outdoor tools

  • Klein 31737 Folding Saw: My Go-To for Tight Spots

    ByMike Izzo

    After twenty years of cutting through drywall in cramped attics and behind water heaters, I can tell you the Klein 31737 has earned its spot in my daily kit. This isn’t some flimsy homeowner saw—it locks solid at both 180 and 125 degrees, which means I can actually get blade-on-board in those impossible angles behind ductwork without destroying my knuckles. The folding design keeps it from shredding my other tools, and that tether hole? Lifesaver when you’re balanced on a ladder. I’ve put mine through hell—cutting access panels, notching studs for linesets, emergency repairs in dusty crawlspaces—and it keeps biting clean. Sure, there are cheaper jab saws out there, but this one actually makes it home at the end of the day. That’s what matters.

  • Klein B2109 Shears: My Honest Field Test Review

    BySteve

    I’ve been running these Klein B2109 shears in my van for eight months now, and they’ve become my go-to for just about everything except cutting line sets. Here’s the deal: I needed scissors that could handle duct insulation in the morning and zip ties by lunch without falling apart. These deliver. The stainless steel blades stay sharp through constant abuse – I’m talking foil-backed insulation, plastic strapping, even thin gauge sheet metal in a pinch. What really sold me is the grip. When your hands are sweaty or you’re wearing gloves, cheap scissors are useless. These? Rock solid. At around twenty bucks, they’re priced right for a professional tool that actually earns its spot in your bag. Not perfect for everything, but damn reliable for 90% of what we cut daily.