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Product Comparison: DX330 Knife vs. Rapid Response 3.90

Admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:55 +0000

To the untrained eye, today’s product comparison may seem silly. Both of our featured products, the DX330 knife and the Rapid Response 3.90 knife, feature smooth blade-assist opening technology, and both are constructed with high-quality stainless steel and handle materials. However, for those who rely on knives in their work, or while hunting, the details [...]

LED Lighting News: A Look at the Veterans Lighting Initiative

Admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:00:41 +0000

For those of us in the LED industry, the transition from incandescent lighting to more energy-efficient bulbs seems to be plodding along at a turtle’s pace. As of January 2012, just 6 percent of lights in the United States have been converted to LED lights. Fortunately, a veteran-friendly initiative is working to change all that [...]

Get Ready to be Prepared: Free eBooks by COAST

Admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:00:49 +0000

If you’re like us, you prefer to be prepared whenever possible. Understanding the jargon surrounding a particular product, for instance, allows you to make more informed consumer choices; when you know how power tools are rated, you can more easily select the best model for your needs and price point. With such educated shoppers in [...]

COAST Products Featured in Tool-Rank’s Editors Pick

Admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:00:15 +0000

We are proud to announce that COAST Products has received attention from another leading tool website. Recently, Tool-Rank.com has featured our products in two separate articles – one suggesting items to include in an emergency kit, and another highlighting the Rapid Response knife as a Tool Rank Editor’s Pick. In the emergency kit article, the [...]

Why a Tactical LED Flashlight Makes a Great Self-Defense Tool

Admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:00:33 +0000

Tactical LED flashlights are the perfect self-defense tools because they have no lasting effect. One blast from a tactical LED flashlight is enough to temporarily disorient and therefore halt any questionable character in his or her tracks. This means you can feel fairly safe walking alone at night with an LED flashlight. If a problem [...]

What to Look for in Rechargeable Flashlights

Admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:19 +0000

The Coast Products team has been buzzing lately about the newest additions to our product line: rechargeable LED flashlights. The A9R is a slim, rechargeable inspection LED torch, perfect for anyone who uses an inspection light during the workday. At the end of the shift, it’s easy to power up the A9R; just plug it [...]

Product Comparison: A9 LED Penlight vs. HP3 Focusing LED Inspection Light

Admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:00:06 +0000

For mechanics, home inspectors, firefighters and police, a professional use LED flashlight is part of the everyday work uniform. Firefighters use LED lights to see their way through burning buildings. Police officers use LED flashlights during roadside inspections and arrests. And mechanics and inspectors use LED lights to peer far into the crevices and crannies [...]

Durable Rapid Response Knife Technology: Blade Assist and Max-Lock

Admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:43 +0000

Every folding blade knife and multi-tool enthusiast knows the weakest part of a gadget is typically the area that sees the most use. For instance, a folding knife often breaks at the point where it opens and closes, and the attachments most likely to break off of multi-tools are those that see the most use. [...]

Military-Grade LED Headlamps: What to Look For

Admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:00:18 +0000

Troops can’t afford a spare hand to carry an LED emergency flashlight. And what with nighttime maneuvers, the need for portable, consistently bright light becomes clear. America’s latest military engagements have been especially demanding of reliable light. As former Marine Geoffery Ingersoll explains, “In Afghanistan, even in Kabul, electricity is not a guarantee, and when [...]

Firefighter Names HP14 LED Flashlight a Winner

Admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:00:07 +0000

Professional firefighter and fireblog.com blogger Mike Morales recently reviewed two COAST Products: the 3.0 version of our Rapid Response Knife and the HP14 professional use LED flashlight. He gave both items a positive review, but it was the HP14 that really won him over. “I love this flashlight,” he said. Morales appreciates the ergonomic aspects [...]