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 […]
Outdoor Edge Razor VX2 knife review – From skeptic to enthusiast in a day Read More
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
3 cool titanium EDC items currently seeking funding on Kickstarter Read More
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
This multi-tool carabiner can slice, screw, break glass, and open your favorite beer Read More
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
WESN updates their popular Microblade EDC knife! Read More
NEWS – For Leatherman multi-tool fans, the brand has just launched its first-ever loyalty program called the Leatherman Insiders Reward Program. What is it? It’s a free program that Leatherman has designed to celebrate the company’s customer relationships by rewarding its members that they are calling Insiders with exclusive perks, surprises, unique experiences, product insights, and
Leatherman has a new rewards program for its biggest fans Read More
REVIEW – Rob Saniscalchi and Vosteed have teamed up to release the new Vosteed Morel knife. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Vosteed Morel sports a 2.99” blade in N690 steel made by Bohler-Uddeholm in Sweden which is an excellent mid range steel offering superb corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. Aerospace grade
Vosteed Morel folding knife review – a favorite for fungi fans Read More
NEWS – I’m a sucker for pens and pencils. Ok, who am I kidding, I’m a sucker for anything stationery related and these pens from PARAFERNALIA have me looking for my credit card. I don’t know if it’s the rainbow of colors that you can choose from or the unusual open design that is drawing
It doesn’t look very comfortable to grip, but I still want one of these pens! Read More
NEWS – While carrying a keyring full of jangling keys seems to be a rarity in this day and age, there are still many people who have a collection of physical keys in their pockets. One way to organize them is with a key organizer like the Ekster KeyCase. The Ekster KeyCase is like a
Still carry keys? This case will keep them organized in style Read More
REVIEW – A few months ago I reviewed the original Vosteed Raccoon Button lock and shortly after the Raccoon Crossbar lock version which has become one of my favorite EDC knives since. The Raccoon lineup is now expanding once again by adding a cleaver style blade. Let’s see what it has to offer. What is
NEWS – I need to put ETSY into my daily cool stuff surfing sessions because today I stumbled upon a very interesting looking bit driver from a company called ThreeNinetyFour Components. Check it out. It’s a handmade bit driver that features a pocket clip and storage for 5 bits in the body/handle of the tool.
This EDC pocket bit driver is very unusual Read More
REVIEW – I keep a flashlight in a pouch on my backpack at all times because I always seem to need one. At 750 lumens using a Cree LED it was the brightest CR123 battery-powered flashlight at the time so when Nitecore asked me to review their new MH12 Pro that puts out 3300 lumens
Nitecore MH12 Pro Flashlight review – seriously bright Read More
NEWS – EDC gear fanatics listen up. This tiny ultra-sharp pocket knife from FUNBRO can live on your keychain if you still carry one, or put it in your pocket for the next time you need to slice something. At about 1.5 inches closed, the FUNBRO knife could make a fun stocking stuffer for the
Put this mini pocket knife in your EDC collection for less than $8! Read More
NEWS – The ResafeLy is a titanium multi-tool that can help make your everyday fix-it work a little easier. This small handheld tool can be used as a prybar, a flathead screwdriver, a bit driver (2 bits are included in the handle), a ruler, and a bottle opener. But the most interesting feature of this
This multi-tool makes everyday DIY tasks easier! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The TiFlip is a pocket knife made of GR5 Titanium, but that’s not the part that I think is cool. I like that it has super easily replaceable blades because it uses #60 scalpel blades that you can buy in bulk on Amazon. That means that you’ll always have an incredibly sharp
This little flipper knife needs to be my EDC and I think you’ll want one too! Read More
NEWS – Five years ago we told you about the Claw keychain tool designed to let you pop open your favorite beer. Malboro & Kane have a new version that they’ve named the Claw 2.0 and this time it’s a multi-tool. At about 1.5 inches long, it’s not as tiny as the original, but it’s
This tiny multi-tool will disappear on your keychain until you need it! Read More
NEWS – Check out the EDC Multitool from Kondor Blue. It reminds me of a futuristic pistol grip, but it’s really a multi-functional bit driver that has storage for 8 bits. You get 5 x ¼” x 1” bits that store under a Zippo like magnetic flip lid and 3 x ¼” x 2” bits
This is the most unique bit driver I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of bit drivers! Read More
NEWS – I’ve been searching for a really nice small utility knife that I can use to open boxes because I open a LOT of boxes and I need a tool that is Gadgeteer worthy! I happened upon this sharp looking MILSPIN Magnus utility knife which is made of premium brass that has been machined
This US made mini utility knife will last forever! Read More
NEWS – Last year I wrote a quick article about 5 mini EDC pens that were worth checking out. I want to update that for 2023 and have been on a quest to find a new selection of unique mini pens that I think would be great for that new list. One of the pens
I need this CountyComm Pen-Go mini pen for my EDC! Read More
NEWS – The PICHI Kootenay has a kooky name but this titanium keychain carabiner is interesting to me because it has a strange shape. It looks like the letter B because it has 2 loops or what PICHI calls zones. Either way, this carabiner can keep your keys and other small EDC gear organized while
This carabiner looks like a B but one unique feature gives it an A+ Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to multi-tools, it’s hard to dispute that Leatherman is the leader in this category of EDC gear. The all-new Leatherman ARC multi-tool has officially launched and here is our unboxing of the Leatherman Arc and a first look! What is it? The Leatherman ARC multi-tool is a multi-tool built using
Leatherman ARC multi-tool review – Leatherman’s newest multi-tool is out! Read More