EDC – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:44:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg EDC – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 This is the most unique bit driver I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of bit drivers! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:59:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409355 NEWS – Check out the EDC Multitool from Kondor Blue. It reminds me of a futuristic pistol grip, but it’s really a multi-functional bit driver that has storage for 8 bits. You get 5 x ¼” x 1” bits that store under a Zippo like magnetic flip lid and 3 x ¼” x 2” bits …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/feed/ 0 This US made mini utility knife will last forever! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/this-us-made-mini-utility-knife-will-last-forever/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/this-us-made-mini-utility-knife-will-last-forever/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:08:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409186 NEWS – I’ve been searching for a really nice small utility knife that I can use to open boxes because I open a LOT of boxes and I need a tool that is Gadgeteer worthy! I happened upon this sharp looking MILSPIN Magnus utility knife which is made of premium brass that has been machined …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/this-us-made-mini-utility-knife-will-last-forever/feed/ 3 I need this CountyComm Pen-Go mini pen for my EDC! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/06/i-need-this-countycomm-pen-go-mini-pen-for-my-edc/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/06/i-need-this-countycomm-pen-go-mini-pen-for-my-edc/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:41:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409078 NEWS – Last year I wrote a quick article about 5 mini EDC pens that were worth checking out. I want to update that for 2023 and have been on a quest to find a new selection of unique mini pens that I think would be great for that new list. One of the pens …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/06/i-need-this-countycomm-pen-go-mini-pen-for-my-edc/feed/ 5 This carabiner looks like a B but one unique feature gives it an A+ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/06/this-carabiner-looks-like-a-b-but-one-unique-feature-gives-it-an-a/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/06/this-carabiner-looks-like-a-b-but-one-unique-feature-gives-it-an-a/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:00:49 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408966 NEWS – The PICHI Kootenay has a kooky name but this titanium keychain carabiner is interesting to me because it has a strange shape. It looks like the letter B because it has 2 loops or what PICHI calls zones. Either way, this carabiner can keep your keys and other small EDC gear organized while …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/06/this-carabiner-looks-like-a-b-but-one-unique-feature-gives-it-an-a/feed/ 0 Leatherman ARC multi-tool review – Leatherman’s newest multi-tool is out! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/leatherman-arc-multi-tool-review-leathermans-newest-multi-tool-is-out/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/leatherman-arc-multi-tool-review-leathermans-newest-multi-tool-is-out/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:58:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408841 REVIEW – When it comes to multi-tools, it’s hard to dispute that Leatherman is the leader in this category of EDC gear. The all-new Leatherman ARC multi-tool is officially launching on 10/17/2023, but we have an unboxing of the Leatherman Arc and a first look! What is it? The Leatherman ARC multi-tool is a multi-tool …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/leatherman-arc-multi-tool-review-leathermans-newest-multi-tool-is-out/feed/ 20 EDC - The Gadgeteer nonadult You won’t break your fingernails opening this multi-tool! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/03/you-wont-break-your-fingernails-opening-this-multi-tool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/03/you-wont-break-your-fingernails-opening-this-multi-tool/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408629 NEWS – The ROXON KS2 is a boxy multi-tool that features 13 built-in functions that include a saw, glass breaker, knife, ruler, nail file, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, awl, threader, bottle opener, can opener, scissors, and tweezers. What sets this EDC multi-tool apart from other affordable tools is that the built-in scissors are full-sized and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/03/you-wont-break-your-fingernails-opening-this-multi-tool/feed/ 0 This EDC flashlight is the multi-tool of flashlights! