Awesome Living

There’s an art to infusing spirits with spices and fresh ingredients. This 1800 Tequila does it the right way, starting with the distiller’s signature double-distilled 1800 Blanco Tequila made from 100% Weber blue agave, then infusing it on site using ripe cucumbers an jalapeños to impart natural flavors without pulp residue.

Pack your eating utensils in your pocket with this set from Forkanife. The kit includes reusable stainless steel utensils: a stubby fork and a serrated knife. They each fold down and store inside a case about the size of a credit card and just 2.95 mm (0.12″). Great for camping or lunch on office days.

Most saw blades are made by machine these days. But the Daedong Saw factory in Korea still makes them by hand. Mega Process takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility to see how skilled craftspeople cut, punch, and sharpen every tooth of every blade with care and precision.

Keep your small pocket tools and everyday accessories organized in this gear pouch from Tactical Geek. It’s made from 500D CORDURA Nylon and has several pockets and elastic straps inside. Outside, you’ll find MOLLE-compatible webbing and a spot for hook-and-loop patches. Measures 6.7″ H x 4.5″ W x 1.5″ D when closed.

Cityframes makes incredibly detailed 3-dimensional maps of cities from around the world. They’re available as small collectible blocks they call Cubes or expansive maps called Frames that cover larger areas. Their bundles let you mix and match different sizes to fill an entire wall. Each map is 3D printed from biodegradable plastic set into a wooden frame.

These tiny devices add a splash of soft light wherever you have a spare USB port. Plug them into outlets with USB ports, USB hubs, battery packs, or wall chargers. The 1.02″ W x 1.02″ H x 1.45″ D cubes are sold in sets of six in cool or warm white.

This quick-deploying knife from designer Brian Hoffner strikes a balance between utility and self-defense. Its 440C steel blade has smooth and serrated edges for versatility, while its rippled G10 handles have been engineered to ensure a stable grip. Index Divots on the handle help you transition between point-down and point-forward grip positions.

Weighing in at less than 2 pounds, nCamp’s stainless steel and aluminum stove collapses down to just 1.5″ thick for easy transport, then sets up as a sturdy stove for cooking and warmth in seconds. Its cooking chamber burns either wood/biomass or solid/liquid fuels. They also sell bundles including a cutting board and camp kitchen gear.

The Kodiak Kolossus flashlight is built for brightness. Powered by a dual 26550 battery pack, it can blast out a beam as bright as 15,000 lumens with a throw distance of over 700 feet. While it’ll only run for 30 seconds in that turbo mode, it can output 10,000 lumens for two hours, 3000 lumens for five hours, and 300 lumens for 30 hours.

Zenlet’s Memo X is unique gadget that turns any paper you want into removable sticky notes. It combines cutting and adhesive application into a single step. Slide a sheet of paper into its slot, press down, and in a second you’ll have a custom sticky note in one of three sizes. A $4 roll of tape makes about 250 notes.

Kershaw’s bargain-priced pocket tool makes it easy to pop open bottles, pry objects apart, and can also turn some flathead screws. It’s made from durable stainless steel and has a loop for attaching a keychain or lanyard. Weighs just 0.3 oz.

Maker Neil Paskin returned to his workshop to build another great piece of functional craft. He fabricated this vintage-style industrial chair using hand-cut and bent steel for its legs and support structure and gently curved wood for its back and seat. We love how he made his own plywood from reclaimed floorboards.

Shark’s portable MessMaster vacuum cleaner handles just about any kind of spill with ease. It makes quick work of dirt, dust, and crumbs and can also suck up wet messes like food and drink spills. It won’t lose suction, and its Anybag tech lets use its dirt cup with a small trash bag for quick cleanup. It also self-cleans by vacuuming up a cup of water.

Everyday Carry’s latest curated collection includes some great new knives, bags, shoes, and headphones for your loadout. We’re big fans of the massive Mission Workshop Mass Transit duffle and the versatile but cleanly designed CIVIVI Sendy flipper knife with its stylish selection of handles.

You’ll never forget where you put your phone, wallet, and keys if you drop them inside a human skull. Suck UK’s polyresin skull has lost its mind, so there’s plenty of space for holding your everyday accessories. It doubles as a sunglass and headphone holder and comes in bone white, goth black, or flashy gold.

This surprisingly versatile gadget puts a phone stand in your pocket, plus a lot more. In addition to holding most phones, the titanium multitool packs a flat-blade screwdriver, 1/4″ and 1/6″ bit drivers, spoke wrenches, a bottle opener, a box cutter, a pry tool, rulers, a hex wrench, and more. It’s also got a hidden compartment in its center for storing a single driver bit.

Orgeat syrup is best known for its use in the Trader Vic’s classic Mai Tai. It’s usually made with sugar and almonds, but El Guapo’s special Creole Orgeat switches things up with organic Louisiana pecans. A delicious taste of New Orleans mixed with rum and fruit juice or with whiskey and bitters for a unique Old Fashioned. It’s also tasty in coffee drinks.

This versatile clip from Japanese manufacturer Maruhachi Kasei is made from a glass-fiber reinforced resin. Its top carabiner can attach to bags, belt loops, or hanging lines, while its lower clip grips securely and can hold up to 55 pounds It comes in glow-in-the-dark versions, as well as an S-shaped carabiner that can hold twice the weight. Sold in sets of six.

This handy pocket tool from Trixie & Milo combines 18 functions in one piece of stainless steel. In addition to 10 hex wrenches, it has a pry bar, flat head and Phillips screwdrivers, a cutting tool, a nail puller, a short ruler, and the must-have of every multitool – a bottle opener. It also looks like it could be good for self-defense.

This easy-to-carry pocket tool from UPKnife is shaped like a rocket ship (or a sword). It’s made from hardened stainless tool steel and is handy for turning screws thanks to its #2 Phillip driver tip. Other functions include a bottle opener, nail puller, pry bar, 4mm hex driver, and 1/4″ bit driver. Its body can also hold spare driver bits with the included O-rings.

Leander’s premium valet tray is made from hardwood and lined with Italian leather. Its large main space is great for wallets, keys, and eyeglasses, while its side compartment holds a pen, pocket knife, or wristwatch. It comes in black, Pacific Blue, Emerald, or camouflage leather. They also sell a matching desk mat, coaster, and pen holder.

This unique lighter features an extendible gooseneck that puts more distance between your hand and the fires it starts. It uses a high-voltage plasma spark to light fires and works in winds up to 80 mph. When closed, its rubberized ABS body provides IPX6-rated water resistance and can float on water if you drop it.

Keep your pens, pencils, and other skinny pocket tools neat and organized with Ewittco’s nicely-structured full-grain leather cases. They come in a variety of colors, and can be personalized with an engraved name or logo graphic. Measures 7.7″ x 3.7″ closed, 7.7″ x 7.7″ open.