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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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Minuteman Titanium Folding Knife

For many, an everyday carry knife needs to be a bit more robust than many of the simple folders you'll find for twenty bucks. For the demanding knife user there's the new Minuteman folding knife from Bladerunner Systems and Blackstone Valley Knives. The titanium handle is finished with a durable…

By Mike Newman
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Kombuis Is a Portable Rocket Stove

Cooking a meals over a campfire presents a bevy of challenges. Instead of figuring out how you can cook everything on a stick when you're camping, simply turn to Kombuis, a portable rocket stove that comes with a pot, pan, and lid. Kombuis doesn't require a battery or a fan;…

By Mike Newman
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Bespoke Post Delivers $70+ of Goods and Guidance for Only $45

Want to discover fresh goods and gear regularly without ever having to set foot inside a brick and mortar store? Bespoke Post is the answer. The subscription club for guys delivers a limited-run box of high-quality, unique goods and useful advice that will upgrade your life one month at a…

By Ben Dahl
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The Best Folding Pocket Knives You Can Buy on Amazon

Whether you've finally decided you want to start carrying a pocket knife as part of your everyday carry (EDC), or you just want to upgrade one of the pieces of your kit, you have a lot of options when it comes to bladed tools. Do you want a serrated or…

By Ben Dahl
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Vortecon Is a Hypnotic Desk Toy

If you were to pop into Cool Material HQ, you'd find a bunch of desks with toys on top of them. Not little kid toys and action figures—though, there are a few of those—but attractive, professional time-wasters that help us when we need to concentrate and look good when not…

By Mike Newman
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