Xterus » Tools http://www.xterus.com/wp Backpacking etc. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:03:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Switch Modular Pocket Knife http://www.xterus.com/wp/2010/04/27/switch-modular-pocket-knife/ http://www.xterus.com/wp/2010/04/27/switch-modular-pocket-knife/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0000 thomas http://www.xterus.com/wp/?p=238

Looking for the perfect pocket knife? The search is over. Switch is the ultimate modular utility device, with 18 different attachments so you can mix and match your most frequently used tools. Customize your Switch’s width by swapping out the inner axles.

$68 via quirky.com

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Features locking blade, wood saw, gutting blade, cap lifter with can opener and other useful tools for your exploration. Comes with a life time warranty. I sent mine in once for a broken spring from all the abuse I put on it. Got it back with everything polished and/or replaced looking like new.

$52  via www.swissarmy.com



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Compact at 5.5″ long this 0.5 watt light is really bright at 30 lumens. It will run continuously for up to 10 hours and the LED has a 100,000 hour life span. Built of strong anodized aluminum with knurled anti-slip finish. A convenient pocket clip is built in and comes with batteries. I don’t remember seeing an O-ring or waterproofing seal so I am not sure its if it is water proof but at this price why not get it.

$6.99 via  Griotsgarage.com

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via zippo.com

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Pocket Pal’s carbides provide quick edge setting, and the specially shaped ceramic stones are designed to give you a razor sharp edge on either standard or serrated edges. The carbide and ceramic stones are reversible and replaceable. A fold out diamond coated rod is designed for sharpening serrated knives as well.

Compact and lightweight, not bad for $10 via smithsedge.com

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Gerber Kick Axe can be easily fold away into your pack til you really need to chop something.

  • 1.15 lbs. (18.4oz)
  • Black Teflon coated axe head for corrosion resistance
  • Metal bodied construction with plastic over-molded handle for comfort and non-slip
  • Light-duty, compact size great for chopping limbs up to 2.5″ in diameter

via Gerbergear.com

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