Pairs of the sold-out Mafate Speed 4 Lite Stsfy, for example, went for as much as $750 on sites like StockX.
The Mafate Speed 4 Lite Stsfy featured speed lacing system — the only functional difference separating it from the Mafate Speed 4 Lite.Hoka
At face value, the only trade-off between the two pairs of shoes (beyond the cobranding, of course) is the lack of speed laces on the new Mafate Speed 4 Lite. That said, the shoe’s traditional laces may make it more accommodating to wider feet.
Pricing and availability
The Mafate Speed 4 Lite has yet to appear on Hoka’s website, however, the shoe is scheduled for a wide release sometime in February.
When it does arrive, it will retail for $180 and come in four colorways: burgundy-brown, black, bright green and purple.
I think bronze is a natural fit for the Terra Nova collection, as it perfectly meshes with the field watches’ unique neo-vintage styling. The choice of a more premium, tougher bronze also makes sense for Bremont, given the brand’s reputation for rugged tool watches and the use of 904L steel in the base models.
All three new watches get gradient dials that are darker at the sides and lighter in the middle, adding to the aged look. The three-hander and chronograph both received green dials, while the power-reserve model has a brown dial. The natural colors again are a solid choice, matching the outdoorsy vibes of the collection.
The power-reserve version is a limited edition of 100 pieces.Bremont
The chronograph and three-hander are each available on either a nylon NATO strap, a nubuck leather strap, or a quick-release bronze bracelet. The power-reserve model, which is a limited edition of 100 pieces, is only available on the bracelet.
The Terra Nova Bronze collection is available now from Bremont, with the Terra Nova 40.5 Date Bronze retailing for $3,750 on a strap and $4,150 on a bracelet; the Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph bronze going for $6,150 on the strap and $6,550 on the bracelet; and the limited-edition Terra Nova 40.5 Power Reserve Bronze landing in the middle at $5,100.
The EDC knife world has never been broader or more robust than it is today. Pocketable cutting tool options number in the hundreds of thousands, and more are being made daily.
But where does the knifemaking industry go from here? What’s the next frontier to cross and conquer? Kizer’s Silverwing — inspired by Blade Runner — might hold the answer. And if so, the future looks bright.
This 7.75-inch front flipper was designed to showcase the potential future of EDC knives.Kizer
Devilish details
What’s especially alluring about the Silverwing is its handle scales. While they’re crafted from titanium — an exceptional material, albeit not particularly special — the real star is their precision craftsmanship.
Each pair of scales takes over four hours apiece to meticulously CNC machine. The result is an absolutely gorgeous, futuristic design marked by multiple types of jimping, texture, contours and more.
Plus, if you take a gander at the center of the handle, those three slots have a see-through milled mesh — which allows you to peer straight through the knife — that must have been exceptionally difficult to manage.
It’s no secret that Patagonia is huge in the outdoor industry. Hikers, climbers, campers, kayakers, skiers, runners, mountaineers and others all use (and love) the brand’s apparel and equipment.
While the gorpcore movement has seen a lot of that gear make it into the world of streetwear and everyday carry, most of that has been unintentional. However, this latest release, Patagonia’s Fieldsmith packs, sees the brand intentionally take some of its best outdoor features and purposefully imbue them into the world of EDC.
While some significant differences exist, like their capacities and openings, the bags share a unified design language.Patagonia
Rucksacks a plenty
The Fieldcraft collection includes four bags in total. Three of them are rucksack-inspired backpacks — 24L, 28L and 32L — and the fourth is a smaller, more discreet hip pack (or a crossbody bag if you prefer).
Whereas the older Fieldcraft bags look similar to those offered by other brands favored by the gorpcore crowd (like Fjallraven), these new ones are more unique and refined.
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Seiko recently completed its second Incredibly Specialized Watch Exhibition, where the Japanese watchmaker sets its designers loose to create, um, incredibly specialized watches.
What is an incredibly specialized watch, you may be wondering? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a tool watch made for a ridiculously specific purpose.
