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Spyderco Techno Folding Knife is Short, Wide, and Strong, Just Like a Tank
Yesterday, I asked Which Knife Do You Carry?, to which there were many great responses. I was somewhat surprised to see that 2 readers mentioned the Spyderco Techno as their EDC (everyday carry) knife...
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Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife Review – a Near Perfect EDC Folder
When we asked readers about which knives they carry, a couple of brands and models stood out. One of them – the USA-made Benchmade mini Griptilian. As the name suggests, Benchmade also makes a line of...
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Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool Review – a Minimalist but Very Handy EDC...
It has been nearly 2 years since I reviewed the Leatherman Skeletool CX multi-tool, and almost 7 years since I’ve owned it. I have owned the non-CX version of the Skeletool for even longer, and now...
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Zero Tolerance 0450 Knife Review – a Hard-Use Flipper with Soft Looks
I recently ordered two Zero Tolerance folding knives to test out and add to my EDC rotation – the short-looking 0900 that was introduced as part of ZT’s 2015 lineup, and a 0562 that was introduced as...
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Crescent Flip and Grip Wrench Multi-Tool
Crescent has taken their Flip and Grip wrench to a new level to create a new Flip and Grip multi-tool. The new multi-tool features a tried-and-true self-adjusting ratcheting wrench design, a partially...
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KC Tool Deal of the Day: Wera Kraftform Kompakt Bit Screwdriver Kit (6/2/2015)
For inescapable reasons, it has been a very long time since I talked about Wera’s Kraftform Kompakt 25 multi-bit screwdriver set. I’ve owned one of these screwdriver sets for quite a few years now,...
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SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 Multi-Tool – Week 1 Usage Report
A SOG PR rep emailed in, asking if I would be interested in taking their new SwitchPlier 2.0 quick-action multi-tool for a spin (model SWP1001-CP). Having reviewed the Gerber Flik and liking it, and...
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Coming Soon: Milwaukee EDC Knives & FastBack III Utility Knife
So far, I’ve mainly posted about the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless cordless tools and upcoming battery packs, in my NPS15 coverage. But, as teased in the first post of the series, I am particularly...
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Knipex Mini Pliers Wrench and Cobra Pliers are Perfect for EDC!
Our friends over at KC Tool, an independent tool distributor that specializes in German hand tools, sent over this duo of Knipex pliers for review. I had requested the 125 mm (5-inch) versions of the...
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Brous Blades Bionic 2.0 Knife Review: a Near-Perfect USA-Made Folder
I first learned about Brous Blades last year, when I read a review of their Bionic folding knife. I didn’t buy it, as numerous reviews pointed out minor flaws here and there, such as very aggressive...
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What is EDC, or Everyday Carry, and Why Carry Small Tools Instead of...
What is EDC, or everyday carry? Maybe you’ve heard this term here, as we do have an entire section devoted to EDC tools. Or maybe you’ve heard it elsewhere. At one point or another, everyone new to...
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Everyday Carry: Stanley FatMax 6 Foot Tape Measure
With the recent posts about EDC and Everyday Carry, I figured I’d add my thoughts about another tool that often gets overlooked as an EDC: the tape measure. Sure, if you’re a contractor, you probably...
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Zancudo Knife Review – a Good Folding Knife for ~$30
The BRK-R1 Zancudo is a good folding knife, and it’s surprisingly affordable. If you shop around, you can find it for as little as $30. It is rather simplistically designed, but that’s not necessarily...
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Kickstarter: Titanium Screwdriver Bit and Key Ring
Over at Kickstarter, there’s a new titanium screwdriver bit and key ring EDC tool combo that just reached its funding goal. The product is quite simple – it’s a double-ended screwdriver bit that’s...
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The Best EDC Scissors Just Got Cheaper
I’ve been cleaning up my Amazon wishlist, and came across a saved entry for Engineer Inc.’s PH-55 Tetsuwan scissors. It seems that these awesome Japanese-made scissors dropped in price recently, from...
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Leatherman Tread – Day 1 Review
In case you missed the original post, the Leatherman Tread is a new wearable multi-tool, available in stainless steel or with a black DLC finish, and there will also be a watch option. Basically, the...
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New Irwin Vise-Grip Multi-Plier, a Locking Plier Multi-Tool
Yadda wrote in with a tip about new Irwin Vise-Grip Multi-Pliers, which are locking plier multi-tools. There are 3 new models, with the difference being the jaw shape and overall length: 5-inch curved...
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Hot Deal: Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool for $30
The last time I was at the local Home Depot, I found the above-pictured display of Leatherman Skeletool multi-tools, on sale for $30. If you don’t know what’s so special about these multi-tools, take...
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Deal Reminder: Leatherman Skeletool for $30, Act FAST!
Over at Home Depot, the awesome Leatherman Skeletool multi-tool is on sale for just $30. If I had to guess, I would predict that Amazon might match Home Depot’s price, as they have done sometimes in...
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It’s Time to Buy a New Pocket Knife: Save $10 off $50 Orders of Kershaw and...
Over at Amazon, there’s a new Kershaw holiday promo where you can save $10 off $50+ orders of select Kershaw folding knife purchases. There are a couple of non-folding knives, such as kitchen shears...
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