or even your pocket. It carries up to 14 hex bits in its magazine, offers more torque than other pocket drivers, and packs inside its own magnetic-backed holster clip. Comes with 12 bits, and a 2″ extender.

Check out this crazy invention – the awesomely named “Multi Headed Nut Wizard.” It’s a garden tool designed for easily picking up fallen tree nuts and small fruit on the ground, even when they’re scattered in leaves. It appears to be an amped-up version of this tool.

Ever put your tool down in a dark room and then have trouble finding it? These hand tools from Klein glow for up to 30 minutes after 5 minutes in light, making them much easier to locate. They’re available as various cutting pliers, as well as a wire stripper/cutter. They also make flexible glow rods for fishing wires in dark spaces.

A very special edition pocket multitool from Swiss knife and watch maker Victorinox. The SwissTool BS is murdered-out in black oxide steel, and includes 29 useful functions in one, including pliers, screwdrivers, saws, wire tools, openers, knives, rulers, and more.

Not to be confused with the popular WordPress plugin of the same name, Vital Carry’s Super Cache is the perfect keychain accessory, offering a safe home for pills, matches, or other small objects, with two bonuses: 1) it’s got a built-in match striker, and 2) it doubles as a Sharpie Mini holder. In Titanium, Copper, Brass, or Aluminum.

Even if you think your toolbox is complete, you can always use another specialty wrench. Ares‘ 8″ adjustable wrench can grip objects up to 1-1/4″ wide and has an alligator-style jaw at the bottom the can firmly grip pipe and rounded-head fasteners. Made from forged chrome vanadium steel.

This slim stainless steel tool serves multiple purposes, working as a minimal money clip and credit card holder, flat and phillips screwdrivers, hex wrenches, mini ruler, scraper, and a bottle opener in one. Available in black or stainless finishes.

Each year, a handful of the best custom knife makers team up with production knife makers to create more affordable versions of their designs. Everyday Carry shows off eight of the more intriguing premium production blades you can pick up this year.

This versatile power cordless driver can squeeze itself into some awkward spots thanks to its unique flexible head. It operates in 380 different positions with 360º of orbital rotation and 360º of flexibility and its lighted tip can fit into small spaces. Save an extra 15% through 7/7/19 with promo code FIREWORK15.

Looking for the latest and greatest in Everyday Carry gear? Check out this collection of 10 great pocketable items that can make your daily tasks go more smoothly and keep you more organized. We’re also big fans of the Kershaw Shuffle II.

Machined from bead-blasted 6Al-4V titanium, TEC Accessories‘ keychain ruler is perfect for taking measurements of small objects, or checking tread depth on your tires. The 3.46″ long Inchworm has markers every 1/8″, while the 88mm long Centipede has indentations every 2mm.

KeySmart’s nifty little pocket knife isn’t designed to intimidate. Instead, it’s just the perfect tool for everyday tasks, like opening boxes, cutting rope, and whittling wood. It’s got a 2.38” long 420 stainless steel blade, and a machined aluminum handle. Measures 6″ open / 3.5″ closed. Save 27% in The Awesomer Shop.

A cheap and versatile alternative to metal carabiners, these lightweight plastic clips are designed to slide through MOLLE webbing or belt loops, offering a way to hang small accessories like pouches, hats, gloves, and more. Snaps closed securely, and won’t ever rust like metal clips.

When we want to crack into the delicious lollipop treat known as Chupa Chups, we just usually tear into the wrapper by hand. But it can be a bit frustrating at times, so Japanese YouTuber なんとか重工 (Somehow Heavy Work) turned to an industrial lathe to handle the task for him.

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.

The perfect outlet strip for any workbench – this 4 foot-long strip offers up 10 wide-spaced outlets, a duo of 3.4 amp USB charging ports, surge supression, and a pair of bright LED work lights which can be aimed downward towards your work surface. Measures 37.5″(w) x 6.69″ (h) x 2.16″ (d).

DV8’s unique bottle opener pays tribute to famed A-10 Warthog fighter plane, bearing its menacing teeth at bottle caps this time. Each one is precision CNC machined from a solid billet of aircraft-grade aluminum. Engraving is available direct from DV8 for a few dollars more.

This unique accessory deserves a place in every bug-out bag. The Spool Tool is designed to hold and neatly wind up to 100 feet of paracord. It’s also got a built in safety knife for cutting cord, and a spot for a BiC Mini lighter (not included) for heat-sealing the ends of paracord.