The watches are concepts, not actual products, so the designers don’t really need to consider any practical limitations in their designs. As a result, this year’s event resulted in watches designed for Santa Claus, vampires and more.
Some of the designs are pretty out there, but one of the more realistic creations — and arguably the coolest — is a Seiko watch designed for real-life ninjas.
If ninjas wore watches, they might have looked like this.Seiko
Ninja, Ninja, Watch!
While mostly recognized in Western society thanks to their prevalence in pop culture, ninjas did really exist in feudal Japan, where they acted as spies and assassins. Just like their fictional counterparts, these real-life ninjas operated in the shadows and relied on their stealthiness to conduct their covert missions.
Ninjas are associated with equipment such as shuriken (throwing stars) and katana blades, but watches were not among their arsenal — mainly because they didn’t exist yet. There are myriad ways in which ninjas were believed to have told time, from reading a cat’s eyes to monitoring the width of their nostrils to letting the stars be their guide.
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Rolex made headlines in 2023 when the brand acquired Bucherer, which at the time was the world’s largest retailer of Rolex watches. The move, coupled with the subsequent launch of Rolex’s certified pre-owned program, signaled that the brand was looking to exert more control and influence over its market.
But there was another aspect of Rolex’s Bucherer acquisition that was a bit more mysterious: luxury watch brand Carl F. Bucherer was included in the sale.
It was initially unclear what plans Rolex had for CFB, though the Crown claimed at the time of the sale that its new sub-brand would continue to operate independently. Still, the idea of Rolex building a portfolio of brands with CFB alongside Tudor was tantalizing. I even predicted that Rolex’s ownership would lead to widespread renewed interest in the 137-year-old brand.
But it looks like I was (very) wrong, as new reporting indicates that Rolex has decided to shut down Carl F. Bucherer entirely.
Employees at the CFB factory in Lengnau, Switzerland were reportedly told the brand is shutting down.Carl F. Bucherer
So long, Carl?
Carl F. Bucherer was founded in 1888. That means the brand is not only older than Tudor but also Rolex, which has only been around since 1905. As such, CFB was easily the oldest brand under The Crown’s corporate umbrella.
The brand manufactures its own movements and uses some unique proprietary technologies. Most notable is its peripheral rotor system which rotates around the perimeter of the movement on a ball bearing, thus eliminating the need for the rotor to attach to a bridge or mainplate.
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Long before crossbar, button, frame or even liner locks were used on EDC knives, one mechanism prevailed: the back lock. This device is so ingenious and reliable that it’s still employed today, usually on more traditional knives (like Buck’s 110 Folding Hunter).
But the SOG Adventurer LB isn’t your granddaddy’s hunting or scouting folder. It’s a modern reimagining, melding classic features with contemporary materials and styling. It’s also one of the most affordable carry-worthy knives around.
Like the knife’s silhouette, the Adventurer LB’s specs and materials are well-balanced.SOG
Back to the future
If you look solely at the Adventurer LB’s mechanisms, you’ll find it largely traditional. As mentioned, the back lock is one of the oldest locking mechanisms in the EDC world. But it also has a manual deployment — meaning there’s no flipper or assisted opening mechanism.
While the blade’s thumb studs are on the more modern side of the spectrum — as opposed to a fuller or nail nick — they’re also not particularly novel. The same goes for the blade shape; drop points are now an old standard.
If we were to expound on the specs based on that knowledge alone, we’d expect a handle made of wood, bone or even leather and perhaps a time-tested blade steel like 440, which dates back to the 1920s.
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Most chore coats stick pretty closely to the design originally worn by French railway workers. However, a Texas boot company just proved that there is still plenty of play in the century-old design.
Tecovas dropped a small but heavy-hitting spring collection and the star of the show isn’t a new pair of cowboy boot but a denim chore coat that borrows elements from rodeo shirts and Western jeans.
The Tecovas Denim Chore Jacket takes the classic form and adds Western details. Tecovas
Cowboy swagger
Tecovas has produced a limited denim collection for a few years, along with some hats and t-shirts, but nothing as ambitious as the new Denim Chore Jacket.
