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, …
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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 …
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Not long after we posted our review of the WESN Allman Titanium Knife, the folks as WESN went live with their latest Kickstarter campaign for their WESN Henry Slip-Joint Knife. I like their Allman so much that I took a closer look at their upcoming Henry, and I liked what I saw. …
WESN Henry Slip-Joint Knife – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – I know that you’ve seen butterfly-style pocket knives before, but I bet you haven’t seen one as big as this one. New for 2020, the Doubledown from Gerber is a unique spin on a machete-style knife. It features two folding handles and when fully opened, the Doubledown is 15.1 inches long and looks …
Gerber’s Doubledown looks like a butterfly knife, but it’s 15 inches long! Read More
NEWS – The Swiss Advance Chrono N5 Leather Knife is a multi-tool that has tools for most of your daily activities, including eating meals. It features and OrbitKey type of design with individual Stainless steel tools that fan out for easy retrieval. The Chrono N5 includes a screwdriver, bottle opener, knife, fish scaler, wire stripper, …
NEWS – Multi-tools are a fantastic part of anyone’s EDC but do you use all their features? Maybe all you use your multi-tool for is to open boxes or tighten a screw. If that’s the case, check out the TaoBar from NexTool. This minimalistic multi-tool is small enough to fit in any pocket or keychain …
This tiny multi-tool has a pry bar, box cutter, and more Read More
NEWS – The Survival Belt 2.0 from Slidebelts by Brit is not only designed to hold up your pants but the buckle is a 4-in-1 multi-tool. You might say that your Leatherman multi-tool is a better option for your EDC because it features more tools, and you wouldn’t be wrong, but the Survival Belt 2.0 …
REVIEW – Having a good knife handy is considered essential to the EDC (or Everyday Carry) items of most folks, and knives certainly qualify as gadgets, so we frequently take an interest in them here. Our latest example is the WESN Allman knife. With its slim profile, pocket clip, and wide blade, it packs a …