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Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-Tool vs Suspension Tool

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Knife & Ultimate Multi-tool – a Huge Ripoff?

Feb 11, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

As we mentioned yesterday, Gerber came out with new Bear Grylls-branded knives, tools, and kits. Are these the “ultimate survival tools” worth the money? We took a closer look at the new multi-tool and already released fixed blade knife to find out.

Craftsman QuickBoost Nectec 12V Battery Charger

Cordless

Craftsman QuickBoost Charger for NEXTEC 12V Batteries

Feb 11, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman’s QuickBoost charger does exactly what its name implies – it gives your 12V Nextec batteries a quick 25% recharge to help you finish working without much delay.

Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Tool Kits Fire Starter Knives and Multi-Tools

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series Knives, Multi-Tools, Kits & Accessories

Feb 10, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Ready or not, here they come! New Bear Grylls survival knives, tools, & kits by Gerber are on the way.

Mnpctech Modder Ruler and Gauge and Layout Tool

Hand Tools

Mnpctech Case Modding Ruler is a Handy Layout Tool & Sizing Gauge

Feb 10, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Mnpctech’s Modder Ruler & Gauge is a ruler, a sizing gauge, a layout tool, a reference chart, and quite a bit more. If you’re into case modding, you’ll definitely want to take a closer look at this. The Modder Ruler is also handy for smaller scale robotics, electronics, and other such projects.

Fiskars Cuts + More Scissors Open

DIY & Home

Fiskars Cuts + More Scissors Hands-on Review

Feb 9, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

Fiskars’ Cuts + More scissors looks to be the ultimate multipurpose scissors. Unfortunately, one seemingly minor design flaw severely impacts their usability.

Makita Supercross Supplier and Ryan Dungey Sponsor

News

Newest Tool Brand Sponsorships and Partnerships

Feb 9, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

Dewalt, Makita, Starrett and Husky have all recently announced new sponsorships and partnerships – take a look to see who they’re supplying and who’s sporting their logos.

Starrett 795 and 796 Series Electronic Micrometers

Hand Tools

Starrett Electronic Micrometers Drop in Price & New Offerings

Feb 9, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Starrett dropped the price of their new 795 and 796 series micrometers and added new tools to the lineup. Small news but worth mentioning.

General Tools Pocket Screwdriver 744

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

General Tools 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver

Feb 8, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

This General Tools 4-in-1 screwdriver is great for toolboxes, everyday carry (EDC), office desk drawers, and all other times when precision screwdrivers are out of reach.

Curved and Straight Hemostats Forceps Deal

Clamps

Curved and Straight Tip Forceps (Hemostats) Set for $3!

Feb 7, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

This pair of curved and straight tip forceps/hemostats are currently dirt cheap at less than $3 over at Amazon, and are eligible for “free super saver shipping” on orders over $25.

News

That’s What I Like to Hear – Above & Beyond Customer Service at Home Depot

Feb 7, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Here’s a thumbs-up-invoking great customer service story that was posted to the Consumerist this morning about Home Depot.

Craftsman Compressor Recall Feb 2011

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A Bunch of Craftsman & Other Older Compressors Recalled

Feb 4, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Select Craftsman compressors sold from 2000 thru 2005 are being recalled.

HTC PortaMate PM2650 Tool Stand

New Tools

HTC PortaMate Tool Stand is Great for Benchtop Tools & Folds Flat

Feb 3, 2011 Stuart Discuss

HTC’s new tool stand supports a wide range of benchtop power tools and collapses quickly for transport or storage. With a spacious work surface and affordable price, the tool stand is a great addition to shops of all sizes.

Ka-Bar Becker Necker Plus Esee Izula Equals the EsKabar

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

When Two Knives Mate: Ka-Bar Becker Necker + ESEE Izula = the EsKabar

Feb 2, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

What happens when you mate a Ka-Bar Becker Necker with an ESEE Izula? You get the EsKabar, a new fixed blade knive which feature’s the Ka-Bar’s blade style and ESEE’s handle!

Milwaukee-48-22-1901-Fastback-Utility-Knife

Hand Tools

Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife Quickly Earns High User Reviews

Feb 2, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Everywhere I look, the Milwaukee Fastback utility knife garners positive reviews. I can’t ignore this any longer and went ahead and ordered one. $14 is a bit much for a utility knife, but I have high expectations!

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Hand Tools

Beta Tool Sale/Price Drops at Amazon

Feb 1, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Quite a few Beta hand tools dropped in price recently, making this a good time to pick up a few items.

Dremel Mobile Website ScreenShot

News

Dremel Launches New Mobile Website for on-the-go Shopping Help

Feb 1, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Dremel released a new mobile version of their website and it’s actually pretty neat. They are attempting meet the changing needs of consumers and for the most part, I think they got it right!

Peltor H10A Earmuff Hearing Protection

DIY & Home

I said… WE RECOMMEND PELTOR EARMUFF HEARING PROTECTION!

Jan 31, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Protect your ears and we won’t have to shout! These Peltor earmuffs offer solid hearing protection at a decent price. We highly recommend them!

Techni-Tool Logo

Retailers & Distributors

Techni-Tool Secret Shopper Report

Jan 31, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

I ordered from Techni-Tool for the first time and found them to be worth recommending. Check out this brief secret shopper style report!

Nebo Redline Flashlight Lit Spill

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Nebo Redline Flashlight – Get ’em While They’re Hot!

Jan 27, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Looking for a decent flashlight that doesn’t cost a fortune? Check out the Nebo Redline, which can be found for about $25. It’s not built to Surefire or even Fenix standards, but it’s actually quite nice.

Announcements & Updates

Technical Problems

Jan 27, 2011 Stuart Discuss

EDIT: Problem solved, comment system has been re-enabled for all posts. We’re having some technical issues, and comment spam filtering is one of the services that’s down. As such, comments are now disabled on posts more than 5 days old. Sorry about that, hopefully this will all be fixed by the end of the day. For the […]

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