The cuff yoke is borrowed from rodeo shirts. Tecovas
Made from a lightweight denim, the jacket itself boasts triple stitched arm and shoulder seams and metal buttons.
All four pockets have bar tack stitches like the ones found on the back pockets of jeans. The bottom two pockets take the inspiration even further with a spade-shaped cut and decorative signature stitching.
The pockets use denim details like a spade shape, bar tacks, and decorative stitching. Tecovas
A single rivet is placed at the top of the seam separating the left breast pocket into two sections.
The sleeve cuff is borrowed from the shirts traditionally worn by rodeo competitors. It has a curved yoke shape with two large buttons. On the back is a curved yoke seam like those found on Western shirts.
The back has a curved yoke like a Western shirt. Tecovas
Availability and pricing
The Tecovas Denim Chore Jacket is available now as part of a broader spring collection that also includes a satin varsity jacket, two coaches jackets, several western denim shirts, tees and some hats. It costs $165 and comes in a versatile light-blue wash.
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One quick caveat: If you have an Era 100 grouped with other Sonos speakers and you switch it to Bluetooth mode, it will then become ungrouped from your other Sonos speakers. You can play Bluetooth audio to the Era 100 and regroup with your other Sonos speakers — via the Sonos app — but it is an extra step.
Here’s the thing: As a longtime Sonos speaker owner, I’m not sure I’d really ever use this built-in Bluetooth connectivity. It’s not as easy, secure or high-resolution as streaming over Wi-Fi, and in all honesty, I’m not sure I’d ever have a friend come over, see the Era 100 and think “I’m going to hijack the music.” I’d probably share my Wi-Fi go-codes or just play the music they wanted from my own device. Point being, I just don’t think it’s a big reason to buy the Era 100 over the One (or One SL).
The Era 100 is more Android-friendly …
Sonos offers two Trueplay tuning options. The “Advanced Tuning” is the traditional option that only iPhones and iPads support. Android users have a new “Quick tuning” option, which uses the Era 100’s built-in mics. Photo by Tucker Bowe for Gear Patrol
The Era 100 and the Era 300 support a type of Trueplay that Android devices can use. It’s called “Quick Tune” and it uses the Era 100’s (or Era 300’s) built-in microphones to get a sense of its surroundings; then it’s able to do some magic and adjust its sound accordingly.
As an iPhone user, I’ve never really had this issue — as iPhones (and iPads) have supported Sonos’s TruePlay for years — but it’s been a hindrance for Android users because, well, they knew that if they bought Sonos speakers, they wouldn’t sound as great as they could. But the new Era speakers are able to mend that wound.
It should be noted that Trueplay on iPhone or iPad is now called “Advanced Tuning,” and it is still able to tune Sonos speakers better than Quick Tune on Android. The reason is that Advanced Tuning uses the built-in mics of your iPhone (or iPad) and has you manually wave the device all around the room so it’s able to get an even more accurate virtual map of the room. Since Quick Tune relies on the stationary mics in the Era 100 speaker, it’s not quite able to paint the same virtual map of the room.
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It’s worth noting that not all eight Guardian options come with this style of G10. Two versions, the purple colorway with a black blade and the jade colorway with a silver blade, have more standard textured G10 scales.
The Bestechman Guardian has one of the most unusual yet extremely useful blade shapes I’ve ever seen.Bestechman
Bizarro blade
While the unique G10 scales are a highlight, they’re hardly the only one. On the other side of the pivot, the Guardian’s 3.209-inch D2 steel blade is also a show stopper. The difference here, however, is its unconventional shape.
The overall shape, especially the belly, looks like a Wharncliffe — noteworthy for its long, relatively straight cutting edge. But as you get closer to the tip, you’ll notice a steep, sloping drop-off — more like a hunting-friendly clip point.
I’ve not seen a blade shaped like this before, and now I’m scratching my head as to why. The clip point gives it a more prominent piercing edge without sacrificing the slicing ability of the Wharncliffe belly.
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Keeping up with the latest and greatest tech and gadgets is difficult, if not impossible, as the product release cycle never stops. Something new and cool is announced each week. That’s where we come in.
