Best Made Co. Jigata Hatchet

Made from a combination of S45C steel, 0.45% carbon, and a scorched white oak handle, Best Made Co.'s signature hatchet lives up to the reputation it set for itself with its famous axes. The Japanese-made hatchet is produced by hand, but not just by anyone. Best Made Co. selected local Japanese legend Mizuno-san who was awarded the title of Traditional Craftsman by the state, and he and his three sons craft each hatchet in-line with the styles and craftsmanship of of Japan's smithing history. Unlike most hatchets that are used as blunt instruments for heavy striking, this Jigata hatchet is engineered for precision cutting, so treat it more like a fine knife than hardware store wood-chopper.

Length: 17.7"

Oxx Black Ops Coffeeboxx

It's hard to beat the convenience of K-Cup coffee packs, and the Oxx Coffeeboxx lets you enjoy them wherever you might be. The brewer itself is housed in a dust-proof, water- and impact-resistant shell that can withstand loads of up to 1500 lbs. yet weighs just 12. It can fit mugs up to 8" tall, and has options for 8, 10, and 12 oz cups, with a 30 second pre-heat and 75 second brew time. A 3-foot retractable cord and built-in handle make it easy to tote around, a 2.5L water reservoir lasts all day, and the separate hot water dispenser makes it good for making tea, oatmeal, noodles, and other things, too.

Banshu Hamono Sentei Pruning Shears

Japan's Banshu region has been making blades since the 1700s. These Sentei Pruning Shears from Banshu Hamono bring that experience to bear in your garden. The single-edged high carbon steel blade is lightweight and thin, designed for cleanly cutting small branches from bonsai and fruit trees. Each pair is forged and sharpened by hand using traditional methods and arrives wrapped in a Banshu textile.

Blade Length: 1.97" / Overall Length: 7.17" / Weight: 6.8 oz.

Best Made Co. S.S.B. Axe

Known for their high quality and functional style, Best Made Co's tools deserve a place in your gear lineup, and their S.S.B. could be the last axe you ever need to buy. Featuring a drop-forged 5160 steel head and named after the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban method of preserving and fortifying wood, the S.S.B.'s straight-grain Appalachian hickory is surface-scorched, brushed, and oiled for a durable finish that will last for all the seasons to come. Its 4 lb. Dayton head makes it a versatile performer around the cabin or farm, and ideal for general chopping, bucking, and splitting. Each one ships with a limited edition black leather blade guard, a copy of the Best Made Axe Manual, and a handmade wooden crate. Made in the USA and highly limited.

Height: 35" / Width: 7.5" / Depth: 1.5"

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

Noco XGrid Flashlight & Charger

Ultra-compact and bright, this LED flashlight is a perfect addition to your everyday carry. The light is about the size of your smartphone at just 5 inches tall, yet packs an impressive 250 lumens rating with three selectable light modes, emergency strobe — and lasts up to 120 hours. It features a rubberized outer layer that is impact and water resistant and has 3,000 milliamp-hours of reserve battery power to charge all of your mobile devices.

Height: 5" / Width: 1.1" / Brightness: 250 Lumens / Weight: 0.6 lbs

Best Made Co. Weather Station

Built in Germany and housed in solid brass, this Weather Station provides a beautiful reading of the comfort level inside and outdoors. It contains a thermometer and hygrometer and when the needles cross in the hatched region on the gauge, the heat and humidity are perfectly balanced. The untreated brass will patina over time with proper care, making it look even more appealing as it provides climate information daily. When used outdoors, it's best to place this analog weather station in a shaded and covered area, keeping it away from excessive and direct sunlight and moisture. Doing so will prolong not only the life of the piece, but will also provide the most accurate readings of the relative humidity and temperature. Or, simply use it inside as both a conversation starter and way to gauge if that fancy new talking, learning, listening thermostat is actually doing its job.

Base Diameter: 6" / Height: 1.5"

Off Grid Survival Axe Elite

If you had to stash just one emergency tool in your pack or glove compartment, the Survival Axe Elite would be the right choice. In addition to a resharpenable hatchet blade, it has a hammer with a reinforced claw, a 6-inch replaceable metal saw integrated into the handle, a gas valve shut off wrench, a handful of hex sockets, a seat belt cutter, and, of course, a bottle opener. Plus, there's a sharpened hook, nail puller, pry bar, box cutter, and glass breaker, among the many other uses you can find for the edges and nooks of the axe. It's crafted from sturdy, black oxide-coated 420 stainless steel with a full tang that extends down the length of the glass-filled nylon handle, yet weighs just 1.5 pounds and measures under a foot from top to bottom. Blade sheath included. Made in the USA.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

Silca Hex Key Set

These professional hex keys should be in the garage of every tinkerer. Included in the set are eight hex keys, ranging in size from 2mm to 10mm. They're crafted from S2 Tool Steel, coated with thin-dense chrome for added durability, and given a textured polymer spray coat for maximum grip. Joining them is a 17-4 stainless magnetic adapter that turns the 6mm key into a 1/4" socket drive, which can be used with any common driver bit, including the six Torx, two Phillips, and two slotted S2 drivers found inside. All the tools fit snugly into a CNC-machined Beechwood box that's designed for one-hand operation and is sanded and finished by hand.

