Lowe’s has fully unveiled this year’s Klein Tools BLACKOUT tool collection, featuring 7 limited edition tools – technically 8 – with a sleek black colorway.
Some of the limited edition tools are all-black, some have Black handles.
- Klein 2-in-1 Utility Knife with Screwdriver
- Diagonal Flush-Cutting Pliers
- Multi-Bit Screwdriver and Nutdriver
- Folding Pocket Knife
- Wire Strippers
- Multi-Bit Screwdriver
- 2pc Adjustable Wrench Set
Klein Blackout Edition 2-in-1 Utility Knife with Screwdriver
This is the same 2-in-1 Klein Flickblade utility knife that I recently posted about – see New Klein Tools Limited Edition 2-in-1 Utility Knife.
As readers pointed out, it looks to be an updated design, with button-lock screwdriver bit holder.
Price: $20
This is Klein’s take on the Milwaukee 6-in-1 Fastback utility knife (via Home Depot), which is being refreshed along with the entire Fastback line in January.
Klein Blackout Edition Diagonal Flush Cutting Pliers
The 5″ diagonal cutters feature a grayscale USA flag-themed decoration.
Price: $15
Klein Blackout Edition Multi-Bit Screwdriver and Nutdriver
This is an 11-in-1, with screwdriver bits and removable nut drivers.
Price: $25
Klein Blackout Edition EDC Folding Construction Knife
This EDC-style folding knife features a stainless steel drop point blade, button lock, and pocket clip. It folds closed to 4.3″ for compact pocket carry.
Price: $15
Klein Blackout Edition Wire Stripper
The Klein Tools Blackout wire stripper works with 10-18 AWG solid wire and features a laser-etched USA flag design.
Price: $15
As as aside, I found it curious that there’s no rating for stranded wire. Looking at Klein’s product specs, they say:
Color-coded handles: red indicates stranded wire, yellow indicates solid wire.
I used my older yellow-handle Klein wire stripper for larger sized wires typically used in residential construction and machinery, and my older red-handled Klein wire stripper had finer holes for use on smaller wires.
That the 11045 is recommended for solid wire, with the same extended to the Blackout version, is new to me.
Sure enough, they say this for the 11056:
6-26 AWG Stranded
Am I alone in finding this to be unusual?
Klein Blackout Edition 11-in-1 Screwdriver
I’m very familiar with Klein’s 11-in-1 multi-bit screwdriver ($16 at Amazon), and wasn’t sure why this one costs more. $4 for the black finish?
Ah, but it’s not quite the same as the regular 11-in-1 I’m familiar with, this one has a “magnetic barrel.” Acme has the same version in its typical colors for $22.
Price: $20
Klein Blackout Edition 2pc Adjustable Wrench Set
This2pc adjustable wrench set gives you 6″ and 10″ sizes.
Price: $35
Note on the Limited Edition
Klein limited edition Black out tools do tend to sell out quickly, some faster than others.
I’ve found it’s easier to buy and return such tools than to sit around thinking about it for a week only to find the decision has been made for me.
A lot of shoppers have trouble finding these at Lowe’s stores, myself included. They’re available online, but Lowe’s has been having difficult fulfilling orders there too.
Thus, if you really want any of these tools, act quickly, and you might need a backup plan.