Below, we’ve rounded up all the most interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed.
Audioengine
Audioengine A2+ (2025)
The Audioengine A2+ Wireless have been among the best and most popular desktop speakers for years. The versatile speakers combine excellent sound and wireless streaming capabilities, all at a relatively affordable price. The 2025 editions of these compact speakers (which have dropped the “Wireless” name) are identical to their predecessors but add the ability to play 24-bit audio and a USB-C input, making it easier to connect to today’s laptops and desktops.
Nomad
Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch
The Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch is a first-of-a-kind USB-C to USB-C charging cable with an integrated puck for wirelessly fast charging an Apple Watch (Series 7 or later). It can distribute up to 100 watts of power and charge two devices simultaneously.
Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica R-Series (2025)
Audio-Technica has updated its R-Series of open-back headphones designed for musicians, sound engineers and other audio professionals. The Japanese audio brand has introduced the flagship ATH-R70xa, which are “enhanced” versions of its 2015-released ATH-R70x, as well as two more affordable models, the midrange ATH-R50x and entry-level ATH-R30x.
OM System
OM System OM-3
The OM System OM-3 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera designed to resemble the Olympus OM-1, a beloved film camera from the early 1970s. But on the inside, it has the same 20.37-megapixel stacked BSI sensor as the 2024-released OM-1 Mark II, as well as many of the same shooting capabilities and computational photography modes. Aside from its vintage looks, the main difference is that the OM-3 has a smaller body and is more affordable than the $2,400 OM-1 Mark II.
Leica
Leica Lux Grip
The Leica Lux Grip is a high-end MagSafe-compatible camera grip that essentially turns your iPhone into a Leica camera. It has a two-stage shutter release, a control dial for adjusting settings and two customizable buttons. And it works with Leica’s iPhone app, the Leica Lux, giving users access to lens simulations and 35mm film filters so that their iPhone photos look more Leica-esque, too. The downside is that it doesn’t work with any other camera app, including your iPhone’s default one, and it’s significantly more expensive than other MagSafe-compatible camera grips on the market.
CalDigit
CalDigit Element 5 Hub
The CalDigit Element 5 Hub is the company’s first Thunderbolt 5-enabled hub. It has nine total ports — including six USB-C (four of which support Thunderbolt 5) and three USB-A — that can distribute up to 90 watts of power. When paired with a Mac, it can support up to dual 60K (at 60Hz) or dual 4K (at 240Hz) external displays. Additionally, that Element 5 Hub is notably more compact than other Thunderbolt 5-enabled hubs.
Lenco
Lenco LBT-345WA
The Lenco LBT-345WA is the Swiss audio maker’s belt-drive turntable. It has a traditional look and features high-end components, including a custom carbon fiber tonearm and an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. It has a built-in switchable phono preamplifier, allowing it to easily connect to powered speakers. And with support for Bluetooth, it can stream vinyl to your wireless speakers or headphones. As of February 2025, it’s now available in the US.
BioLite
BioLite Dash 450 Headlamp
BioLite Dash 450 is the company’s slimmest and lightest rechargeable headlamp to date — and its first specifically designed for runners. It features a snug “no-bounce” fit, along with a reflective band and a rear red light for added visibility. The headlamp gets its name for its 450-lumen front light that promises to beam light up to 90 meters ahead of you. It has a three-hour battery (when on the highest brightness setting) and recharges via USB-C.
Mixx
Mixx Revival 55
The Mixx Revival 55 is a suitcase-style record player (similar to the ones made popular by Victrola) designed as an easy and affordable way to play vinyl records. It’s a true all-in-one turntable with built-in speakers, although it features a line-level output for connecting to a more extensive audio system or set of powered speakers. It supports Bluetooth, so you can stream music to it when not playing vinyl. And despite its portable design, it lacks a built-in battery and needs to be connected to power.
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February 9, 2025 / Comments Off on 9 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Innovative novelties and fan-favorite revivals from Civivi, Kershaw, Leatherman, CJRB and more dropped this week.
