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The Best Knives and Multitools

sperkins-pom — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Benchmade Volli

The sell: At 4.3 ounces and half an inch thick, it’s a slimmer, lighter traditional knife.

The delivery: The is perfect for those who prefer a long blade (3.3 inches) but still want something that slips easily into a pocket. Thanks to Benchmade’s smooth Axis-Assist mechanism, the blade springs open and locks in place with just a flick of the thumb stud. $165.

Victorinox Swiss Army Bike Tool

The sell: Everything a cyclist needs in one small package.

The delivery: Victorinox’s first nod to bicyclists is modeled on its Swiss Army knives. The 3.5-ounce features snap-off tire irons, a five-millimeter Allen wrench, a magnetic universal bit driver, and five driver bits. It’s enough to tackle 95 percent of bike adjustments. $48.

Gerber MP1

The sell: An ultralight, do-it-all multitool.

The delivery:��ճ�� manages to be both highly versatile and user-friendly. The mix of a dozen well-built tools includes spring-loaded pliers, three blades, two flat-head screw-drivers, and a bit driver. Somehow, all that utility folds into a slim, smartly engineered case and still weighs in at an impressively light eight ounces. $115.

SOG Key-Knife

The sell: A slim, sturdy blade in a stealthy, key-shaped sheath.

The delivery:��ճ�� minimalists in the office fought over this one. Only about as thick as a couple of house keys, the weighs less than an ounce and has a 1.5-inch folding blade that locks in place. Just remember to remove it from your ring before heading out to catch your next flight. $13.

W.R. Case and Sons Amber Bone SS Hobo

The sell: A carving knife and cutlery set in a handsomely jigged handle.

The delivery: Like any good knife in its category, the includes a collapsible fork and spoon. It’s also extremely well built: the implements are stainless steel, and the action is crisp and clean. Use it as a pocketknife, or break it into three pieces for a whole mess kit. $90.

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The Ultimate Summer Cruiser

sperkins-pom — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Say I stepped outside one exquisite summer day and discovered a private jet waiting to chauffeur me anywhere I wanted to go. (Work with me here.) It would take me approximately zero seconds to pick my destination: the beach at Hanalei Bay, Kauai. This ganglion of Hawaiian surf culture features sublime sand buffeted by Crest-colored waves. But the real deciding factor? The entire island is a cyclist’s dream. And this cyclist’s dream ride would be . Named after Paris’s famous cafés-and-couture street, this easygoing cruiser from San Francisco is ideal for beach bumming, with a sand-defying eight-speed internal hub and classic features designed to offer comfort and utility.

Note the elegant, step-through mixte frame, made of forgiving chromoly steel, the soft leather Brooks saddle, and the plush 35-millimeter tires. There’s even an optional (and perfectly manly!) basket for stashing everything from towels to surf wax to a six-pack. And unlike the La-Z-Boy-style bikes infesting most beach towns, the Rivoli, with its upright geometry, can still get you somewhere fast—if you must. ($1,495)

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