REVIEW – The Work Sharp Original Knife and Tool Electric Sharpener is one of the best tools I own. It has worked perfectly, for years. Work Sharp just came out with an updated version, the Mk. 2. If you’d like to sharpen a knife to paper-shaving sharp in under 5 minutes instead of slow, plodding, …
REVIEW – For those of you who don’t know much, if anything about the Benchmade Bugout series, it is their attempt to create the perfect EDC pocketknife. The series has been around for years and has quite the cult following. So much so, there are a bunch of aftermarket components available to upgrade your Bugout …
NEWS – If you have a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife as part of your EDC and you also prefer to keep it on your keychain, you probably know that using a Swiss Army knife while it’s attached to your keyring is a little awkward when the keys get in your way. SwissLinQ was designed to …
SwisslinQ makes your Swiss Army knife easier to carry and use Read More
NEWS – With knives being an essential element in the kit of most EDC fans, there are many styles, sizes, and types from which you can choose. Among the many knife makers is WESN with their own impressive array of various products, several of which we’ve reviewed. Their latest release on the horizon is the …
The Samla is WESN’s take on a classic friction-folder knife Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Here’s something unique to add to your EDC collection! The Tiny Project Pocket Knife is a little fellow. But that build quality… oh, my. This little fellow punches way above its weight class when it comes to construction and style. And it’s completely customizable. To the review! What is it? It’s a …
NEWS – Designed by Mike Bond in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Compano (kum-pan-oh) from Columbia River Knife and Tool (aka CRKT) is a tiny knife with a little extra EDC goodness baked in. It features a folding slip joint knife with a 1.42-inch satin-finished steel blade. I really like the black stonewash finish with the bronze …
This carabiner from CRKT not only clips, but slices and dices Read More
REVIEW – A folding pocket knife has been part of my every day carry since I was ten years old, before I even knew what EDC meant. Not a day goes by without me using whatever knife I’m carrying, whether for opening packages, cutting loose threads off my shirt, or slicing up an apple. I …
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 …
WESN Henry knife review – Modern take on a classic knife style Read More
REVIEW – Ever since I was a kid, I’ve enjoyed and carried a pocketknife with me. And over the years, they have come in handy more often than not. Now it’s been decades and many miles since I used my original Cub Scout’s knife but still have not lost the need to be prepared. So …
NEWS – We love our multi-tools around here and Swiss Army / Victorinox is the OG when it comes to EDC gear that puts a handy set of tools on your belt or in your pocket. The Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit Plus Ratchet features stainless steel construction and 36 functions that include the traditional set …
The only tool missing from this Swiss Army multi-tool is a hammer Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When Sniper Bladeworks invited The-Gadgeteer to participate in their 2020 : Reload campaign, I jumped at the chance even though I had nothing to go on other than a teaser video that showed very little of the product. What is it? The Sniper Bladeworks LPC is a premium tactical folding knife. What’s in …
NEWS – If you’re like me and have a thing for carabiners, you need to check out the U4 from RovyVon. It’s made from lightweight but strong Titanium, so it has that going for it, but it also features a built-in folding knife that uses readily available replaceable scalpel#11 blades. Use it to open packages, …
This carabiner is a multi-tool that clips and cuts Read More
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 …
WESN releases Microblade 2.0 knife with upgraded steel and new options Read More
NEWS – Most EDC gear aficionados are super picky when it comes to their knives. But what about people who don’t want to carry a regular pocket knife on their belt or in their pocket but still want a blade for all those times when one would come in handy? Here are two tiny solutions …
NEWS – Last spring, Leatherman introduced the world to their Free range of multi-tools. They quickly became popular due to the design which uses magnets (heck yeah!) to make it easier to deploy the tools/blades. We reviewed a couple of the Leatherman Free tools, and they all had one thing in common, they were all …
Leatherman gives their popular Free multi-tool range a splash of color Read More