Tools

Looking for some great gift ideas for the gear hound on your shopping list? Drop by Everyday Carry for a selection of the past month’s most popular tools, knives, watches, flashlights and more. That Surefire WristLight watch is so going on our wish list.

Taiwan design outfit Mininch presents a stainless steel writing instrument that conceals a second purpose. Simply remove the pen’s barrel, undo the safety lock, and you’ve got a tiny pair of scissors that goes anywhere. Given their size, they should be TSA-friendly too.

My Mechanics picked up a beat-up old Gressel bench vise that was encrusted with decades of rust, and basically immovable. With the help of a custom jig, and hours of cleaning, filing, sandblasting, and painting, he was able to make the tool as good as new.

We love the modern looks and clean lines of this everyday pocket knife from Gerber. It has a 3″ drop-point steel blade, wrapped with either a machined aluminum or textured glass-filled nylon handle. Its wide, recessed thumb lift works for both left- and right-handed users.

This power tool quickly resharpens knives thanks to its flexible abrasive belt. Simply swipe your blade through the grooves a few times, and the Work Sharp does the hard part. Then finish your edge on the built-in ceramic grinding rod. Be sure to grab some extra belts.

The Orange Screw has a patented helical shape that lets it securely hold a variety of items to the ground: tents, pets, tarps, shelters and more. Plus, it needs no mallet to install, and can be removed by twisting. It’s made of 100% recycled plastic and comes in two sizes.

The Glowstone is a durable, compact, and versatile light source. It’s shockproof and waterproof, and provides up to 900 lumens of diffuse illumination. Its battery lasts up to 30h per charge and can be juiced up wirelessly. A variety of mounts are also available.

RovyVon’s rechargeable LED flashlight has a body that glows in the dark. It also has LEDs on the side of its body so that you can use it as a lamp. The main light 4 modes while the side lights have 3 modes. The flashlight is also water- and impact-resistant.

Rotary tool maker Dremel now has a motorized cleaning machine in its collection. The rechargeable Versa can clean the toughest jobs by spinning at up to 2200 rpm. Comes with pads for scrubbing, removing scuffs, non-scratch surfaces, and heavy duty jobs.

This durable and well-priced aluminum writing instrument doubles as a glass breaker and self-defense tool, with a secondary stainless steel tip that lives beneath its rear cap. Available in blue, black, or rose gold finishes.

Whether you need to cut some rope, slice some fruit, or crack open a package from Amazon, there are tons of uses for a reliable pocket knife. Our pals over at Everyday Carry are here with five recommendations for folding blades that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

TeamGroup’s T183 is a USB-A 3.1 flash drive made of zinc alloy. Aside from storing data, it can also be used as a bottle opener, a cutter and a ruler. It’s also magnetic and has a lanyard hole built-in. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities.

If you’re going to outfit yourself with some new gear, why not show your support for those who risked their lives for our country, safety, and freedom? Everyday Carry shares with us five great items which are sold by U.S. veteran-owned companies.

Looking for a way to discover new outdoor and survival tools and accessories? Check out BattlBox. Each month, they can send you everything from manuals and emergency supplies to high-end gear from CRKT and Gerber. They have four tiers to choose from.

This compact pocket knife is not only great for carving and slicing. Its pointed tip makes it great for prying, opening cans and even working on flat-head screws. Its handle provides excellent grip and has a jimp to prevent your index finger from slipping.

Quiet Carry’s Marq combines a sleek money clip machined out of titanium and stainless steel with a flip out 0.95″ blade that has three functions – a box cutter, a pry tool, and a bottle opener. It’s available in gray or black.

The latest version of the Rollbe circular ruler now makes a click sound for every full rotation, making it easier to tally measurements. It also now comes in black, with the units laser-engraved for easier reading. It’s still available in 4″/10cm or 8″/20cm.

Andrew Sanderson swears that his sleek ballpoint pen will last you a lifetime, thanks to its all metal construction and a custom self-lubricating bronze click mechanism. It comes with a Fisher Space Pen refill but works with Parker G2 refills as well.

Chiseled Design’s Distinct is a multitool that lets you customize and bring only the hex bits that you need. It has a magnetic bit holder, 10 hex bits, a wire stripper, a wire bender, six wrench heads, a file, a bottle opener, a can opener and more.

Looking for a bright flashlight you can rely on? Everyday Carry has got the hookup with five great lights that won’t let you down, and you’ll feel confident carrying in your bag for any time you need something brighter and more focused than your smartphone’s wimpy light.

The Wowstick Mini is a sleek and compact electric screwdriver. It has dedicated buttons for tightening and loosening, and has three LEDs around the bit holder. The standard package comes with 20 bits, while the pro pack gets you 56 bits and other accessories.

The HexFlex is a snowflake-shaped keychain multitool. It’s made of a single piece of stainless steel, is just over 2″ in diameter and packs 15 tools. It has different-sized wrenches, various drivers, a box cutter and a bottle opener.

Hold any cloth, tarp, or other fabric firmly in place without the need for grommet holes. These heavy duty plastic grips grab tighter as more tension is applied. The diminutive Minnow Gripper holds up to 175 lb, while the 5″ long Mighty Gripper holds up to 150 lb.

CountyComm’s pen-sized screwdriver is the perfect addition to your EDC pack. The compact aluminum tool has two interchangeable bits which provide two sizes of phillips and flathead drivers. The cap has a neodymium magnet built in to lift items up to 8oz.

This useful stainless steel and plastic tool combines a cutting blade, bottle opener, firestarter, flashlight, compass, screwdriver, carabiner, and 1/4″ hex bit adapter in one. Also available in a gift set with a machined tactical pen and waterproof case for $45.

Take on your barbecue grill like a boss with this balisong style tool that combines a serving fork and bottle opener in one. It locks open when in use, then folds to just 4.7″ long, so you can stow it in your backpack or pocket.

It’s a fact of life – stuff breaks. Be ready to fix it whenever, wherever with one of these five new multitools that our pals at Everyday Carry picked for you. Whether you’re looking for a butterfly-style kit, or a tiny keychain one, they’ve got you covered.

This small (3.8″ long) but substantial (3.3 oz) flashlight features a body milled from solid brass. Its 4000K Nichia 219C high CRI LED offers four modes, from a dim 2 lumen “moonlight” up to a bright 470 lumens (with a 14500 battery) when you really need to see what you’re doing.

Keep your hand tools like wrenches and screwdrivers neat and organized in the large roll-up bag, and your knives, tweezers, and other small items in the small roll. Both are made from water-resistant Oxford cloth, and the large one has an adjustable shoulder strap.

Mgear’s rugged tactical belt features a bonus on its buckle – a removable coin knife which is held in place using the same neodymium magnets that keep the belt together. The buckle is made from Kydex and Holstex, which are also used to make weapon holsters.