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/01/this-edc-flashlight-is-the-multi-tool-of-flashlights/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/01/this-edc-flashlight-is-the-multi-tool-of-flashlights/#comments Sun, 01 Oct 2023 14:41:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408439 NEWS – The Sofirn IF23 flashlight has a lot going for it. You can obviously use it as a regular flashlight and it will do a great job with that task since it has a max of 4000 lumens. But where the Sofirn really shines (I couldn’t resist) is with a second built-in 500 lumen …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/01/this-edc-flashlight-is-the-multi-tool-of-flashlights/feed/ 3 This multi-tool prybar bit driver glows in the dark without Tritium! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/this-multi-tool-prybar-bit-driver-glows-in-the-dark-without-tritium/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/this-multi-tool-prybar-bit-driver-glows-in-the-dark-without-tritium/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:07:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407939 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Most EDC prybar tools are designed for one task – prying. The PRYTIUM prybar is a titanium multi-tool with a lot more functionality and pizazz than a typical prybar. The functionality comes in the fact that you get a prybar, a nail puller, a ruler, a glass breaker, a bottle opener, a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/this-multi-tool-prybar-bit-driver-glows-in-the-dark-without-tritium/feed/ 1 When closed, this multi-tool looks like the handle of a Leatherman multi-tool https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/when-closed-this-multi-tool-looks-like-the-handle-of-a-leatherman-multi-tool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/when-closed-this-multi-tool-looks-like-the-handle-of-a-leatherman-multi-tool/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:17:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407620 NEWS – Check out this 9-in-1 multi-tool from TACTIMAN. Does it remind you of anything? It totally reminds me of one of the slotted handles of a Leatherman Signal multi-tool. The TACTIMAN multi-tool features a knife, saw, serrated blade, scissors, bottle & can opener, wire stripper, and glass breaker. It is constructed of hardened stainless …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/when-closed-this-multi-tool-looks-like-the-handle-of-a-leatherman-multi-tool/feed/ 10 The Bullet Ant is a multi-tool with a bolt-action bit driver! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/the-bullet-ant-is-a-multi-tool-with-a-bolt-action-bit-driver/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/the-bullet-ant-is-a-multi-tool-with-a-bolt-action-bit-driver/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:26 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407447 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Multi-tools come in many shapes and sizes, but the new Bullet Ant 2.0 titanium bolt-action 3-in-1 is a multi-tool in a pen form factor. This Bolt action pen is constructed of Gr5 titanium and features a forever writing pen which they really should call a forever writing pencil because it’s made of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/the-bullet-ant-is-a-multi-tool-with-a-bolt-action-bit-driver/feed/ 7 This analog watch uses satellites to automatically set the time in over 40 time zones! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/19/this-analog-watch-uses-satellites-to-automatically-set-the-time-in-over-40-time-zones/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/19/this-analog-watch-uses-satellites-to-automatically-set-the-time-in-over-40-time-zones/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:44:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407195 NEWS – We talk a LOT about multi-tools and knives here on The Gadgeteer, but we can’t forget that watches are also a part of people’s daily gear. That’s what long time Gadgeteer reader DStaal thought when he sent me a link to the Citizen Satellite Wave GPS Freedom watch. Yes, it looks cool, but …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/19/this-analog-watch-uses-satellites-to-automatically-set-the-time-in-over-40-time-zones/feed/ 0 This unusual keychain multi-tool tweezes and slices! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/18/this-unusual-keychain-multi-tool-tweezes-and-slices/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/18/this-unusual-keychain-multi-tool-tweezes-and-slices/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:02:40 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407110 NEWS – You guys know that I’m always scouring the web for cool and/or weird EDC gear to share with all of you and today I found an interesting multi-tool. Before some of you yell at me and complain that this isn’t a true multi-tool, I will say that the Giriaitus 2-in-1 multi-tool features a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/18/this-unusual-keychain-multi-tool-tweezes-and-slices/feed/ 0 Clip this mini bit driver to your pocket for EDC awesomeness! