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The Best EDC Screwdriver with Bit Storage?
Eli wrote in with a tough question – he’s looking for the perfect pocketable multi-bit screwdriver for everyday use, one that he can use equally well in a crawlspace or at the top of an antenna tower....
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EDC Tools, Pens, Pencils, or Other Gear That is More Than Functionally Necessary
Earlier this week, I tried to write a post about why I give my everyday tools and gear extra attention. I kept rewriting it until I gave up. The post wasn’t a total loss, though, as it helped me...
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5 Great EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable
A reader put it in my head that it’s been too long since I’ve recommended my favorite compact scissors. (I meant that in a good way.) So, here are my 5 favorite scissors. At the moment, my Engineer Inc...
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New COMBAR Outdoors Multi-Tool, with Hammer, Axe, Spade, and More
Multi-tools have been around for a quite a long time. They took a quantum leap with the advent of the Swiss Army Knife, a knife-based multi-tool, and then another when Tim Leatherman dropped his...
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5 Great Cheap Pocket Knives
As the knife market has grown, the high end has exploded. Unfortunately, the low end is populated by junk – schlock knives that are better described as “knife-shaped objects” (to borrow a phrase of...
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Spyderco Chaparral in FRN Knife Review – a New Benchmark in Value
The folks that peruse ToolGuyd are looking for tools that can pay for themselves, tools that work, and tools that won’t break the bank. Over the years, Spyderco has made a number of knives that fit...
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Bradford Guardian 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife Massdrop Special
Bradford Knives and Massdrop have a new fixed-blade knife collaboration going on right now. I reviewed the Bradford Guardian 3 knife about 2 years ago, and it has continued to see regular use. It...
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Streamlight Keymate LED Keychain Flashlight
The Streamlight Keymate is a USB-charged LED flashlight that’s small enough to fit on your keychain. It delivers 35 lumens of illumination, and can run for up to 1 hour per charge. There’s also a 16...
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Deal: 2 Klein 11-in-1 Screwdrivers for $20
Browsing Home Depot a few days ago I stumbled upon this deal. It’s a two pack of Klein’s 11-in-1 multi-bit screwdriver for $20. For a long time, this was the go to multi-bit screwdriver for many...
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USA-Made 4-inch Adjustable Wrench?
Yesterday, a reader asked about where they can buy a USA-made adjustable wrench in 4″ size. Oh boy. That’s a tough question. I have one, a Craftsman wrench that I bought a few years ago, but I could...
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Screwdriver Markings on the Leatherman Wingman and Sidekick Multi-Tools
Earlier today, I replied to a new comment to my Leatherman Sidekick Multi-Tool review. Gareth said: Nobody I’ve spoken to knows what the little + and – dents are for on the screw drivers. At first...
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Spec Mining: The Two Most Important Knife Specs that are Never Listed
AG Russell Light’n Bug When you are shopping for a new knife, either your first or your fiftieth, you probably look at the specs at some point. Handle length, blade length, weight, and so on. But after...
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Spyderco ClipiTool Standard Knife Multi-Tool Review
A few years ago, Spyderco got back into the multitool market after almost a decade of absence. Their original multi-tool, now highly sought after by collectors and avoided by users, the SpydeRench,...
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The Chris Reeve Sebenza, a High-End USA-Made Knife – is it Worth it?
The Chris Reeve Sebenza is a high end USA-made production knife that starts at $375. It is a titanium framelock (the first such design). It runs S35VN blade steel and sports a thumb stud. The knife...
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Deals of the Day: Kershaw Scallion Knife (USA, $25-27), Dewalt Drill/Driver...
Over at Amazon, today’s deal of the day features the Kershaw Scallion folding pocket knife. The Scallion features a 2.4″ blade, spring-assisted opening mechanism, and your choice between a stainless...
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Lufkin Tape Measure Keychain
I recently ordered some new tools from Acme Tools, and made the impulse decision to purchase a couple of Lufkin CS8506 tape measure keychains. I don’t think I even thought about it. I saw the price –...
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Buck Knive’s Competitive Advantage Comes from Their Blade Steel
If you need or want a pocket knife and don’t want to spend a third of your paycheck on it, there are a bevvy of options. Sorting through these options, however, is exceptionally difficult. Not only...
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Leatherman TTI Multi-Tool with RealTree Camo
Leatherman has announced they are bringing back the Real Tree Hardwoods pattern on their Charge TTI multi-tool. Underneath the specially styled handles is the Charge TTI that many users known and...
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Milwaukee Fastback Compact Utility Knife Review and Comparison
What’s the difference between the Milwaukee “Fastback Compact” utility knife, and the “regular” Fastback utility knife? I posted about this holiday season’s bundled deal, and John asked about the size...
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New Leatherman Wave+ Multi-Tool “Custom Shop”
Over at Leatherman, they have introduced a new “Custom Shop” which can do a lot more than simple personalizations (which they also offer). You can decorate either (or both) sides of the handles, as...
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