CRKT Squid Review: Nine Years in My Pocket
Nine years of daily carry and it still beats knives three times the price. The CRKT Squid is the everyday-carry knife we recommend.
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Nine years of daily carry and it still beats knives three times the price. The CRKT Squid is the everyday-carry knife we recommend.
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We reach for calipers constantly, but rarely for machinist precision. These cheap plastic ones don't rust, cost almost nothing, and are accurate enough for the everyday 'what size is that?' — rope, cable, glass, screws, you name it.
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Cheap, disposable, and exactly what you want the moment someone catches a splinter. We keep Splinter Out on the boat, in the RV, and at home.
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We love Wera tools. But the Joker ratcheting wrench slips in tight spaces, has too wide a ratcheting arc, and ends up being more trouble than a standard wrench when it matters.
Pass
At $105 it's expensive. It's also the fastest, most accurate instant-read thermometer made. Here's why it's worth it — especially if you cook on a boat or RV.
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Magnetic hex bit organizer with a great concept but some execution concerns.
Mixed verdict
A hacksaw replacement that fits in a holster and doubles as a right-angle driver.
Worth it
Comparing three ratcheting screwdrivers: the Overdriver, Stanley, and Craftsman.
Worth it
The $20 one-piece hammer that'll outlast everything else in your kit.
Goodkit approved
Every pencil needs an eraser, and every kit needs an extractor.
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At $35, these Knipex cutters handle hardened nails and piano wire without flinching.
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Every kit needs a good stripper. Here's what to look for in the $15-20 range.
Worth it
Can budget tool bags compete with the $220 VETO PRO PAC? We tested three options.
Worth it