Knives & EDC
Maratac M390 Knife Review: A Modern Functional Fixed Blade Worth the Wait
Maratac's new M390 fixed blade pairs premium steel with a highly functional shape, swappable handle scales, and a price that undercuts much of the competition.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 120 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Flashlights
Maratac Mini LEP Cosmos Review: A Flashlight on Steroids
A pocket-sized LEP flashlight that throws a tight beam astonishing distances, with a few trade-offs to weigh before buying.
EDC Gear
Maratac Peanut Beast Multi-Pro and County Universal Glow Markers: Two Bedside Solutions Worth Knowing
A compact 1,400-lumen multi-function flashlight and a set of glow-in-the-dark markers that make finding things in the dark genuinely easy.
EDC Tools
Maratac Quarter Inch Titanium Pen Driver Review: A Compact EDC Screwdriver With Real Character
A stonewashed titanium pen-style driver from CountyComm that takes standard quarter-inch bits, hides a sealed spare-bit compartment, and leans hard into the titanium EDC aesthetic.
EDC Gear
Maratac SAP X Review: A Flat Pouch Built for Bulk Area Storage
The Maratac SAP X special application pouch trades padded volume for flat, wide-open area, making it ideal for cables, testers, and awkwardly shaped gear.
Kitchen Knives
Maratac Tactical Folding Kitchen Knife Review: A Serious Kitchen Folder for Everyday Carry Fans
A folding kitchen knife with VG10 steel, G10 or carbon fiber handles, and a surprisingly smooth cut, built for people who want real knife time in the kitchen.
Everyday Carry
Mark Smith Titanium Sharpie Pen Review: A Luxury EDC Pen for Sharpie Lovers
A custom CNC titanium body that turns a standard retractable Sharpie into something far nicer. Here is what works, what does not, and whether the splurge makes sense.
Hand Tools
Martinez Titanium Tools: A Spine Level, Carpenter Square, and Two Modular Hammers Worth a Look
Four Martinez tools built around durability and lighter carry weight: a titanium spine level, a CNC titanium carpenter square, and two modular titanium hammers.
Hand Tools
Matco Adjustable Crow's Foot Wrenches: Two Sizes That Reach Where Ratchets Can't
A closer look at the Matco adjustable crow's foot wrenches in 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch drive, including size range, real-world grip, and how they compare to a basin wrench and fixed crow's feet.
Hand Tools
Matco Tools Compact Folding Pocket Clip Lifter Review: Fun Tool or Gimmick?
A flipper-knife-style trim clip lifter from Matco Tools that went viral for a reason. Here is what it does well, where it falls short, and who should actually buy it.
Hand Tools
Matco ICL4G4 Indexing Clip Lifter Review: A Clip Tool and Pry Bar in One
An indexing clip lifter with around 15 locking positions, a solid metal shaft, and a pry-bar side that makes it more versatile than it looks.
Workshop Tools
Matco Modular Magnetic Parts Tray: A Workshop Design Worth Copying
A modular magnetic parts tray with movable ceramic magnets, heavy steel construction, and a design that invites ideas nobody has fully run with yet.
Power Tools
Max SN883RH3 SuperFramer Review: A Pneumatic Framing Nailer Built for Speed
A lightweight pneumatic framing nailer with a tangle-free swivel, solid driving power, and a five-year warranty.
Garage & Workshop Tools
Max Speeding Rod 3-Ton Two-Stage Air Jack Review: Fast Lifts With Thoughtful Safety Details
A well-built 3-ton two-stage pneumatic jack with a protected air line, a proper lever valve, and lifting speed that makes shop work noticeably easier.
Hand Tools
Maxcraft Gearless Ratcheting Stubby Screwdriver Review: Smooth Action on a Budget
A budget-friendly stubby ratcheting screwdriver with a gearless mechanism, six-bit magazine, and a few trade-offs worth knowing about.
