Regular Tools VS Cool Tools (Worth It?)

[@maxlvledc]

Disappointment...this Video was WAAAAAY too short, I was enjoying those comparisons soo much. How about...scissors, pliers, flashlights, literally every other category. I'd watch them all.

[@CoreyBaraniuk]

Stick to your own crappy page.

[@alexthedeer8791]

Buddy the majority of your vids are less than twelve minutes long, shut up.

[@whitesmith5985]

​@@CoreyBaraniukCringe, maybe stick to yours too.

[@maxlvledc]

@whitesmith5985 comes with the territory, some people are just having a bad day.

[@Shmyrk]

@@maxlvledclove your channel. I watch it daily. Stoked to see you here

[@ArieHans-5]

I was recently searching for this type of things and you helped me with some really good references, my friend. I would like to get a video like this but about good modern wallets.

[@AndresC55]

Dudee I got one that looks like it came straight out of cyberpunk 2077, it's called the Vionentus VN100 and it even has an AirTag slot, I'm sure Johnny Silverhand would use it.

[@ArieHans-5]

yesss is one of those games that didn't deserve so much neglect at the time! hahah

[@AndresC55]

It is!! And believe me when I tell you that it has all the look and feel of night city haha

[@ArieHans-5]

bro I really love the whole aesthetic of that game!!

[@mugglescakesniffer3943]

When anthropologists thousands of years from now dig up our ruins they are going to wonder why all these things come with bottle openers.

[@vercingetorix444]

Honestly in 2024 it’s pretty much a gimmick. I drink a lot of beer and 99.99% of it is in cans. They’re so superior to bottles it doesn’t make much sense to have more than 1 opener.

[@Starpotion]

I always see it as such a waste of engineering when there are compromises to include it

[@alertArchitect]

I will say, there is one note I want to mention regarding the fancy box cutter - the action it uses for deployment makes it what is known as a gravity knife, and gravity knives are typically lumped in with switchblades in a lot of laws, which _could_ make that knife in particular illegal in some areas due to its mechanism despite its purpose of being a utility knife. Fantastic video, though! Very well edited, and the audio design was top-notch!

[@esteva03]

Little FYI: DO NOT SEPARATE YOUR GRANDPARENT'S ZIPPO JACKET FROM IT'S ORIGINAL INSERT!!! DO NOT!!! Repeat: DO NOT SEPARATE YOUR GRANDPARENT'S ZIPPO JACKET FROM IT'S ORIGINAL INSERT!!! Please keep those together. They both could have the same manufacturing date numbers and they keep value if they match. If they don't you should check their manufacturing dates to see how vintage they are. If they are from the same era you might still be able to conserve most of the vintage value since they don't necessarily always match precisely. That said, Zippos are very popular in some places more than others. I would suggest asking at a bar or rest stop for a lost and found and getting a free jacket from that. Love the design. I am totally getting that tool insert. Thanks for the content!!! 😁👍

[@pyrosmoak53]

Well said, I was thinking the same thing when he said that

[@mattmorrisson9607]

I got a set of Wera Joker self-adjusting wrenches for Christmas one year, and man-oh-man, do I love not having to fiddle with an adjusting wheel to get the perfect fit on a nut or bolt in my shop.

[@notl33t]

I got a lot of my tools free or at a yard sale, so they are a bit knocked around and uncool. For house related work, they all work just fine, but its when I am biking long distances or far away from home, a smaller, more convenient toolset is key to getting home safe. All of the tools in this video I can carry in a pocket or bag, which is awesome!

[@mikegraham7078]

As much as I love multi-bit screwdrivers, the intended use needs to be considered. I do a lot of electrical work which often requires accessing screws that are in recesses. Standard 1" long bits won't reach. My go-to multi-bit is the Wiha slimline. Expensive, but the best I have come up with so far. The Milwaukee fastback 6-in-1 lives in my pocket at work.

[@Random-ed2xf]

@@mikegraham7078 Gerber center drive?

[@Random-ed2xf]

Gerber Center Drive looks interesting.

[@mikegraham7078]

@@Random-ed2xf You're right... it does look interesting. It might be worth it as something to keep in the glove compartment of the car or something. Not really pocket sized with the bit set, but it carries phillips and flat on-board and that will get you pretty far. Won't help with my screws in recesses, but for general use it certainly beats the daylights out of my ancient Leatherman Wave in the screw driving department.

[@erikjones9585]

The brand he shows off at the end Picquic makes the original 6-pack. Trust me, if you think you like the milwaukee, get a picquic. I recommend the hvac one with reversible 1/4" and 5/16" drivers in the shaft.

