Multi-tool

Kershaw Downforce is a Formula 1 inspired multi-tool for your keychain

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NEWS – Inspired by McLaren racecars, its bold orange glass-filled nylon cover and BlackWash stainless steel finish make the Kershaw Downforce multi-tool as eye-catching as it is practical. At just 3.5 inches long and weighing only 0.6 ounces, the Downforce is lightweight and compact, perfect for everyday carry on your keychain. Its unique shape combines […]

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This multi-tool has a feature your multi-tool wishes it had

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NEWS – The NexTool W2, an 8-in-1 multi-tool, stands out from the crowd with a feature that’s practically unheard of in most multi-tools: a fully functional adjustable wrench. What makes this adjustable wrench so special? For starters, it offers smooth, one-handed operation and can open up to 22mm, making it capable of tackling tasks like tightening

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The OLIGHT Otacle D1 puts a tiny EDC hex driver in your pocket

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REVIEW – OLIGHT makes some of my favorite flashlights, but did you know that they also make some nice pocket EDC gear too? They sent me their Otacle D1 hex bit driver to check out. It’s small, but they say good things come in small packages, so let’s take a look to see if that’s

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This keychain sized EDC multi-tool has pliers AND scissors!

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NEWS – Keychain-sized multi-tools are a dime a dozen, right? Well, the Nextool EDC Keychain Multi-tool looks like a surprising entry into this category. Not only is it small enough to fit in a pocket or bag, but it has a nice selection of tools that include: needlenose pliers, wire cutter, nail file, flat screwdriver,

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Cool EDC gear on Kickstarter that you probably don’t need but I know you’ll want!

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NEWS – I get sent a lot of emails asking me to feature crowdfunded projects. I mean a.lot.of.emails. Most of these emails immediately get filed in the trash, but the worthy ones get saved and compiled into a post like this one. I realize that there are a blue million EDC and multi-tool gadgets asking

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This multi-tool looks like it’s from the Star Wars universe

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NEWS – Is it just me, or does the TITANER multi-tool prybar look like it should be hovering out in space? And also, is the new trend in EDC gear to add a fidget factor to the design? Remember the Mezmopen that I just reviewed? It could be considered a fidget toy… and now so

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The Prule is a folding ruler multi-tool that every EDC fan will want

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NEWS – Have you ever daydreamed about having a folding ruler multi-tool? Me neither, but now that I know one exists, I am definitely here for it. Meet the Prule, a titanium multifunctional EDC folding ruler that is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. The Prule is made of GR5 titanium, making it tough, lightweight, and

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Titaner TiSpanner 2.0 Compact Titanium Multitool review – A tiny Titanium tool tends to tinkerer’s tasks

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REVIEW – We Gadgeteers use a lot of tools of various types. Sometimes, they are bulky things like pipe wrenches or hawksbill pliers, but sometimes, especially when working with delicate electronics or mechanical parts, you want a small, deft, precision tool. Such is the tool I am reviewing today, the Titaner TiSpanner 2.0 Compact Titanium

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Eat your lunch and then comb crumbs from your beard with this EDC multi-tool!

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NEWS – For only $15 (regularly $40), you can add this multi-tool to your EDC collection. The MT03 from Dango is a multi-tool that is made of high carbon stainless steel and features twelve functions that include:  Money clip Comb 0.25″ Hex tool Metric ruler Fork/spoon Bottle opener Phone stand Flat/Phillips screwdriver Protractor Chisel Nail

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Roxon Phantom multi-tool review – A quality EDC multi-tool at a great price!

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REVIEW – I love multitools. The utility and portability make them a great EDC item. Over the years I’ve owned a number of different Leatherman multitools as well as a generic knockoff or two. The Roxon Phantom multitool came up for review and brings some interesting features to the mix, so let’s see how it

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Improve your Swiss Army multi-tool with this easy to attach pocket clip

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NEWS – For less than $20 you can trick out your Victorinox Swiss Army knife with the SwissKarry Clip. It’s compatible with most 91mm models, including the Cybertool, Explorer, Ranger, and more. Made of stainless steel and available in two colors and a choice of several designs, the easy to install SwissKarry Clip will add

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Win a Leatherman ARC multi-tool! – Easy to enter contest and open to everyone

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CONTEST NEWS – Do you want to add my favorite multi-tool to your EDC collection? Then you will want to enter this contest! The fine people at Leatherman have generously offered to send one lucky Gadgeteer reader from anywhere in the world one of their Leatherman ARC multi-tools in the new limited-edition obsidian black color.

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Made for photographers, this multi-tool is useful for anyone!

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NEWS – What features would you expect a multi-tool designed by a photographer to have? An f-stop checker? A wrench to adjust the mirror on a mirrorless camera? Actually, the David Manning EDC Clip Tool by Blue Kondor has features that anyone can use. It has a spring-loaded slide gate for fidgeting fun, a bit

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This 17-in-1 multi-tool may be the ultimate EDC keychain tool

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NEWS – It’s been almost two years since I reviewed the Screwpop Toolkey, and now Screwpop is back with an updated version of this keychain-sized multi-to0l. The Toolkey II is a TSA-compliant heat-treated 420 stainless steel tool that packs in 17 different functions into a key-sized tool that will fit on your keychain. Let’s list

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Orioners Z1 multi-tool review – 13 function EDC tool

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REVIEW – We love multi-tools and EDC gear here on The Gadgeteer, so when I was offered the chance to take a look at the Orioners Z1 multi-tool, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. This pocket-sized powerhouse has been designed to combine functionality with sleek design. From a bottle opener to a saw, the Orioners

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Outdoor Edge Slidewinder utility knife multi-tool review – No cutting remarks here

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REVIEW – The Outdoor Edge Slidewinder can save your good knife from blade-dulling duty. It can be used in any way a standard utility cutter is used and it accepts typical utility knife blades. I used the Slidewinder to cut boxes, lengths of cardboard from boxes, rope, zip ties, shrink-wrapped packages and other household cutting

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Let’s make your wallet cry with 6 EDC gear crowdfunding projects

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have a batch of EDC gear crowdfunding campaigns to share with you that I think are worth checking out. Let’s get into it! The MiCoin What is it? The MiCoin is a coin-sized flashlight that’s made of grade 5 titanium and has an IPX-8 waterproof rating. Why do I like

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Is this cheap Amazon EDC multi-tool flashlight trash or treasure? I’ll tell you.

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ARTICLE – I started a new video series on my YouTube channel where I tell you if a cheap product is trash or treasure. The first product that I cover is the AUTOXBERT flashlight multi-tool. It’s an EDC tool that I saw on Amazon and wondered if it was cheap Chinese junk or something actually

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Do you know the origin of Leatherman multi-tools? You will now.

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NEWS – We’ve been reviewing Leatherman multi-tools for years, but I never knew the story behind the brand until this morning when I happened upon a CBS Sunday Morning video. I always learn cool stuff from those bite-sized clips and today wasn’t any different. But this time, it just happened to be on a topic

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LOOP GEAR SK03 EDC Flashlight review – this flashlight can do more than light the way

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REVIEW – Hello, EDC fans. I have an interesting EDC flashlight to show you today. By itself, it’s a nice little flashlight, but it has an unusual add-on feature that takes it from nice to cool. Let’s dive in and take a look at the LOOP GEAR SK03 EDC Flashlight. What is it? The LOOP

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