As usual, we saw all manner of tools this year, and they continued to split into ever-finer categories: Utilitarian, artisanal, DIY, hi-tech, designey. Here are 25 that stood out to us.Eye-catching handmade outdoor tools by Neru Design Works.Festool's new ExoActive exoskeleton. Specialty tools: A straw splitter. A smart design for dispensing dangerous chemicals: The Justrite Plunger Can. Woodworker Takurou Seino's clever jig for producing the naguri pattern in wood. Ergonomic Partners' zero-gravity tool arm. The BullseyeBore is a laser gizmo that helps you drill straight. Collet fans are a clever, low-tech solution for clearing chips while CNC milling. This crazy on-body camera rig provides pivoting POVs.A space-efficient tool storage system for firefighters: Slide-out and swing-out tool boards. A look at the design of quick-release tool mounts for firefighters. A portable alternative to the bench vise: A DIY panel wedge. An incredible sidewalk craftsman demonstrates using a bow lathe. Workshop jigs with beautiful forms. Hatchet as objet d'esign.A different design approach to stair-climbing handtrucks. A combination carabiner/rope tightener. This Jetlaser strips finishes in just seconds. Clever design: A face shield that integrates with a baseball cap. Hozo Design's laser level with better UX. A designey, no-mess fire extinguisher from Sweden Arrowmax's designey hand tools. The Mambapod, a mini tripod with an F-style clamp in one leg. And finally, a guy clearing ice off of a roof with a leafblower.