It’s always the larger hand tools like 18-20V drills, circular saws, or even outdoor power equipment announcements that get all the hype, but what about the tools that are a fraction of the cost and size? Today we are highlighting five new pocket-sized power tools recently released by our favorite brands.
Pocket-Sized Tools
- Milwaukee screwdriver
- Harbor Freight pliers
- Kobalt headlamp
- Milwaukee rotary tool
- TEKTON Wobble Handle
Milwaukee 4-in-1 Pocket Precision Multi-Bit Screwdriver
Milwaukee redesigned their multi-bit screwdriver to be more ergonomic and precise–and has with a pocket-storage clip so it’s not only pocket-sized, but it fits securely in your pocket. The back cap also has 360-degree rotation and two included double bit tips are stored inside the removeable shank.
- Price: $15.97
- Where to Buy: The Home Depot.
- Learn More: Milwaukee site.
Harbor Freight 8 in. Icon Pliers
These push-button pliers have five locking positions that open up to 1-1/4 in. width. The unique mouth design with front-facing teeth provides a superior bite and pull strength. These Harbor Freight pliers rival the KNIPEX TwinGrip pliers. At $19.99 the Harbor Freight pliers are at least $30 cheaper than the KNIPEX full-price, and $14 cheaper than common sale price.
- Price: $19.99
- Where to Buy: Harbor Freight.
Kobalt 400-Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp
Kobalt released its first LED strip light headlamp and it emit 400 lumens up to 25 ft. away. It has one button for all on/off control and low and high beam settings. LED strip light headlamps are rising in popularity and this new design creates a wider light path over traditional headlamps
- Price: $24.98
- Where to Buy: Lowe’s.
Milwaukee M12 Brushless Rotary Tool
This Milwaukee M12 Brushless Rotary Tool is just small enough to be pocket-sized, which is great because you’ll want to take it with you everywhere.
This Milwaukee Rotary Tool model $2520 (bare tool) and $2521 (kit) improve upon previous Milwaukee rotary tool models. It was revamped to have 30% faster RPM plus improve runtime and overall tool life.
- Price: $129 bare-tool, $199 for kit.
- Where to Buy: The Home Depot.
TEKTON 3/8 in. & 1/2 in. Wobble Handle
This uniquely designed TEKTON L-handle gives users 10 extra degrees in access for better leverage when in use. The Wobble Handle is made of durably 6140 chromium-vanadium steel, has knurled grip, and attaches via a square drive end. Available in both 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. designs.
- Price: $10-13.70
- Where to Buy: Amazon.
Want More Pocket-Sized Tools?
What pocket-sized tools would you like tool brands to focus on improving? Better yet, which common tool would you like to a shrunken down, on-the-go version of?