Hex Wrenches: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10mm / Torx Bits: T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T30 / Phillips: PH1, PH2 / Slotted: SL.5, SL1

Length: 11" / Width: 5.1" / Height: 1.6" / Weight: 2.65 lbs.

PyroVault Lighter Armor

Your Zippo lighter is built to last forever — if you take care of it. Made from heat-resistant reinforced polymer, this Lighter Armor is the perfect way to protect it, with an O-ring seal that keeps water, dust, and dirt out. It also has a spring-loaded cap for easy, one-handed operation, and a MOLLE/PALS webbing clip that attaches easily to external gear. Designed and manufactured in the USA, the housing accepts standard Zippo-style lighter inserts including fluid and butane torch models.

Zippo lighter not included.

DMOS Stealth Shovel

Versatile, collapsible, and packable, the DMOS Stealth Shovel is a handy tool whether you're facing down a snowy bomb cyclone or just cleaning up the backyard on a warm summer day. Made from 2.5mm, T6-6061 aircraft grade aluminum alloy, it's nearly twice as thick as an avalanche shovel yet weighs just 3.3 lbs. It extends up to 56.5" long for usage but is a compact 18" x 9" x 2.25" when broken down, small enough for keeping in your car or strapping to your backpack. Teeth on the front edge help break up ice and tough ground, an oversized 16.25" x 9" blade can clear areas quickly, and its powder-coat finish ensures years of service, no matter what you plan to use it for. Stress tested in lab and field conditions in temperatures ranging from -40 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hex Bit Driver Tool Roll

Made in the USA and designed for precision work, this hex bit driver is machined from solid Titanium stock and broached with a magnet to fit 1/4" hex bits. The screwdriver is fitted with a sealed bronze cage bearing for quick takedown and assembly and comes with a 13 Wiha hardened tool steel bit set and a black Chromexcel leather roll for safekeeping and mobility.

Length: 3.25" / Diameter: 0.866"

Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool

Most all-in-one tools are handy around the house, but not so much when you're out in the wild. The Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool excels in both scenarios. It has a cadre of survival-focused tools — including a 2.7" combination knife, saw, awl, safety whistle, a diamond-coated sharpener, and fire-starting Ferro rod — that can help you out on the trail should the need arise. Meanwhile, it has needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters and stripper, a flat end for hammering, can and bottle openers, 1/4" and 3/16" box wrenches, and 1/4" hex and regular bit drivers for more common uses, finished off with a carabiner for clipping onto a belt or bag.

Length: 4.5" / Weight: 7.5 oz.

Uncrate Screwdriver Set

Crafted in the USA, our screwdriver collection includes three Phillips (#0, #1, #2) and three slotted-tipped (1/8", 3/16", and 1/4") tools, each of which features 8650 Chromium-Vanadium steel alloy blades. They're finished with Maine hardwood handles with hand-painted black finishes and black oxide-coated steel ferules, giving them a timeless, uniform look. They arrive in a custom Billykirk waxed canvas tool roll with a leather tie.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

Orbitkey Key Kit

Transform your bulky mess of a keyring into an organized, quiet stack with the Orbitkey Key Kit. Made of a water-resistant TPU polymer with PVD black metal components, the Limited Edition Orbitkey for Uncrate fits up to seven keys and includes a slim 8GB USB 3.0 stick and a stainless steel multi-tool, which works as a bottle opener, hex wrench, box cutter, file, and a flat-head screwdriver. The Orbitkey's bottom has a D-ring attachment for larger items like your car keys or fob.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

KeySmart Pro

The only thing worse than carrying a janitorial mess of keys is not being able to find them. The KeySmart Pro with Tile solves both problems. It holds up to 10 keys in two groups, tucked sleekly away until you need them. An integrated Tile Bluetooth tracker lets you locate your keys up to 100 feet away via an iPhone/Android app. You can also play a tone if they're not visible, and it works the the other way around too — the KeySmart Pro can ring your phone if you've misplaced it. Also included is a bottle opener, a loop for attaching a car remote, and an integrated LED flashlight. The USB-rechargeable battery will last a maximum of two to three months.