[@mikegraham7078]

@@erikjones9585 I'm Canadian. I have had many Picquic screwdrivers. It pains me that the Robertson tips they supply fit worse than those from our American friends, when Robertson tips are a Canadian concept. My biggest issue with Picquic is that the tips only have the last 3/8" of them ground. Above that short grind is the 1/4" hex shaft. If you are turning a small screw in a sensor or in a terminal block that kind of tip often won't fit. You need the depth. My current go-to multi is a Wiha slim-line insulated. That gives me several inches of reduced diameter. I am aware that Picquic has the Multique which has a narrower hex, I bought one to try it out, but the tip assortment is too reduced to be a regular carry item.

[@d4ngerd4n]

Two hidden gems that I actually use daily are both Japanese tool makers, Lobster Crescent wrenches and Vessel screwdrivers.

[@karldavar]

personally i just use a 20 dollar non fancy swiss army knife for my tools🤣🤣

[@itsmehere1]

Isn't that expensive knife illegal in multiple states since its a gravity knife? 😂

[@tehwhaffle3088]

it's kind of vague as to what classifies as a "gravity knife" between different states and countries, so in the case of where i live it would be "gravity assisted" or "assisted opening" because of the switch lock, but if i drive 3 hours away it's a guaranteed felony. and in some places boxcutters are treated differently than normal knives, so check your local laws there's a lot more nuance and variety in legislature then people realize.

[@littlejack59]

the reate may be illegal where you live because it is considered a gravity knife and gravity knives are stupidly illegal in most places

[@randomcow505]

I was thinking that too I feel like its gonna get a bunch of tradies unfortunately bothered by cops

[@julrox4044]

Loved this video, and my sons will love their new Zippo bit set on Christmas morning! I need to watch a few more of your videos so I can finish up my holiday shopping 😁

[@mascatrails661]

I love my tiny little Gerber Dime. I go almost nowhere without it.

[@GrevMarkussen]

For "Fancy box cutter, that's absolutely (technically) not worth it, but you smile every time you use it and it lasts for life", I'd take a look at the Keen knife from Studio Neat! Good video. :)

[@thehillbomber]

@@GrevMarkussen i probably wouldn't spent THIS much money on it, but I'm seriously considering either the civivi elementum utility, or the Nuknives Kumpanter. The price tag is bearable and oh god how I love using my elementum at work, but how I hate destroying it by doing so...

[@davedixon2167]

While fancy tools - especially new ones - tend to be 'meh', I really like the design of that Metmo ratcheting driver.

[@ChrisCarries_EDC]

That zippo driver is INSANELY AWESOME!

[@hmq2007]

Another fantastic video. Awesome showcase of the products' features, pros, and cons.

[@nerdy5018]

Id recommend for screwdrivers the Klein adjustable length stubby 8 in one and standard 14 in one They can be found at the orange bucket store in a set for under 25$ As klein model 85516 The adjustable length is great and is one of the most comfortable mini screwdrivers I've ever handled

[@erikjones9585]

That company picquic you have at the end in an orange stubby makes a "lighter" style multibit for like $5 that is way better than the zippo one!

[@NikConwell]

This video was on point! Thanks very much, I need some upgrades for in home tools, perfect timing!

[@freman007]

I carry a 6-in-1 all the time at work, along with a Teng Tools set of bits. They've come in pretty handy at work.

[@rswearing]

I don't think ever clicked a link and bought something as fast as did that zippo driver. Awesome. Thanks!

[@kentwangusa]

@@rswearing me too. This channel costing me money.

[@joeyramirez344]

How have I not heard of this channel before?? Subscribed within 3 minutes. Great stuff!

[@hmq2007]

Agree. His videos are fantastic!

[@M1sterCrane]

Hi Maurice! If you haven’t already, it’s well worth checking out the PB Swiss 6464 - a great pocket screwdriver I’ve been daily driving at work and at home for about a year now and is superb quality! Lots of colours available too

[@brockmacd]

I edc a sak tinker - the most used screwdriver set, even though I have a ratcheting snap on driver I love. Sak is Philips and flat, pry bar (large flat) and knife for everything.

[@SuburbanBeard]

the hart mini utility knife. many brands make the same style, but its aluminum and barely larger than a utility knife itself

[@MouseCIick]

Even your regular tools are super fancy. I didn’t even know zippo made a bit insert.

[@narkfly]

Thanks for explaining that Wiha is a German company. These days, I see a name brand that sounds foreign, I just assume it's fly-by-night Chinese and keep moving. So I'll actually look into Wiha's stuff. I genuinely appreciate the tidbit, as I haven't heard anyone else include it when mentioning the brand on gear mentions.

