About a year ago, I reviewed the Switch Modular Pocket Knife from Quirky. I loved the concept of a customizable Swiss Army style pocket knife / multi-tool, but found that the product itself needed a lot of work to be even remotely usable. Now there’s an updated version of the Switch that seems to have …
I will admit it, I am not the knife aficionado I was once. I used to love knives, all sort of knives and while I still do have the odd or unusual knife around, I have mainly limited myself to the utilitarian variety of knife (Swiss Army type, Leatherman) but I do own a Cardsharp …
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Having previously been in the public safety field for a number of years, I have come to realize how important a good knife can be when you are on the job. The problem with most knives is that they have a single functional; they are designed to cut. Yes, I have seen knives that have …
Whether you consider the CardSharp 2 Utility Knife from Iain Sinclair a worthy pocket tool or just a novelty, you do have to admit that it’s one of the most unusual knife designs to come along in a very long time. Maybe the most unique ever. Let’s take a closer look.
I’ve carried Swiss Army knives for years – I have two in my purse right now. My daughter has been fascinated by those little knives, especially the one with the translucent green covers on my keychain. She’s been asking for her own knife since she could talk, but she had to wait until her middle …
The Credit Card knife from Cool Material isn’t as thin as a credit card, but it does have similarly sized dimensions. It’s made of titanium and can fold up to keep it a compact 2.75 inches long. It’s priced at $29.95. It doesn’t look very comfortable to hold and use with the wide handle, but …
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The Switch Modular Pocket Knife from quirky could be a perfect gadget for Swiss Army knife fans it can be customized with your choice of 18 different tool attachments. Let’s see if this multi-tool is worthy enough to add to your gear bag.
A while back, Julie posted a news item about a ‘wooden pocket knife.’ I was intrigued: normally, one cuts wood with a knife, right? So when the opportunity to review Nathan’s Knife Kit from Klecker Knives came up, I had to check it out. My 8-year-old son had been asking me when he could get …
To utter the words, “There are a lot of knives on the market,” would be a pointless understatement. So many have similar visual style that it can be difficult for a company to design one that cuts through all the others as both eye-catching and offering something new to the potential buyer. Thumbing through my …
Back in December of last year, I showed you a wooden knife kit by Garrett Wade that helps show kids how pocket knives work. I have an alternative kit that is less expensive, requires no tools for assembly and has nicer looking chunky parts. It’s Nathan’s Knife Kit from Klecker Knives. Klecker’s website even has …
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This Swiss Army knife from Victorinox has the scissors and blades you’d expect. You’ll also find a 32GB flash drive with a biometric fingerprint reader to keep your data secure. It also has a Bluetooth remote control for your PC or netbook and a laser pointer. The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Secure 32GB USB Fingerprint …
JJ’s Knife Kit from Garrett Wade is a nifty build it yourself kit for little ones aged 4-7. Kids always want what their parents have, so this is a safe way to let them feel like they have a grown up tool. These kits come with pre-cut and pre-drilled pieces of Oak or Cherry depending …
In my article Are Gadgets Just for Guys?, I was complaining that perfume was listed as a “gadget” gift for women. I said that unless it came in an air compressor, perfume couldn’t be a gadget. Swiss Army cologne doesn’t come in an air compressor, but it probably is as close to a gadget as perfume …
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Swiss Army Knives . All opinions are 100% mine. In my opinion, you can’t really call yourself a true gadgeteer unless you have at least one Swiss Army knife somewhere in your arsenal of tools. The company that has brought us the iconic Red …
Victorinox makes a line of knives branded for the Boy Scouts of America, but I was surprised to find that the Swiss Army SwissChamp XAVT was not part of the BSA collection. With it’s 80 functions, the SwissChamp XAVT is the ultimate “always be prepared” tool! This huge knife is packed with knife blades, screwdrivers, hex drivers, altimeters, barometer, alarm …