“Gradually, then suddenly.” Since The Sun Also Rises, Hemingway’s signature quip has been used to describe everything from political upheaval to cultural change — or, for our purposes, industry in ...

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After a rather slow year in multitools that saw us bring knives into the mix in 2024, 2025 saw more multitool debuts than we could keep up with. Many of them were rather underwhelming – limited ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The 2025 Tool of the Year Awards program is an annual tradition of celebrating the most ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every year, we see a plethora of mini tools launch from big power tool brands, but they're not all created equally. Some involve clear ...

Leatherman used 2025 to prove that a multitool brand can still surprise people who already own three. This was the year the Portland icon split its focus between genuinely new ideas and sharper takes ...