Gerber Assert Pocket Knife Review
Here at OPE Reviews, you’ll typically find relatively large handheld tools, ZTs and tractors, and even super-heavy equipment. However, on occasion, we like to hit the small gear that can make a difference when you’re outside. Whether you’re in the yard, working on a landscaping project, or camping with the family, a good pocket knife […]
Ryobi Water Transfer Pump
A portable water pump is a tool that people rarely think to have on hand ahead of time. Yet, when the need arises, they wish they did. Indeed, there are numerous applications for a model like Ryobi’s 18V Water Transfer Pump (P3020). Whether you’ve got a backyard pond, hot tub, or pool cover that requires […]
Milwaukee M12 Shears Review
Small chainsaws–normally with 4- to 8-inch bars–are great for pruning. In fact, a few of them are on our Best Chainsaw Reviews list. But sometimes, it’s beneficial to use pruning shears. That’s especially the case when working with moderately thick branches rather than limbs. After all, they’re light, manageable, and specifically designed for jobs like […]
Ryobi Battery Charger and Maintainer
They go by several names: trickle chargers, drip chargers, and Ryobi’s Battery Charger and Maintainer (AC0i2001). The latter is one of the latest examples of these tools, which are more important than many people realize. If you’ve got a piece of gear that gets its spark from a battery, then you most likely need one […]
Oregon Economy Blade Sharpener Gives Mowers a Cutting Edge
Of all the jobs that comprise basic property maintenance, mowing grass is by far the cornerstone task. And several factors determine the quality of your cut. They include a regular schedule; decent equipment; and sharp blades. Interestingly, the last item is arguably the most important, yet one that often slips people’s minds. To ensure that […]
HART Garden Rakes and Lawn Rakes
As it stands, HART’s product line is pretty expansive when it comes to outdoor tools. In fact, it’s tough to think of any glaring gaps, particularly in manual solutions. As we said in our article on HART hand pruners, the simple tools are often the most important. That includes the HART garden rake series. HART […]
Peacemaker CFA Tomahawk Review
5.11 Revives a Classic for Everyday Use The mere image of a tomahawk conjures thoughts of edged-weapon combat. Its balance and razor-sharp head were formidable and deadly (invoking Daniel Day Lewis with his Hawkeye). But dating back hundreds of years, the Algonquian Native Americans conceived of this “weapon” as a practical tool–functioning as a hatchet. […]
HART Hand Pruners Titanium Series
They are simple tools, but as any OPE enthusiast knows (and we’ll even include the casual, bare-minimum doers on this one), the little things are often the most important. We’re talking good old-fashioned hand tools here. And this certainly goes for the HART hand pruners. HART 5/8″ Anvil Hand Pruner The HART 5/8″ Anvil Hand […]