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We love the grippy texture on the body of WarmKnives‘ handmade writing instrument. This particular pen is made entirely of titanium, which makes it durable and feel weighty in your hand. Takes a standard Parker refill. Be sure to check out their other pen designs.

Dress up your desktop with these premium wool felt pads from Workperch. They come in light grey, dark grey, or black, and the matching mousepad has an acrylic and cork backing layer. They also offer an acrylic and cork desk mat if you prefer a smoother work surface.

The Ecocapsule is a tiny, egg-shaped fiberglass home that crams living, cooking, working, storage, and bathroom areas into a 68 square foot space. It operates off of wind and solar power, captures and recycles rain water, and is completely self-contained.

The last thing you want to happen when using a knife is for its hinge to fold under pressure. Our pals at Everyday Carry picked 10 of their favorite folders which hold in place with a frame lock, so you can focus on the task at hand, and not worry about your blade giving out.

This beautiful flashlight from Lumintop features a case made from real brass or copper, and a center section adorned with carbon fiber. It has a bright 1000 lumen Cree XM-L2 U2 LED light source, and is IPX-8 waterproof. Measures 4.49″ long, and comes with a powerful 18650 battery.

Leatherman celebrates its 35th anniversary by releasing a limited edition replica of the original Pocket Survival Tool, which was designed by none other than founder Tim Leatherman. It has 14 tools and comes with a leather sheath, a wooden case, a coin and a t-shirt.

HomeMadeModern shows us how to make a basic kitchen you can set up anywhere. Its main components are its legs, which is actually a foldable and adjustable sawhorse. But the table also has a sink with running water and even a hand sanitizer dispenser.

The Stone is a notebook designed for chefs or anyone who gets their hands dirty. It’s made from powdered limestone, making it water and grease proof. It also has perforated pages for easy tearing and conversion charts at the back pages.

“She’s something we programmed. She’s not real.” Delos Incorporated’s hosts are ready to sieze the freedom they demand by any means necessary in the second season of HBO’s incredible drama, as the lines between the real world and Westworld become further blurred.

A dull blade is a dangerous blade. Keep your knife sharp and ready whenever and wherever you go with Columbia River Knife and Tool’s keychain sharpener. It also packs a seatbelt strap cutter and a bottle opener as a bonus.

EarJellies are made of a special kind of silicone that should make them 17 times softer than foam earplugs. They also conform better to your ear canal’s shape and exert very little pressure so you’ll barely feel they’re there. Each pack contains five sizes of earplugs.

This battery-operated handheld power tool features a teensy working chainsaw at its end, making quick work of rough cuts through branches up to about 3″ thick. It uses a replaceable “Nano Blade” and can easily make right-angle and straight cuts.

Wake up to 8-bit tunes with this officially licensed Nintendo Game Boy alarm clock. It looks and feels just like the real thing, and plays Super Mario Land sounds when the alarm goes off. It’s powered by two AA batteries and has removable feet.

Moasure One is an all-in-one measuring tool that can measure and record length, area, volume, circumference, angle, level and more. Instead of laser or any other light, it uses motion sensors to capture data, so it works even through walls and on irregular shapes.

Key Titan Carabiners make it easy to organize your keys and prevent them from jingling. It uses an elastic band or strap to keep your key in place, while the second carabiner gate gives you a variety of hanging options. It comes in 5, 7 and 10 key capacities.

We’re thinking “King Sloth” would be a more appropriate name for a giant, slow-moving arboreal mammal climbing a New York skyscraper, but that’s okay. We’ll forgive this guy since he’s just so adorable wreaking his havoc on the Big Apple.

Despite its compact size and microUSB recharging, the MH23 can crank out up to 1800 lumens of brightness, casting a beam nearly 1000 feet long. Its CREE XHP35 HD LED source blasts out light, and the whole flashlight measures just 3.39 oz. and 4.38″ long.

BetterBack’s Super Straps is a pair of backpack add-ons that attach to your bag’s straps. When you pull them tight, they distribute the weight away from your neck and shoulders and closer to your spine, making it seem almost half as heavy.

Load up Hamilton Beach’s handy countertop appliance with a tortilla, eggs, and your favorite fillings, and in 4 to 5 minutes, you’ll have a perfect (if a little small for our appetites) breakfast burrito. It also can make stuffed pancakes, and cleans up with ease.

For its latest tiki mug, Mondo turned to renowned illustrator William Stout. Stout designed a beautiful yet still imposing figure of H.P. Lovecraft’s evil creation onto a 16oz, 8″ carafe. It’s available in four different colors.

Rovus’ Rocket Fix is a cordless power tool that has two modular heads. The drill and driver head works with the 6 drill bits and 6 screw bits, while the oscillating head works with a C blade, an L blade, a scraper and a sanding pad.

A surprisingly well-priced nixie tube clock, with a bright, easy-to-read display made from vintage soviet front-facing tubes. Each one is handmade with a solid wood case, and features a 7-day alarm capability. Available with or without RGB LED backlighting.

Smartphones and tablets might be the new notepads and journals, but there’s something so satisfying about writing and sketching on paper with a pen. Everyday Carry shares their list of five great writing instruments that feel great in the hand, and won’t let you down.