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The real Key is wanting it bad enough, willpower is an amazing thing...

Here is a closer look at Haruki Murakami's magnum opus 1Q84. For the English/American edition, in October 2011 Knopf will publish all 3 books in on...

Here's a little video in response to the 30-50 messages I've received asking my thoughts on the Paramilitary 2. Thanks folks, & keep em coming!

LONG TIME NO SEE! Here's a pretty crummy video on my take of a great knife.

What better book to read during this cold, snowy winter than an atmospheric ghost story set in the arctic? In this video I examine the excellent gh...

Comparison of the sound levels of the various CT sonics and the CO build your own Sonic.

Taking a break from my more serious reviews, here is a closer look at a highly original product, that brings smiles to everyone who sees and tries ...

Here are a few knives I recieved from my Father. These knives belonged to my Grandfather. Getting thing that once belonged to another family memb...

A closer look at a wonderful limited edition of the classic Swiss Army Knife (SAK), brought as a collaboration between Victorinox and SwissBianco. ...

The Spyderco Delica and Endura are modern classics that went through various refinements over time. The latest (and possibly limited) evolution of ...

This is a highly original, very readable novel, perfect for your summer holiday yet intelligent. Andrey Khurkov tells (in a deadpan style) the quir...

Burgers are fun to make on a barbecue. Informal, tasty, great for all ages.

And if you are ambitious, if you would like to try more complex taste c...

A closer look at a fascinating recent high-end utility folder. How ambitious? Well, for starters the handle is milled from one piece of titanium. A...

Our ease of life is a curse to many. A large majority of our citizens are "pussies." They are not equipped to handle difficult circumstances, ens...

Here is my Benchmade 890 Torrent. I picked this one up in 2009 from Knifeworks.com

This Ken Steigerwalt design makes for a perfect EDC with Nitr...

The Timberline Wall Street Tactical is a recently released hybrid between an elegant gentlemen knife and a tactical design. It looks superb with it...

The Finnish company Brisa enjoys a good reputation with their fixed blades, for example I previously discussed their excellent Enzo Trapper. Now th...

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Moras are well performing yet remarkably affordable Swedish fixed knives. The plastic sheaths and rubberized handles work well but show that these...

Beth Hart and Slash preforming live at the Nokia Theatre - MOTHER MARIA

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The venerable French brand Opinel is mainly popular for their affordable and functional folders. From time to time they also offer limited versions...

CRKT regularly turns promising custom designs into affordable production pieces with decent midrange component quality. Here we have a look at one ...

A closer look at two suave gentlemen knives: the Spyderco Kopa, here with wonderful giraffe bone handle, and the Fallkniven U2 which features an aw...

Nothing like cooking over a campfire. That smoked wood flavor mixed with your food is just great. Red Beans with bacon and deer sausage.

The Buck 110 is the essential and influential classic backlocking folder. Truly a classic that spawned many imitations and variations. That's why i...

Next to their excellent production knife series, the Japanese company Mcusta offers special limited edition custom designs as well. Here we have a ...

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Spyderco refines several of their knives over time. Here we have a look at the refined evolutions of two of their classic designs; the Stretch 2 wi...

Your actions could save lives. At the heart of what I have referred to as The Sheepdog is a selflessness that looks outwardly to the needs of othe...

Hey guys I thought it would be cool to have a little contest, enjoy!

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Rick Bayless is a true guru of authentic Mexican cuisine. The books "Mexican Everyday" and "Salsas that cook" offer very doable recipes with precis...

For his latest series, TV personality cook Jamie Oliver travels through the USA, and this book contains several interesting recipes he comes across...

If you're an avid book reader, and always looking for something fresh and original, you really ought to discover the very special novels by Magnus ...

With the current availability of high end steels, a damascus blade is not really necessary anymore. But it looks pretty, and this especially makes ...

Many people have read Nabokov's Lolita, which is indeed a masterpiece. He did write several other hugely enjoyable books, and here I focus on "Pnin...

A concise look at a true master of the ghost story genre: M.R. James. His classic "antiquarian" ghost stories age very well and are still a pleasur...

A review of two related utility knives: the respected Spyderco Endura 4 with G10 handle, and its value-for-money Chinese cousin, the Byrd Cara Car...

Thoughts: An Update, Preview & Thanks!

Just a quick account update, a quick preview of stuff to come, and most importantly, a Thanks!

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Here we examine three elegant Italian pocket knives: Viper Gent, Lion Steel Opera, Maserin Touch

A review of two very nice and elegant European pocket knives: the Chambriard Le Compagnon and the Maserin Gourmet.

Two Fontenille-Pataud Laguiole knife reviews: a backlock version of the classic laguiole and a gentlemen laguiole