Andy Jacobs

Catholic, husband, father, engineer. Purdue Boilermaker. Dad of pugs. Collector of Star Wars. Practicioner of fitness. Drinker of beers.

WESN Henry knife review – Modern take on a classic knife style

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REVIEW – We’ve covered several knives from WESN here at The Gadgeteer, and I’ve been impressed with the ones I’ve reviewed.  Because of that, I was excited to review the WESN Henry, a modern take on a classic folding-blade pocketknife.  Let’s take a look. What is it? The WESN Henry is a classic style, folding-blade

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Silent Pocket protects your devices from wireless intrusion

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NEWS – The sheer number of electronic and wireless devices that we carry and use regularly has increased in the past several years.  They provide us with the ability to communicate with others, entertain ourselves, perform tasks, work, and do innumerable other activities.  But the very electronic components that make these devices so users can

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WESN Microblade 2.0 review – Tiny but mighty knife for your pocket or keychain

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REVIEW – Everyone has their own EDC kit needs, and while it’s nearly unanimously agreed that every EDC kit needs a knife (or at least something with a blade), a large knife isn’t always necessary or feasible for everyone’s daily needs.  For those folks, the WESN Microblade 2.0 might fit the bill.  This tiny-but-mighty folding

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Pad&Post – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always on the lookout for a product with a simple, clean style that has a unique method of operation and unique function.  Brian Conte’s latest Kickstarter campaign, Pad&Post, checks all these boxes for me (pun very much intended). What is it? Pad&Post is a magnetic pen and notepad system that provides

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FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are so many cool and useful new wallets appearing on the market all the time, it’s impossible to keep track of them all.  I recently stumbled upon the FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series Kickstarter campaign and it appeared to be one that would be worth sharing. What is it? The

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TaoTronics SoundLiberty 92 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds review

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REVIEW – I’m well past the point of being amazed at the sheer number of wireless earbuds that are being released into the market, and to this point at least, I’ve not grown weary of reviewing them in search of the “perfect” ones for my needs.  Enter the TaoTronics SoundLiberty 92 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds. 

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Able Carry Daily Backpack 20L X-Pac and accessories review

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REVIEW – Bags and packs have become staples in our EDC (Everyday Carry) gear, and although I have a handful of favorites, I’m always on the lookout to try out a new one.  Able Carry has some great-looking backpacks and accessories in their product offering, so I was very interested to give them a hands-on

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Olight Perun Mini flashlight review – Tiny but bright EDC flashlight

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REVIEW – Having a light source handy is part of any good EDC kit.  Because my daily needs are typically fairly light duty, I don’t opt for large, uber high-powered lights, but instead gravitate toward small, compact, powerful lights.  The Olight Perun Mini is one such light. Let’s take a look. What is it? The

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WESN releases Microblade 2.0 knife with upgraded steel and new options

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NEWS – Detroit-baed knifemaker WESN has recently released the Microblade 2.0, an updated version of their small but mighty EDC folding pocket knife.  The upgrades to their original Microblade include upgraded D2 steel blade material, and additional handle materials and colors. With its small size (only 2.25″ when closed), wide blade, and pocket clip, the

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Kapacks Trooper Packs will help you look the part while chasing down those Rebel scum

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NEWS – Despite their inability to hit a target with their blasters, stormtroopers are very popular characters to Star Wars fans and recognizable the world over.  Now you can join the ranks of the Imperial Stormtroopers (at least partially) when you strap on the Kapacks Trooper Pack. As seen in the photos above, the Kapacks

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Trayvax Renegade Zipper Wallet holds cards, cash, coins and more

NEWS – Here at The Gadgeteer, we’ve featured and reviewed many products from Trayvax, best known for their innovative, minimalist, hard-framed wallets.  But the Trayvax Renegade is a bit different.  It’s a leather wallet with no metal frame that holds cards, cash, and other small items securely inside its zippered compartment.  The Renegade has dual

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Aptly-named Plastic Bottle Rope Maker turns discarded plastic bottles into strong ropes

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m a believer in acting to be good stewards of this earth we’ve been given, and reducing, reusing, and recycling products and materials that would otherwise end up in landfills can help make an impact toward this.  That’s what the cleverly-designed Plastic Bottle Roper Maker is intended to do. What is it?

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mōte is a super slim, pocket-sized pill organizer

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you carry prescription or non-prescription meds and other small items in your pockets or purse on a daily basis, take a look at mōte, which just launched on a Kickstarter campaign.  It’s an updated version of the traditional pillbox. What is it? mōte is a slim case styled after the traditional

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Alchemy Goods doesn’t just upcycle inner tubes anymore

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NEWS – Back in 2013, we posted a News Article highlighting Alchemy Goods, a company that was upcycling reclaimed bicycle inner tubes into bags, belts, and wallets.  Alchemy Goods is not only still selling upcycled products, but they have also expanded to some new reclaimed and surplus materials, including selvage denim, vinyl upholstery, and waxed

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Ladder 34 Rescued Goods are cleverly upcycled, ruggedly durable, and help support firefighters

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NEWS – Ever heard the term “upcycled?”  Wikipedia defines it as “creative reuse…transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value.”  And that’s exactly what Ladder 34 does.  They take used materials from fire stations around the country and transform it into cool-looking, useful, and

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Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof cases will keep your gear dry

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NEWS – Nite Ize is a gadget company in the truest sense of the word.  Their small but versatile and very useful products range from all sorts of small flashlights to phone accessories, to their S-Biner liner of double-hook carabiners that EDC fans love.  We’ve even reviewed quite a few of their products.  Venturing a bit

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