This buckish knife from Alpha Outpost is a heavy-duty—and weighty—single-blade pocket knife. Hang it at your side, but you might want to use the built-in belt clip so it doesn’t drag down your jeans. This is a solid piece, understand? Measure 8” long open, 4-3/4” closed with a 3-3/4” locking blade that’s 1” across at its widest. Handle is a wood-and-metal combination, and it’s got a hole to hang keys from.

Kids today don't know the value of a dollar, and we think you should use these long days together to teach them an unforgettable lesson in money management and save valuable space at the same time. Call it gambling in place. This tabletop Mini-Pool table measures 15" x 1-1/4" x 9-1/4" in durable plastic with a genuine faux felt-like finish and includes (2) cues, (1) rack, (1) cue ball, and (10) assorted colored balls. They'll thank you someday when they’re old enough to hustle people at nine-ball. Surplus Alert! Ignore the box. The balls are all assorted solid colors and there is no bridge. Isn't surplus wonderful.

Two guys from our warehouse and a truck? Sorry, our guys aren't all that hefty, but we can lend you a hand with this Hefty Haulers Furniture Moving Kit. Moves up to 2,600 pounds (which is about 2,400 pounds more than any two guys in our warehouse can lift anyway), and lets you wheel stuff around on (4) handy little trolleys. Slide the lever under the corner of the fridge, washer, sofa, file cabinet or any other weighty item, lift it off the floor, slide a trolley under it, repeat on the other three corners, and roll the item along. Trolleys rotate 360 degrees and have swivel wheels. Kit includes a lever, cradle and (4) trolleys, plus (4) risers and (4) mini-risers for items with longer legs. Works on wood, tile and floors with short-pile carpeting. Truck not included.

One byte at a time. Or maybe just a nibble if you’re trying to cut back. A nibble is what programmers call half of a byte. It’s also what the folks at Velleman call this Arduino-compatible microcontroller which has all of the pins as a standard Arduino, but the Nibble is enhanced with (4) built-in buttons and (4) blue LEDS for easy prototyping. Plus, it comes fully assembled and pre-programmed with a memory game. Just plug it into your computer’s USB port and you can start having fun and learning right away.

Turn your garage into Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca with this adjustable three-arm ceiling/task light that shines a stunning 6,000 lumens into garages, workshops, closets and storerooms. A total of (144) cool-white SMD LEDs—(48) in each of the arms—swivel 90 degrees to illuminate corners, crannies and projects. Screws into standard light sockets and requires no tools or wiring. Measures 11” x 3-3/4”, has an estimated 50,000-hour lifetime. ETL Certified. Better hurry—the AS&S staff are throwing away their regular light bulbs and buying these up like lobster tacos. As a bonus, it looks like a ceiling fan in a place like Rick’s Cafe Americain. If we can’t have Paris, at least we’ll always have surplus.

We sold out twice but the lights are now back in stock! Get yours today.

The worst part of grilling? Having to cut into your meat to check doneness, or continually stab it with a thermometer. Those days are over with our super-useful “leave-in” thermometers from Char-Broil®. Measuring 2” long with 3/4” dia faces, these stainless steel temp monitors go into your meat before it goes on the grill and come out when the meat’s done. You’ll get (4) reusable thermometers with easy-to-read displays that indicate rare, medium and well (with corresponding temperatures). You’ll also get a nice little storage holster, and all of it will fit into your pocket while you’re walking to the grill with your platter of meat, utensils and cold beverage.

Get off the grid and forget the batteries with this nice little dynamo flashlight with wrist strap. Measures a scant 3” x 1-7/8” x 1-1/4” with a folding crank. Has (3) white LEDs with single, triple and flashing modes. One minute of cranking translates to one hour of single-LED light or a half-hour of triple LED brightness. Toss it into the emergency drawer and forget about it. Almost makes buying batteries seem silly.

