CROWDFUNDING NEWS – You have a flashlight, a knife, and a pen in your EDC, but what about a toothbrush? You can have one with the EvoGrip which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The EvoGrip is a multi-tool toothbrush! It features a Gr5 titanium handle that holds a removable toothbrush head […]
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REVIEW – Today, I have a quick review of the Thrunite Mini Ballpoint pen for those of you who are interested in really small EDC pens. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Thrunite Mini is a bolt-action ballpoint pen that is made of an Aluminum alloy. What’s in the box? Thrunite Mini Ballpoint
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REVIEW – Most flashlights that you’ll read about here on The Gadgeteer look alike. They are a black tube with a bright LED that shines out of one end and a button that turns the light on, off, and changes modes. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it’s been how most flashlights have been designed
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NEWS – Olight has just kicked off its Christmas sale with up to 45% off various flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these discounts, there is free shipping on orders over $49 and they are also doing a giveaway of an i3E EOS flashlight (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created
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NEWS – The Sun Company SwingShears is a pair of folding scissors with extra functionality. This small multi-tool has a built-in screwdriver, 5 hex wrenches, a phone holder, and a carabiner. It’s made of stainless steel and is small enough to fit in a pocket or clipped to a bag. Grab one for your EDC
REVIEW – I’m always looking for great pens that I can use as part of my EDC, even if I’m mostly stuck at a desk all day. That’s where the Blank Forces INJECTOR pen is a fun option because it can go from pocket to desk in an elegant way. Let’s take a look at
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REVIEW – When EDC fans think about multi-tools, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a Leatherman, Gerber, or SOG multi-tool that unfolds into a pair of pliers with other tools in each of the handles. Today I want to talk about a different kind of multi-tool. The Antdesign E-One EDC multi-tool. Let’s
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REVIEW – If you’ve been looking for a one of a kind pocket knife, the knives from Carved will give you choice overload with their awesome looking wood and resin knives that also feature a Damascus stainless steel blade. Let’s take look. What is it? The Carved pocket knife is a flipper pocket knife with
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REVIEW – Do you like to carry a pen in your pocket or gear bag so that you’ll always be able to jot down a note or ask a famous person’s autograph when you run into them (am I the only person who has thought about this scenario?) If you answered yes or no, this
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NEWS – Do you have a Zippo lighter but don’t use it for its original purpose? Repurpose it into a multi-tool with this Zippo branded bit holder insert. For less than $15, you pull the guts out of your existing Zippo and insert this bit safe, which holds one bit in the ready-to-use position and
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NEWS – Thanksgiving is less than a week away and Vosteed is offering some great deals on their exceptional knives. Most of the Vosteed knives have been reviewed here (links below), so you can trust our editors’ opinions. Don’t miss out on the chance to upgrade your EDC and save up to 30%. Details below.
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REVIEW – When Thrunite asked if I would review their Premium Titanium Emergency Whistle, I was happy to accept because I wanted to use it for a specific task. It’s not one you’ll probably think of… training my cat! Let’s see if it worked. What is it? The Thrunite Premium Titanium Emergency Whistle is a
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NEWS – If you’re putting together your holiday gift lists and need an idea for the EDC and multi-tool fanatics on your list, I am here to help you. Instead of gifting a stock Leatherman multi-tool, give them their own one-of-a-kind Leatherman multi-tool with custom artwork! Leatherman has a custom shop where you can choose
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few Vosteed knives so far and have been impressed with each one but they have mainly been very budget friendly knives in the $50 to $70 range. The Vosteed RSKAOS is their new premium knife collaboration with Rob Saniscalchi that looks to up their knife game considerably. Let’s check it
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REVIEW – I created a video review of Bastion’s Bolt-Action pens earlier this year, and now I’m back with a new review of a much smaller version of the same pens. Let’s check it out! What is it? The Bastion Bolt-Action MINI is a tiny bolt-action pen made of 100% 6061-T6 grade aluminum with a
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REVIEW – The Outdoor Edge Pivot Knife is a ‘neck knife’ or ‘boot knife’. I’ve heard this style referred to as a ‘LDK’ or ‘last ditch knife’. Enough quote marks for one review. The Pivot knife is versatile enough to be carried in all those ways, or even in a pocket with the belt clip
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REVIEW – I was initially skeptical about the Outdoor Edge Razor VX2 Knife but in no time I became impressed with it. A knife with a replaceable blade? How safe is that? How secure can the blade be? Based on no facts at all, I was concerned the knife would be a hardware-store-grade, kitschy knife
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We talk a lot about EDC items here on The Gadgeteer and as a result, I receive a LOT of emails from companies who are launching crowdfunding campaigns asking me to write about their projects. As you can imagine, I don’t have time to write about all of them, but today I
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NEWS – I’m a little apprehensive about posting news about this multi-tool because it’s from the same company that caused a stir last week when I posted about their really cool mini pocket knife. That article went viral and they were jacking up the price every hour from a starting point of less than $8
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NEWS – Three years ago, back in 2020, we reviewed the WESN Microblade knife and really liked it. WESN listened to customer feedback and went back to the drawing board to improve this already great little EDC knife to bring you version 3.0. This new version has an upgraded pocket clip, redesigned blade choil for
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