[@Chippy1801]

I'd love to see another "regular tool" video. Whether that's more well thought out comparisons (I'm going to pick up a bunch of the standard tools you showed because I never knew they existed and look extremely handy) or taking some recommendations from the comments section and ordering some new pieces of kit.

[@Reducer]

I actually backed the MetMo pocket driver. Did it entirely because it was a cool gadget with a fun mechanism, absolutely not something I needed. Have yet to actually use it for the intended purpose, so until then it's a neat fidget toy.

[@riggerjeff]

In the utility knife realm, unless I’m sailing or (boat) rigging, my EDC knife is a Maker Knife by Giacco Whatever/Placed Atoms, equipped with a ceramic blade. I lost track of it for an extended period - I’d set it down in a seldom used drawer of my camera cabinet…and closed the drawer. I was heartbroken to have lost it, and overjoyed when it turned up. All of the substitutes I tried in the interim did the job, but none filled the role as elegantly.

[@plausible.deaniability]

maurice does not MISS

[@maxlvledc]

fact

[@renato2354]

I own a victorinox swiss army knife as my daily tool, pretty regular stuff, BUT, it's a limited edition that costs about 4x more than the usual victorinox. So I guess it's both regular and cool at the same time? Most people call me insane for daily using a collector's edition but eh, the wood handle feels better in the hand lol.

[@MMDAMV]

Like Maurice said, tools are meant to be used!

[@soulbuiltkwadjo]

Excellent video, Moe! Sick tool I love using: the fastback. Sick tool I didnt know about and now I need, the compact driver! So coo, man.

[@maxlvledc]

OH MANNN! this is my video !

[@1steelcobra]

That "fancy" ratcheting driver looks nice, but I guarantee it's kind of bad on two areas that are pretty critical for a ratcheting driver: how much you have to turn it to set the next ratchet points, and how much backdrag it has. Most ratcheting screwdrivers use a cog and pawl setup with pretty fine teeth, though the backdrag can vary. At that price you could buy both the regular and stubby LTT ratcheting drivers. Fiskars makes an even better folding utility knife. It was basically the only one in Project Farm's tests that survived.

[@phidelta308]

I've been looking for something like that Wera stubby screwdriver. Going to order it. Thanks!

[@CinkSVideo]

The Milwaukee Fastback is the best utility knife evA!! In my work, measuring a space quickly is best done with a Bosch laser tape measure. Fast. Accurate. Easy. I know there are apps and scanners that will take a full room view and have their purpose, but these scanners have a ton of information I don’t need. I’ve been diagraming and measuring structures for so long that there is still not a scanner/app that can beat me, especially when you factor in the setup and download time.

[@microMobilidade]

The snap on 5ACP midget pliers were one of my main tools. The grip was so secure that I could clamp onto stripped bolt heads and just twist them out, even the mushroom head ones.

[@RockytopUL]

I have a SOG Power Pint and love it. Carry it everyday.

[@OneDollarWilliam]

Maybe it's just that I always also have a ratcheting driver handy, but I found very little actual use for the driver on the Milwaukee 6in1. For less than $15, the Milwaukee fastback without the driver has replaced the more complicated option.

[@vlvr]

My niche, use-it-everyday tool is the CW&T Herring Blade.

[@kismitscorner]

How do you like it? Have always wanted one but could never justify it. I have one of their pens though haha

[@xqiuvmah]

That last box cutter can be classified as a "gravity knife," which are illegal in some locations

[@TPLeatherworks]

Good vid. I liked the fancy utility blade and the zippo insert. Probably gonna get the zippo driver 👍🏻🤟🏻

[@annoyedok321]

I can't remember the last time I needed a screwdriver in a emergency. A flathead that works as a scrapper or pry bar, sure.

[@MichaelR-kl6hk]

That one I don't know. Now the price is kind of crazy, but for a driver to carry every day I don't think anything beats the ones made by big idea designs.

[@johnchristopherrobert1839]

The background music doesn’t add to your content. In fact it is a distraction when I’m trying to focus on your review. Still love your work though.

[@Bear_in_mind.]

I 1000% agree. I love your channel and tool reviews but it almost made it unwatchable.

[@cullateral]

I like the bg music, adds ambience

[@jokerxcore]

@@johnchristopherrobert1839 I agree it’s a bit distracting.

