Micro EDC Toolkit

In one of my previous posts I showed my mini EDC toolkit. 

See here: https://likota123.blogspot.com/2022/01/my-mini-edc-tool-kit-just-5-items.html

This time I want to go a step further and compress the overall size of the kit even more while still offering a useful selection of tools.

All items fit into a small pouch. The total weight is 15.45 oz (438g) with the pouch.

The set includes the following items:

• Spyderco Lil Native
• Wera 8001 A Zyklop Mini ratchet 1/4"
• Knipex Cobra XS pliers
• 4x Wera shallow 1/4" sockets (8 to 13mm)
• 11x 1/4" bits and Wera 870/1 socket adaptor
• Wera 813 Bitholding screwdriver
• 6x Wera precision/ halfmoon bits
• Wera 899/4/1 bit extension (50 mm)
• Wera 898/4 Combination Bit Holder (adaptor for halfmoon bits)

True Utility Dual Cutter

True Utility offers a new knife/multitool. The Dual Cutter is a cutting tool with a 2.75" (7 cm) tanto blade and a pair of 1.57" (4 cm) spring loaded scissors.

• Blade / Scissors: 3Cr13 Stainless Steel
• Handle: Anodised Aluminium
• Dimensions: 102 mm (L) x 28 mm (W) x 19 mm (D)
• Weight: 204 g

Link: https://www.trueutility.com/products/dual-cutter

Zelos Spearfish drops with the all new G100 Swiss movement

Zelos uses the G100 movement by La Joux Perret in the new Spearfish model. 

Main features:

• Diameter : 40mm
• Lug to Lug Length: 47mm
• Thickness: 11.5mm without crystal
• Coating: 1200HV Hardened coating on case and bracelet
• Lug Width : 20mm
• Movement: LJP G100 Soigné with Gunmetal plating 
• Water Resistance: 200m
• Crystal: Sapphire with Inner AR coating. Display Sapphire Caseback
• Bezel: Ceramic 
• Bracelet: Steel Screw Links with quick adjust clasp. Quick release springbars. 20mm tapered to 18mm

Link: https://zeloswatches.com/collections/spearfish-40mm-diver

The Spearfish drops on the 15th of Feb, 11pm Singapore time.

My Mini EDC Tool Kit - Just 5 Items

Simple, compact, useful - but not cheap

I have recently set up a new mini EDC toolkit consisting of just 5 items (kind of). The whole kit fits into the Maxpedition Micro EDC pouch. After years of using varous setups I wanted to create a compact and simple set consisting only of tools that I am most likely to actually use.

My kit contains the following items:

1. Pocket knife: Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 21 Insingo - Although very expensive my first choice for a pocket knife in this set was the Small Sebenza Insingo because it has a very slim profile that fits inside on of the three smaller loops in the Maxpedition Micro, durable construction, great blade steel (S35VN) and a very useful and versatile blade shape (Insingo).
   
2. Flashlight: Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 - A compact, straightforward and very functional EDC flashlight. It runs on a single AA or 14500 battery. Max output is 650 lumens. Other features: pocket clip, tail switch, capable of tail standing, silicone diffuser included.
   
3. Pliers: Knipex Cobra 87 01 125 - In my experience the Cobra pliers are generally more useful for EDC than regular combination pliers. Therefore I chose the small Knipex Cobra over a Leatherman multitool.
   
4. Socket and bit set: Facom R1PICO - Very compact case size that fits inside the sleeve of the Maxpedition Micro (125mm x 33mm x 64mm), it comes with 15 Screwdriver bits and 5 Drive Sockets ¼” drive (6-13 mm), 180° Locking Flex Head Bit Ratchet, 100mm 6 Point Bit Driver Extension, 1/4″ Hex Bit to 1/4″ Drive Socket Adapter
   
5. Precision scredriver: PB Swiss Tools PB 169.V01 - The smallest high quality precision screwdriver set I could find (3 reversible blades inside the slim handles).
   

Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX Clip

Victorinox released a new version of their Spirit multitool model named Swiss Tool Spirit MX Clip. It comes with two upgrades compared to the regular Spirit models:

1. Integrated carry clip
2. One-handed opening for fast blade access

Link: https://www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Swiss-Tools/Swiss-Tool-Spirit-MX-Clip/p/3.0224.MKB1?mt_load=lt30

RovyVon - Angle Eyes E3 and Search S3 Pro

RovyVon released two new flashlights:

Angle Eyes E3

The 2nd gen. Hybrid keychain flashlight powered by internal Lipo battery or a replaceable AAA battery, and it comes in 2 LEDs with different light source combo.

• Size: 66.1mm (L)*27.5mm (W)*13.5mm (H); Weight: 32g
• Material: 6063 aluminum
• Colors available: E3 - Black, Gunmetal, Green, Orange, and Aqua Blue
• Water resistance: IPX6

Link: https://www.rovyvon.com/products/e3

Search S3 Pro

The long runtime version of the Search S3 EDC Flashlight, uses a 5000mAh 21700 battery, and the LEDs have 3 options - Cool white x3, Warm white x3, and Warm white/Red/Blue. 

• Size: 119mm(L)*28.9mm(Dia.); Weight: 150g (battery included)
• Material: 6063 aluminum or 7075 aluminum (Desert Tan only)
• Colors available: Black, Green, Aqua Blue, and Desert Tan
• Charge: USB-C
• Waterproof: IP68

Link: https://www.rovyvon.com/products/s3-pro

KNIPEX Pliers Wrench XS

Knipex finally launched their new model: 86 04 100 Pliers Wrench XS.

With a total length of only 100mm (ca. 4") it is very small but still very functional. Parallel jaw opening grips continuously up to 21 mm width across flats.

Link: https://www.knipex.com/en-uk/pliers-wrench-xs