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By Lanny Fuller
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Our Favorite Finds From Bespoke Post’s Fourth of July Sale

Up to 50% off. These are the pieces we'd grab before they're gone.

By Cool Material
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The Iconic REEF Fanning Sandal Just Hit Legal Drinking Age

Four new models join the family of clever, beach-bum approved sandals featuring a bottle opener in the sole

By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

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

By Cool Material
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The Spyderco Knives You Need for Your EDC Setup

Founded in the late 70s by Sal and Gail Glesser, Spyderco has steadily grown from a mom and pop small business knifemaker to one of the industry leader's in the cutlery space--without sacrificing any of the ideals, construction methods of attention to detail that made them a household name in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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STEAL: Upgrade Your Entire Kitchen During this Insane Sur La Table Warehouse Sale

Ever since quarantine started, we've spent way too much time watching YouTube videos of our favorite chefs and reading their cookbooks trying to up our game in the kitchen. How many skillets do we need? Cast iron, non-stick or carbon steel? What about specialized tools? Where does all this money…

By Cooper Fleishman
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What’s the Deal with Damascus Steel?

Finding a great pocket knife, fixed blade, or even chef's knife isn't all that difficult. There are hundreds of manufacturers big and small that make as many blades. We're living in a knife renaissance! But few of those options will get the kind of response that a gorgeous, patterned Damascus…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Terrain 365 Otter Flip-AT Pocket Knife

Everyone knows that EDC should include a solid workhorse pocket knife you can use for all your essential cutting tasks. How do you pick just the right one for you? If you're interested in sleek, stylish and sharp--along with all terrains performance--you opt for the Terrain 365 Otter Flip-AT Pocket…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Leatherman’s Latest Multi-Tool Has Everything You Need

If you're only allowed to carry one piece of gear other than a smartphone in your EDC, it should be a Leatherman multi-tool like their latest, Bond. This 14-tool option with minimal design was inspired by founder Tim Leatherman's original PST multi-tool and packs everything you use regularly in one…

By Pat McLaughlin
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