Tool
Hands-on reviews and wishlist picks in Tool.
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DWARF 3 Hydraulic Mini Tripod — A Palm-Sized Fluid Head Tripod
An ultra-lightweight hydraulic mini tripod that folds down to 25cm and extends up to 53cm, made for smart telescopes
Price TBC (sold via DwarfLab's official store and Amazon)
Keychron B40 Wireless Keyboard - An Office Keyboard That Looks Out for Your Wrists with an Alice Layout
A quiet wireless keyboard with a 75% Alice ergonomic layout and an 800mAh battery for long-lasting use
$49.99+ (per Keychron's official store; domestic pricing TBD)
mfish E-Tank - A 7-in-1 Desk Charging Station with Cyberpunk Flair
Three USB-C ports and three AC outlets packed into a single 240W GaN charger with glowing accents
About $130 (international MSRP, Korean pricing TBD)
ScanMax 320 - A Foldable A2 Overhead Scanner That Fits in Your Bag
An overhead scanner you fold up and stand instead of a flatbed. A compact workspace tool that doubles as a live presenter
TBD
Handmade Japanese Drawing Pad - Black Paper Edition
A handmade Japanese drawing pad with black paper that makes every stroke stand out sharply. A desk accessory for journaling and sketching.
Estimated around $30 (exact price needs to be confirmed)
SonicMax Slice 10 - The Wireless Ultrasonic Cutter That Doesn't Heat Up
A cordless, heat-free ultrasonic cutter that stood out as an all-purpose cutting tool for the workbench
Need to confirm
PaperLock - A Stapler That Binds Paper Without Staples
PaperLock, a $35 staple-free desk tool that folds the paper itself to bind it — no staples, no refills
About $35 (₩ TBD)
HOTO SNAPBLOQ Cordless Soldering Iron - Modular Tool That Heats Up in 3 Seconds
A cordless soldering iron that hits 400°F in 3 seconds, the newest addition to HOTO's modular tool system with Lego-like snap connections
$99.99
Keychron C100 8K - A Monster That Turns All 100 Keys Into a Macro Pad
An oversized mechanical macro pad where all 100 switches in a 10x10 grid are custom macro keys, with an 8KHz polling rate
$64.99 (about ₩90,000, excluding customs/VAT)
Cladist Titan — A Pen-Shaped Electric Screwdriver, Save Your Laptop Repair Bill for $69
An ultra-compact pen-shaped electric screwdriver that helps with DIY laptop and smartphone repairs
About $69 (KRW price TBD)
GlowHint KT75 - A Hall Effect Keyboard That Swaps Its Typing Feel Like a Switch
A Hall effect keyboard that magnetically switches between typing and gaming physical feel
Price TBD
Edge & Pop Dual — A Damascus Slide Knife That Doubles as a Phone Stand and Bottle Opener
An ultra-compact 2-in-1 EDC knife that packs a 67-layer Damascus blade, a phone stand, and a bottle opener into one tiny body
Kickstarter reward $39 (retail $60), domestic retail availability TBD
GEO 5-in-1 Multi-Tool — The Coin-Sized Disc That Reinvented the Multi-Tool
A coin-sized rotating multi-tool that swaps blades with a simple twist. An ultra-mini EDC that stays discreet even clipped to a belt
Need to confirm
Creality Pika 3D Scanner - A Pocket-Sized AI 3D Scanner the Size of a Smartphone
Creality's pocket-sized handheld 3D scanner that packs 0.1mm precision into a 260g, 3-inch touchscreen body
$699 (presale $629, official domestic availability TBD)
HOTO Autocare Plus Air Duster & Vacuum Cleaner - 20,000Pa 4-in-1 Portable Cleaner
A portable 4-in-1 cleaner from HOTO that packs cleaning, blowing, inflating, and vacuum sealing into one handheld device, powered by a 96,000RPM brushless motor
$109.99 (domestic availability and KRW pricing to be confirmed)
Huion Note E - the E Ink Notebook Whose Pages Never Run Out
A digital notebook you write on with a battery-free stylus, on a paper-textured A5 E Ink display
Price TBD
MOFT EcoPy Stand - A Laptop/Phone Stand Made from Recycled Coffee Grounds
MOFT's foldable laptop and phone stand made from recycled coffee grounds that would otherwise be thrown away every day
Price to be confirmed
Pulsar Lab XPAD Mini - A 3-Key Magnetic Macropad with a Built-in LCD
Pulsar Lab's ultra-compact 3-key custom keypad, packing magnetic switches, 8K polling, an LCD, and a dial
Roughly $45-60 (retailer TBD)
Stanley Kettlebell — A Tumbler Brand's First Home Workout Gear
Stanley's first kettlebell wrapped in pinstripes and pearly colors, more interior decor piece than gym equipment
Price TBD
STILL Titanium Calligraphy Brush Pen — Tactical Pen Grammar Meets Brush Strokes
A titanium calligraphy pen that keeps the rugged build of a tactical pen but swaps writing for brush strokes at the tip
Price TBD
