Here are some cool tools, deals, upgrades, and gift ideas that I thought you’d find interesting. I’ll update it on occasion, and you’ll see the most recent update date reflected in the post title.
Tools of the Day – 11/12/2025
Railer Bit Holder Rails with Carabiner Clips – $varies at Amazon
With all of the many power bit holders on the market today, don’t forget that you can also get clip-on bit rails that hold insert or power bits and accessories.
Don’t need it to be portable? Remove the clip and pop it into a tool box drawer.
Workpro Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers – $13.99 at Amazon
I continue to consider this a very good deal, and it’s a fraction of the price of Snap-on and Harbor Freight Icon versions.
Dewalt Black Edition Neckband Bluetooth Headphones – ~$62 at Amazon
The yellow version (same link) is a little less expensive, but I think I prefer the look of these.
Update: A reader mentioned in the comments that there was no action button for turning the mic on and off, and that they weren’t happy with the sound quality. Be sure to look closely at the Amazon reviews.
Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker – ~$51 after discount
I tested out the Black Edition of this speaker last year, and found it sounded good for its small size. It’s still the smallest clip-on Bluetooth speaker that I’ve ever seen or used.
Gerber EAB Compact Utility Knife with Topo Pattern – $14 at Home Depot
Amazon has other colors options if you don’t like this HD exclusive.
711L Lollipop Bit Driver – $varies at Amazon
I posted about these recently, and will pick one up to test out as soon as I can settle on the color (blue or red?).
Klein 16-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver and Nutdriver with Hybrid Accessories – $21
I just posted about this, and it’s already looking to be one of readers’ most-purchased tools of the season.
Stranger Things Energizer LED Flashlight – $23 at Amazon
A new season of Stranger Things is airing on Netflex later this month, and apparently there’s a new version of the flashlight out too.
Titan Swivel Head Micro Bit Ratchet – $19 at Amazon
This looks shorter and less frustrating to use than a regular swivel ratchet with square drive bit adapter.
Tools of the Day – 11/1/2025
Bosch 12V Brushless Flexi-Click Drill Driver Kit with Oscillating Multi-Tool – $149 at Amazon
Bosch’s multi-head tool kit bundle is on sale again.
Tsunoda Cable Tie Cutter – $19 at Amazon
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 at Amazon
This is my favorite low-frills laser distance measurer. I bought mine two years ago for the same promo price.
Koken 1/2″ Sliding T-Handle – $70 at Amazon
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 at Amazon
There are lots of construction mechanical pencils on the market today, this one has a metal barrel.
Husky Pivoting Head Screwdriver – $14.88 at Home Depot
I came across Home Depot’s newest holiday season Husky tool gift/gimmick. Thoughts?
Swanson Speed Square 2-Pack – $10.98 at Lowe’s
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 at Home Depot
This combo kit, with a brushless ratchet and impact driver, always seems to be a popular holiday season deal. The ratchet sells for $199 by itself. 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 at Amazon
The Cobra ES pliers have longer jaws than typical Knipex Cobra pliers. There are more sizes and styles on Amazon and elsewhere.
Tools of the Day – 10/27/2025
Milwaukee 4pc Electricians Hand Tool Set – $24.88 at Home Depot
This is a money-saving bundle pack. It looks like a good buy if you can use at least 3 out of the 4 tools included.
Kobalt 3pc Magnetic Collapsible Parts Tray – $11.98, new at Lowe’s
There’s more like it at Amazon, and it looks like Lowe’s price is a couple of dollars less.
Bucket Boss Super Roll Tool Bag – at Amazon
Workpro Roll-Up Tool Bag – at Amazon
What’s your take on roll-up tool bags like these?
Knipex TwinGrip Pliers (6-inch Size) – via Amazon
This is the 6-inch tool, which is smaller than the original Knipex TwinGrip you might be familiar with. There are other sizes and handle styles. Amazon has lower pricing on the dipped-grip version.
Prestacycle Pro T-Handle Ratchet Bit Driver Set – at Amazon
A reader brought this up, and it does look like a neat combo tool.
Vessel Interchangeable Bit Ball Screwdriver Set – at Amazon
Vessel makes great screwdrivers at reasonable prices.
Kobalt 3pc Knipex Knock-Offs Tool Set – $25, new at Lowe’s
This Kobalt tool set seems inspired by the Knipex Pliers Wrench, TwinGrip, and Cobra pliers.
Bosch 12V Max Brushless Right Angle Die Grinder Kit – at Amazon
If I were in the market for a compact cordless RA die grinder, this would likely be on my shortlist.
Milwaukee Inkzall Permanent Marker 4-Pack – $4 at Home Depot
This a PSA to check your tool bag. If you need new markers, try these. Home Depot is still offering free shipping on them with no minimum order amount.
Tools of the Day – 10/4/2025
Slice Ceramic Blade Safe Box Opener (via Amazon)
There are many different “safety” box openers. This one is compact, equipped with a replaceable “finger friendly” rounded ceramic blade, and reasonably priced at under $10.
Engineer Compact Scissors (via Amazon)
These are my favorite scissors for EDC or carrying in a tool bag. It’s compact, the serrated blades don’t slip, and it’s built in Japan.
Sometimes you want full-size scissors, in which case I’d say Milwaukee’s (via HD) are excellent for household, workshop, and general use. I recommend the Engineer scissors for much of the same, but not everyone is going to love the smaller handle loops.
Wera Modular Tool Check (Metric) – Save 20% (via KC Tool)
Wera launched new modular tool kits, and KC Tool is offering a 20% discount on $99+ orders. I prefer the older style (see them at Amazon), but the newer style is more compact and the modular nature offers enhanced kit options.
If you were looking to buy some of the new modular Wera tool sets, KC Tool’s deal brings the price lower than even at Amazon. For example, the metric set is $80 after instant discount, while Amazon has it at around $88.
Fujiya Short Adjustable Wrench with Grooved Jaws (via Amazon)
This short adjustable opens wide, and as with other premium designs it doesn’t protrude very much. It has grooved jaws, for an anti-slip fit.
I ordered one for testing, and a couple of others from the same brand. Channellocks’ are still my favorite – especially the WideAzz with Code Blue cushion grip handles – but there’s something special about the Fujiya.
Tekton Modular Wrench Organizer Set (via Amazon)
These are modular, which work well whether you’re organizing a couple of wrenches or a full set. They work alright for some other tools too. A shorter style was recently launched for screwdrivers, but I haven’t tried them yet.
You can find the same by Ernst, the OEM for these. I plan to order more, depending on which brand offers the better price.