EDC & Tool Organization
Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer Review: A Full-Size Tool Kit You Can Grab and Go
A larger Maxpedition pouch that comfortably swallows full-size pliers wrenches, Knipex cutters, PB Swiss screwdrivers, and a complete wrench set.
EDC Gear
Maxpedition Double-Decker Pocket Organizers: Two-Sized Storage With a Hidden Second Deck
The Double-Decker Mini and EDC pocket organizers add a full second zipper compartment to Maxpedition's classic layout, opening up genuinely new ways to organize your everyday carry.
Everyday Carry
Maxpedition Falcon 2: A Practical Car Kit and Get-Home Bag That Actually Carries Well
A close look at the Maxpedition Falcon 2 backpack and the Rolypoly dump pouch, plus how a full vehicle kit fits inside with room to spare.
EDC Bags
Maxpedition Jumbo Nova Plus Review: The Overengineered Sling Bag That Earns Its Price
Twenty years of refinement turned into a 10.68-litre asymmetric sling bag with YKK zippers, an adaptable bottle pocket, and clever details everywhere.
EDC Bags
Maxpedition Keystone Versipack Review: One Bag, Two Ways to Carry
A dual-duty EDC bag that works as both a sling bag and a fanny pack, built from 1050 denier nylon with YKK zippers throughout.
EDC Gear
Maxpedition Pico Pocket Organizer Review: Small-Scale EDC Done Right
A compact, durable pocket organizer with YKK zippers, 550D nylon construction, and just enough internal organization for a small EDC tool kit.
Everyday Carry
Four Everyday Carry Pouches Worth a Look: Maxpedition Legacy, IFAK, Entity and the EC Knives Kandaroo
A practical look at three Maxpedition pouches and a tiny neck knife, covering build quality, organization, and who each one suits.
Everyday Carry
Maxpedition Skinny Pocket: A Compact Tool Bag That Finally Gets the Size Right
After years of testing zipper pouches of every shape, the Maxpedition Skinny Pocket stands out as the right form factor for a grab-and-go EDC tool kit, paired with a PB Swiss multi-driver.
Everyday Carry
Maxpedition Platty and Pico: Two Small Organizers for Everyday and Adventure Carry
Maxpedition's Platty front pocket organizer and Pico pocket organizer bring big-pouch thinking to compact EDC, travel, and adventure carry.
Hand Tools
Mayhew Dominator 12-Inch Demolition Screwdriver: A Heavy-Duty Go-Anywhere Pry Tool
A stout 12-inch striking-cap demolition screwdriver from Mayhew's Pro Series that works as a driver, pry bar, and emergency tool, picked up for about $15.
Hand Tools
Pry Bars and Demo Screwdrivers: Five Tools Compared by Weight, Balance, and Finish
A hands-on comparison of Mayhew Dominator pry bars against Milwaukee and Snap-on striking screwdrivers, plus a well-priced PB Swiss stubby worth a look.
Hand Tools
Mayhew Mini Pry Bar Set Review: Straight and Bent Mini Bars Made in the USA
Mayhew's mini pry bar set pairs a straight and a significantly bent bar with magnets, textured handles, and a 1/8-inch square shaft. Here is how they perform and what to check before buying.
Hand Tools
Mayhew Pocket Pry Bars Review: Small Tools That Get the Details Right
A close look at Mayhew's USA-made pocket pry bars, from handle comfort to steel depth, and how they compare with pocket tools from Snap-on, Mac, Matco, and others.
Hand Tools
Mayhew ProGrip 13150 Trim Tool Review: A Close Alternative With Trade-Offs
An 8-inch USA-made trim tool with a 1-inch thin blade and a comfortable tri-lobed handle. Strong, but not quite a perfect match for premium rivals.
EDC Tools
MechArmy RU02 Review: A Titanium EDC Multi-Tool With a Built-In Caliper
A compact titanium EDC multi-tool that pairs a replaceable scalpel blade with a sliding caliper, and earns a place in the pocket for doing both well.