BillyKirk Tool Bag

Perfectly sized for carrying a hammer, screwdrivers, and other essentials, the BillyKirk Tool Bag is an heirloom-quality addition to your handyman arsenal. It's crafted from thick 8 oz. bridle leather, with a reinforced bottom, riveted corners, steel feet, and nickel-plated brass and steel hardware for durability. It's finished with an interior pocket for smaller items, rolled leather handles, and a leather zipper pull. Available in an Uncrate-exclusive black or a natural leather that will develop a unique patina over time.

Width: 16" / Height: 5.5" / Depth: 6" / Weight: 1.5 lbs.

EverRatchet

For once, a multi-tool that works nearly as well — and as quickly — as a dedicated part. The EverRatchet has, as the name suggests, a dynamic ratcheting beam that stays rigid while turning yet flexes when you move the opposite direction, eliminating the need to lift and reset with every turn. It comes with a 1/4", #2 Philips bit, but works with any other 1/4" adapter as well. In addition, it has all the usual multi-tool functions, ships with a fire flint — you can carry it or the 1/4" Philips bit, secured with bands, as needed — and is crafted from lightweight, rugged titanium.

Tools

Flathead driver / Box opener / Scraper / 1/4" static driver / Metric and imperial rulers / 5, 6, 7, & 8mm Hex drivers / 3/16" & 5/16" Hex drivers / 30º & 45º Angle markers / Wire stripper / Key ring loop / Bottle opener

Width: 2.4" / Height: 0.7" / Depth: 0.2" / Weight: 0.42 oz.

WohnGeist Swiss Tool Box

There are tool boxes, and there are handcrafted sets that are built to last forever. This Swiss Tool Box is the latter, featuring seven pieces and housed within a wooden case with a leather carrying handle. The set includes a Japanese hammer, a folding ruler, a Ranger Wood Swiss Army knife, a mini-ratchet tool with Allen wrench, Knipex combination pliers, water pump pliers, and a universal bit holder with 16 bits. The tray is lined with magnets, so each tool stays in place during transport, and all surfaces are finely sanded and oiled for a beautiful finish.

Width: 13.39" / Height: 9.84" / Depth: 2.56"

Leatherman Wave Plus

Leatherman continues to upgrade one of the most trustworthy multi-tools in the world. The Wave Plus features 18 different tools, most of which are utilitarian classics, but adds replaceable, durable wire cutters to the collection. Additionally, the tool features needlenose pliers, regular pliers, an electrical crimper, wire stripper, a regular and a serrated knife, a saw, and spring-action scissors. A small and large bit driver is also included, along with an 8-inch ruler, bottle and can openers, diamond-coated and wood/metal files, and a small and large bit driver. Every feature can be opened with one hand and quite a few of the tools are outside-accessible so you can use them when the multi-tool is folded and closed. The Wave Plus is available in all black with a black nylon Molle carrying sheath so it's ready at a moment's notice.

Length: 4.4" / Weight: 8.5 oz.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

WohnGeist Swiss Tool Case

Your average sale-priced mechanic's tool set, this is not. The WohnGeist Swiss Tool Case is an heirloom-quality collection of 24 tools made to last a lifetime and beyond. Included in the set is a ruler, chisel, file, hammer, multi-tool, multiple drivers, wrenches, and more, all made by hand by the Basel-based company's experienced craftsmen and held in place with magnetic retainers so they don't spill out. All of the wooden-handled tools have fine-sanded and oiled Swiss pear wood handles that resist warping and splintering when exposed to moisture, and the same material is used to craft the included carrying case, which is finished with leather handles.

Width: 13.39" / Height: 9.84" / Depth: 2.56"

Knnox Lighter

A fine cigar is a work of painstaking craftsmanship, from the growing and aging of the tobacco to the hand-rolled cover. The tool you use to light one should be no different. The Knnox Lighter is a dense object, machined from raw brass and defined by a sliding mechanism that gives it a distinctive open flame. It includes a hex tool that lets you easily disassemble for cleaning and maintenance, including the replacement of the 100% British cotton wick and special ferrous alloy flint or refueling of the super-absorbent felt pad. Hand polished to a natural gloss, its brass surface will age over time, giving it a unique patina and only increasing its uniqueness.

Width: 1.42" / Height: 2.20" / Depth: 0.51" / Weight: 3.77 oz.