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/17/clip-this-mini-bit-driver-to-your-pocket-for-edc-awesomeness/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/17/clip-this-mini-bit-driver-to-your-pocket-for-edc-awesomeness/#comments Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:15:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406896 NEWS – Check out this unusual pocket bit driver from K20 Tools. This compact bit driver features stainless steel construction with a #2-sized bit holder in the handle. It comes with a hardened steel double-ended bit that gives you a flat head screwdriver and a Phillips head screwdriver. But the fact that it’s so small, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/17/clip-this-mini-bit-driver-to-your-pocket-for-edc-awesomeness/feed/ 11 This is the most unique keychain friendly screwdriver set I’ve ever seen! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/14/this-is-the-most-unique-keychain-friendly-screwdriver-set-ive-ever-seen/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/14/this-is-the-most-unique-keychain-friendly-screwdriver-set-ive-ever-seen/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:35:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406557 NEWS – If you find the screwdriver on your multi-tool isn’t quite large enough to be useful for quick DIY projects, here’s an alternative that I just stumbled upon that might be more useful. It’s the ANEX Ultra Low Profile Offset Screwdriver set. This Japanese-made 3-piece set is designed with a 90-degree slim handle so …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/14/this-is-the-most-unique-keychain-friendly-screwdriver-set-ive-ever-seen/feed/ 2 It’s not a multi-tool, but you will want this pen for your EDC collection! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/07/its-not-a-multi-tool-but-you-will-want-this-pen-for-your-edc-collection/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/07/its-not-a-multi-tool-but-you-will-want-this-pen-for-your-edc-collection/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:48:13 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405773 CROWDFUNDED NEWS – I love mini pens but I’m also really picky about mini pens. I am not a fan of the tiny pens that use D1 ballpoint refills because I hate the way they write. So I was excited when I came across the Kickstarter campaign for CHROMA Titanium EDC Ink Keychain Pens from …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/07/its-not-a-multi-tool-but-you-will-want-this-pen-for-your-edc-collection/feed/ 4 This titanium multi-tool is so cool that I want one for my EDC collection https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/31/this-titanium-multi-tool-is-so-cool-that-i-want-one-for-my-edc-collection/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/31/this-titanium-multi-tool-is-so-cool-that-i-want-one-for-my-edc-collection/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:54:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=404853 NEWS – Check out this little bit driver from Oknife, a spinoff from Olight who makes some of my favorite flashlights. The Oknife Otacle D1 is an 8-in-1 mini screwdriver/bit driver multi-tool that is made of machined TC4 titanium alloy and has storage inside the handle for 4 double-ended hex bits of 8 different sizes …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/31/this-titanium-multi-tool-is-so-cool-that-i-want-one-for-my-edc-collection/feed/ 18 CAKRA Tactical EDC Emergency Whistle review – Did I blow it with this review? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/30/cakra-tactical-edc-emergency-whistle-review-did-i-blow-it-with-this-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/30/cakra-tactical-edc-emergency-whistle-review-did-i-blow-it-with-this-review/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:42:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=402464 REVIEW – The CAKRA Tactical EDC Emergency Whistle. I certainly blew it this time. (When my wife was out or while on my bike, as needed.) The Cakra Tactical EDC Emergency Whistle may fill a gap in our emergency kits. If you’re a camper or hiker, do you already carry a non-electronic, physical device for …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/30/cakra-tactical-edc-emergency-whistle-review-did-i-blow-it-with-this-review/feed/ 1 CAKRA Tactical EDC Emergency Whistle decibel test nonadult Vosteed Corsair pocket knife review – This pirate won’t rob you blind https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/29/vosteed-corsair-pocket-knife-review-this-pirate-wont-rob-you-blind/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/29/vosteed-corsair-pocket-knife-review-this-pirate-wont-rob-you-blind/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:01:21 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=402295 REVIEW – This may come as a shock to you, dear reader, but we LOVE Vosteed knives here at the Gadgeteer (actually if it does come as a surprise, you should visit our site more). We’ve got several reviews on their knives and I don’t think we’ve gotten a dud yet. The new Vosteed Corsair …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/29/vosteed-corsair-pocket-knife-review-this-pirate-wont-rob-you-blind/feed/ 0 Are flat flashlights becoming a thing? