The Cole-Bar is a carbon steel multi-tool that functions as a hammer, crowbar, demolition tool, angle measurement tool, ruler, socket wrench, and nail pliers.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/363439631/the-cole-bar-hammer
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The Cole-Bar On Kickstarter
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013Tactical Fire Striker Pen
Monday, April 22nd, 2013
The tactical fire striker pen is, true to its name, a combination fire striker and pen. The pen body is made of T6061 aircraft aluminum; to use as a fire striker the clip end is removed and rubbed against the exposed grooves.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f4a4/?cpg=wnrss#tabs
Tactical Apocalypse Survival Kit
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Lansky, purveyor of a multitude of blades and sharpeners alike, has decided to release their own take on the ever-popular end-of-the-world survival kit. The T.A.S.K. (Tactical Apocalypse Survival Kit) comes with Lansky’s own Fire Fighter Battle Axe, 20 Function Multitool, Easy Grip Knife, Blademedic sharpener, and ‘The Puck’ dual-grit sharpener. Additionally, the kit also comes with a LifeStraw water purifier, tactical flashlight, firesteel/compass, and paracord bracelet. This all comes housed in a 20L tactical backpack with a padded back panel, large main compartment and front pouch, both with organizational gear pockets, PALS webbing, adjustable hip and sternum straps, water bottle holder, and compression straps.
http://lansky.com/index.php/products/task-survival-kit/#1
Hat Tip: Werd.com
M48 Kommando Tactical Survival Hammer
Sunday, April 7th, 2013
The M48 Kommando Tactical Survival Hammer is a multi-purpose tool, featuring a 5-pronged strike head/curved back spike made from precision-cast, oxide-coated 2cr13 stainless steel, a 30% fiberglass reinforced nylon handle with rubber toe at the end, and quality metal bolts. With a total length of 37 3/8″, the M48 can easily function as a walking cane, in addition to its use as a breaching tool, prybar, and a defensive weapon.
Available on budk.com.
Ti2 Sentinel
Monday, March 11th, 2013
The Ti2 Sentinel line is a successful Kickstarter project for a series of “titanium cache system[s] to insure safe storage for essential items.” Made from corrosion-resistant grade 2 titanium, the Ti2 Sentinel features a three-piece design with two removable ends each with a water tight o-ring seal, fluted ergonomic grip areas, and a large ring slot to accommodate a wide range of clips, rings, and lanyards. The Sentinel is available for pre-order in 3 diameters and 8 variations with a ceramic media tumbled “stonewashed” soft matte patina finish or PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) hardcoat for additional protection and a darker finish.
http://ti2sentinel.blogspot.com/2013/01/ti2-sentinel-pre-order.html
WTF Keychain – Kickstarter
Friday, March 1st, 2013
For, the maker of the Grenade Bottle Opener comes his latest project, the WTF keychain. The WTF, which stands for ‘Wrench That Fits’, features wrench sizes in 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm. Additionally, it also features a pry bar, side dimples that function as a ruler and grip, and can be used effectively as a gear tie. It will be available in titanium and aluminum.
Hunter XT Swiss Army Hunting Knife
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
The Hunter XT is a hunter-centric variant of the Swiss Army Knife. It features a bright-orange grip made of a non-slip two-component material, and stainless 1.4110 steel tools which include a lock blade, serrated gut hook, bone saw, and Phillips screwdriver. The action is one-hand opening and the Hunter XT comes included with a black nylon pouch.
Kickstarter – ’3rd Person View’ Action-Cam Camera Mount for Extreme Sports
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013You’ve got just under two weeks to get in on this UK-based Kickstarter project by Sail Video Systems. The ’3rd Person View’ action-cam camera mount for extreme sports, is exactly what the name implies. Instead of standard POV mounts, this one puts you in the picture.
It consists of three elements: the curved carbon sandwich backplate that is worn with a waterproof adjustable sports belt, Fully adjustable camera pole and a unique locking/release mechanism. Additionally, there are two adapters that will enable you to mount any camera (up to ±1,5 kg) at any angle
www.kickstarter.com/projects/erikvonk/3rd-person-view-action-cam-camera-mount-for-extrem-0
This post was originally featured on Soldier Systems Daily.
Zippo 4-In-1 Woodsman – SHOT 2013
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
The Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman is a combination bow saw, mallet, stake puller, and hatchet. The hatchet sheath doubles as a hand grip when the saw is in use, and the saw itself can be stored in the handle, which is made from light fiberglass reinforced nylon and is approximately 20″ long. The hatchet blade is 5″ and made from steel.