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January is finally over, and the first big EDC drops and events of the year are fading into the rearview. Despite that, our favorite knifemaking brands haven’t even taken a breather.
Interesting and innovative new EDC knives and multi-tools continue dropping like winter snow. Furthermore, a few revisited and redesigned classics have also been launched. This roundup will update you on everything we’ve encountered over the last week.
A smaller, more EDC-friendly take on the brand’s Lux 3.8, this compact take on its award-winning sibling is just as gorgeous and minimalist. While the entry price is admittedly prohibitive, this knife has the materials and style to back it up (and then some).
Tenable Knives
Tenable Kryo
Offering plenty of bang for your buck, the Tenable Kryo boasts a 3.58-inch drop-point blade made of 1428CN steel. Handle options range from G10 to micarta to anodized aluminum. All versions also feature a crossbar lock, multiple deployment methods and a reversible deep carry pocket clip.
Lionsteel
Lionsteel Q4ttro
As the name suggests, this Italy-made knife can technically be deployed four ways: back flipper tab, front flipper, nail nick and “with two hands.” More exciting, however, are the ingredients, including a range of handle materials (from burlap micarta to Titanium 6AI4V with Fatcarbon inlays) and a 3.31-inch satin-finished drop-point blade made of everyone’s favorite super steel, CPM MagnaCut.
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The James Brand The Chapter 2 Rose Damasteel
The Chapter is the EDC knife that started it all for The James Brand. Yet it keeps evolving, helping to keep it relevant even all these years later. This updated version features a gorgeous, high-end blade material, called Rose Damasteel, with a mesmerizing kaleidoscope-like pattern.
Gerber
Gerber LST Mini
This tiny successor to the classic LST boasts a 1.9-inch modified wharncliffe blade made of 440A stainless steel, a grippy glass-filled nylon handle and a grab tab lanyard for easy attachment to a keychain. With a lockback design like the original, the LST Mini measures 4.6 inches open and weighs 0.5 ounces.
Bestech
Bestech Constellation
Another unusual, beautiful, unique folding knife from Bestech, this flipper — which almost looks more like a fixed blade — boasts a MagnaCut steel blade mated to a titanium handle with carbon fiber, G10 or Micarta inlays and a sturdy sub-frame lock. It’s also available in four distinct versions, so you’re spoiled for choice if you want to snag this knife.
Kizer
Kizer Tomb
One of the most unique, macabre knives we’ve ever seen, this one comes courtesy of a collaboration with Bradley Diaz of Australia’s Evans Street Knives. But it’s not just drop-dead good looks; the Kizer Tomb is an affordable flipper with some reliable materials, like a Nitro-V blade and your choice of wood, Damascus-patterned G10, aluminum and semi-transparent PEI handle scales (which show off the literally skeletonized liners inside).
Benchmade
Benchmade Bailout (537BK-06)
Thanks to the signature tanto blade shape, this Bailout retains its tough tactical identity while getting more EDC-friendly. Drawing inspiration from the most popular Bugout, it possesses textured, ultralight Ranger Green Grivory handle scales plus a Cerakote-treated, 3.38-inch CPM-S30V blade and an aluminum lanyard pommel (sans glass breaker).
Leatherman
Leatherman Two-Toned Rebar
Made primarily of 420HC and 440C stainless steel, this outdoor enthusiast’s dream deploys 17 essential tools including multiple pliers, wire cutters, knives and screwdrivers. Three two-toned handle colorways — Burnt Sienna, Mossy Slate and Heathered Cranberry — come courtesy of a Cerakote finish that boosts resistance to abrasion, wear, corrosion and chemicals.
CJRB
CJRB Bowie Pyrite
By combining the brand’s fan-favorite Pyrite knife with a Bowie-style clip-point blade (with its iconic fuller, no less), CJRB has managed to turn one of the most iconic fighting knives into an affordable, EDC-friendly option. Furthermore, there are six distinct versions of this knife (some with multiple colorways), so you can cater it to your personal style.
