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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026
By Cool Material
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An Ode To Kapital, One of the Coolest Brands in Japanese Menswear

On a recent visit to Tokyo, I fell in love with the cult-favorite label.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in April 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in April 2026.

By Cool Material
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Why The Field Watch Is The Ultimate Spring Watch

The military classic is a remarkable addition to your EDC this season, and these are a few of our favorites.

By Beau Hayhoe
Accessories
The Douche Card

If ever there was a product that was long overdue, it's the Douche Card. Now it's incredibly simple to let someone know, Hey man, you're a douche. The douche card doesn't come with the ability to block a punch or run quickly, so use with care.

By Cool Material Guest
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Food
Code Blue Recovery Drink

If you've had a late night, skip the prairie oyster and try some Code Blue instead. Formulated to hydrate you and give you a boost without the headache inducing caffeine, it's the perfect hangover drink. Also great if you workout hard, or travel a lot and understand that it's not…

By Cool Material Guest
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Rockwell JawHorse

If you've got some big home improvement projects coming up, ditch the wobbly sawhorses and pick up the Jawhorse. Not just a replacement for your sawhorses, but your clamps, bench vises, workbench... you get the idea. The Jawhorse applies up to a ton of force to keep what you're working…

By Cool Material Guest
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Strait-Line Tape Measure

Lost your #2 Ticonderoga again? Escape flashbacks of Scantron tests with the Irwin Strait-Line 25 Foot Tape Measure. It features a built-in quick mark tip, so there’s no need for a pencil. Its optic white dual side blade allows for improved visibility in low light conditions. We assume this is…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Samurai Sword Umbrella

The rain stands in the way of no honorable warrior. For your next showdown with the precipitation, remove your Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella from its nylon sheath and get out there. Battle away… but should you be defeated by the wet weather, please don’t resort to disembowelment.

By Tim Jacobsen
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