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W.R. Case & Sons Pocket Knives
Save 45%: A pocket knife can be many things. The sheer variety of blade shapes and availability of materials mean that the possibilities for knife designs are endless — in just the last year we’ve seen the release of miniature cleavers and coin-shaped folders. Finding the perfect knife for one’s needs has never been easier, but the potential for a blade to become iconic has shrunk in response. Some designs, like those of W.R. Case & Sons, have earned everlasting distinction.
Right now, Massdrop is running a sale on Case pocket knives with navy blue jigged bone handles. Five different versions are available, including the three iconic models mentioned above as well as the newer Mini Copperhead and Mini Trapper. Customarily priced above $70, these pocket knives are now available for roughly $40, which is a great deal for collectors as well as those in need of a handy everyday sidekick. — Tanner Bowden
Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer
Save 15%The Dutch oven is a kitchen essential. Few pieces of cook or kitchenware are as multifunctional as the Dutch oven, and even fewer have the potential to outlive you. That all said, they are often pricey and large (especially the oval-shaped ones), two qualifying factors that don’t agree with everyone’s kitchen situation.
Enter, the chicken fryer, savior of small stovetops. More specifically, Cuisinart’s discounted chicken fryer which, like all chicken fryers, is lighter, smaller, cheaper and more humble than their Dutch oven counterparts. They are no less functional, though — the chicken fryer, despite its weirdly exclusive name, is essentially a miniature Dutch oven with cutouts to drain sauces (or frying oil). Those pour spouts also create a lid that isn’t airtight (though no dutch oven lids are airtight at all), which allows more liquid to boil off, making it ideal for reducing soups and other liquid-heavy dishes (I’m talking about chili) into a thicker, richer spot.
Cuisinart’s chicken fryer is modesty discounted at 15 percent off today. — Will Price
Belkin 8-Outlet Power Strip
Save 28%: Belkin makes quality stuff for your quality stuff, from chargers and power supplies to cases, screen covers and myriad other tech accessories. So of course we’re telling you this power strip is worthy of getting between your treasured tech and a whole lotta high voltage.
Belkin’s active power filtration actually cleans the electrical input as it passes through — this means no buzzing or whining noises, at least not where your stuff gets plugged in — and protects from surges to keep everything pleasantly un-fried. As for daily functionality, you’re looking at 8 outlets spaced far enough apart that your charger bricks won’t fight for space, and yet it retains a nice slim profile that doesn’t totally muck up the corner of your living room. Wrap all that in a durable wear-resistant casing (classic Belkin) and you’ve got a winner.
Frye Ankle Boots
Save up to 55%: Since its inception in 1863, Frye has made a name for itself with a diverse range of quality leather footwear. While the brand offers many more styles than it did a century ago, it hasn’t strayed from its dedication to using top-tier construction and high-grade leathers. If you’re in the market for a new pair of boots, Nordstrom Rack is currently offering up to 55% off a range of boots from Frye. Styles include a zip boot, a Chelsea boot and a roper boot, and prices start at $180 for imported boots and $200 for American-made boots. If you see something you like, don’t wait long — sizes will go fast with prices like these. — John Zientek
Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife Sale
Save $40+ When you head out to the woods, you’re going to need a knife. This fixed blade knife from Morakniv made from top grade 14C28N Sandvik stainless steel helps start fires, feather sticks for tinder, carve shelter stakes and splitting little logs. Each Morakniv comes from Mora, Sweden. The Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife is one of the toughest fixed blades the brand has ever made. The 4.3-inch Sandvik stainless steel blade comes with an anti-slip handle, so your performance in both dry and wet weather is the same.
It’s offered in two versions: one with a leather sheath or one with a Molle multi-mount system. The Molle system attaches itself to cars, backpacks or clothes, so you can easily reach, grab and use. Each is sold separately, but the multi-mount system is on sale right now. You can scoop up a $100 knife for just $56 on Amazon.
— Meg Lappe
Clarks Desert Boots
Save $50: Not much in the world of footwear can claim the same versatility as classic Clarks desert boots. These ankle-high boots ride the line between dressed-up and ready-to-rumble, with supple leather uppers and soft crepe soles that work just as well with chinos or denim as they can with a suit.
The desert boot is Clarks’ biggest seller, and for good reason —- you won’t regret adding these to your rotation, especially at $50 less than MSRP. They’ll bring the style; you bring the attitude and make of them what you will.
