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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

More than a dozen championship courses, legendary designers, great resorts, and plenty to do after 18 holes make a compelling case.

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10 Zippo Lighter Tricks

Americans have been carrying around Zippos since the 1930s. The lighters are, without question, one of the most iconic American products of all time. (Read more about that here.) But if you think taking one out of your pocket, flicking it on, and lighting something up is the extent of the fun you…

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Steer Horn Drinking Cups

Raise the bar with our Horn Drinking Cups. A throw back to the Viking time era, horns replaced clay and metal vessels of the time period. Cut from an authentic steer horn, this drinking cup has a natural curve and handsome blend of colors. These cups will vary in thickness…

By Jeff Drumheller
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A Pocket Knife Made of Meteorite

Based in Thiers, the historic capital of French cutlery, Perceval makes handmade, modern knives with a mix of savoir faire and modern techniques and treatments. Perceval's latest creation, the L08 DAMAS MÉTÉORITE has outdone all previous releases by combining Series L Damascus steel (that reveals concentric circles) for the blade…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Squarestreet’s Sneaker/Brogue Hybrids

Squarestreet is a Hong Kong-based operation started by two Swedes you might be familiar with: David Ericsson (VOID Watches) and Alexis Holm (gram Footwear). The latest Squarestreet release is one of the first sneaker / brogue hybridizations we've seen that we'd actually consider successful. They don't look like sneakers with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Amazon Tap Voice-Controlled Speaker

Last year, Amazon released Echo, a really, really awesome voice-controlled entertainment hub that was ignored by far too many people. Now, Amazon is expanding the Alexa line with Tap, a voice-controlled Bluetooth speaker designed for a bit more portability. All you need to do is tap the microphone button on the…

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