Kershaw
Kershaw Mini Iridium Reverse Tanto
The peak expression of Kershaw’s ever-popular Iridium knife, the reverse tanto edition now has a blade that’s exactly three inches long, making it the perfect length to skirt most blade length restrictions. While the knife is more legal and EDC-friendly than ever, it still boasts the same mechanisms and silhouette that made it so great in the first place.
Böker
Böker Plus Collection 2025
Residing comfortably at the top end of Böker’s offerings, this knife boasts a number of premium features, including a satin-finished 3.38-inch MagnaCut blade, a Marble Carbon handle and titanium bolsters, backspacer and clip. Deployed via nail nick or flipper, the blade is held in place with a titanium liner lock.
Spyderco
Spyderco PITS 2 Slipit
A reinvention of one of the knife world’s oldest, most time-tested mechanisms, this non-locking folder takes the classic slipjoint in an entirely new direction. Whereas other slipjoints rely on a separate, typically spine-mounted torsion bar, this skeletonized folder integrates torsion springs into the pivot itself, making for a novel, more refined take.
Civivi
Civivi Elementum Slip Joint
A reimagining of the brand’s most popular, affordable EDC knife, this version is free of locking mechanisms and has a blade short enough to meet most regional restrictions. It’s a simple change that makes Civivi’s most approachable pocket knife even more legal to carry than ever before.
Gerber
Gerber MiniSada
The latest Gerber release to feature the brand’s patented Pinch Plate — a device that makes frame lock flipper knives more ergonomic, safer and quicker — the MiniSada is both affordable and respectable in an EDC context. Its svelte drop-point blade is made from hard-working D2 steel and the handle is crafted from textured aluminum. This is a budget-friendly folder that can punch well above its weight class.
Spyderco
Spyderco Edgerati
Heavily inspired by supercar design (specifically, Maserati’s legendary Birdcage), this is one of the most skeletonized knives Spyderco has ever made. While it weighs just 3.3 ounces, its trellised aluminum handle frame is exceptionally strong and still houses the brand’s legendary Compression Lock.
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February 8, 2025 / Comments Off on 16 New Pocket Knives and Multi-Tools You Might Have Missed
Tool watches defining feature is that they are purpose-built. After all, the entire reason the genre exists is to help the wearer accomplish a specific task. That’s why we have tool watches created for divers, drivers, pilots, etc.
But what if a tool watch were so hyper-specific in its mission that it was created not for a singular occupation or activity but for one single person?
That’s what Seiko has dreamed up as part of its second-ever “Incredibly Specialized Watch Exhibition.” The event sees Seiko designers using their unrestrained imaginations to create the most radical designs they can come up with, unencumbered by practicality or manufacturing realities.
One of the most intriguing concepts to emerge from this year’s event was a tool watch designed for one specific person: Santa Claus.
If Santa Claus wore a watch, it might look like this.Seiko
To All a Good Night
The Santa watch has several features that are optimized for one high-speed, high-stress, globe-trotting night of work for a jolly old elf.
Let’s take a look at the dial first, as it’s quite unusual. The timing scale effectively begins at the 7 o’clock index, marked “19” to denote 7 pm in a 24-hour format. Working our way around the dial, you’ll notice the military-time scale continues up to 6 am, which occupies the 6 o’clock index. Effectively, this means the watch only keeps time during the evening, nighttime and early morning hours — the exact window when Santa is plying his trade on December 24.
February 7, 2025 / Comments Off on This Seiko Is the Most Hyper-Specific Tool Watch I’ve Ever Seen
Usually, when an EDC brand launches a new technology — especially a patented one — there’s a lot of fanfare surrounding it. However, a knifemaker occasionally applies new apparatuses and mechanisms without so much as a squeak.
Interestingly, Gerber has recently done the latter. Five of its folding knives — most recently the Gerber MiniSada — have been quietly equipped with a new patented device called a Pinch Plate, making them quicker, safer and more ergonomic.
