Cool Tools, Deals, and Gift Ideas

Here are some cool tools, deals, upgrades, and gift ideas that I thought you’d find interesting.

Last year a couple of regulars complained that the majority of holiday season tool deals and promos didn’t apply to what they were looking to buy.

There are many tools that I’d like to share with you, but often it can take a lot to justify a full post. For example, I’m testing new adjustable wrenches, and it’ll be a while before a formal review is ready.

So, this post features a bunch of tools worth your attention, with just a couple of words and a deal mixed in.

My idea was to start with just 5 tools, and to keep adding to the list until your wallets cry out and ask me to stop. Please let me know what you think.

Slice Ceramic Blade Safe Box Opener (via Amazon)

There are many different “safety” box openers. This one is compact, equipped with a replaceable “finger friendly” rounded ceramic blade, and reasonably priced at under $10.

Engineer Compact Scissors (via Amazon)

These are my favorite scissors for EDC or carrying in a tool bag. It’s compact, the serrated blades don’t slip, and it’s built in Japan.

Sometimes you want full-size scissors, in which case I’d say Milwaukee’s (via HD) are excellent for household, workshop, and general use. I recommend the Engineer scissors for much of the same, but not everyone is going to love the smaller handle loops.

Wera Modular Tool Check (Metric) – Save 20% (via KC Tool)

Wera launched new modular tool kits, and KC Tool is offering a 20% discount on $99+ orders. I prefer the older style (see them at Amazon), but the newer style is more compact and the modular nature offers enhanced kit options.

If you were looking to buy some of the new modular Wera tool sets, KC Tool’s deal brings the price lower than even at Amazon. For example, the metric set is $80 after instant discount, while Amazon has it at around $88.

See KC Tool’s Wera Sale

Fujiya Short Adjustable Wrench with Grooved Jaws (via Amazon)

This short adjustable opens wide, and as with other premium designs it doesn’t protrude very much. It has grooved jaws, for an anti-slip fit.

I ordered one for testing, and a couple of others from the same brand. Channellocks’ are still my favorite – especially the WideAzz with Code Blue cushion grip handles – but there’s something special about the Fujiya.

Tekton Modular Wrench Organizer Set (via Amazon)

These are modular, which work well whether you’re organizing a couple of wrenches or a full set. They work alright for some other tools too. A shorter style was recently launched for screwdrivers, but I haven’t tried them yet.

You can find the same by Ernst, the OEM for these. I plan to order more, depending on which brand offers the better price.