EDC Gear

Leatherman Juice, a Stylish Pocket Multi-Tool

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Leatherman’s Juice series of multi-tools are smaller and more casual in appearance than the models most people think of when you mention the brand. Despite their smaller and more pocketable size, Juice multi-tools pack plenty of tools and functions between their handles. Every Juice model features combination pliers, a stainless steel body, anodized aluminum handle … Read more

Pentel Kerry Sharp Mechanical Pencil Can Be Capped for Pocket-Carry

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Because of how most mechanical pencils are designed, they’re never really comfortable to pocket and walk around with. Even pencils with retractable tips, such as the Pentel GraphGear 1000, are relatively pointy and intrusive. Pentel’s Kerry Sharp is different and is the only mechanical pencil I know of with a cap. When capped, the Kerry … Read more

Constrained Ball Pen and Pencil Attachment for Accurate Drawings

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Giha Woo’s Constrained Ball device is a simple pen and pencil attachment that constrains the writing instruments to move in only one direction. This allows for quick, easy and accurate freehand (well, near freehand) straight lines. To sweeten the deal, the attachment has sensors that measure the length of the drawn line in real-time. Right now it looks … Read more

First Sharpie Liquid Pencil Reviews Start Flowing In

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Earlier this month, we talked a little about Sharpie’s new liquid pencils that they claim writes as smooth as a pen. The first reviews for these new pencils have hit the net, and they’re less than flattering. Looking at the customer reviews over at Amazon, many people are unhappy with the pencils’ performance, calling it “splotchy” … Read more

Timbuk2 Tool Shed Bag – a Stylish Portable Tool Roll

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Timbuk2 Tool Shed Tool Roll

Timbuk2’s Tool Shed Bag is a great on-the-go tool roll for mountain biking and other hobbies and activities that call for a portable tool kit. The Tool Shed is made from a durable waterproof and grease-resistant fabric that folds easily. When unfolded, the tool shed lays flat for each access to tools. A strong strap and anodized aluminum buckle help secure the tool roll when it’s folded up and stowed away.

The Tool Shed is available at many outdoor gear retails for about $35. Right now (Aug 17 2010) it looks to be $28.90 via Amazon, with free shipping.

Timbuk2 Tool Shed via Amazon
Product Info via Timbuk2 (link is currently broken)

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Striker Magnetic LED Light Mine

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Striker’s magnetic LED light mine may not look like much, but it’s a decent little LED light. Once its novelty wears off (and it will), the Striker mine is still a rather innovative aimable LED accent light. While not really bright enough to be considered a worklight, it’s suitable for light duty lighting tasks. You can finder the … Read more

New Sharpie Liquid Pencil

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Sharpie just announced that they’re coming out with a liquid pencil which writes as smooth as a pen while still being erasable. After three days, the writing becomes permanent as if written with a Sharpie marker. Sounds pretty handy! Sharpie Liquid Pencil via Amazon Product Announcement via Sharpie