[@donaldstrader7241]

For general use I would go with the FastBack. I just used it today. I have seen the "cool" one, but if I needed to EDC it, I would go with the $25 Olight Otacle U1 Carbon Fiber Small Folding Tool. I have carried it a lot, comfortable and fast to deploy with its rail or bar lock. The Otacle U1 is also good for trips if one suddenly has to carry it through TSA, just dispose of the blade, and get a new utility blade later. One caution, make sure the retention screw can be turned by hand. I liked it so much I bought a spare and found I had to carefully use a small pair of Knipex Cobra pliers to turn it. Once turned a couple of times it was fine for hand turning. Easy at home, not so much if you are trying to catch a flight. Maybe it had loctite, was over tightened, had some grit from manufacturing, whatever. It just reinforced the principle of always know and check your equipment first before depending on it.

[@riggerjeff]

I’ve added that little O knife to my wishlist. I edc a Maker Knife, and have a handful of fastbacks and alternatives in various tool boxes. The O looks like a nice edc alternative for travel. I fly carry-on with an “empty” utility knife. Acquiring blades at my destination. Never had the tool body confiscated - but there has been some negotiation at times. I need a tool I can walk away from if I’m at risk of missing my flight. That’s not the case with the “unobtainium” Maker Knife. I’m also a fan of the mini cobra by Knipex. So much so that I crafted a leather pocket slip for carrying mine. A match to the Maker Knife’s pancake holster.

[@ParkerBinion]

I don't know if they are "cool," but I like 711L products including the Lollipop driver and ratchets, the Steinwhale stubby 10 in 1 bit kit with extender, the LeverGear Edge XT pry bar with retractable exacto, and the LeverGear charging cable.

[@donaldstrader7241]

I just watched an Earthling EDC video where Phil just showed the 711L and that Steinwhale Bit Kit that he put on his pocket rack.

[@ParkerBinion]

@@donaldstrader7241 Yes, I saw that! Glad he's giving it a shot.

[@aznwierdone]

I wonder if the XOU box cutter is considered a gravity knife, because that's unfortunately illegal in many places if so

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thank you

[@Mattcruzedc]

As someone who owns the fastback, I would go with that knife 10/10 times

[@robertgrenader858]

I carry a James Brand utility knife, which is clean and easy to use.

[@M-D-K]

With regard to box cutters, a ceramic is a much better material for this use as it doesn't lose the edge like regular box cutter blades.

[@riggerjeff]

Yep. Though the best literal all-day, every-day “box cutter” is the serrated Canary cardboard knife from Japan.

[@pretentiousname01]

I love my exo-u. I am however a sucker for things that are purple

[@frankie137137]

very sharp at 5:54!

[@PERSONALEEMG]

OUTDOOR EDGE utility knife small, uses regular blades and best part... spring deployed so with a push of a button it is fast to put away. recommended by Scott Yu-Jan. so yeah

[@meschneb]

Based on the thumbnail, I thought you'd compare a Zippo lighter to something like a Bic. The Zippo is cool--why else would it be THE lighter in so many movie scenes?--but having to maintain it, and the higher cost to buy it make the Bic more practical (in many ways). ...but I ENJOY the Zippo so much that I only have a Bic for back-up. :-)

[@melodylaoshi5985]

These tools are cool and beautiful!😊

[@ropro9817]

Whoa, I did not know about that Milwakee Fastback! Want... 🤤

[@todd.parker]

Really nicely made video, good stuff!

[@Bear_in_mind.]

Hey Todd! Happy to see that you watch some videos that I do! Hope you get verified soon!

[@niceguy191]

That Milwaukee knife counting the bit holder as three tools with the bit is quite the stretch...

[@riggerjeff]

@@niceguy191 That’s a longtime standard practice for interchangeable bit screwdrivers. A “six-in-one” is two reversible bits in a reversible shaft that serves as two nut drivers. (7-in-1 if the naked handle itself can also turn a nut.)

[@niceguy191]

@@riggerjeff I guess as long as they call them "features" then no prob, it's calling them "tools" that's the stretch. Like with your example, the 7-in-1 is saying 7 features in one tool. That's a bit different from multitools as they are specifically a combination of multiple different tools, not just one tool with many features/accessories. Plenty of outliers and grey areas of course.

[@voiceofreason789]

Another great video, keep going! (The background music is a bit annoying, sorry.)

[@TimBryan]

What's the finish of that Civivi Elementum at 7:36?!?! I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@corinardh8635]

Interesting video ❤

[@vick_dang]

gotta try the LTT ratchetting driver

[@CyberStrike]

Did you cut your finger during the boxcutter segment?

