Awesome Tools

This incredibly versatile sharpener can put a new edge on all kinds of garden and outdoor tools. Its double-beveled blades work on knives, mower blades, pruners, loppers, hedge shears, axes, machetes, hatchets, scissors, and other edged tools. Its oversized handle makes it easy to hold while wearing gloves.

The Nitecore EDC31 flashlight outputs up to 3500 lumens with a 415-yard throw, offering six brightness levels in a compact, 4.46″ design. It runs up to 57 hours in low mode and features lockout modes to prevent accidental activation. It’s IP68 waterproof and impact-resistant, making it ideal for everyday carry and outdoor use.

This unique bit driver has a hidden pop-out handle that significantly increases torque. It features a magnetic 1/4″ bit holder, a grippy knurled body, and comes in both aluminum and stainless steel variants. It also functions as a handle for 711L’s ratcheting wrench (sold separately).

This wall-mounted pegboard rack makes it easy to keep all your hand tools organized and ready to use. It includes 4 feet of powder-coated steel pegboard, along with a variety of pegs, hooks, bins, shelves, and drill bit boxes to keep everything tidy. It even includes a wrench organizer and a paper towel holder.

Yoshiharu Hamono’s Penato Knife gets its name from its carbon steel blade’s pennant-like shape. It comes with a brass body and sheath, so you’ll be happy to leave it on your desk or shelf even when you’re not using it.

When folded, this tiny pocket knife is about the length of a house key. It holds a replaceable scalpel-style blade and locks in place securely when opened. Its body is made from durable grade 5 titanium and has a cutout for hanging from a keychain, lanyard, or zipper. The BladeNex also has a detachable pocket clip and a slot for a glowing tritium vial.

Dremel’s Blueprint series of cordless power tools are built for light-duty DIY projects. The collection includes a compact circular saw with a portable cutting table, a drill/driver with a detatchable stud finder and laser level, and a new rotary tool. Each tool is powered by a long-lasting 12-volt battery pack.

This pocket-size tool from Tisur is much more than just a pry bar. It can also turn flat-blade screws, pull nails, open bottles, and cut rope. It’s made from high-strength titanium and comes in natural, black, and multicolor finishes. A removable belt clip and keychain hole provide carrying options.

This sturdy titanium carabiner clip from RovyVon attaches to belt loops and backpacks. Its spring-loaded clip securely holds keys and other hanging items in its lower section. It also has a built-in knife that can lock in 90º or 180º positions and a small screwdriver. The set includes five of its replaceable scalpel-style blades and a PH0 + SL3.5 driver bit.

Kershaw’s compact multitool combines eight useful functions in one keychain tool: a bottle opener, flathead and Philips screwdriver tips, wire scraper, a pry bar, and three hex head drivers. It’s made from sturdy 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with a textured glass-filled nylon grip.

This palm-size flashlight from Wuben packs multiple LED modules for versatility. Its front-facing light smoothly transitions between spot and flood modes with the turn of a dial, while its side-mounted light can tilt up to 20º and has a multi-color signal light. It’s rechargeable and also takes AA batteries. Grab one for a pre-sale price of $50 through 1.5.2025.

Designed by Ben Petersen for CIVIVI, the Baby Banter is a compact folding knife with a Nitro-V steel blade, a dual titanium thumb stud, a liner lock mechanism, and a ceramic ball-bearing pivot. Its G10 handle scales come in blue, red, green, purple, pink, black, and double black. They also make versions with wood or carbon fiber scales and a cool red blade.

Measuring just 3.68″ long, this flashlight from Imalent packs a punch. Its CREE XHP70.2 LED light engine outputs up to 6000 lumens in turbo mode, projecting a beam visible from 1138 ft. It can run for more than 8 hours in its 200-lumen mode and has a built-in 3000 mAh battery connected to a USB-C charging port. It also has a low-output red light beam.

This palm-sized ratcheting socket wrench helps you turn bolts in tight spaces. Its center has a gimbal design that allows it to pivot on two axes, so you can squeeze it into tricky locations and still turn it with your hand. Available in a 1/4″ or 3/8″ drive to fit a variety of standard sockets.

Repairing watches requires precision and a steady hand. It also helps if the part that you’re working on isn’t moving around. This video from luxury watch shop Phigora and watchmaker Henry Lyy shows a nifty little gadget that uses hundreds of tiny posts to clamp irregular items in place. If you’re looking to buy one, we found some for sale on AliExpress.

This cordless power screwdriver is great for taking apart items with lots of screws. It can turn up to 340 screws per charge and comes with 16 bits, including slotted, Phillips, Torx, hex, and square types. Choose from three motor-driven torque settings as well as a manual torque mode when you need a little boost. Fanttik also makes a high-end precision driver kit.