The MiniSada, a 7.2-inch flipper, is the latest Gerber knife to get the Pinch Plate treatment.Gerber
A pinch is all you need
One of the prerequisites for Gerber’s patented Pinch Plate is that it must be applied to a frame lock knife. Luckily, frame locks are one of the most widely employed mechanisms in both Gerber’s catalog and the greater knifemaking world.
The device is affixed on the lock side of a knife’s handle between the pivot and pocket clip. It consists of a small piece of material that juts out over the lock and is attached to the lock-side scale via a pair of screws.
It’s a small addition, but it makes a big difference. Jutting out over the lock like a cantilevered platform, the Pinch Plate creates more surface area for your fingers to grip the handle without impeding the lock. This improves the ergonomics — no need to pinch the handle as gingerly — and makes opening the knife faster and safer.
February 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Gerber’s Patented Frame Lock Tech Is Making Its EDC Knives Safer, Faster and More Ergonomic
Buck Mason’s newest t-shirt design demonstrates that vintage military uniforms are an endless source of inspiration for menswear.
Technically speaking, all t-shirts are based on military-issue undershirts from the early 20th century. But Buck Mason referenced the specific knit of a US Army “skivvy tee” invented a hundred years ago for the brand’s new Sidewinder Rib Ringer Tee.
The Sidewinder Rib Ringer Tee goes through a double dying process, creating a sun-faded texture. Buck Mason
History of skivvy tees
The original design was made from a rib-knit wool that provided breathability and moisture regulation. It was meant to be a base layer to help soldiers regulate body temperature in a wide range of climates. When it got too hot, servicemen would remove their uniforms down to that base layer, and the modern t-shirt was born.
By WWII, the wool ribbed knit was replaced with cotton jersey fabrics, which remain the standard for tees to this day. While jersey knits have benefits like a soft texture and easy production, some features were lost when ribbed fabrics were abandoned.
February 6, 2025 / Comments Off on This Is What Military-Issued T-Shirts Looked Like Before WWII
While locks are not technically forbidden by US or state laws, there are local restrictions on some of them (usually when paired with other mechanisms, like automatic deployments). However, outside the US — as in the UK — laws are even stricter, sometimes banning locks entirely.
This knife sidesteps even the most restrictive bans on folding knives by ditching the flipper and lock and sporting a sub-three-inch blade.
Among the new knives are one with a “Blue Ocean” resin handle and the other with a carbon fiber handle and Damascus blade.Civivi
Full house
Instead of launching just a single version of the Elementum Slip Joint, Civivi has introduced it in five distinct versions, so there’s something here for everyone. While they’re all 7.02 inches with a 2.96-inch blade, complete with a nail nick and slipjoint mechanism, they differ a bit in their materials.
The three most affordable versions are offered with 14C28N steel (slightly less tough than D2 but with better corrosion resistance) and your choice of G10, canvas Micarta or Guibortia wood. A fourth, also boasting 14C28N steel, has a “Blue Ocean” resin handle. The last, most upscale version has a carbon fiber handle and Damascus steel blade.
February 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Civivi Redesigns Its Most Popular, Affordable EDC Knife to Be More Universally Legal
Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic Diver is now available with a vibrant green sunray dial.
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The world of dive watches is filled with iconic models, but few strike the balance of heritage and innovation quite like Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic Diver. Over the years, the brand has earned its place in watchmaking history, offering a collection that transcends both style and performance. With the debut of the Green Sunray brushed dial, the watchmaker is offering a new aesthetic while staying true to the model’s roots. This latest version with its modern updates stands as a testament to the brand’s ability to evolve while honoring its past.
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Heritage Details with a Modern Twist
Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic Diver was originally released in the 1950s as part of the “skindiver” trend that emerged after WWII, which are watches that were designed for snorkeling and swimming in shallow water. Since then the model has become a flagship timepiece, offering slim and comfortable profiles and rugged water-resistant capabilities. Now the brand is adding a Green Sunray brushed dial to its collection, another compelling refresh to a classic style.
