Tools

Buck Knives’ compact pocket knife has a 2-5/8″ drop-point titanium-coated steel blade for optimal strength, sharpness, and corrosion resistance. Its open design and liner lock make for easy one-handed operation, and it has a built-in carabiner clip and bottle opener.

MulWark’s mini ratchet screwdriver is perfect for working on screws in tight spaces. It has a selector that lets you switch between tightening or loosening screws. It works with 1/4″ bits and comes with 10 of them. They also make short bit, hex, and wrench head variants.

Unlike regular adjustable wrenches, there’s no fumbling around with that spinny dial with these. Instead, this wrench adjusts to the size of nuts and bolts from 1/16-inch to 1-1/8 with a squeeze of its handle. Simply push the release button to pop it back open.

HeadSpin’s Convertible Light is a versatile 400-lumen lamp that comes with four mounts. You can use it as a headlamp, a bike or rail light, a flashlight or a magnetic light. It lasts up to 40h per charge and can be charged via a wall outlet or microUSB.

2018 has come and gone, and the year brought us some pretty great gear and gadgets. Everyday Carry looks back at the top items they featured last year, including one we carry all the time, the Gerber Dime mini multi-tool.

Ornisi’s Darter is a tiny pen that manages to house an emergency sewing kit. Inside the outer shell is an organized brass sewing kit consisting of four needles, a bobbin with a 1m spool of thread and more space for threads.

This super-bright aluminum flashlight packs three individuals CREE XM-L2 U2 LEDs, each contained within its own reflector. This gives it a wider, more even beam than single-reflector designs. It offers nine brightness levels (from 9 to 3,450 lumens), strobe and SOS modes.

If you think a gas can is a gas can, and you won’t be duped into paying $45 for one, give the SureCan a closer look. It’s the only gas can that dispenses from the bottom, putting less strain on your body. Its squeeze trigger only lets fuel flow when you’re ready.

Forj is a plastic tape that can be used to repair or reinforce a variety of objects. Simply cut off a piece, heat it in warm water and form it as needed. When it cools, it hardens as strong as steel. You can heat it again to reshape it.

For no other reason than to prove that it could be done, I Did a Thing ripped apart a perfectly good bicycle, and turned it into a pedal-powered circular saw. It seems to us more like some sort of torture device out of a horror movie than a useful power tool thogh.

Stikkan lets you turn logs into kindling without breaking a sweat. It mounts to a wall and lets you split pieces off of a log in a couple of swings. The log will never be stuck on the wedge thanks to its construction. It also has a safety lock.

Our friends over at Everyday Carry asked their followers to pick their favorite flashlights of 2018, and narrowed the results down to just three. Check out the post to learn why these ones made the cut, and at least one of them belongs in every backpack.

That’s not a knife. THESE are knives. Our friends at Everyday Carry polled readers for their favorite folding blades of 2018 and came up with three great knives you should consider for your loadout. Read on for the picks, and the reasons why.

The GRIPsher is a pocket-sized stainless steel multitool with 21 functions. Its tools include pliers, screwdrivers, hex bit holder, a clamp, a knife, a pry bar and a bottle opener. Its nylon jaws are wear-resistant and glow-in-the-dark.

LogOx’s WoodOx Sling is an ergonomic bag for carrying firewood. It evenly distributes the weight of the wood on your upper body, reducing strain on your spine, shoulders and arms. It’s made of heavy duty cotton canvas and comes with a LED flashlight.

Do you like to hunt and fish? This bargain of a gadget is a must have for your pack. This 5-in-1 tool sharpens and hones knives, keeps fish hooks and pointed tools sharp, cuts fishing line and cord, and has a built-in compass.

Micaton’s Magnet Driver Space Rocket is a versatile precision driver for small screws. It has a neodymium magnet on its tip, allowing for one-handed operation. It’s extendable to four lengths and has two direct short positions. The kit versions offer added bits.

A travel-sized kit of Gear Aid’s indispensable Tenacious Tape. These patches let you permanently repair small tears on synthetic fabrics such as nylon, Gore-Tex, polyester and vinyl. Each kit comes with three black patches and three clear patches.

CRKT worked with Caswell Knives to create the Provoke, a modern take on the karambit knife. The Provoke’s kinematic opening mechanism pops the blade open when you press on its upper crossbar while your fingers are wrapped around the handle.

Bench vises are typically made from metal. But John Heisz of I Build It decided to see if he could make a fully-functional version of the ubiquitous shop tool from the material it’s typically used to hold in place. Build guide here.

WORX’s sturdy folding saw horse comes with a pair of detachable bar clamps that can be attached horizontally or vertically. The pair of saw horses can carry up to 1,000lb. They also have built-in shelves and hooks for placing tools and other items.

MyMedic’s Solo is a single-person first aid kit. It contains items that will let you take care of 99% of the most common injuries at home, at work and outdoors. It comes in a waterproof case and comes with a paracord.

We’re coming down to the wire for holiday shopping, and you can always use some more stocking stuffers. Give the gift of gear with one of these 15 great gadgets courtesy of our friends at Everyday Carry. Choose from flashlights, knives, tools, keychains, and more.

Bosch’s Tough Impact Drill Driver Set includes driver bits that have an extended torsion zone, and drill bits that have black oxide coating. The result is a set of impact bits that last up to 10 times longer than standard ones. The rugged case makes it easy to retrieve sets or single bits.

Yoshiharu Hamono’s Penato Knife gets its name from its carbon steel blade’s pennant-like shape. It comes with a brass body and sheath, so you’ll be happy to leave it on your desk or shelf even when you’re not using it.

It’s not too late to find some great gifts for the gear hound on your holiday shopping list. Our pals at Everyday Carry share 30 excellent selections for just about every style, from tactical to techy, from classic to minimalist.

You’ll never have to worry about breaking the teeth on this sturdy, compact comb made from TC4 titanium alloy. It works for head or beard hair, has rounded, polished teeth to prevent snags, and has a keyring attachment.

If you’ve ever tried to tighten or loosen a screw in tight space, you know how useless regular screwdrivers can be. This set of low-profile offset drivers has flattened handles which make tricky screw placement far less frustrating. Sold in a set of 6, along with a carabiner clip.

MRF Multitools’ Adventur 3.0 is a card-sized multitool that gives you 40 tools in one compact package. You can use it as an axe, a spear, a shovel, a knife, a wrench, a screwdriver, a can opener and much more. It’s available in stainless steel, titanium or gun steel.

MecArmy’s teensy (1.83″ long) flashlight goes anywhere, offering a bright 130 lumen beam from the convenience of your keychain. It’s USB rechargeable, as well as IPX-8 waterproof and impact resistant. Available in brass or copper finished brass.