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The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More
By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: Bertone Runabout, Hamilton PSR 74, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Bertone Runabout, Hamilton PSR 74, and More

Including Old Grand-Dad 16-Year bourbon.

By John A. Paradiso
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Win $1,000 Worth of Gear From Iron & Resin

Iron & Resin is giving away $1,000 worth of menswear and gear, including their newly launched Overland Weekender Bag.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: Buck Mason x J. Press, Apple M4 Mac Mini, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Buck Mason x J. Press, Apple M4 Mac Mini, and More

Including Ratio's smallest, most efficient coffee brewer.

By John A. Paradiso
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Trailblazer Fire Starter Sticks

Any avid camper knows the annoyance that comes with starting a campfire. Without the right equipment, you have your work cut out for you. That's why we dig these Trailblazer Fire Starter Sticks. While they look a bit like standard matches, they're actually far better for campsites. Why? They combine…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
The Ridge Wallet Is an Everyday Carry Essential

Want to skip Costanza-sized billfolds and traditional leather wallet options in favor of something with more durability and RFID-protection? Check out The Ridge Wallet. Made with carbon fiber, titanium or aluminum, and available in a number of different colorways and styles, The Ridge Wallet is a slim, front pocket wallet…

By Ben Dahl
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Anywhere Tools are Stackable Everyday Carry Items

A multi-tool is great. We carry one daily. Problem is, sometimes we don't need all those tools and we're left carrying a bulky item. Anywhere Tools are an array of everyday carry items—pocket knife, flashlight, charging cable, and more—that stack on top of each other so you can carry only…

By Mike Newman
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MSTR LINX Key Carry System

The MSTR LINX system is a clever and attractive way to organize your keys. Composed of three different items—a carabiner complete with bottle opener, a Mini LINX loop, and a key ring—the kit allows for easy connecting and removing of pieces. That's thanks to the smart slip on design, which…

By Mike Newman
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Features
8 Unique Knives That Do More Than Open Packages

At one point in human history, a pocket knife was an essential. Every morning, your grandfather likely grabbed his wallet, his keys, and his trusty folder before heading out to his truck and driving on down to the plant/mine/factory/office/market/dock. Pocket knives were extremely useful for completing his daily tasks. Today,…

By Maxwell Barna
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