Hand Tools
New Tekton Tools: What to Buy, What to Skip, and a Few Smart Alternatives
A practical look at Tekton's new socket sets, foam trays, and small engine kit, plus standout alternatives from Koken, Quinn, Icon, and Olight.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 142 / 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.
Tool Releases
New Tools Worth Knowing About: 8 Releases from Ego, Milwaukee, and Ryobi
A fresh batch of 2025 tool releases covering outdoor cooling, pressure washing, drilling, and heavy-duty pipe fusion, with clear use cases for each.
Power Tools
New vs Used Power Tools: Two Sanders Worth Considering
Buying new gets you warranty peace of mind, but buying used can net you two tools for the price of one. A practical look at the DeWalt 20V quarter sheet sander and the Makita LXT orbital sander.
Power Tools
Newest Milwaukee Tools: 11 Cordless Releases Worth a Look
From pole pruning shears to a dual-battery string trimmer, we round up the newest Milwaukee M18, MX Fuel, and Quick-Lock releases with real specs, runtimes, and pricing details.
Power Tools
Three New Tool Launches Worth Watching: Ryobi, Ridgid, and Milwaukee
A new clamp speaker system from Ryobi, a hybrid jobsite radio from Ridgid, and the cordless vacuum pump HVAC techs have been waiting for from Milwaukee.
Multi-Tools
Nextorch Pioneer Review: A Rescue-Grade Multi-Tool With Features You Won't Find Elsewhere
A 15-in-one multi-tool built for EMS, fire, and law enforcement use, with built-in trauma shears, a nano ceramic glass breaker, and replaceable cutting jaws.
Everyday Carry
Nextorch Titanium Pen Review: A Stonewashed Bolt-Action EDC Writer
A titanium bolt-action pen with a stone wash finish, cutout windows, and a spinner cap that makes it far more playful than your average EDC pen.
Yard & Outdoor Power Tools
NH Hulk Pro Series 58V 930 CFM Handheld Blower Review: Big Numbers in a 4-Pound Package
A 930 CFM, 200 MPH handheld blower that claims backpack-class output. We tested runtime, turbo mode, the siphon nozzle, and build quality to see if the hype holds up.
Hand Tools
Nicholson Crescent Universal File Handle: A $10 Fix for Broken Saw Blades and Loose Files
A classic American-made file handle that doubles as a surprisingly capable holder for reciprocating blades, hacksaw blades, and small saw blades in a compact tool kit.
Tech
Niimbot Portable Label Printer: A Small Organizer That Earns Its Desk Space
A pocket-sized Bluetooth label printer with a surprisingly capable companion app, plus a few quirks worth knowing before you buy.
Headlamps
Nitecore HC68 Review: A Powerful Headlamp With a Confusing Interface
Dual spot and flood beams, 2,000-lumen turbo, USB-C charging and red light modes make the HC68 a strong headlamp, once you get past its quirky controls.
Tech
Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 Review: A Compact 10,000mAh Power Bank That Gets the Details Right
A lightweight, USB-C power bank with carbon fiber accents, an IPX7 rating, and a clever knock-awake light feature.
Power Banks
Nitecore Pocket 5 vs NB10000: Two Compact Power Banks With Very Different Ideas
A magnetic cable-style 5,000mAh pack and a featherweight 10,000mAh carbon-fiber power bank: two Nitecore options for keeping phones and small gadgets topped up.
Flashlights
Nitecore TINI 2 Review: A 500-Lumen Titanium Keychain Light
A tiny titanium EDC flashlight with an OLED display, USB-C charging, and a full 500-lumen burst, packed into a 0.7-ounce body.
Tool Reviews
Novas Magnetic Helping Hand Soldering Station: A Heavy-Duty Workholding Upgrade
A big, heavy magnetic soldering station with strong magnets, four gooseneck arms, a vice, and a lighted magnifier that punches above its price.
Workshop Tools
Novig Magnetic Soldering Clamps: A Clever Third Hand for the Bench
Spring-loaded clamps with strong magnetic bases that hold wire, circuit boards, and even delicate repair work, all for around $14 to $18.
Workshop Tools
Nutri Electric Hoist and OUPS 1800W Power Supply: A Practical Lifting Combo for the Home Shop
An electric hoist that has handled logs, flatbed loading, and last-minute rescues, paired with an 1800W LiFePO4 power supply that keeps it running anywhere.
Everyday Carry
Nutsack Tac 13 Review: A Waxed Canvas Shoulder Bag Built for Everyday Carry
A US-made waxed canvas shoulder bag with clever double-zipper access, thoughtful admin pockets, and a look that ages well.
Hand Tools
NWS 138 69 200 Fantastico Plus Review: High-Leverage Side Cutters With a Trade-Off
A high-leverage side-lever cutter that slices through wire almost effortlessly, with a narrower jaw opening you should know about before buying.
Hand Tools
NWS 140 69 205 Needle Nose Pliers: A Precision Multi-Plier With Trade-Offs
A 205 mm German needle nose plier that blends precision tips with a bolt-grabbing zone, but the jaws do not close fully at the tips.
Hand Tools
NWS Pliers 1096-69-200 Review: A Closer Look at an Overlooked German Brand
The NWS 1096-69-200 combination pliers offer multi-component handles, thoughtful jaw design, and fair pricing, though a few details are worth checking before you buy.
Kitchen Tools
O Knife Dual-Sided Whetstone Review: A Friendly First Sharpening Stone
A 3000/1000 grit dual-sided whetstone in an acacia wood frame that turns a daunting skill into a straightforward kitchen routine.
EDC Knives
O-Knife Ion Review: A Hidden-Pivot EDC Knife That Almost Disappears in the Pocket
Ostap Hel's latest design for O-Knife hides the pivot, carries slim and deep, and lockup is rock solid. Here is what works and the one flaw worth knowing about.
Everyday Carry
O Knife Zen Review: A Custom-Knife Feel at a Production Price
The O Knife Zen brings designer Ken Onion's vision together with a first-of-its-kind aluminum frame lock and CPM S45VN steel.
Tech
O Station 2 Pro Review: One Dock for AA and AAA Rechargeables
The O Station 2 Pro merges AA and AAA storage, charging, and dispensing into a single unit with an OLED display and built-in flashlight charging.
Gadgets
Oaite Automatic Rechargeable Battery Charger Review: Hands-Free AA and AAA Charging
A garage-style automatic charger that sorts, charges, tests, and ejects your rechargeable batteries. Here is what it does well and what to check before backing it.
Everyday Carry
OAITE Robot 3 vs Robot 4: Two Handle Experiments Worth a Look
OAITE uses the Robot series as a testing ground for new handle materials. We look at the Robot 3's chipped-stone hexagon texture and the Robot 4's carbon fiber and ultem take.
Everyday Carry
Two EDC Picks Worth a Look: Olight O-Tool 2 Mini and Tactical Geek Block E2
A compact titanium pry tool and a well-stitched multi-pocket EDC case that make everyday carry a little more enjoyable.
EDC Tools
Two Artisan EDC Bottle Openers Worth a Look: OED Panel Spike and Panel Pry Bar
A pair of handmade EDC bottle openers from an Ohio metalworker, with a design built around leverage, materials, and everyday charm.
Hand Tools
OEM 22592 Stubby Bit/Nut Driver Review: A Small Tool With Real Charm
A ten-dollar stubby driver with a translucent emerald acetate handle, seven usable bit and nut driver sizes, and a few design advantages over more familiar options.