REVIEW – The Swiss Army Officer’s Knife has a reputation as the original multi-tool. MacGyver made them famous by using one to craft improvised tools, traps, and defensive weapons out of whatever was on hand. We were recently sent the ultimate model of the Swiss Army knife – the Victorinox SwissChamp! I’ve been playing with […]
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NEWS – When it comes to multi-tools, the ATECH Multitool Pen 7-in-1 Phone Stand packs 7 features in a pen-sized package that will let you write AND fix stuff. First of all, it’s a ballpoint pen with a pocket clip. But also features a stylus tip, a Phillips screwdriver, and a flathead screwdriver tip. A
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CROWDFUNDED NEWS – Here’s an EDC tool that features a rugged design and hidden tools that will make your friends do a double-take when they see you use this carabiner to open a box or tighten a screw. What is it? The GPCA (which stands for General Purpose California) is an EDC multi-tool built into
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When you are choosing EDC gear, what criteria do you use? Does the tool have to be small enough to fit your pocket? Multi-use functionality? Rugged? Easy to use? Today I want to show you the PockeTool which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. This little tool ticks all those boxes. Let’s
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REVIEW – How many times have you needed something – a screwdriver, knife, something to pry with? One solution is to carry the well-known Swiss army knife, but those tend to be bulky and heavy. That need led to the creation of multitools – small, pocketable tools and Leatherman is at the forefront of that
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REVIEW – The Leatherman Free P2 is the smaller of the two initial multi-tools in Leatherman’s new “Free” series of tools an knives. It is designed for simplified tool and pliers access. The P2 and it’s larger sibling the P4 are aimed at the same market as their cousin, the long heralded Wave series of
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NEWS – If you carry a multi-tool, you know how the scissors feature seems to be an after-thought because they can be tiny and awkward to use. But that’s not the case with the SOG Snippet multi-tool. The scissors in this EDC multi-tool are the main featured tool. There are even finger loops to make
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NEWS – I’ve had a red Leatherman Squirt as part of my EDC for a couple of years and I use it pretty regularly. I also have a couple of full-sized multi-tools that I keep for around the home jobs. The only bad thing about most multi-tools is that you have to use your fingernails
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NEWS – ‘Round these parts, we’re big fans of small, multi-purpose gadgets. That’s why the Griffin Pocket Tool is appealing: it packs 16 tools into a single item small enough to fit on your key chain. Griffin has a wide range of Pocket Tool models/sizes, ranging from the Mini (9 tools), to the Standard (11
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REVIEW – I recently posted a review of the Leatherman Micra multi-tool which got a lot of views and comments, so I have decided to do more EDC tool reviews and my next one is the Gerber Dime. The Dime is another mini multi-tool that can fit in your pocket like the Micra and my favorite
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REVIEW – I’ve been carrying a little red Leatherman Squirt multitool in my gear bag for several years but I’ve always wondered if I might like the Leatherman Micra more than the Squirt. I now have the answer to that question because I’ve been using a Micra for the last few weeks. Let’s take a look
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NEWS – I’ve seen many multi-tools, but I believe this might be the first one I’ve seen specifically for the kitchen. The Firebox Kitchen Multi-Tool packs 12 tools into a 9.5″ x 4.3″ 2.8″ form. The tools are made from high-quality stainless steel and include: Grater Stirring spoon Carving fork Channel knife Serrated knife Paring
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This multitool offers one function I haven’t yet seen another tool offer – it has a built-in money clip. Like the title says, you can carry it in a wallet, or for a truly minimal wallet, it can clip your cash and cards to be your wallet. This 46-in-1 Credit Card Multitool from CK Products is made
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The Star Wars Millennium Falcon is a 4″ x 3″ multi-tool kit that easily fits in a pocket. It’s made of die-cast zinc alloy, with the hex keys and screw drivers made of carbon steel. The ship’s design cleverly conceals four hex keys, two screwdrivers (one flat-head, one philipps), and an adjustable wrench built into the
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I’m a big fan of gadgets that pack several (or many) uses into a single, small device. And with survival products being a huge market these days, when I saw the Off Grid Tools Survival Companion Pro multitool, I was immediately interested. It’s the size of a largish pocket knife, but includes 21 survival-type tools—such
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You won’t be building a house or blazing a wilderness trail using just this multi-tool, but it could be a handy addition to your home or car toolbox or your hiking or camping kit. This Wit Bird multitool with an axe is perfect for small jobs where you need a few tools but you don’t
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The next time you go out into the forest to camp or hike, leave your axe at home and just take the KLAX Lumberjack Head from Klecker Knives.
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Leatherman has finally added a watch to the Tread Bracelet called the Tempo. It is a Swiss-made quartz movement with diver’s bezel, glow-in-the-dark hour markers and hands (stainless only), and a shock resistant sapphire crystal. It is water resistant to 200m. It will retail for $575 and be available in November.
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I don’t want to stereotype an entire gender, but I feel like it’s safe to say that when given a choice of colors for gadgets and tools, a typical male will almost always choose black. If you’re one of those typical males and are looking for a new multi-tool, look no further than the Victorinox
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Here’s a cool and relatively inexpensive EDC accessory for those of you that already carry a BIC lighter. The LighterBro is a slide on sleeve for standard sized “BIC” lighters that adds multi-tool functionality. LighterBro has four tools that include a pair of spring-loaded scissors, a razor sharp knife blade, micro screwdriver/poker, and a bottle
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