EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Good Value: Dewalt 2AA LED Flashlight

Oct 25, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Dewalt’s new 2AA LED flashlight outputs up to 80 lumens and costs just $15.

Hot Deal: Engineer Compact Scissors

Oct 17, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Over at Amazon and their direct store, I Heart Engineering is selling off remaining stock of these fantastic compact scissors at super low prices.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Hot Deal: Engineer L-Wrench Driver Plus Bits

Oct 17, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a great deal on a fantastic made-in-Japan Engineer Inc. L-wrench bit driver.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Would You Buy Ceramic Utility Knife Blades?

Oct 16, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Would you buy or use ceramic utility knife blades, which are typically sharper and longer-lasting compared to standard steel blades?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Stanley 3-in-1 Utility Knife Multi-Tool

Oct 15, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Stanley’s new 3-in-1 utility knife multi-tool.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Teaser: New Milwaukee Fastback Pocket Knives

Oct 2, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with three new folding pocket knives based on their Fastback folding utility knife design.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Milwaukee Snap-Off Utility Knives

Sep 18, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new line of snap-off blade utility knives.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Utility Knife Preference – Retractable vs. Folding?

Sep 6, 2013 Stuart 28 Comments

Which do you prefer more, retractable or folding utility knives?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Stanley FatMax Folding Utility Knife

Sep 5, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Stanley’s new FatMax folding utility knife is compact and solidly built.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Dewalt Multi-Tools

Sep 4, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with 2 new multi-tools, a 16-in-1 compact pocket tool, and an 8-in-1 bottle opener multi-tool.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Hot Deal: Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool for $48 Shipped!

Aug 23, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

A reader tipped us off about a very good price on Leatherman’s popular (and personally recommended) Wave multi-tool!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Essential Tools for College Students

Aug 23, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I put together a 5-piece tool kit for my cousin, who is leaving for college next week. 5 tools might seem meager, but they should cover all the bases.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Review: Leatherman Skeletool CX Multi-Tool

Aug 15, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Leatherman’s Skeletool CX is a stylish multi-tool that packs several essential tools into a compact and lightweight pocket-friendly package.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Review: Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool

Aug 15, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

We reviewed our excellent and much-loved Leatherman Wave multi-tool.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Zebralight H502W LED Headlamp Review

Aug 10, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

We reviewed the Zebralight H502W – an incredibly superb compact flashlight and headlamp with neutral white LED illumination.

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