Readyman Survival Cards

You don't need to explain how you got into this mess — you just need to get out of it, and quickly. Since you're tied up and handcuffed (but not in the fun kind of way), you'll need to somehow reach for the Hostage Escape Card in your pocket. The stainless steel card provides a lock pick, handcuff shim, tension wrench, saw, and rake to defeat various means of restraint, including zip ties, ropes, and duck tape. Once you've broken free, the Wilderness Survival Card will provide you with tools for defending yourself and catching fish or hunting game, along with sewing needles to stitch up any wounds collected during your escape. Various arrowheads, fish hooks, saws, snare locks, and a set of tweezers provide the means to stick it out in the wild until you're back to civilization. Both cards weigh less than half an ounce and fit in a wallet, measuring just 2" x 3.5".

Tactica Multi-Tool

In 2016, the Tactica Talon became the highest funded multitool in crowdfunding history. Using the feedback from thousands of backers, it's since been improved and rechristened the Tactica Original. Packed into its 3.1-inch case that can be attached to a key ring are a multitude of tools, including more than a dozen wrenches (imperial and metric), a bottle opener, a package opener, a ruler, hex sockets, and both Phillips and flathead bits. It's TSA compliant, so you can leave it in your pocket while flying, and its hardened steel core is wrapped in a lightweight composite that won't scratch your phone's screen.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

Collapsible Shovel

A shovel is a handy thing to have around the campsite. This Collapsible Shovel from Schrade gives you the utility of a much larger model in a backpack-friendly size. Its T-shaped polypropylene handle provides added leverage, its sharpened 1055 carbon steel blade makes quick work of hard ground, and its aluminum tube telescopes up to 19" for more comfortable digging. Ships with a protective blade sheath.

Overall Length: 16.58" / Handle Length: 10.80" / Blade Length: 7.42" / Weight: 31.70 oz.

Key Titan Carabiner

Unless you're a janitor trying to chase off some pesky kids, you don't want your keys announcing your arrival. The Key Titan Carabiner ensures yours stay quiet and organized until you're ready to use them. Crafted from Grade 5 Titanium, it uses a stainless steel sweeper gate and an elastic band to keep up to seven keys in place, while two more stainless gates keep the keys from falling off and keep it securely fastened to your belt loop or wherever you want to keep it. The clever design also integrates a 1/4 slip driver into the top, has two keyring loops, and hides a bottle opener in plain sight, using your keys for added leverage. Available in original Silver or Orbital Gray.

Height: 2.70" / Width: 1.20" / Thickness: 0.25" / Weight: 0.35 oz.

Hutan Pressure Tool

Those serious about off-roading understand that releasing a bit of tire pressure at a moment's notice can mean the difference in quickly going on about your adventure or being stuck for hours. No one knows this better than Hutan, a group of adventure outfitters hailing from Southeast Asia that often trek thru dense jungle and other unforgiving terrain in vintage Land Rovers wearing modern all-terrain tires. This titanium DLC-coated EDC multitool combines a proprietary tire pressure release clasp along with a PSI to kPA conversion table to ensure you get from point A to point B, even in the middle of nowhere. The usual suspects are also built in to the tool, including multi-sized wrenches from M6 to M20, a common nail remover, screw fastener, and bottle opener of course, because who wants to get lost in the jungle and not be able to open a beer. Arrives in a black leather sleeve.

Height: 90mm / Width: 57mm / Thickness: 3mm / Tensile Strength: 880MPa / Weight: 28.2 grams

Arktype PMK Magnetic Keychain

Your keys might be the most important item you carry. This keychain ensures they'll stay secure and ready no matter how often you need their services. A magnetic Fidlock attachment sets it apart, released by lifting the lever, so you don't have to unhook your entire keychain every time you need your keys. Made in the USA with a slim profile, it attaches to your belt loop or pack clip with a heavy-duty, black-oxide snap shackle. Not to be overlooked, handwoven paracord sits in the center of the PMK, ready to be unwound and used in emergencies.

Total Length: 5.875" / Width 1.125" / Shackle Piece Length: 4" / Keyring Bit Section Length: 3"

Survival Axe

It's not wise to head into a survival situation with nothing but a hatchet, but if you must, this is the one to grab. Lightweight and rugged, it has a titanium-coated stainless steel head with a sharp cutting edge, great for chopping wood, clearing brush, or felling zombies. A large Ferro rod with lanyard stores inside the rubber-gripped glass fiber filled PA handle, letting you start a fire nearly anywhere, and for less demanding adventures, the head has a hammer pommel for driving tent stakes into the ground. Arrives with a thermoplastic belt sheath.

Overall Length: 11.80" / Handle Length: 5.20" / Blade Length: 3.80" / Weight: 22.40 oz.