Grenade Bottle Opener On Kickstarter
Monday, December 31st, 2012
A user on Kickstarter, known only as Brad, created this grenade-shaped multi-tool called, appropriately enough, the Bottle Grenade. Its primary function is as a combination twist off/pry off (pop top) bottle opener, however it also includes a wrench and hex slot along with four holes for use with a keyring or paracord. It’s machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, and based on donation level can include custom engraving and/or the realistic grenade pattern.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tactical/bottle-grenade-the-last-opener-you-will-ever-need
SOG Voodoo Hawk – MultiCam Sheath
Sunday, December 30th, 2012
The MultiCam sheaths made by LBT for the SOG Voodoo Hawk LE have finally started shipping out. They’re made from nylon with a button snap closure and a belt loop. The LE sheath also better conforms to the blade when compared to the standard SOG sheath and seems of overall better quality. You can see additional photos below.
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TaskOne iPhone Toolkit On Indiegogo
Friday, December 21st, 2012
The TaskOne is a project on Indiegogo for a case that turns your iPhone into a multitool. The TaskOne weighs only 89 grams and utilizes hardened tool steels, aircraft aluminum, and polycarbonate in its construction. The entirety of the included tools can be seen in the image above. If funding is completed, it’ll be released in the following colors: Slate Grey, Cherry Red, Jet Black, and (Indiegogo-$150 contributor exclusive) Orange Flame.
http://www.indiegogo.com/TaskOne
TACWRK Zombie Apocalypse 2012 Survival Kit
Friday, November 30th, 2012
German company TACWRK has put together a zombie survival kit for the year 2012. Included with the kit: Stanley Fatmax crowbar, SOG Voodoo tomahawk, replica Panzerfaust, baseball bat, Mission Archery MXB-360 crossbow, Oakley M-Frame 3.0, replica hand grenade, replica H&K G36, ‘The Zombie Survival Guide’ by Max Brooks, Hanwag Alaska GTX boots, Fenix TK70 flashlight, Böker machete, Stihl MS880 chainsaw, compass, ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ replica survival knife, replica Walther SG68 RAM shotgun, United Cutlery Expendables Kunai 3 piece thrower set, Tasmanian Tactical TT Vest Base, ‘Zombie Hunter’ patch, and ‘Zombie Hunting Club Berlin eV’ patch. The Price? € 8,999.00, plus shipping.
TACWRK – Zombie Apokalypse 2012 Survival Kit
A Quick Update On The SOG Voodoo Hawk Limited Edition
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
After a couple of delays, the SOG Voodoo Hawk Limited Edition has started shipping. However, the MultiCam sheath is delayed due to a quality control issue found by the manufacturer. The sheath should start shipping separately starting December 7th to anyone who purchased a LE Voodoo hawk.
SOG Voodoo Hawk Limited Edition Is Up For Sale
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Just a quick announcement that the SOG Voodoo Hawk is available for pre-order, which includes the 500-piece run limited edition model seen above. Some changes from the original planned Limited Edition include a MultiCam sheath and a SOG MACV skull insignia. Additionally, 50% of the proceeds from the 500 pieces will now go to benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
SOG Knives – Voodoo Hawk Limited Edition
Camillus Les Stroud “Survivorman” Machete
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
This is the Les Stroud Camillus SK Jungle Machete. Designed specifically for survival purposes, the SK Jungle features an 11 3/4 inch long, 2/10 inch thick 440-stainless steel blade which is treated with Carbonitride Titanium, a proprietary process that bonds formulated titanium and chromium nitride to the steel, giving it a surface up to three times harder than the base steel in addition to a more corrosive resistant finish and friction free cutting surface. The blade has a slight inward sweep for better capturing whatever needs to be cut, and the flat tip is sharpened for use with digging and smaller cutting chores.
The 5 1/2 inch handle is constructed from polypropylene with high traction TRP rubber inserts for added grip traction, even in cold weather, and features a lanyard hole. The pommel is checkered hard steel for non-slip hammering which makes it safer from slipping off a stuck object. The SK Jungle comes with a ballistic nylon sheath with built-in fire starter and a nylon mesh pocket.
http://www.camillusknives.com/
Bear Grylls Parang Recall
Sunday, September 30th, 2012
I was at REI today and I saw a recall notice for the Gerber Gear Bear Grylls Parang. It seems that there’s a weakness in the area where the blade meets the handle. This can cause either the blade or the handle to break during use which poses a laceration hazard. If you happened to have purchase one of these blades, you can register at this page, where Gerber will process your info, send out a prepaid FedEx box, and send you a replacement parang some weeks later. Given the quality of the blade, I’d rather receive a refund, but you get what you get, I suppose.
M48 Apocalypse Series Tactical Tomahawk
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
While it has a bright green ‘zombie’ handle, the M48 Apocalypse Series Tomahawk does have some good features going for it. The 8″ head, constructed from 2Cr13 stainless steel, has two sharpened blades, the axe and spike. The 30% nylon reinforced handle secures the head with three separate bolts and is wrapped in black paracord. The M48 also comes with a nylon belt sheath with belt loop and snap closure buttons. It’s a United Cutlery piece, and they do offer a ‘non-zombified’ all-black version as well, if the Apocalypse model isn’t your thing.
Available on Amazon.com.
