Tools & EDC
Tiny Tools That Are Just Like the Real Thing, Only Smaller
From mini knives to palm-sized pliers, a look at the scaled-down tools that prove small can still mean serious.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 171 / 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.
Hand Tools
Titan 10-Piece Torx Security Bit Set: A Practical $12 Pickup for Electronics and Auto Work
A compact impact-rated Torx security bit set that starts at T7, machines cleanly, and earns a spot in a vehicle tool kit.
Hand Tools
Titan 11400 Pistol Grip Needle Nose Pliers: A Budget Entry Point Worth a Look
An affordable pistol grip needle nose plier with a few quirks: crude machining, an odd crimper placement, but solid jaw performance for the price.
Tools
Titan 11416 Adjustable Cable Tie Gun Review: A Budget Tool That Gets the Job Done
An adjustable tension cable tie gun with a cutting action built in, selling for around $19 on Amazon. Here is how it performs in real use and where it falls short.
Hand Tools
Titan 18202 Gearless Micro Ratchets: A Unique Twist on the Micro Ratchet
A two-piece set of gearless micro ratchets in 1/4 and 3/8 drive that swap the usual switch for a flip-over design. Here is how they work and where they fit in a tool kit.
Hand Tools
Titan 3-in-1 Stepped Adapters: Two Compact Adapter Solutions Worth a Look
The Titan 49005 and 4904 3-in-1 stepped adapters each combine two drive sizes and a wobble function in one tool. Here is what they do well and where they fall short.
Hand Tools
Titan 60780 vs Snap-on 312CF VectorEdge: Long Diagonal Cutters Compared
An 11-inch budget diagonal cutter goes up against a premium tool truck plier to see where the extra money actually goes.
Hand Tools
Titan 7.5" Mini Pry Bar: A Small Tool That Punches Above Its Price
An intermediate-sized pry bar with square chrome vanadium steel stock, a tri-lobed soft grip, and a price under five dollars that is hard to argue with.
Tractor Implements
Titan Attachments 6 in PTO Wood Chipper Review: Big Flywheel, Real Capacity
A heavy-duty 6-inch PTO chipper with a 190 lb flywheel and slip clutch, tested on dense Austrian pine with a 60-horsepower tractor.
Hand Tools
Titan Bent Striking Scraper Review: A Budget Striking Tool Worth a Spot in Your Toolbox
A stainless steel bent striking scraper with a razor blade holder, compared head to head with the Blue-Point US-710 and pricier striking chisels.
Hand Tools
Titan Combo Wedge Non-Marring Pry Bar Review: A Beefy Plastic Pry Bar That Punches Above Its Price
A strong, non-marring combo wedge pry bar found in an auto parts checkout line. Here is what makes it worth a spot in the tool drawer.
Hand Tools
Titan Micro Ratchets and Bit Drivers: Small Tools That Punch Above Their Price
Three compact Titan quarter-inch ratchets and a bit driver, each around $16, with a 60-tooth mechanism, swivel heads, and a lifetime warranty claim.
Hand Tools
Titan Micro XL Ratchet and AutoFlex No-Flop Extension: Two Budget-Friendly Hand Tool Finds
A long-reach 1/4-inch drive swivel ratchet and a spring-loaded no-flop extension that punch well above their $22 price point.
Hand Tools
Titan Nano Ratchet Review: A Tiny Quarter-Inch Ratchet With Big Handle Flexibility
A well-made quarter-inch nano ratchet with lots of teeth, a limited lifetime warranty, and a bit driver tail that turns 1/4-inch hex accessories into handle extensions.
Hand Tools
Titan Flex-Head Ratchets and Aluminum Bit Drivers: Affordable Tools Worth a Closer Look
Titan's flex-head ratchets and anodized aluminum bit drivers offer impressive value, with a weight-saving swap trick for EDC kits.
Everyday Carry
Titaner Titanium Folding Saw Review: A Nearly Inconspicuous EDC Saw
A compact titanium folding saw with an Olfa-style replaceable blade, built for discreet everyday carry and small cutting tasks.
Hand Tools
Bucket List Tools: A Titanium Adjustable Wrench and Two More Worth Knowing
A CNC-machined titanium adjustable wrench, a legendary Snap-on grip, and a blade from Montana, three tools that earn their place even when they are not strictly needed.
Deals and Buying Guide
10 Tool and Gear Deals Worth a Second Look This Week
From a smart irrigation controller to an enameled French cocotte, ten practical picks with clear use cases and honest trade-offs.
Tools & Home
Tool and Home Deals Worth Grabbing: Eight Picks From This Week's Sales
From RV mattresses to a quiet shop vac and a professional-grade screwdriver set, eight current deals that actually make sense.
Deals Roundup
Black Friday Season Early Deals: 11 Tools, Printers and Power Stations Worth a Look
Early Black Friday season picks across 3D printers, power stations, hand tools and yard gear, with prices, trade-offs and who each deal actually suits.
Tool Accessories
Tool-Branded Cables, Adapters, and Flashlights: Four Accessories Worth a Look
DeWalt and Milwaukee make more than power tools. We look at a three-in-one cable, a lightning audio adapter, and two updated flashlights to see if tool-branded accessories are actually worth it.
Tool Storage
Tool Bucket Showdown: Fluke TB25 vs Klein Electricians Tool Bucket
Two hardbody tool buckets compared for trade work: the 5.2-gallon Fluke TB25 with deep pockets and heavy plastic base, and the rugged but tip-prone Klein electricians bucket.
Tool Deals
Tool Deals of the Week: Fall Edition Picks Worth Your Money
Eight standout deals from this week's tool roundup, from a hefty 165W power bank to a pro-grade 20-inch Husqvarna chainsaw, with honest notes on who each one is really for.
Tool Deals
Tool Deals of the Week: October 2026 Roundup of Standout Bargains
A curated list of this week's best tool deals, from a classic 14-inch bandsaw to compact drill kits and a spill-proof coolant filling kit.
Tool Deals
Tool Deals Worth a Look: 19 Picks for the Shop, Bench, and Backyard
From circuit testers and router bits to Knipex pliers, heated jackets, generators, and a portable griddle, a wide-ranging list of tool deals with honest notes on who each one is for.
Deals Roundup
Tool and Gadget Deals Worth a Look: Six Picks From This Week's Sales
Six standout deals across tools, outdoor power, and tech, with practical notes on what each one is actually good for.
Tools
Tool and Gear Deals Worth Grabbing: 10 Standout Picks
From a pro-level OBD2 scanner to a portable fridge, these ten deals cover the workshop, the driveway, and the road trip.
Tool Deals
Tool Deals Worth Grabbing: 10 Bargains From Budget Staplers to Pro Miter Saws
A curated roundup of standout deals on cordless tools, workshop gear, and creator tech, with prices, trade-offs, and who each pick suits.
Deals & Buying Guide
Tool Deals Worth Grabbing: Six Standout Picks for the Workshop and Home
From a bidirectional car diagnostic tool to an 80V chainsaw and a home backup power station, six deals that punch above their price.
Hand Tools
Tool Haul: 12 Hand Tool Deals Worth a Second Look
From Capri impact sockets to Knipex Plier Wrenches, a closer look at a batch of new tools, what earns a green check, and what to skip.