Clik here to view.
This EDC Keychain Wrench Beautifully Blends Form and Function
I’m not sure where I first saw this pocket wrench keychain, but it struck me as both beautiful and functional. Unlike so many keychain tools, this tool does one thing, and it looks like it does it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clauss Painter’s Tools, from 5-in-1 to 14-in-1
It seems that companies that make 5-in-1 painter’s tools are currently engaged in a cold war of escalation. The last time I looked, I found one with 10 different tools integrated into it, and I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stanley Updated Their FatMax Keychain Tape Measure, but Maybe Not for the Better
I’m working on a new review that compares Stanley’s FatMax keychain tape measure to the new Milwaukee keychain tape measure, and I didn’t think it would be fair to photograph my beat up FatMax next to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best Tape Measure Keychain Showdown: Milwaukee vs. Stanley Fatmax
Last year I wrote about how I carry a Stanley Fatmax keychain tape measure with me everyday. At the time it was the best keychain tape measure I could find. Since then Milwaukee has released their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Milwaukee Hardline EDC Knives!
The new Milwaukee Hardline EDC knives that we previewed last year are nearly here! It looks like a few minor style changes have been made as Milwaukee engineers continued to develop the knives, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Japanese-Made Hand Tools
Charles recently wrote in, asking for some feedback about Keiba pliers or cutters. It’s not a brand I’m familiar with, but I’ll be checking them out as soon as I can find a good distributor. They’re...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool Aims to Best Leatherman Tools
Gerber just announced their new Center-Drive multi-tool, and it looks like they’ve got some Leatherman tools in their sights. This is what it says on Gerber’s microsite for the new multi-tool: Wave...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deals: Dewalt Tanto Folding Knife for $11, and Utility Knife Bundle Packs
Over at Amazon, this Tanto-style Dewalt folding knife, DWHT10272, seems to have dropped in price, to $11. Or at least it seems to have dropped in price; I remember it costing a few bucks more. It has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Milwaukee FastBack Knife 2 for $15 Deal
Over at Home Depot, there’s a new Milwaukee FastBack knife deal for the 2016 holiday shopping season. You might have spotted this deal in my Home Depot holiday tool deals center haul post. I had...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where is the Milwaukee Fastback 3 Utility Knife?
Where the heck is the Milwaukee Fastback 3 utility knife? I’ll answer that in a moment but before I do, let me ask and then answer a question of my own: why is this important? Milwaukee says that they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I Was Tricked into Buying 2 Lenox Utility Knives
I feel that I was tricked into buying 2 Lenox utility knives, and I was mostly tricked by myself. How could this happen? I was strolling through the tool deals section at Lowes, picking up items of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best Tech Tool’s Leatherman Tread Watch Adapter
The Leatherman Tread wearable multi-tool is not my favorite Leatherman product. I briefly reviewed the Leatherman Tread nearly a year and a half ago, and while I like it, I stopped liking to wear it....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Milwaukee EDC Flashlight and Hardline Knife Combo
Milwaukee has come out with a special EDC (everyday carry) bonus package (2355-20KN) that comes with their new M12 LED flashlight and a new Hardline folding knife. The LED flashlight (2355-20)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hot Deal: Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool for $30!
The Leatherman Skeletool is one of my favorite multi-tools of all time, and it’s on sale now for $30 at Home Depot and Amazon. The Skeletool is a minimalist tool, with pliers, a knife, a special slim...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HOT Deal: Streamlight Stylus Pro LED Penlight Flashlight for Less than $15
Over at Amazon, this Streamlight Stylus Pro LED flashlight is on sale for $14.31. The Stylus Pro is a fantastic LED flashlight. It’s pocketable, it’s durable, it’s reasonably bright, and it’s powered...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deal of the Day: Kershaw USA-Made Leek Folding Knives for $30 (12/16/16)
I have a very strong liking for my Kershaw Leek folding knives (reviewed here). I own pricier knives, some costing several times the Leek’s typical $30-something price, but I see no reason to part...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Victorinox Cadet Swiss Army Knife
I recently bought a new Swiss Army Knife – the Victorinox Cadet with red Alox textured aluminum handle scales. It’s around 3.3″ long, 0.75″ wide, 0.25″ thick. The Cadet features a 2.5″ knife blade, a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pelican 1810 LED Keychain Flashlight
I recently ordered a Pelican Progear 1810 LED keychain flashlight from Amazon. I didn’t have any specific reasoning for it, but hey, I like to try things out. It features twist-activation tail cap,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Milwaukee Lockback Knife
Milwaukee has come out with a new Lockback pocket knife, 48-22-1940, to meet the needs of users who prefer traditional manual folders. They previously came out with FastBack folding knives, and more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, $40)
The Kershaw Dividend is an EDC-sized USA-made folding pocket knife, with a retail price of around $40. It features a 3″ blade size, anodized aluminum handles (model 1812GRY), and Kershaw SpeedSafe...
View Article