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/27/are-flat-flashlights-becoming-a-thing/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/27/are-flat-flashlights-becoming-a-thing/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:00:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=404091 NEWS – Last year, I reviewed the Olight Arkfeld flashlight that had a unique flat design and then earlier this year, Kenneth reviewed the newer Arkfeld UV flashlight. I really liked the flat shape of the Arkfeld and at the time, I wondered if other flashlight makers would try creating lights with a similar form …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/27/are-flat-flashlights-becoming-a-thing/feed/ 9 Here’s a carabiner that you can lock with a key! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/heres-a-carabiner-that-you-can-lock-with-a-key/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/heres-a-carabiner-that-you-can-lock-with-a-key/#comments Sat, 26 Aug 2023 21:23:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=404025 NEWS – You might not be able to climb cliff faces with this carabiner, but you can use it as part of your EDC gear to attach items to your backpack, belt, etc. The Matador BetaLock is an aircraft-grade aluminum carabiner with a built-in lock that’s TSA-compliant. The spring gate makes it easy to use …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/heres-a-carabiner-that-you-can-lock-with-a-key/feed/ 5 Looks like a pen, screws like a driver https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/looks-like-a-pen-screws-like-a-driver/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/looks-like-a-pen-screws-like-a-driver/#comments Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:00:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403969 NEWS – The STANLEY 4-in-1 Screwdriver (66-344) looks like a pen or a highlighter, but it’s really a screwdriver that features a magnetic bit holder and comes with 2 double sided bits that offer 2 sizes of standard straight screwdrivers and 2 sizes of Phillips screwdriver tips (tip sizes include 5/32″ standard, 1/8″ standard, No. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/looks-like-a-pen-screws-like-a-driver/feed/ 4 Today is national knife day – and you can get a free titanium Damascus bead from Olight! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/24/today-is-national-knife-day-and-you-can-get-a-free-titanium-damascus-bead-from-olight/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/24/today-is-national-knife-day-and-you-can-get-a-free-titanium-damascus-bead-from-olight/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:38:02 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403799 NEWS – In case you need an excuse to add yet another knife to your collection of EDC gear, I’m here for you because today is NATIONAL KNIFE DAY. According to daysoftheyear.com: National Knife Day seems to be associated with the Bowie Knife. It was on August 24, 1838, that a letter was written by …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/24/today-is-national-knife-day-and-you-can-get-a-free-titanium-damascus-bead-from-olight/feed/ 0 7 EDC accessories to trick out your multi-tool or Swiss Army knife! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/7-edc-accessories-to-trick-out-your-multi-tool-or-swiss-army-knife/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/7-edc-accessories-to-trick-out-your-multi-tool-or-swiss-army-knife/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:16:26 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403610 NEWS – We really like our EDC gear around here and that includes multi-tools and knives. If your personal EDC happens to include a Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman multi-tool, then you should check out these add-ons that will add some extra functionality to your gear. 1. Let’s start with the FireAnt set shown …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/7-edc-accessories-to-trick-out-your-multi-tool-or-swiss-army-knife/feed/ 11 This EDC wearable will guide you home, start a fire, and magnify tiny text! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/this-edc-wearable-will-guide-you-home-start-a-fire-and-magnify-tiny-text/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/this-edc-wearable-will-guide-you-home-start-a-fire-and-magnify-tiny-text/#comments Sat, 19 Aug 2023 18:07:42 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403403 NEWS – Last weekend everyone was hating on me for writing about a wearable multi-tool, so let’s keep the trend going this weekend with another wearable EDC tool to check out. This time it’s the Polar Pupil. Dumb name (sorry guys), but I think it’s a cool looking tool. What is it? The Polar Pupil …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/this-edc-wearable-will-guide-you-home-start-a-fire-and-magnify-tiny-text/feed/ 4 Take the heat up a notch with the $39.99 Dissim inverted lighter https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/16/take-the-heat-up-a-notch-with-the-39-99-dissim-inverted-lighter/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:16 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403078 DEAL NEWS – Never hassle with frustrating lighters again. The Dissim Inverted Lighter is both practical and durable. Purchase it today for $39.99 (reg. $48). We’ve all been there. You look for a lighter to flame your favorite candle or ignite your fireplace during the colder months. You find it, only to struggle to get …

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