Tools of the Day – 11/1/25

Here are some tools I thought we could talk about today.

Some are new, others holiday tool deals, and all are interesting – or at least I think so.

Bosch 12V Brushless Flexi-Click Drill Driver Kit with Oscillating Multi-Tool – $149

Bosch’s multi-head tool kit bundle is on sale again.

Tsunoda Cable Tie Cutter – $19

These cutters are available in 3 sizes. They’re meant for flush-cutting cable ties and also have a pliers-like gripping zone for pulling them tight.

Bosch 100ft Laser Distance Measuring Tool – $39.97

This is my favorite low-frills laser distance measurer. I bought mine two years ago for the same price.

Koken 1/2″ Sliding T-Handle – $70

This looked like an interesting take on a T-handle socket driver. There are a bunch of others on Amazon. I didn’t try this one yet, I went with the traditional T-handle socket driver at a lower price.

Markal Pro Lead Holder Pencil – ~$15

Markal specializes in metal-marking supplies, or so I had believed. There are lots of construction mechanical pencils on the market today, this one has a metal barrel.

Husky Pivoting Head Screwdriver – $14.88

I came across Home Depot’s newest holiday season tool gift. Is this Husky screwdriver an useful innovation, or a gimmick – what do you think?

Swanson Speed Square 2-Pack – $10.98

This is a 2-for-1 deal on the Swanson made-in-USA rafter square.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Ratchet and Impact Driver Combo Kit – $199

This combo kit, with a brushless ratchet and impact driver, always seems to be a popular holiday season deal.

According to my notes, it was $249 two years ago and also $199 last year. See Hot Buy: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact and Ratchet Combo Kit.

Knipex Cobra ES Long-Nose Adjustable Pliers – $43

You probably have Knipex Cobra pliers, or other adjustable pliers like it. Did you ever wish it had longer jaws? The Cobra ES pliers might come in handy. There are more sizes and styles on Amazon and elsewhere.

The “SBA” retail-packaged version was recently priced lower. The link above has been changed back to the bulk packaging version. I sometimes forget to do so, but it’s often worth double checking that you’re getting the lowest price on the same exact tool.