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Stop letting pens and pocket tools rattle around your backpack and keep them organized the Lochby Tool Roll. Made from waxed canvas with with a honeycomb fabric interior, it has elastic straps, notebook slots, and a zippered mesh pocket. Once loaded, it rolls up with a webbed strap and aluminum hook. Comes in brown, charcoal, […]
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In order to harden steel, it must first be heat treated; then, it must be quenched rapidly in a bath of oil. This brief but satisfying factory video shows red hot steel gears being dipped into warm oil, resulting in a massive flareup before the hardening process is complete. Here’s another video of a different […]
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Nissan Design America teamed up with master chef Hiroyuki Terada to create this elegant handcrafted sushi knife from Japanese knifemaker Satoshi Kiryu. Its sleek, katana-like design was inspired by the Nissan 240Z and its modern descendant, the Z NISMO. It features a razor-sharp 210mm double-beveled blade, curved to reflect the sport’s car’s profile.
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Love LEGO? Costco is selling carry-on luggage that looks like giant LEGO bricks. The 2-piece set includes a standard-size roller bag and a kid-size backpack that’ll have you singing “Everything is Awesome!” every time you board a flight. Available in red, blue, or yellow bricks. They go great with these LEGO luggage tags.
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Luca Stricagnoli is an incredibly talented guitarist and a master of fingerstyle technique. A decade ago, he gave us a fantastic acoustic cover of Thunderstruck. Here’s his nuanced and refined version of another AC/DC classic, Highway to Hell, which demonstrates how he’s continued to hone his performance skills.
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This folding saw from Gerber belongs in every hiking pack. Its serrated carbon steel blade makes quick work of branches for clearing paths, building shelters, and cutting firewood. A two-position locking mechanism helps improve leverage in varying conditions. Includes a MOLLE-compatible nylon sheath.
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Aescraft’s shop is filled with fun home accessories with an emphasis on mid-century modern style. Among their many wares are these billiard balls inspired by orb ashtrays from the ’60s and ’70s. They’re made from iron coated with glossy paint and come in five colors. If you don’t smoke, its spin-disc action is fun for […]
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We’ve had at least one can of WD-40 in our house for as long as we can remember. This spray-on lubricant has gotten us out of numerous jams over the years, from stuck screws to squeaky door hinges. But where did this miracle substance get its start? Layers delves into the history and original purpose […]
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Literally meaning “little stabs,” sashiko is a Japanese embroidery technique from the Edo period (1603-1967) as a way to mend worn textiles. Sashiko is now used in the visible-mending movement, especially with white thread on blue denim. It involves a running stitch to make geometric and repeating patterns. This complete kit helps makes it easy.
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Not many of us will ever see the vibrant red sand and soil of Iran’s Hormuz Island in person. This footage posted by local tour guide Omid Badroj shows what it looks like in a thunderstorm, as the water makes it look like blood running down a cliff. High concentrations of iron ochre give the […]
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