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
NEWS – Victorinox Swiss Army has launched its 10th annual Swiss Army Knife design contest. Submissions are open now and end May 29th. The theme for 2021 is “Patterns of the World.” In this contest, participants are asked to create cool designs for the scales/handles of the Classic Pocket Knife. Designs may range from popular and globally known patterns, …
You can design the next Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Read More
NEWS – If you’ve never been a fan of the folding Leatherman style multi-tools and prefer a pocket knife, then you should take a look at the Maserin Citizen Multi Tools Knife that puts a multi-tool in a pocket knife form factor. Available in black, orange and blue, this multi-tool features a 2.5 inch liner …
NEWS – When it comes to unique looking EDC pocket knives, the CRKT Daktyl may top them all. This non-traditional pocket knife features a “Hole in One” mechanism, letting the knife swing open with a unique 180-degree swing motion. To open the knife, press the front lever mechanism with your thumb and rotate the blade …
This pocket knife is like a fidget spinner on steroids Read More
ARTICLE – I’ve always loved reading about other people’s favorite EDC items, so I thought all of you might like to know what some of us here at the Gadgeteer use on a regular basis. For this team article, I asked everyone to tell me about their favorite knife or multi-tool. See if you can …
REVIEW – An EDC kit needs a knife, and some of us just can’t utilize a full-sized knife on a daily basis. That’s where the Bastion Braza Mini D2 CLEAVER folding knife comes in. This little giant is small but very functionally packed with just about every essential feature you’d want in a small EDC …