A Watch with Versatile Styling Options
The Green Sunray dial is the standout feature of the 2025 Antarctic Diver, providing a beautiful emerald-like glow that changes with the light. This new release offers a fresh take on the classic dive watch, with the addition of modern features like a SOPROD P024 automatic movement, 200 meters of water resistance, and 38 hours of power reserve. The watch’s 38mm diameter and 12.9mm thickness make it a comfortable choice for a variety of wrist sizes, while the 316L stainless steel case gives it a sleek yet durable finish.
True to its vintage roots, the new Antarctic Diver retains its signature design elements, including cream latte-colored patina on the indices and hands, the retro-inspired handwritten logo, and the penguin motif etched on the caseback — a nod to the collection’s namesake, evoking the extreme cold of the Antarctic. With a variety of strap options, from a classic steel bracelet to a Tropic rubber strap, the watch offers versatility for both casual and formal wear.
An Affordable Price and Great Value
The new Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver is a timepiece that balances the charm of vintage design with the needs of modern watch lovers. Its vibrant green dial is both a showstopper and a statement of style and versatility that’s capable of transitioning from an outdoor adventure to a more refined setting. The vintage elements feel timeless, and updated features like the sapphire crystal and automatic movement ensure it can keep up with today’s demands. At $995, it delivers solid value for a Swiss-made dive watch with rich history and modern functionality, making it an excellent choice for both collectors and newcomers.
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Nivada Antarctic Diver
Limited to 150 pieces
February 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Nivada Just Made a Bold Update to Its Classic Dive Watch
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February 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Enter to Win the Ultimate Portable Pizza Set-Up from Gozney
This is a tool watch, but it’s quite a luxurious one. Jack Mason doesn’t claim to be a luxury brand, and I don’t know of any luxury pilot’s watches on the market for under two grand, but this comes awfully close to meeting the criteria.
The size is damn near perfect. While the original Pursuit was a 42mm watch, this new version clocks in at 39mm across, 11.8mm thick and just 46mm lug-to-lug. It’s nicely finished throughout, with fine brushing on the sides of the case, the top of the lugs and the bezel, and mirror polishing around the outside of the bezel and along the chamfered lugs. There’s more detail and refinement than you’d expect from this type of pilot’s watch, which I appreciate, as I sometimes can find this style of watch boring.
The finishing on the Grade 2 titanium case and bracelet leaves little to be desired.Photo by Johnny Brayson for Gear Patrol
The case and the Oyster-style bracelet are both made of Grade 2 titanium, which means the watch is exceptionally light. The big knock against Grade 2 titanium is that it scratches very easily, but Jack Mason has thought of that too. An anti-scratch coating boasting a hardness rating of 1,200 Vickers has been applied to the case and bracelet, and I noticed no scratches during my time with the watch.
The bracelet has a nice taper, which adds to the elegant vibes of the watch, and it’s equipped with the usual niceties seen on modern Jack Mason watches, namely quick-release spring bars and a micro-adjustable clasp. If I had one nit to pick, it would be that the clasp is a bit too long. I could do with a few millimeters less of adjustability in exchange for a smaller clasp, but I’m grasping at straws for things to complain about here.
February 5, 2025 / Comments Off on This Affordable Pilot’s Watch Has No Business Being This Good
Contrary to popular belief, Boost wasn’t actually invented by Adidas. The technology was developed by the German chemicals manufacturer Badische Anilin & Soda-Fabrik (BASF), and it’s comprised of TPU pellets that set a new standard in cushioning, responsiveness and durability when Adidas brought it to market, first with the Energy Boost (2013) and later with the Ultraboost (2015).
The Ultraboost was conceived as a running shoe, however, it bridged the gap between performance and lifestyle like no shoe before or since.Adidas
Rumor has it that Nike passed on Boost before Adidas licensed its exclusive use. Their loss: the shoe quickly became one of the defining releases of the 21st century, bridging the gap between lifestyle and performance like no other shoe before or since.
Pricing and availability
The reissued Adidas Ultraboost will be available from February 11 for $180. In light of 10-year milestone, it comes with a special anniversary hangtag that should appeal to collectors.
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Adidas Ultraboost
February 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Adidas Isn’t Done with Its Most Important Sneaker of the Modern Era