Video Overview

Jon Gadget is back with a fresh roundup of everyday carry tools and tech, and this one is packed with clever surprises. From a reinvented titanium screwdriver to fidget sliders that double as “people repellers,” this lineup leans hard into smart design and genuine innovation. A big thank you to Jon for the detailed hands-on look and honest takes that make his channel such a great source of EDC inspiration. Let’s dig into the gear.

Items & Gear List

• Ant Design Apex Screwdriver – View at Ant Design
• Lautie Choc Slider (PEI Ultem) – View at Lautie
• Lautie Frog Fidget Slider – View at Lautie
• UGREEN FineTrack Mini2 (iOS) – Purchase on Amazon
• UGREEN FineTrack Duo (iOS & Android) – Purchase on Amazon
• Oknife LK – Purchase on Amazon
• The James Brand Ellis – View at The James Brand
• The James Brand Elko – View at The James Brand
• Nitecore P27iX Flashlight – Purchase on Amazon
• Kangol 507 Gatsby Flat Cap – Purchase on Amazon
• Ahlem Blue Glasses – View at Ahlem

Editor’s Insight

What makes this roundup stand out is how many of these items rethink familiar tools instead of just repackaging them. Jon Gadget has a real knack for spotting that kind of thoughtful design, and this batch is a great example.

The star for a lot of viewers will be the Ant Design Apex screwdriver. It is machined from lightweight TC4 titanium and built around a swappable bit-kit system. The shaft locks at 90 degrees for maximum torque or straightens out for extra reach. You pick from three bit kits: a compact five-bit kit that fully recesses into the handle, a standard eight-bit kit, and a max kit holding fourteen 4mm bits plus an adapter. The bits are held by strong N52 magnets, and the aluminum kits lock in so nothing gets dropped or lost. At $89 for the handle and $16 per bit kit, it is a serious compact tool.

Then there are the fidget sliders from Lautie. The Choc Slider now comes in transparent PEI (Ultem), which is tough, light at just 9 grams, and quiet in the pocket. But the big news is the new Frog. It shares the Choc Slider’s size and shape but uses a completely different mechanism, and it is loud. Jon calls it a “people repeller,” and he is not joking. It also has two exposed ball bearings that create a tingling haptic sensation right on your skin. Everything is held together with magnets, no screws or springs, so it breaks down in seconds for cleaning. At $130 it is pricey, but the quality is top-tier.

On the practical side, UGREEN’s new FineTrack finders impressed. The Mini2 and the football-shaped FineTrack 2 both offer a 5 to 7 year battery life, a loud 110 dB alarm, glow-in-the-dark markings, and IP68 water and dust resistance. The rechargeable FineTrack Duo works with both Apple Find My and Android Find Hub over USB-C. UGREEN sponsored the video, and they have earned Jon’s go-to spot for AirTag alternatives.

Rounding things out, the Oknife LK, the redesigned James Brand Ellis and Elko knives, and the powerful Nitecore P27iX flashlight all bring strong showings. The P27iX in particular is a highly customizable 5,000-lumen beast with a five-LED array, physical lockout switch, and fast 18W USB-C charging, all for $160.

Closing Remarks

This is one of those roundups where nearly every item earns its spot through clever engineering, not hype. If you want to see these tools in action, watch the mechanisms work, and hear that Frog slider for yourself, do yourself a favor and watch Jon Gadget’s full video above. Thanks again to Jon for the excellent breakdown, and let us know in the comments which piece you would add to your carry.