NEWS – The next time you find yourself being held captive by bad guys, you can take this real nickel out of your back pocket and use it to cut through zip-tie handcuffs or even unlock regular handcuffs. Slightly thicker than a regular nickel, the Evadecoin/Escape Nickel hides a small blade and a handcuff key. […]
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REVIEW – I have a tactical flashlight that I keep beside my bed for emergencies around the house and yard, but I’ve wanted one for my car as well. Maybe I get a flat tire at night, maybe I run out of gas and have to hike to the nearest gas station, or maybe I
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NEWS – I’m sure that you’ve seen key holders before and you might even use one, but I bet your keyholder isn’t as cool as the Bellroy Key Case. The Key Case features a cool flipper lever that lets you eject your keys with one hand. It is constructed with eco-tanned leather and a durable
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NEWS – What the heck is going on lately with cool-looking products that turn out to be huge disappointments due to one main reason – their size. I recently shared an interesting slingshot that is too small to actually use and then there was the field desk that’s useful if you are only 2 feet
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NEWS – What is it about bolt action pens that EDC gear heads love? I think it’s the fidget-ability of it. There’s something satisfying about extending and retracting a pen that has this type of mechanism. The StatGear SCRAWL Tactical Pen will make fidgeters happy as well as people looking for a nice EDC pen
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NEWS – If you’re looking for a new pocket knife for your EDC, then check out the James Brand Ellis knife which has recently been redesigned based on customer feedback. This small knife features a pair of scissors, a stainless steel blade that is partially serrated, a flat-head screwdriver that doubles as a pry tool,
James Brand has added scissors to their Ellis EDC pocket knife Read More
NEWS – Do you cringe when people overuse the word “literally”? Me too, but this time it’s literally true because this small folding keychain knife is made by a company called edcfans. This little cutter features a bright orange G10 handle, a liner lock for safety, and a pocket clip. Two come in a pack
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NEWS – ST Knives (Italy) and EDC Leather have teamed up to elevate the iconic BIC pen. It may look like a silver BIC pen, but instead of plastic, it’s made of metal. But wait, there’s more… The opposite end of the pen houses a glass breaker point. Want one for your EDC collection? They
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NEWS – We’ve seen belts with built-in multi-tools, but this rugged belt’s buckle has only one extra feature. In addition to holding up your cargo pants, the Argali Kodiak Belt will keep your favorite EDC knife sharp. That’s right, the Kodiak Belt’s buckle doubles as a knife sharpener. It features a tungsten carbide sharpening bar,
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Did you know that the original Leatherman multi-tool wasn’t called the Leatherman? The prototype for the now-famous tool was called Mr.Crunch, but one of the main tools, a double pair of pliers, was too expensive to manufacture back in 1975. Now Leatherman is bringing back this iconic lost feature and combining it with their most
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NEWS – Is a pocket notebook part of your EDC (Everyday Carry) and do you keep the notebook in your back pocket? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then check out the Slimbo pocket notebooks. At first glance, you might think they are like other Field Note style pocket notebooks, but you
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NEWS – Size obviously matters when comes to slingshots, but it doesn’t with this wrist rocket because it’s just so stinkin cute. The Pocket Slingshot from Best Damn EDC features an all brass or titanium construction (you choose) and is designed to hold three steel bearings in the handle. When you’re not shooting shot, you
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NEWS – The Nano Bundle from Alpaka Gear is the tiniest set of EDC tools that I’ve ever seen. They are so small that double as zipper pulls. Last year I told you about the Nano Phone Stand that is included in this bundle which also includes the Nano Ink and the Nano Blade.
This 3 piece EDC bundle is a minimalist’s dream Read More
NEWS – Do you appreciate the convenience of replaceable blades like you see with box cutters or utility knives? Then you should check out the True Swift Edge Replaceable Blade Knife that puts that feature into the form factor of a real pocket knife with a full-sized blade. This knife features a G10 composite handle,
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NEWS – Full-sized multi-tools are great and we love them here at The Gadgeteer. But many people’s EDC needs are more basic. That’s where a pen like the Kilitn 10-in-1 tactile pen might be an alternative choice. First of all, the Kilitn is a pen so it can replace an item that you’re already carrying
Here’s a multi-tool that puts 10 tools in your EDC pen! Read More
REVIEW – I like to think I’m a bit of a minimalist in the area of everyday carry. While lots of women carry tote style handbags, I prefer a wristlet or no purse at all, just a wallet and my phone in my pocket. Don’t get me wrong: I like a fancy handbag as much
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NEWS – If you’re a JIC (just-in-case) kind of person, then the GTFO bracelet will appeal to you. It looks like a trendy/hipster bracelet, but it’s actually a 2-in-1 survival tool. It has a small tungsten stryker bead that can break side and rear vehicle tempered safety glass windows by pulling the bead back like
This wrist strap can help you escape from cars and bad guys Read More
NEWS – Field Notes are popular 48-page pocket notebooks that many people use as part of their EDC or for their everyday journals (me!). Field Notes are offered in a variety of cover styles which makes them super collectible. Their newest limited-edition collab is with James Brand and the James° × DDC: Field Notes 3
Field Notes + James Brand = Your new favorite EDC pocket notebook Read More
REVIEW – The world of flashlights is finely-grained. There are models for everything from tiny “find-the-key-hole” pinch lights to huge handheld spotlights that are weatherproof and can be dropped into caves, tossed into a truck bed with other equipment, or used to signal in rivers without harm. The ThruNite TC15 v3 is the unit I’m
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NEWS – Forget about the lame tweezers included in your Swiss Army knife, the perfect EDC tweezers for grasping or removing tiny objects are from CIVIVI. The Tac-N-Tweeze Tweezers feature sharp-pointed jaws that extend out of the handle to create a full-sized 4.77″ long pair of tweezers. The handle is made of brass and the
You’ll actually look forward to splinters when you have this cool pair of EDC tweezers Read More