Awesome Tools

This pocket-size stainless steel tool has a slimline adjustable wrench, along with several other functions. It can turn bolts up to 24mm or 15/16″, and has a knife blade, a bottle opener, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, and a sleeve that converts two of its blades into a 1/4″ bit driver. Available with orange, blue, or red accents.

The NEBO Inspector 500+ is ideal for mechanics. Its area light and spotlight modes offer versatility, while a magnetic base lets you use it hands-free on a steel surface like under a car hood. The penlight kicks out up to 500 lumens, while the area light can do 400. It runs on either rechargeable or AAA batteries.

If you’ve ever had to hammer a nail in a tight space, you’ll appreciate Skil’s cordless power hammer. It can drive nails up to 3.5″ long with its percussive action. A magnet holds nails for one-handed driving, and its head adjusts between 0º, 45º, and 90º angles. Includes a 2.0Ah lithium battery and a quick charger. Demo video here.

It may look like a Sharpie, but this former permanent marker hides a razor-sharp hobby knife inside. Vital Carry takes Sharpie barrels and fills them with a CNC-machined blade holder that keeps them securely in place with a set screw instead of those wobbly friction holders. Available in aluminum, copper, titanium, or brass.

Wuben’s palm-sized flashlight outputs up to 900 lumens with a 175º beam. It has five brightness levels plus strobe and SOS modes and a built-in magnet for attaching to metal surfaces. In addition to black and white cases, it comes in gold, cracked glaze, and circuit special editions, with cool white neutral white light sources.

How Ridiculous has been having all kinds of fun chopping things in half with their 2-ton axe. This time they turned their attention to see what the giant tool might do when dropped on stacks of the same item. Among this week’s victims are a tower of concrete blocks, a pallet full of fire extinguishers, and cans of spray paint

This ultra-compact ratchet driver helps you turn screws, nuts, and bolts in tight spaces. It’s small enough to keep in your pocket and drives standard 1/4″ bits. Its low-profile, 72-tooth mechanism can turn with as little as 5º of motion. The set includes #1 and #2 Phillips, 3/16″ and 1/4″ flat blades, and a 1/4″ socket driver bit.

This unique pen has a built-in bit driver in its rear end. It’s made from CNC-machined GR5 titanium, and its bolt-action mechanism deploys in two directions – one for the pen and the other for the driver bit. It includes ten alloy tool steel bits and has internal storage for two of them. Accepts off-the-shelf Lamy M22 refills.

This unique titanium tool from ActMax splits in two to create a phone/tablet stand and doubles as a self-defense weapon. It also packs a pry bar, a rope cutter, a bottle opener, a screwdriver, a nail puller, and more. It’s also got slots for adding glow-in-the-dark tritium vials. Its halves hold together with powerful magnets.

This simple camping accessory belongs in every backpack. The Tindår combines an aluminum sleeve and a paraffin-infused rope that acts like an extended matchstick. It burns for up to an hour to help get your campfire started and keep it burning. The sleeve can be used to snuff the flame or as a mini-bellows with the wick removed.

If you use a Dremel or another hobby tool, you’ve probably got a bunch of bits rolling around your toolbox or drawer. This workbench accessory from NanoBox3D keeps all of your bits, discs, and sanding wheels neatly organized. The two-part unit is 3D printed from durable PETG filament and comes in 10 colors. (Bits not included)

This handheld aluminum work light from NEBO features a 500-lumen COB light source, along with a 200-lumen spotlight when you need a more directional beam. It has a magnetic base, and its pocket clip has a nail hole for wall mounting. It runs on three AA batteries and comes in red or grey finishes.

Virginia-based Teale Designs makes this everyday essentials multitool that combines a pry bar, bottle opener, and 1/4″ hex driver. Each one is machined and hand-finished in brass and includes a lanyard and a double-ended driver bit that stows inside its body.

This stainless steel wallet card comes from the makers of the Tiny Survival Guide. It packs 17 emergency field tools including a combo knife/spear point, sewing needles, fishing hooks, mini harpoons, a spare button, a micro drill, saw blades, tweezers, and more. A combo kit with their wallet-sized survival guide is also available.

Milwaukee Tools‘ portable, rechargeable light uses ten LEDs to provide a smooth and bright light for your projects. It has 100, 250, and 550 lumen modes, and can pivot 210º to direct light where you need it. It’s got a built in carabiner clip for carrying, and a magnetic base for attaching to car hoods and other metal surfaces.

This teensy tool measures 1.2″ long when closed and 1.69″ long when opened. Its utility blade is ideal for opening packages and other light-duty cutting tasks. It has a sliding mechanism with a locking thumbscrew and is made from titanium with a stainless steel blade – a great addition to any keychain.

This minimalist stainless steel tool from Gear Spool has a tapered end that’s great for prying things apart as well as removing labels, turning flat blade screws, opening cans, and cutting through packing tape. It can even be used to split logs when hit with a hammer. Measuring just about 3″ long, it’s a great addition to any keychain.

Keep your mountain bike in tip-top shape with this compact tool kit. Its pair of Fix It Sticks combine to form a T-handle driver and include 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, and 6mm hex, T-25, and P2 bits. The steel alloy handles also attach to the included tire levers and chain breaker tool. The set includes a lightweight carrying case.

Japan’s Nichia Corporation makes some of the best LED for flashlights. Their 519A module is designed to produce a high-CRI light that’s easy on the eyes and can push out impressive brightness with less amperage than its predecessor. Everyday Carry picked five flashlights that pack the 519A, ranging from 500 to 3800 lumens.

This cotton canvas bag from Bucket Boss helps keep parts, hardware, and small tools organized. It has 13 exterior and six interior pockets and closes securely with a pull of its drawstring. Stack up to four inside a standard 5-gallon bucket, and grab their rubber bucket handle for added carrying comfort.

Gerber’s excellent Dual-Force multitool now comes in a matte black finish. Like its silver brother, it packs a dozen tools, with highlights including strong butterfly-jaw pliers, a center-axis bit driver, and firmly-locking tool blades. Functions include a wire cutter, wire stripper, saw, files, knife, chisel edge, and ruler edge.

This titanium pry tool from Prometheus Design Werx has a built-in striker for sparking fires. The striker can be rotated through its four carbide edges to maximize life, and its pry tip can open packages. The tool has jimping for a firm grip, and a lanyard hole. The ferro rod isn’t included, but you can find plenty on Amazon.

Ever needed to tighten or loosen a screw in a spot where your drill won’t fit? Dewalt’s pivot bit holder lets you access screws in tight spaces thanks to its adjustable pivot head. It can angle up to 20º or lock into a straight mode, and holds standard 1/4″ hex bits. This set includes a 12-pack of #2 Phillips and #2 square-drive bits.