ADAPPT XT
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
The ADAPPT XT, a multi-function iPhone 4 utility case, is an impressive-looking project currently open for funding on Indiegogo. The poly-carbonate case protects the phone from drops, nicks, and scratches and houses both a 1.5″ utility blade and a multi-tool card. The card currently functions as a 10 piece wrench set, flat head screwdriver, ruler, and bottle opener. If the project gets off the ground, both the multi-tool card and knife slot will have options of customization such as a mirror or magnifying glass, and scissors or a USB drive. Additionally, there are plans to release a case for the recently announced iPhone 5.
Drill Gun Power Screwdriver
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
As part of TFB’s ongoing mission of posting info on every product that’s shaped like a firearm that could possibly be found, I present the Drill Gun Power Screwdriver. Billed as “The Ultimate Power Tool For The Ultimate Man”, the Drill Gun is shaped like a 6-shot revolver and features a fully rechargeable battery and six interchangeable bits, which, conveniently, fit into the revolver chambers for safe keeping.
You can order from gadgetsandgear.com.
The NAX
Sunday, August 19th, 2012
From Gear Up Center, makers of The Grovel, comes The NAX. The NAX is an amalgamation of a Kukri knife, machete, and hatchet, designed with input from Special Forces soldiers, expert preppers, and survival gear aficionados. Comprised of 4140 Chromoly steel, which is 35% stronger than 1040 steel, and featuring a 550 wrapped handle which doubles as a capable survival material in a pinch, the NAX is a rugged and durable survival tool.
Available for pre-order from Gear Up Center for 219 USD.
SOG Knives Voodoo Hawk – Medal of Honor Limited Edition
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
The Voodoo Hawk from SOG Specialty Knives & Tools is a combination of their tactical Tomahawk and FastHawk, featuring an extended cutting head, smaller compact glass-reinforced nylon handle, and metal butt cap. The new design also features a special edition London Bridge Trading Company sheath in Honor Camo.
In October, SOG Specialty Knives & Tools will be releasing a limited edition 500 piece run of the Voodoo Hawk. They will be numbered and engraved with the Mako unit crest and include a SOG patch.
GET THIS – 100% of the proceeds from all 500 pieces will be donated to Project Honor!
To be notified when the Voodoo Hawk will be available visit sogknives.com/store/F18LTD.
Looks like Fanboy’s got something else to add to his Birthday list this year 
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This article was blatantly stolen from originally posted on Soldier Systems Daily.
Hammermaxx Combination Tool
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
The Hammermaxx Combination Tool is an amalgamation of 14 different tools: axe, hammer, spanner wrench, windshield cutter, rappelling ring, gas shut-off, water shut-off, battery disconnect, dry wall cutter, forcible entry, hinge remover, pry bar, stortz latch opener, and hood remover. This makes it great for everything from repair and rescue, to the time-honored tradition of smashing open a zombie’s skull! Weights 7 lbs. and is drop forged from 41-40 metal.
Available in 22″ and 26″ models from Colombus Supply.
Glowbar
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
The Glowbar is a high-carbon steel crowbar that also happens to glow in the dark! Each Glowbar is coated in a Silicate-Aluminium-Oxide-based powder that glows up to ten times brighter than conventional glow in the dark items. It’s available in 12″ and 24″ versions, with 2% of profits going to the EFF, a non-profit that fights for technological freedom. Also available is the Glowbar T-shirt, and the company says they’ll be making more tools with the hyper-phosphorescent powder coating in the near future.
Glowbar.com
12 Tactical Days of Christmas are Coming!
Monday, December 12th, 2011What It Is
Everybody knows the popular Christmas Carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas” but what many people don’t know is that it actually starts on the day after Christmas and ends on the 6th of January. Well this year, Tactical Fanboy will be working with The BOLO Report and Soldier Systems Daily to bring you the 12 Days of Tactical Christmas.
How It Works
We have lined up a seriously cool (and tacti-cool) list of sponsors and, just like in the song, each day we will give away the requisite number of items. For example on the fist day we will give away a single item to a single winner. On the second day we will give away two of the same item, one each to two different winners. On the third day, three winners will each receive an item and so on, and so on until 78 total prizes have been awarded.
How To Enter
Each day, we will post the days giveaway on one of the three websites. The rules for that day will be included in the post. To enter, you will have to follow the instructions which will consist of responding to a question in the comments section of THAT post. There will be a limited period of time to respond and then the comments will be closed. Once the comments are closed the day’s winners will be randomly selected and contacted via the email provided in the comments. This is why it is imperative that you provide a valid email address. If you don’t, we can’t contact you to tell you you’ve won.
It probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to be a fan of one or two or all three on Facebook…you know, just in case…Soldier Systems, BOLO Report and of course Tactical Fanboy.
Look for a special surprise at the end of the 12 days. It’s going to blow you away!
No purchase necessary.
Void where prohibited.
Unclaimed prizes will be forfeit.
If there’s nothing in the prize list you want or need, then you’re probably a hippie, a peace protester or the greatest and most accomplished geardo in the history of guys that collect Gucci kit.
