Tools
Fisher Space Pen: Antigravity, Extreme Temperature Proof
This is the pen you need in your everyday carry. Why? It can write at any angle, in te…
Handy Right Angle Ratchet Set
Sometimes the best items that we feature are the simplest, like this Kobalt Right Angl…
CRKT Septimo Folding Tactical Knife
The good people at Columbia River Knife and Tool have released a nice tactical folding…
Tactical Penlight Tool
This little penlight has a few interesting features. Unlike other tactical flashlights…
Portable USB-Powered Soldering Iron
In around 20 seconds from plugging the USB port, this portable electric soldering iron…
Gropener: One-Handed Bottle Opener
A terrible name; a great product. The Gropener name is derived from a a combination of…
Telescopic Pen For Your Keychain
Here's a sturdy and useful telescopic pen that fits on the keychain (or anything that …
SawStop: Idiot-Proof Jobsite Saw
As my middle school shop teacher Mr. Osborne used to caution when working with power t…
Rainbow Titanium 5-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
The good people at SiliSlick have created a cool looking rainbow knife set for the kit…
Gerber Downrange Tomahawk
We feature lots of hatchets and axes here on the Reserve, but tomahawks aren't quite a…
Multitool Carabiner with Blade, Flashlight and Bottle Opener
This multitool carabiner goes way beyond the typical usefulness of a carabiner. Along …
QuadHands - Flexible Vice Arms For Soldering
QuadHands is an incredibly useful tool for the shop, especially if you do any solderin…
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit: Everything You Need To Mow Down the Undead
Ever seen Shaun of the Dead? You don't want to start the impending zombie apocalypse o…
Gator Grip: One Socket to Rule Them All
The Gator Grip is a jack of all trades, a universal socket that can just about twist, …
Leatherman Raptor Shears
These aren't your ordinary shears. For starters, these collapsible shears are made fr…
Knipex Pliers Wrench
What isn't great about the Knipex Pliers Wrench? They use a ratchet-like mechanism to …
Schrade SCAXE2 Survival Hatchet
It never hurts to be prepared, and the Schrade SCAXE2 Survival Hatchet fits that bill.…
OXO Good Grips Grilling Tongs
There isn't much to say about a sturdy set of tongs. They're indespensible for grillin…
Traditional Bushcraft Fire Steel
Fire starteres are immensely satisfying. A strike of the steel against the ferrocerium…
Reusable Rubber Twist Gear Ties
Reusable rubber twist ties are the type of thing you didn't know how you lived without…
Firestarter Survival Necklace
It's hard not to love a company with a name like The Friendly Swede, who make products…
Trucker's Friend Survival Tool
Here's a fairly inexpensive hand tool designed specifically for professional truckers.…
The Gentleman's Folding Pocket Knife
My grandfather always carried a knife very similiar to this one, and he was no gentlem…
Leatherman MUT Multi-Tool
Leatherman makes some truly great products. The MUT Multi-tool is no exception, either…
Steel Knuckle Fire Starter Kit
This fire starter from Konvoy is a smart way to start a fire. Just slip on the carbon …
autoXscape 3-in-1 Car Emergency Tool
This is one of those items that you hope you never have to use, but should still proba…
9v Flashlight Battery Torch
The Blocklite 9 Volt LED Flashlight is a perfect fusion of functionality and simplicit…
Drain Weasel
I live in a house with three women with long hair. It's not uncommon for me to have to…
Kevlar Cut-Resistant Sleeves
Snag a 2-pack of kevlar sleeves on Amazon for only $20. These protective sleeves are …
Stainless Steel Microlight
Keychain flashlights seem to often break or go bad quickly. Something about being in a…
Camillus Camtrax 3-in-1 Hatchet
We love multitools around here, and the Camillus Camtrax 3-in-1 Hatchet is another gre…
Jetboil Genesis Base Camp 2
This looks like a promising two-burner cooking setup for camping. The Jetboil Genesis …
Mo-Tool Axe with Oak Inlay
Multi-tools have a special place in our hearts, especially when they look as nice as t…
Pocket Duct Tape
There is almost nothing that Duct Tape can't fix, and if Red Green taught us anything …
Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman
When you're camping, you can't prepare for everything. It's impossible. So you try to …
Multi-tool That Transforms Into an Axe
When you're camping, there are often times when you need an axe. But axes are bulky an…
Smith & Wesson Campfire Knife Set
While the snow falls outside my window, I pine for better climate to camp in. This fee…
Waterproof Kevlar Gloves
You think you have a pair of heavy duty gloves? Think again.
The good people at Shmit…
Mykel Hawke's Apocalypse Shovel
Mykel Hawke is a retired Army Special Forces officer who knows a thing or two about su…
Craftsman Extreme Breaker Wrench
Wrenches are kind of a ho-hum affair for most. There's nothing flashy about them, and …
Trayvax Leather and Metal Minimal Wallet
We've covered a lot of minimal wallets here on the Reserve, and many of them feel like…