Nothing says Yuletide Salute like a holiday tree on the roof of your car, and this one is ready to stand tall on any make or model. The lightweight frame has scratchless suction cups, and is attached to straps that go under the door openings and meet inside. Adjusts to fit car, truck, SUV or golf cart, and folds down for garage-entry or high speeds. The preassembled tree has bendable branches and (70) colored LED lights that plug into your cigarette/aux port. Disassembles for easy storage, but if you want to leave it up there all year long, it’s fine with us.

Wouldn't you rather hear that than "Is that a cell phone in your pocket...?" Yes, you would, and you will if you strap on this olive green w/ woodland camo highlights phone holster. Made to strap (we like saying that) to your leg above your knee, like Wyatt Earp's Colt (or any number of the army surplus gas masks we sell), but you can also attach it to your arm or some other handy body part because the two straps extend from 15" to 27" and 10" to 13". The weather resistant holster is 7" x 6" with a 5" zipper, and the phone is operable in situ, as it were, through the transparent protective covering. Manufacturer calls it a "Hunter's Phone Holster," but don't let that stop you from wearing it around the neighborhood. Also adaptable, we think, to small dogs.

Or in the air again? Or do you just like to be prepared, like any good Surpie does, for when regular travel returns? This soft-sided, black vinyl bag is a compact 21" x 13" x 6", well within carry-on rules, and easy to toss in the trunk or back seat. Zippered around the outside, it has a 7" long pocket, a zippered side pocket at 15" x 7", and another 13" x 9" pocket. Includes a shoulder strap and carrying handle. Not a roller, but an easy tote at under 3 lbs tare weight. (That means "empty"--we learned it from the side of a truck.)

You could use this jumbo clip to close your bag of chips, and you could write your name on it, or slip your business card into the slot on the front, so your family and co-workers will know to keep their grubby little fingers off your snacks. It's a giant 6" wide x 5" plastic clip with a large magnet on the back and it'll clamp down and hold on your fridge as many as (25) sheets of paper all at once, if you're not into salty snacks. Stick it to the fridge or file cabinet and use it to hold shopping lists, overdue expense receipts, love notes or gentle threats to family, co-workers or both. We'll pick one in red or blue, neither of which will match your fridge or file cabinet, probably.

Whatever “it” is—that’s your business. But there's always something, isn't there? This 9” clamp, in black and orange heavy-duty plastic, opens to approx 4”. Has soft pads that automatically adjust to whatever’s being clamped. The clampee? Curved inner jaws are serrated for getting a grip, which is something we all need to do at times. Having a few reliable clamps like these around the house, garage or workshop is a good start.

We suggest you take this one. Made as a promotional device, it never got its promo logo and the light only shines for about 30 seconds, we think to highlight the absent logo. But it kept its ability to make your tablet stand up and be seen. The stand measures approx 5" long, and the light measures about 1.5" x 1". Comes with a 3.5" stylus nestled inside to give your finger a break, and a gray velvet pouch to store it in. Runs on (3) AG-13 button cell batteries, included, and you're welcome.

No, but this chain will fool the eye of passersby and save you beaucoup bucks. Our each is (10) feet of #8 plastic chain with 2" long x 1" wide links. For decorative use, landscape and perimeter marking only. Won't keep out wildlife, but does has a maximum load of 175 lbs, so it won't break when you trip over it. You pick white or black chain.

Time was, they told us the age of reason it was 7, but kids are smarter now. (It’s probably the chewable vitamins.) Now you can start their science education at 5, with this Stepping into Science kit. Includes (29) experiments about plants and weather, basic physics, air and water, and beginners chemistry. Includes a 48-page manual and (58) items that you augment with simple household supplies. Made in Germany for Thames & Kosmos for ages 5+.

It’s like the Electric Slide, but with no dancing required. Our (6)-port USB hub turns your vehicle into an electric ride, providing device-charging for all passengers, even the ones misbehaving in the back. Plug the matte black gadget into the cigarette lighter port and charge away. Has (2) USB hubs in the plug itself, plus another (4) in a box that measures 4" x 1.5" x 3/4" and easily reaches into the back seat on a nearly 5-foot cord. Ignore the $19.99 price on the box--we’ll give it to you for half that.

