Nack utility knife holds a barrel full of blades |
“The Nack” knife is different from other utility knife tools, because it holds 15 blades pre-loaded in the hilt. That little feature makes it easy to switch out a dull blade for a new sharp one without taking the knife apart. Which saves you time and gets the job done quicker.
Just retract the blade, turn the end cap and slide a new blade out. One downside is that this means you also have to buy replacement cartridges from Nack Products for $6. The Nack will cost you $16 by itself. It comes in two versions: one is black with a soft grip, and the other is metal and carries the additional title of Pro.


Mankind lives in such an amazing techno-golden-age that even the bolt is getting smart. That’s why it’s called the Smartbolt, it’s equipped with a tiny indicator disk on top that shows you just how tight it is. No fancy electronics, just a simple visual tension indicator that starts out red and turns more black as it gets tightened. Looks like a nipple, which makes sense. Mine would turn colors if you gave them a twist too. They even have a more-precise version that goes from yellow to green when 90% tight, then black at 100%.
Winter is here. And so, it’s time to fix those cold air leaks. That’s where Black and Decker’s Thermal Leak Detector comes in. Your current method of sliding your fingers down window seams until you feel cold air works okay, but the leak detector takes a high tech approach.
The name is a mouthful, but this tool is a long overdue upgrade to the traditional hammer. Without a single swing, it will drive up to 3.5-inch nails with just the pull of a trigger. It’s powered by a 12-volt Lithium-Ion battery and works great in tight spaces.
Many have heard of Feng Shui, the art of aesthetics that is supposed to deliver more Qi to a person. That might be something that many in China go for, but many Americans look at the topic with more than speculation. Still, if you are into Feng Shui, here is your gadget.
Here’s a handy tool for those who need to escape from their own vehicle, whether you’ve driven into a lake and are about to drown or your doors have trapped you inside after an accident. Just carry this Houdini Automotive Escape Tool with you at all times. It features a safety whistle, LED light, spring loaded glass punch and even a seatbelt cutter.
How many times have you seen landscapers just blowing leaves from one spot to another, not really accomplishing anything? Usually they just blow them on someone else’s property and they’ll go back and forth like that until fists eventually fly, or two grown men end up fighting in a pile of leaves. Not a pretty sight.
Just how much torque can your finger generate anyway? If you order the Finger Grip Socket Set for $19.99 I guess you’ll find out. I don’t think you’ll be doing anything heavy duty like rebuilding an engine.
Is it me or are we getting a little too lazy? Granted, there are times I wish I could speed things up as I tighten my wrench around a nut, I mean it takes a whole two seconds, but I think it’s important that we do at least that much without the aid of a battery to help. Otherwise what are we but monkeys whose brains atrophy a bit more with every quick-fix button we push. Ah, screw it. Now that I know this wrench is available, I ain’t never tightenin’ anything the hard way ever again.
We love multi-tools. Probably because they are like Transformers, but with tools instead of bots. This one looks like a weird robot-tool crab in the pic. The Micro-Max tool transforms into not two or three, but nineteen different useful tools. With this one you get six different screwdrivers, two hex wrenches, a bottle opener, pliers, file, and wire tools. These are perfect for DIY junkies. But at only $13 I’m not sure it will last you long. Still, it’s a nice cheap way to ensure that you always have tools on your person. 
Big and bulky electric chainsaws may be good for lumberjacks and serial killers, but what about the average guy who just wants to trim some branches that are fourteen feet up? It’s a situation we find ourselves in all too often. If only I had a cordless chainsaw on a long stick.
Now here is the ultimate manly tool box. This baby from Kobalt is nearly four and a half feet tall with LED lighting, it’s own Pioneer sound system, a mini-fridge for your beers and a four-plug powerstrip built in. 









