COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS

This rounded 2” karambit-style blade, called the Hideaway Knife, comes in a quick-release, hard shell sheath that’s olive tan to match the hand grip. Blade looks like the talon of an eagle, and you can hang it (in the sheath), around your neck (black beaded necklace included), or stuff it into your boot or pocket.

Works on all of them except the ones stuck to your eyeballs. Corrosion-Be-Gone is a gel made to remove the schmutz from all types of battery terminals, circuit boards and contacts, on everything from cars to computer boards. Our each is a 0.3 oz jar.

In 1958, Buddy Holly came out of radios like these. This retro version of the first transistor radios measures 4-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" in dark blue with a wire handle that doubles as an antenna. AM works better than the FM, but who listened to FM in 1958? Plenty loud (guaranteed to not fade away) with classic thumb-wheel tuning and volume. You add a pair of “AAA” batteries. To make things even more like 1958, carry the radio in your shirt pocket. Even has a standard 1/8" headphone jack. 

Here’s something you don’t see everywhere. We have very, very, very assorted (new) blank circuit boards ranging from 6" x 6" down to 1" x 1", and we’ll send you (10) of them with our greatest intentions of giving you at least (5) different kinds. In assorted colors but mostely classic circuit-board-green-and-metallic, they were originally intended for kids’ robotic toys and games. Now you can use this dream assortment for soldering practice, one-of-a-kind art pieces, home décor (if science is your thing as much as it is ours), and probably about a hundred other things we’re not thinking of. Oooh—jewelry!

This 300 Lumen LED light is a mighty mite. Just under 4-1/2" long x 1" dia, you slide the sleeve and the beam zooms from a flood to a don't-stare-into-this focused spot. In black or gun metal anodized aluminum, it's weatherproof and shockproof with a latching button switch and a pocket clip. Depress the button halfway when it's on and it goes into a rapid-flash mode for emergency signaling. Visible for 275 meters. Five hour life with the included 1-"AA" battery and a 110K+ hour bulb life.

If we had a dollar for every bike light we’ve broken, lost or had stolen, we could build our own bike light factory. You never have to sweat a bike light mishap with these safety lights since they go for under 3 bucks each, batteries and all. Lights are white or red and run on (included) button cell batteries. Energy-efficient and water-resistant, with 30 lumens and (3) modes: solid, slow strobe and fast strobe. Plastic clip makes them easy to attach to clothes.

Take the party with you with this mini-disco ball. Measures approx 1-3/4" dia and has adapters that allow it to plug into your cellie! That’s right—stuck elevators, interminable car rides, boring lunches and jury duty waiting rooms are instant parties with this light! Has a clear plastic cover with a geodesic dome pattern and a voice-activated sensor. Flashing multi-colored light is 4 Watts, DC5V. Includes lightning, micro-USB and USB-C connectors. But get your own phone—we’re busy boogying, no time to talk! Oh, wait, we have to take this…

This nicely made 13-piece file set has a dozen diamond-encrusted files at 2, 4 and 6mm wide x 1-3/16” long with 120, 180, 300, and 400 grit surfaces. Includes a colleted 4-3/4” long aluminum handle, Go rub something the right way.

Our each is a dozen nickel-plated 2” long steel alligator clips with PVC sleeves but no boots because they’re made for electrical testing or soldering. You’ll get (6) each with red and black sleeves.

Don't toss it and buy a universal remote. (How many things are really universal, after all?) Try this jar of Keypad Fix, designed to clean and restore conductivity to the carbon on the keys and the copper PC board pads that make up the rubber-coated switches on remotes, game controllers, and security keypads. Contains enough to coat over 200 button contacts.

Let’s say the only way in is through the window, and the glass is really thick, and once you’re inside you’re going to have to leave a note. Wouldn’t you know it, someone came up with a gadget for that very scenario. It’s a tactical pen, 5” long x 1/2" at it's widest in black metal with a pocket clip on the cap. Always at the ready is a glass breaker tip. But unscrew the o-ring sealed cap to reveal a hidden pen with a replaceable high-volume cartridge. This is a solid piece, nice enough for the aforementioned hyper-specific mission, but also solid enough to use in self-defense (no joke). We like it as a nice pen to keep around the house, and if we ever need to get out through a window—hey, bonus.

This isn't a book, but it's definitely book-ish. Looks like a leather-bound volume from the Bodleian but it's just a little wooden box, approx 8-1/2" x 5" x 2" (7" x 3-7/8" x 1-5/8" inside) that's perfect for stashing the jewels, cash, or whatever you need to stash in plain sight on the shelves.

"Laser" safety lights each with super bright LEDs run by (2) "AA" batteries that you supply. It's square and has a flashing or steady LED lamp visible up to 2500 feet (distance may be exaggerated). A 2" x 2-1/2" red plastic reflecting lens covers (3) lamps. Hook it on your belt or pack with the belt clip, use the included elastic strap for arm or leg mounting, or the included aluminum flange to attach it to your bike. It's great for general use as a warning device or as an emergency signal for roadside breakdowns.

What’ll they think of next? Here’s a new one—a ridiculously handy zipper pull/knife from Gerber® Essentials. Yep, you read that right. Attach this little bugger to your zipper pull and have a 1/2" flip-out steel blade at the ready. Folds away nicely and looks like a normal zipper pull. Has a clip for quick removal, and of course it has a locking mechanism. You want this. We want you to have this.

Don’t ask us how to pronounce the mfg. name Xoopar, but we can tell you all about their Power Note wireless Bluetooth® speaker and portable charging Bank. And it's spectacular! Measures a mere 1-3/4" x 4-1/4" high, and has a speaker playback time of about 17 hours. Speakler is rated at 3W, and transmission distance is approx 30 feet. LiPo battery charges in about 2 hours and has a 1500MaH capacity. Features include call functions, speaker and selfie capture. Also comes with a USB to Micro-USB cord. Body is white with a red colored top.

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Maybe you like using multiple remote controls every time you binge-watch TV, but we’re one-clicker people, which is why we love these (2) universal remotes from GE®, which work with all major brands. You pick: the (4)-device Pro™ (model #32934), which is DVD/Blu-ray™ programmable for all TVs, and is sound bar- and streaming player-capable, 7” long in a beautiful rose color; or the (6)-device Ultra Pro™ (model #37038, the 800-lb gorilla of universal remotes), which has streaming hotkeys, Blue-ray™ home and menu navigation and is pre-programmed for Roku® and Samsung TVs, 8-1/2” long in classic silver with big, fully backlit, buttons. 4-Device unit requires (2) "AAA" batts. and 6-Device unit requires (2) "AA" batts., not included.

Our each is a package of (2) steel tech rulers. One is 6” x 1/32” for the first 2-1/2” then 1/64” for the next 1/2” then 1/16” for the last 3”. The other is 150mm x 0.5mm. Both have sliding markers/pocket clips, and both have mm:inch tables on the reverse side. You’ll need excellent eyesight.

Perfect for hands-on hobbyists. Foot-pedal speed controls free up your paws to do the real work. This one's for 120VAC devices, and ideal for machines using approx 200W or 1.6A or less. Measures 5" x 3" x 2-1/4" tall, with a 6-foot cord that plugs into the wall and a 2-foot grounded female plug for your sewing machine, rotary tool, scroll saw, or, if you really make a lot of banana Daiquiris, blender.