This is our super-compact umbrella, but we think the word bumbershoot needs to be kept alive. So we’re going to say it again: bumbershoot. This one is black polyester and measures 9” long x approx 1-1/2” dia with a wood-like handle. Opens to 36” dia with a 21” long handle. Stores in a black sleeve.

If you want to make an omelette, you have to break some eggs. But now you can automate the tedious process. Just stick the egg between the little rings, squeeze the handle, and the Clever Cracker breaks it and drops it into the detachable egg separator. But wait—that’s not all! The package also includes the battery-operated Clever Scrambler. Put the egg in the little bowl on the Scrambler, push it down so the tiny scrambling wand is inside the egg, push the button, and the egg is scrambled from the inside, without your ever having to witness the ignominious deed. You add is a pair of “AA” batteries.

Well, if you had a crystal ball, you'd be able to see that there's a crystal ball in your future, and you'd know not to pass up this very, very nice glass gazing ball. It's 4-1/4" dia (and heavy) and comes with a footed dark-wood stand that spins smoothly. The stand is just over 3" dia. Together, the ball and stand are 6-1/4" tall. Comes in a presentation and storage box. The perfect accessory for your next fortune-telling gig.

Hook these on the zipper pulls on your jackets and you'll never be in the dark again. Tiny LED lights measure 1" x 9/16" in a 5/16" thick oblong, and come on a 7/8" long lanyard clip. We'll pick some that will go with your eyes, in blue, green, black or red. Include little button cell batteries that can be replaced if you're the sort of person who does that.

More compass than you usually get for the price, this transparent plastic, liquid-filled version is 1-15/16" dia with a black outer ring marked every 5 degrees and knurled for easy turning. Bottom has lines and an arrow for ease of plotting. On a 17" long neck cord.

Wherefrom unknown, but this triangular clear glass bottle has a glass dropper, with a safety cap, hiding under the big blue triangular cap. Holds 1-1/2 oz (50ml) and measures just shy of 3” tall x 2” long on the sides. You could decant cheap perfume from an ugly bottle into it, or fill it with your own mixture.

Don't panic. A meteorite is speeding toward you, but it will only hit your mailbox. These small hunks of genuine meteorites are approx 4,200 years old, and have been harvested from Chandon, Argentina. (We never miss the meteorite harvest in Chandon.) You have two choices. The large-ish ones weigh between 20-33 grams and measure approx 1-1/4" x 3/4" x 1/2", which is very dense. (Get a pair and make cuff-links for your favorite meteorologist!) The smaller ones weigh approx 3-4 grams per box, and you may get multiple pieces. In either case, carry one in your pocket and you'll never be hit by a large meteorite. (And if you are, we'll give you double your money back.)

This new take-out analog/ballistic meter, a genuine science device, was intended to measure electrodermal activity in humans, if you're into that kind of thing. (We make no judgments here at the home office, lest we be judged.) Has a clear acrylic elliptical face, 6-1/8" x 4" with a 2-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/4" housing for the mechanism on the rear bottom, along with a pair of screw terminals. No scale, but full deflection is at 125uA.

These translucent plastic three-ring binders have 1” rings and measure 10-1/4” x 11-5/8”. You pick the aqua color; the frosted white with a transparent sleeve on the outside front for a title/contents sheet; or the textured translucent white with clear sleeves on the inside of both front and back covers.

…when you crank up this 13-1/4" tall, hand-cranked Wimshurst generator. They were the toast of the 19th Century, and remained the hottest thing around, electrostatically speaking, until Bobby Van de Graaf came along. This one works like a top, zapping sparks to a fare-thee-well with very little cranking. It's mighty pretty too, in acrylic, white and silver, and will dress up a dull physics or electronics lab.

This 26" diameter (think: size of a snow saucer) x 1-3/4” thick acrylic convex mirror is a security mirror, so of course it’s secure! You’d see one of these in the back corner of a retail store, or in a blind spot in a parking deck, or in a homemade funhouse. Hey, it’s your basement. Also great for seeing around the back corner of your garage, to make sure no one’s lurking in the alley. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, and comes with an adjustable dual-arm and plate mount and hardware. Made in USA. Please note: Due to size, mirror will ship ground in a separate box.

