What is a fun gadget you have purchased that has added value to your life?

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A spring assisted, liner lock, pocket clipped, flipper knife.

It is really useful to have a sharp blade in your hand less than one second after you think you need it.

Even a small knife is handy. Multitools are fine, but IME I only ever use the blade, and single-purpose knives are better at being knives than multi tools. My favorite knife is a MicroTech 70; I can carry it in any pants without it feeling bulky.

Flippers are good too; I do like the clean lines on the MicroTech(s).

Maybe it's because I used multi tools, but I can't relate. At different points about 20 years ago, I carried a cybertool and a Leatherman (not at the same time). In both cases, I used the screwdrivers, very occasionally the pliers. I never used the blades, though. I honestly don't know when I'd want a knife. Certainly not for a daily carry.

I had a similar experience. Whats funny is I prefered the little scissors over the knife for most box opening.