[@jhydhan5036]

Speaking of tool, will you created another batch of SPEC-DNT - No-touch keyring tool ?

[@Gaij1n07]

I literally just bought the Civivi Utility knife

[@nosville22]

Given choice I'd rather not use high quality bits in Power Pint, it moves the poibt of failure to the tool itself and that gear mechanism, alltough great for handling force if the plier was probably not made for taking high torque.

[@zizamoo]

Tanjiro compact screwdriver is cute.

[@markrebner]

Who makes the pouch that you showed at 4m:38s?

[@1973rjc]

What was the knife he recommended with the Milwaukee Utility knife?

[@maxlvledc]

Civivi Elementum

[@1973rjc]

@@maxlvledc thanks

[@aperturelabs8552]

Consumer: "I really don't like tools, money and practicality at all". This video tools' designers: "say no more".

[@tomislavspajic9529]

I personally dislike a tool with an inbuilt bottle opener...for me, anything that is hard enough and has an edge on it can be a bottle opener, surprisingly to some even newspaper can open bottle caps if you know how...

[@rebeccal.672]

Thanks for the awesome tools and with the lovely holidays around the corner you have given me some great ideas for a present for my dad. I keep a multi tool in my bag. It has some weight so if necessary and I get lucky great for self defense and bonus for me it looks like a throwing star I do love the look of it for that. It is by TF Takeflight Tactical.

[@ReVaVortex]

Personally I use a corded tape measurer 😂

[@iwasinit]

gift was good. She thought hard for sure.

[@Coconut7403]

I prefere the pb swiss stubby over the wera. Additonally the Knipex CutiX is a nice box cutter.

[@maggieafr75]

Idk I have a red box cutter that looks shiny while being functional. I call it Scarlett. 😅

[@alanelopez1705]

as much as I swear by my Leatherman bit kit which only ran 25 bucks and has 25 bits, Big Idea Design has some gorgeous full titanium EDC screw drivers that I wish I had the budget for, but theyre expensive and wider and dont have as many bits. because the functionality isn't as high, and the pocketability suffers [my Leatherman bits go on my belt, the BID screwdriver would have to be pocket carried like a chunky pen] and the cost making it so that the Leatherman bits are significantly easier to replace, I stick with the Leatherman

[@SuperREJT]

Foldable clutch wrench.

[@johnbrowning7722]

You can have gravity knives?

[@elund408]

50 years of doing mechanical stuff, How have I survived with out a ratcheting screw driver. wait my wrist turns and if I need to do hundreds I use a drill. I just carry a Leatherman for my immediate edc

[@kwjr.9569]

Great video

[@BMRS03]

0:35 😂😂😂

[@artenox7579]

Civivi new box cutter knife is lit, my new edc

[@riggerjeff]

Serious question. I replaced the Civivi on my wishlist with the O Knife because of alleged issues with the blade retaining screw backing out on the former. What has your experience been?

[@artenox7579]

@@riggerjeff no issues so far, I use it daily and so far its perfect, in case it backs out you can use locktight blue a tiny drop so it locks up and its easily release by hand without applying heat (compared to locktight red)

[@riggerjeff]

@@artenox7579 Thank you for the report.

[@adinbradley98]

both of the box cutters are technically illegal in canada

[@trowawayacc]

Wait are you an architect? By any chance?

[@0zmose]

The EXO-U is well worth the $80. Utility knife guys seem to get triggered so easy. I have a G&G Hawk Shortcut. If you really want to see some panties get twisted in your comments, put a Shortcut in your video.

[@blackline66]

Please lower the music its super annoying otherwise excellent videos..... thanks a lot.

[@theprofesionalbot9924]

all the screwdrivers looked either too bulky for compactness, only one looked well made but too gimmicky.

[@Geperd1]

Should space your wording when listing items. All I heard was cordless tape measure. I thought it was one item. Never seen a wired tape measure.

[@CoreyBaraniuk]

Where is the link for the picquic stubby canada?

[@TheManCone]

$135 for a screwdriver? Is it carved from moon rock? Unless it also tickles your prostate while mining crypto it does not have a single feature to warrant the price.

[@Neoverf]

Kershaw select fire 2

[@DG-kk5pm]

The zippo one is stupid. Why ruin a lighter for a screw driver... I probably wouldn't even use it if it was free

[@matthewnirenberg]

In literally the majority of the world that "fancy" utility knife will get you 20+ in jail as OTF (out the front) knives are banned as they're considered to be "similar" to flick knives and gravity knives... just saying'!

[@dalusa81]

buy a leathewrman ARC. it replaces all this junk!