Gerber 22-41544 EVO Jr. & Clutch

Granted, we’re tool junkies, but we don’t know anybody who can resist the lure of a little combo like this.

First, the EVO Jr. knife has a slick little 440 stainless steel blade coated with titanium nitride for superior corrosion resistance. The anodized aluminum handle has seven slanted oval openings in it, and we admit it gives it a lean, mean look, but even better, it cuts down on the knife’s weight. When folded, it fits beautifully in a pocket, perfect for hiking, fishing and a hunt in the woods. It flips open with one hand as smooth as ice and features a finger flip that also serves as a guard.

But the star of this pair is definitely the cool, keychainable Clutch multi-purpose tool. It’s a mere 2-1/2 inches closed, and there’s little evidence of what lies beneath. But slide it open, and you’ve got instant access to an amazingly strong needlenose mini-pliers, a knife blade, gritty file, nail cleaner, three screwdrivers (two flat, one Phillips), tweezers and a bottle opener, and the whole thing travels incognito on your keychain. It’s brilliant.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What’s in the Box
EVO Jr. serrated knife, Clutch multi-purpose keychain tool