Awesome Tools

Wera’s 39-piece compact tool set is packed with 1/4″ bits, handles, a ratcheting driver, and sockets for on-the-go repairs. It has color-coded pieces for easy identification and a smaller tool holder for just the pieces you need when you want to travel light. Includes metric sockets and flat, Phillips, Torx, and metric hex driver bits.

The SOG Kilowatt is great for electricians, homeowners, or anyone who works with wires. In addition to its 3.4″ clip-point blade, it has a built-in stripper with openings for wires from 10-gauge to 22-gauge. It’s also got a spring-loaded UTP stripper for cable jackets and a durable glass-reinforced nylon handle.

The latest version of Überleben’s Zünden firestarter has a super-tough handle made from a wood composite. Its Sånft-korr ferrocerium rod and concave carbon-steel scraper get hot sparks going in seconds, while a paracord lanyard connects its parts so they never get separated.

NEBO’s versatile USB-rechargeable light offers three brightness settings: a 300-lumen lantern, a 120-lumen spotlight, and a 10-lumen mode that emulates flickering candlelight. It also doubles as a power bank for charging up USB devices. If you can only carry one light with you when camping, this should be it.

The latest version of Titaner’s miniature multitool has a more robust construction and magnets in its shaft to ensure that its jaw stays shut. It also now has imperial scale markers on the other side of the caliper and a diamond-coated file for nails and small blades. Despite its name, the TiSpanner 2.0 also has a cheaper stainless steel variant.

Gator Magnetics’ Gator Hooks are like 3M hooks for heavy loads. The Midi Hook holds up to 25 lb., while the Mega Hook holds up to 45 lb. Their ingenious locking mechanism makes them easy to stick to and remove from magnetic surfaces. If you need more mounting space, Gator also sells a kit that includes galvanized steel wall panels.

This palm-sized ratcheting socket wrench helps you turn bolts in tight spaces. Its center has a gimbal design that allows it to pivot on two axes, so you can squeeze into traditionally tricky locations and still turn it. Available in a 1/4″ or 3/8″ drive to fit a variety of standard sockets.

This handy pocket tool packs three useful survival items in a pen-sized package. It’s got a carbide-tipped glass breaker, a safety whistle, and a firestarter and steel wool tinder compartment inside its anodized aluminum shell. It also has a built-in keyring for easy carrying.

This premium version of Olight’s Baton4 flashlight includes a charging case to keep it juiced up longer. The case provides up to five full charges and 190 days of runtime with the light in low-brightness mode. The compact, IPX8-rated Baton4 light has six modes up to 1300 lumens and an emergency strobe. It is available in black, green, or blue.

Israel Conder makes a number of pointy tools that can be used as marlinspikes, awls, or for self-defense. Our favorite is this one that looks like a No. 2 pencil. Each handmade pencil features a brass body, a titanium tip, an aluminum ferrule, and an eraser made from pink anodized titanium or red G-10. It’s available in three lengths and includes a Kydex sheath.

Designed by Princeton Wong for CRKT, the Nucleus is a modern folding knife inspired by the mecha of Mobile Suit Gundam. Its blade and handle have sharp angles, and its design provides three opening methods. It comes in two versions: a 12C27 steel blade with a stainless steel body and G10 scales and a MagnaCut steel blade with a titanium body and carbon fiber scales.

This tactical flashlight from Nitecore is impressively slim at just 0.56″ while still being quite bright. It has a dual-core LED light source that outputs up to 3000 lumens, with a maximum beam throw of 721 feet. It’s powered by a 1700 mAh Li-ion battery and has five brightness levels plus a strobe mode.

If you love EDC gear and surprises, CountyComm has a deal for you. Their Mega Big Daddy Mystery Pack is loaded with some of the company’s best goods. We can’t tell you what knives, tools, flashlights, bags, and other goodies you’ll get, but the items are valued between 150% to 600% of the pack’s price. Items shown are examples from past packs.

Despite its bargain price, Mossy Oak’s pocket knife is handsome, versatile, and durable. It features a stainless steel drop-point blade, along with a built-in bottle opener, glass breaker, and pocket clip. Its stonewashed finish and wooden handle scales give it a great look too.

NEBO’s SL100 spotlight can cast a beam up that’s visible from up to 1 mile away. It combines a white/red COB LED light with a laser-excited phosphor (LEP) module to achieve its impressive beam distance. Its aluminum case is wrapped in PA66 nylon and rubber for grip and has magnet, belt clip, and tripod mounting options.

This trio of titanium pocket tools combines a pry bar with a flip-out mini knife. The tiny M390 steel blade comes in handy for cutting off price tags, opening boxes, and stripping wires. Each model has a sturdy pry tip, with various wrench configurations. The largest one, the Xbar Sid, provides greater leverage and has a built-in bottle opener.