MNT Pocket Reform Standalone Keyboard - Built-In Trackball Portable Mechanical for €169
A €169 German-made portable mechanical keyboard that replaces your mouse with a built-in trackball and D-pad
€169 (about $185, at time of review)
Cleaver — A Brutalist Keyboard Carved from a Single Block of Aluminum
Serene Industries' monolithic keyboard, CNC-milled from a single 6061 aluminum block with Hall-effect switches
About $850 (roughly ₩1.18M)
Keychron Orca echo — A Split Keyboard with a Trackball and Wheel Built In
A split keyboard co-developed by Keychron and Gizmart that packs a 19mm trackball and a rotary wheel so you never have to lift your hands off the keys
Early bird approx. ¥22,908 (~$155) / retail approx. ¥26,950 (~$182) planned
Elecrow CrowPanel DIY Smartwatch Module — $19 to Skip the Hardware Headache
An ESP32-S3-based 2.01-inch wrist-worn dev board — a starting point for anyone who wants to build their own smartwatch
$18.99 (bare board, case and strap sold separately)
Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 - The Big Screen Maker Projects Have Been Waiting For
An $80, 10-point multi-touch official large display from Raspberry Pi
$80
TacticalGeek VX2 Starry Ti - Hand-Anodized Cosmic Pattern Titanium EDC Knife
A titanium folding knife with an M390 powder steel blade, frame lock, and a starry-sky pattern created through anodizing
About $299 (early bird) to $389 (retail), Kickstarter-based so check actual shipping and customs
ASUS ProArt Keyboard KD300 - 26.8mm Ultra-Slim 65% Low-Profile
A 65% low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with 5-device simultaneous connection and up to 16 months of battery life
Around CNY 999 (~$145, based on China launch price · needs confirmation for other regions)
Inkleaf Dual-Screen E Ink Notebook - Fold It, Read and Write at the Same Time
A digital notebook with a foldable dual E Ink screen for simultaneous reading and writing
Need to check
Nekojita Fufu — A Cat Figurine That Blows Cool on Hot Food
A cat-shaped desk gadget that perches on your bowl and automatically blows air to cool down hot soup or noodles
69,000 KRW
Lofree Flow 2 - A Minimalist Low-Profile Wireless Keyboard
A minimalist wireless keyboard from Lofree that packs low-profile switches into a slim frame
$168
Elgato Stream Deck Macro Keyboard - 15-Key RGB Shortcut Controller
Elgato's 15-button macro keyboard. A curated look at a controller that consolidates desk shortcuts and streaming hotkeys in one place
$159
DeltaHub Carpio G2.0 — An Ergonomic Wrist Glider That Lifts Your Wrist and Glides With You
The DeltaHub Carpio G2.0 lifts your wrist 1cm off the desk and glides on Teflon feet across your desktop. A gaming-focused ergonomic wrist rest that straps to your hand.
$45
TSUKI Damascus Knife — A Japanese Chef's Knife That Captures Moonlight
TSUKI is a moon-inspired 67-layer Damascus steel gyuto knife. Featuring a sakura birch and resin handle, this Japanese traditional craft knife is currently on Kickstarter.
About $142 (Kickstarter early-bird price, 35% off the $219 retail price — check domestic shipping separately)
Victorinox Dual-Knife Sharpener - Pen-Sized Portable Knife Sharpener
A pen-sized Victorinox portable sharpener that packs ceramic and stone dual sharpening into a compact body
$21
Stanley 2-in-1 Folding Truck: 8-Month Review — Convertible Hand Cart
An 8-month hands-on review of the Stanley 2-in-1 Folding Truck. An honest look at the convertible hand cart's transform feature, durability, and hauling capacity — the good and the not-so-good.
$65
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit 1-Year Review — Electronics Repair Tool Kit
A 1-year hands-on review of the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit. An honest look at the contents, quality, and usability of this electronics teardown/repair tool set.
$121
DEWALT DCF850 Impact Driver — 2-Year Review of a Compact Power Tool
A 2-year hands-on review of the DEWALT DCF850 impact driver. An honest look at the torque, battery, and durability pros and cons of this compact power tool
$150
SOTO ST480C Torch Review After 10 Months - A Compact Japanese Torch
A 10-month hands-on review of the SOTO ST480C torch. An honest look at the flame power, ignition reliability, and portability of this compact Japanese torch.
₩26,000 (about $19)
Leatherman Arc 8-Month Review — Premium Multi-Tool with MagnaCut Steel
8 months of real-world use with the Leatherman Arc. A flagship multi-tool with MagnaCut steel and the Free system. Full rundown on the 25-year warranty, pros and cons, and pricing.
$267