These are the split rings with the beveled profile, the good ones. The bevel and the largeness of these rings translate to fewer chipped fingernails and blurted-out obscenities. Measure 1-1/2" dia x 1/8" thick, in steel, and hold a bunch of keys.

Rattlebacks are plastic semi-elliptical shapes, 3-7/8" long, that illustrate Newton's laws of motion, while mystifying kids. Set them down (the rattlebacks, not the kids) and their offset center of gravity makes them spin. Spin them in one direction and they stop and reverse themselves. You get a package of (10) in blue, along with a lesson plan and suggested activities.

A really cool mini drill set for your mini projects! The 7-1/4" long aluminum push drill for delicate work comes with (1) 1/16" and (1) 1/32" collet, and (20) bits that fit them. The bits are #61 through #80, some so needle-thin they could add tear ducts to a fashion doll. They come in a mini case marked with the number and size of each bit in mils.

It's stylish, it's handy, it has a slightly menacing look to it, and-truth be told-it's a lot of fun. It's a handheld butane torch, great for everyone: in the lab, under the hood, working with circuitry, heck, a chef can even use it to flambé the dessert. 6-1/4" tall, 3-5/8" x 2-1/4" dia base, 3-5/8" long at the top, with a textured grip, push-button start with safety, and air adjustment to control the size of the flame. Easy to fill with butane, which you'll need to do 'cause no fuel is included.

This isn’t something you stand on in late March to see how much weight you gained over the holidays and New Year’s Eve. This is a scale that uses a spring to measure 0-5000g in 100g increments, and 0-50 Newtons. The thing itself is 6-3/8" long x 7/8" dia with a 1-3/8" top hook, and an adjusting nut to zero it out. Has a 1-3/4" J-hook on the bottom, from which to hang what you’re weighing. Clearly marked as not legal for trade. Made in Canada. Wait a second, isn’t it always winter up there?

This XL magnifier measures 3-3/8" dia with a 5" long handle, all rubber coated. Glass lens is 1.5X and surrounded by (3) bright white energy efficient COB LED strips that run on (2) included "AA" batteries. Tap-on, tap-off switch. Good for everything from reading to looking at bugs and such.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stargazer, with or without a telescope, you'll get more out of the night sky with a Miller Planisphere. This 10" rotating double disc is a map of the planets, stars and constellations, useful across a large range of the northern latitudes, although most accurate in the range of 35° to 45° north. It can be aligned to the time and date in your location to display a detailed map, and includes tips on finding the planets, suggestions for telescope projects, and more. It's an invaluable learning tool that makes stargazing a lot more fun.

Got stuff that needs a place to be? Want to keep your eye on it? Here’s the perfect container—a 7” tall x 4-1/4” dia clear glass jar from Moore Medical, who call themselves The Supply Experts®. Comes with a stainless steel lid, too, with a nice little handle for lifting it off. You know the jars in a doctor’s office that are filled with cotton swabs and tongue depressors? This be them! Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, craft rooms, workshops and garages, too, though these jars are awful pretty, we have to say.

Direct from our faithful hospital supply suppliers--handy dandy (and brand new) tubs for storing, sorting, scrubbing, or schlepping toys, mittens, craft supplies, chicken feed, whatever. In yellow/gold pretty-much-indestructible #5 plastic, each is approx 13" x 10" x 5" deep. (Some might be a tad smaller). They have lips and rounded ends, nest when not in use, and are graduated inside from 2 to 6 quarts.

These 6” steel dissection probes have knurled handles above 1-1/4” long x very sharp 1/16” points. Ignore the “Oil Pick” name on the package. We don’t know what it means either, other than that it translates to “surplus bargain".

You can’t start fooling people too early. This box of tricks is for budding magicians, and includes the props and instructions for (77) tricks. Includes a magic wand, without which you can’t be a magician, plus assorted cups, balls, cards and coin-trick frames. You add a few things like money, a handkerchief, gullible friends, etc. For ages 6+.