Tools

A compact, British-designed clamping tool is seeking backing on Kickstarter. The Pocket Grip from MetMo is lightweight, pocket-sized, and inspired by a century-old prototype.

Since launching the Stakeout multitool in 2022, Gerber has grown the family with new tools and tweaks. This year, it's released the Stakeout Drive, a multi-plier with flip-out driver meant to seamlessly shift from weekday DIY to weekend adventure.

Roxon's new Flex Titan multitool packs even more functions than expected for a competitive price. If that's not enough, it can trade out nearly every single one of those functions for dozens of alternatives. It even hides away a secret bonus tool.

The FixBuddy Ratchet combines the functions of a ratcheting screwdriver and a socket set into a portable tool. Designed by a Hong Kong-based team of engineers, it is currently seeking crowdfunding support on Kickstarter.

Titaner, a design team of outdoor enthusiasts, has been creating everyday carry gear for the last 20 years. Recently, it launched its 66th project on Kickstarter: a titanium calculating ring ruler, the Titaner Tisolver.

In a sharp break from traditional multitool forms, the all-new Pockitrod takes on a slimmer pen-like design. But instead of a single body, the shaft actually comprises a series of tiny pods, each of which brings a new function to the table.

Roxon's latest multitool turbo-boosts the all-around versatility of the iconic multi-plier format. The rugged new Flex Titan draws from two separate modular ecosystems to become one of the most versatile, feature-packed tools out there.

Soldering frequently involves squinting at the fiddly task at hand, or performing that task under an unmoving magnifying glass. The D01 Visual Soldering Iron offers a more versatile alternative, as it's equipped with a smartphone-connected camera.

I love carabiners for keeping keys and other essential items together so I don't misplace them. A new one I've spotted from upstart EDC brand Mr. Gadget goes several steps further and cleverly slots a bunch of useful tools in its titanium frame.

You're looking at what seems to be a neat little pry bar – but it surprisingly fits several more handy tools into its compact titanium build, including a bottle opener, a folding knife, a ruler, and an adjustable wrench. It can also work as a screwdriver.

If you work on cars or electronics often, it helps to have a good set of screwdrivers handy. The Revolver S fits six driver bits into a rugged titanium body to make it easy to carry these wherever you go, with a precise ratchet mechanism to boot.

A 26-ft deep excavation in Indonesia has revealed that humans and a hominin species that pre-dates humans used the same cave. The enticing possibility even exists that both species overlapped, sharing the space at the same time.