Want to carry a knife, but be less than obvious about it? The Boker Plus might be the knife for you. With its a removable pocket clip, this knife can be carried just about anywhere, including in a wallet. It's about the thickness of three cards, but shorter. Its titanium liner and high performance 440C stainless steel blade make it pack a…
While we usually don't link to things that aren't actually for sale, we couldn't pass these folding ski tools up. The prototype tools are inspired by the traditional higonokami Japanese folding knife. They are built out of aluminum and steel and feature magnetic locking hardware that make it easy to open and close the tool with one hand. While there's no word…
The Keylet is a Kickstarter project that aims to revamp the wallet and the ring of keys we all carry around all day. The Keylet is a stainless steel card-sized money clip with two built-in keys that swivel out from the aluminum core. If you have more than a couple of keys, the group's Key Caddy contains 4 keys, and has a…
Speaking of computer tools, any technician knows that static discharge can be deadly when it comes to working inside a computer. An ESD mat is the first line of defense against damage caused by such discharge. The PED-655 Engineer's Desktop ESD Workstation is an all-in-one kit to get a workstation safe for working inside a computer or with integrated circuit boards. Complete…
A workman is only as good as his tools, some say. If you work on computers for a living, having high-quality tools makes the work go faster and smoother. Wiha tools are found in Genius Rooms at Apple Stores across the globe, and for good reason. Made with CRM-72 tool steel, the tips on these won't chip or bend. The ends of…
While I've seen my fair share of multi-tools, I've yet to see one with a hammer and a monkey wrench. In addition to these two great tools, this blue-handled beauty also comes with a screwdriver wit 12 various drill bits, a knife, a saw, a file, pliers, and a wire cutter.
The Gerber Steady Tripod Multi-Tool is the ideal companion for today's modern hunting, fishing, Netflix watching, hiking, Instagramming, fire-building man. This multi-tool for the digitally-connected nature lover features 12 components, including both a fine and a serrated blade, bottle opener, pliers and wire cutters, screwdrivers. But it also serves as a tripod for your camera and/or iPhone thanks to its screw-on attachment…
Speaking of collar stays... for the less thrifty, this 4-pack of titanium collar stays are a bit more pricy but also can open old-school soda bottles.
"Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow." That's what you'll be singing every day of the year when you've got the Thor Double Blade ice scraper waiting impatiently in the back of your car. This beast of an ice scraper has two blades for forward and backward ice scraping, a telescoping arm and handle for better leverage, and a plow…
The 2012 Neu Year productivity calendar shows you the whole year at once as one large poster. It's broken up by week (rather than month) because most people plan and organize their live in week increments. It's two-sided so you can hang it vertically or horizontally based on where you want to place it.
The everyday carry keychain tool kit is comprised of 5 different items all which can be carried with you every day. A pry bar, a waterproof capsule lighter, two screwdriver keys, and pointed precision tweezers. All together the 5 tools weigh less than 2 ounces.
My only camera is my iPhone 4S. Also, my only video camera is my iPhone 4S. After fabricating the world's worst camera mount to shoot a video I decided it was time to get a bit more official. I recently ordered this GorillaPod Hybrid tripod stand from Joby. I got the hybrid model because the head is ultra maneuverable an it has…
The olloclip is a 3-in-1 lens addition that snaps-on to the corner of your iPhone 4 or 4S. It has a fisheye lens, a macro lens, and a wide-angle lens to give some extra fun and functionality to your iPhone's already great camera. It started on Kickstarter and was more than 400% funded. The olloclip is easy to toss in your bag…
Written and self-published by Denver author, Michael M. Young, The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual is the book that should have been written long ago. This 223-page manual has all you ever wanted to know about your SAK and more. Including how to straighten a bent corkscrew, how to use your fishscaler as a range finder, and how to properly use your…
In the market for a key chain that's different from the rest? Then get one made from aircraft cable. The cable is 4.75 inches long, coated in nylon, and has a patented ball-knob and socket twist lock.
The 2011 Tools and Toys gift guide for the holidays has been published. In the Christmas Catalog you'll find 47 gift ideas for those who can be the most difficult shop for: picky gadget geeks, music lovers, coffee nuts, movie buffs, and men. And, as always, only the finest gifts suggested.
Keyboard-centric application launchers are becoming more and more popular. There are three big ones: Quicksilver, Alfred, and LaunchBar. What many people may not know is that LaunchBar is the original application launcher — it dates all the way back to NeXT. Like many, however, my introduction to application launchers began with Quicksilver many years ago. But in 2009 I began using LaunchBar…
Speaking of black stainless steel knives, the Gerber Gator Machete Pro is about as handsome and mean looking as they come. It has a 10.5-inch forged steel blade with a black finish and a curved inner-blade on the opposite side. Keep it tucked away in a heavy-duty nylon sheath. The Gator Machete is all parts awesome and rugged.
Every man needs a good, foldable knife he can have close by for who knows what. Maybe it's for opening that latest shipment from Amazon, or maybe it's for gutting a river trout. Hey? Why not both? CRKT's Delegate Knife looks mighty handsome. It has a 3-inch black stainless blade, that fits snugly inside the black aluminum with cocobolo wood handle. And…
A few years back, when my wife didn't know what to get me for Christmas, she happened across a Gerber Multitool. Little did she (and I) know that every man should own one of these. I use my Gerber around the house all the time and take it with me on any outdoor trips. However, the Leatherman Wave is likely what I…