From the hammer to the socket wrench, men define themselves by the tools they use. But which ones are really worthy of prime placement on your tool belt? Here, we'll certain go through all the pliers, drivers and levels that are so versatile, they'll inspire even the most reluctant handyman to go out and fix something. Now let's get to work.
General Tools Digital Sliding T-Bevel
No structure is perfectly square, but this tool empowers you to measure and duplicate angles with electronic precision down to half of a tenth of a degree. There's even a button that lets you flip the LCD display when you're working upside-down to prevent misread numbers. $35
Kintrex Infrared Thermometer
How cold is the air blowing from your A/C vents? What about the heat levels inside of your PC, or in the radiator of your car? This infrared thermometer (complete with laser sight) takes out all the guesswork—in Fahrenheit or Celsius—with an accuracy of .1 degrees. $80
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Coast LED Lenser P7 and P5R
At less than six inches long, this flashlight still manages to pour out 200 lumens of brightness that will reach a distance of 689 feet. Available in either battery-operated or USB-rechargeable, a one-hand focusing lens lets you adjust from spot to flood lighting without any bright or dark spots. $110 for battery-operated, $100 for rechargeable
Stiletto Hammer
This titanium hammer hits like a one-pound steel hammer, but only weighs 10 ounces. And thanks to the metallurgical properties of titanium, it also transfers 10 times less recoil shock. Translation: You'll have less tired arms and sore hands, allowing you to drive nails faster and longer. "These are the bomb," says Jodi Marks, author of Fix it in a Flash and a frequent contributor to HGTV. "They're lightweight, and they have great balance." $110
Komelon MagGrip 30-foot Tape Measure
Most tool kits come with a 12- or 16-foot tape, which frankly just doesn't measure up to this 30-foot beast. Even better, the tip contains powerful magnets to make solo measuring that much easier—as long as you're working around iron and steel. $18
Stanley MaxGrip 10-inch Wrench
Save space in your toolbox with this double-duty wrench. It's adjustable, so you'll get a firm grab on any size nut, metric or English. And it also has a locking grip to give you an extra hand free for the rest of your task. $21
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Irwin Tools Fast Release Locking Plier
These adjustable vice grip pliers have a one-handed, triggerless release system that Irwin says is three times stronger than standard vice grips. We also love the curved jaw, which lets you grab hold of square, round, or hexagonal bolts, and the thick, cushy grips that transfer less painful vibrations to your mitts. $17
Leatherman Wave
The Wave is Leatherman's best-selling multi-tool, and it's not hard to understand why. Along with interchangeable-bit screwdrivers, a saw, a metal file, pliers, a wire-cutter, scissors, and the bottle opener no man should leave home without, it also features a three-inch blade that can be easily snapped open with one hand without having to open the Leatherman's handles. $60
Survival Straps
What looks like a nondescript (if not stylish) wristband is actually a carefully hand-woven bundle of up to 16 feet of 550-lb test, military-grade parachute cord (how much line you get depends on your wrist size). Wear it at all times—even if you're swimming in the ocean—and if you have the need to unravel your rope to MacGyver your way out of a tough situation, tell your story to Survival Straps and they'll send you a new paracord wristband for free. $25
Hinderer Extreme Duty Pen
Even though you're not Jason Bourne, you can still defend yourself with a pen. Made of lightweight but incredibly strong titanium, this writing instrument was designed to serve double duty as a discrete tool for fending off would-be attackers. What's more, it uses Fisher Space Pen refills, which means it can write cleanly and smoothly upside-down, underwater, and in the freezing cold. $237
Thanks to Mens Health / MH Lists / Rodale Inc.
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