Wallets
Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Wallet Review: Handmade Leather With a Rugged Edge
A handmade full grain harness leather wallet from North Carolina with two pockets, a cash flap, and a very rustic personality.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 262 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Aviation
Sakari 8 Helicopter Kit: A Buildable Two-Seat Helicopter Worth Understanding
A kit-built helicopter with a turbocharged Rotax engine, carbon fiber cabin, and a 200-hour build aimed at private owners.
Aviation Gear
Sakari Air Ride Helicopter Trailer and Powered Trolley: Two Smarter Ways to Move Your Helicopter
A low-slung air ride trailer with per-wheel airbags and a powered trolley driven by a mobility scooter, both built by Sakari USA for helicopter owners.
Everyday Carry
Sativian Budget Knives: ST130, ST144 and ST152 Compared
Three inexpensive Sativian folding knives tested side by side, from a shaky start to a standout ST152 with Böhler K110 steel.
Running Gear
Race-Tested at the Worthing 10K: Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 and Suunto Spark
Two running products put through a windy 10K race: a soft, bouncy super shoe that impressed, and open-ear headphones that struggled in the crowd.
Art Supplies
Schmincke Horadam Watercolor: Testing the Exclusive Colors Dot Card
An affordable way to sample Schmincke's premium Horadam watercolors, with 24 exclusive single-pigment colors on a single dot card.
Art Supplies
Schmincke Super Granulating Watercolors: A Three-Color Sample Set Review
Galaxy Pink, Galaxy Violet and Ivory Black showcase a line of 50 super granulating watercolors built on paired granulating pigments, tested on hot press paper with limited-palette sketches.
Everyday Carry Knives
Sencut and Civivi Discontinued Knife Sale: Six Deals Worth Grabbing Before They Are Gone
Deep discounts of up to 50% on discontinued Sencut and Civivi knives, including a $30 fixed blade and a Voltaic flipper under $45.
Tech & EDC
September EDC, Tech and Collectible Picks Worth a Second Look
Seven picks from this month's haul: a handheld gaming bundle, a grip-first case, magnetic charging accessories, a multi-tool upgrade, a collab watch, and a tiny buildable RC car.
Headphones
Shokz OpenDots 2 Review: Clip-On Open-Ear Earbuds Built for Running
Improved durability, a water-resistant charging case, richer sound, and a comfortable clip-on design. We ran with the Shokz OpenDots 2 for weeks to see who they suit best.
EDC Tools
Sidewinder Utility Knife Multi-Tool Review: A $10 EDC Bargain That Overdelivers
A one-handed utility knife with two drivers, a bottle opener, and a pocket clip at around $10. Here is what it does well and where to temper expectations.
EDC Tools
Silver Fox Micro Sharpie Case and Titanium Pocket Wrench: Two EDC Tools Worth a Look
A new UK brand building quality tools for makers, with a clever magnetic Sharpie case and a titanium pocket wrench on Kickstarter.
EDC Gear
Silver Fox Tools EDC Organizers: Mo Wallet, Mo Note, Mo Tool and Jack Axe Reviewed
Four handcrafted leather EDC pieces from the Scottish Highlands built around a modular rivet system that adapts to whatever you carry.
EDC Tools
Silver Fox Tools Stan: A Modern Take on the Vintage Utility Knife
A slim grade 5 titanium EDC utility knife inspired by the vintage Stanley knife, with a magnet-based slide mechanism, brass lock button, and an optional handmade leather sheath.
Everyday Carry
Simply Carbon Fiber Wallets: A Carbon Bifold and a One-Piece Slim Wallet
Two wallets from Simply Carbon Fiber put real carbon fiber to work in very different ways: a traditional Alcantara bifold and a single folded piece of carbon fiber with a built-in money clip.
Wallets
Sin City Leather Aries Review: A Handmade Shell Cordovan Wallet With a Challenge Coin Pocket
A vertical minimalist wallet handmade in Las Vegas from Tuscan shell cordovan, with a dedicated front pocket for showing off a favorite challenge coin.
Wallets
Sin City Leather Attakus Money Clip Wallet Review: A New Favorite Money Clip Wallet
The handmade Attakus money clip wallet from Sin City Leather goes up against the Ashland Leather Capone and the Mitchell Leather MCW, three of the best money clip wallets around.
Wallets
Sin City Leather Nomad Wallet Review: Handmade Minimalism From Las Vegas
A hand-stitched, vegetable-tanned minimalist wallet made in the USA, with smart cash access and a few quirks worth knowing about.
Wallets & EDC
Sin City Leather RRap Pack Version 2 vs Version 1: Which Handmade Minimalist Wallet Wins?
A side-by-side look at Sin City Leather's RRap Pack Version 2 and Version 1, two handmade minimalist wallets from Las Vegas with nearly identical functionality and a few meaningful design differences.
Ultralight Aircraft
Six Ultralight Aircraft Anyone Can Buy and Fly Right Now
Six Part 103 legal ultralight aircraft, from plans-built budgets to ready-to-fly machines, with real specs, weights, and kit prices to compare.
Multitools
Snap-On SMT 997R Review: A Premium Multitool With One Serious Flaw
One of the most expensive production multitools you can buy today. We look at what the SMT 997R gets right, where it falls short, and whether it justifies its price.
Flashlights
Sofirn IF23 Review: A Dual-Light Emergency Flashlight That Doubles as a Power Bank
A 4,000-lumen spotlight with side flood lights, color emitters, reverse charging, and IPX7 waterproofing make the Sofirn IF23 a standout home or vehicle flashlight.
Flashlights
Sofirn SC32 High CRI Review: Great Value EDC Flashlight with One Missed Opportunity
A compact 18650 EDC flashlight with an excellent high CRI beam, USB-C charging, and strong output for under $40, held back only by its user interface.
Fixed Blade Knives
SOG Altar Fixed Blade Review: A Promising EDC Knife Held Back by Its Handle and Sheath
A 3.6-inch 154CM fixed blade with an interesting 360-degree mounting system, but questionable ergonomics and a fragile sheath raise serious value concerns.
Multi-Tools
SOG Multi-Tools Worth Buying: PowerLock, PowerAssist, and PowerAccess Assist Compared
Three SOG multi-tools that turned out far better than expected, with genuine strengths, real design flaws, and clear advice on which one fits your hands.
Tools and Knives
SOG Multi-Tool and Folding Knife Deals: Three Picks Worth a Second Look
A look at three SOG products currently seeing steep discounts, including the PowerPlier, PowerLock, and an S35VN folding knife with the XR Lock.
Multi-Tools
SOG PowerLeader Review: A Compact Multi-Tool With One Genuinely Clever Trick
The SOG PowerLeader builds on the PowerPoint formula with a locking hex-bit system that makes it a standout small multi-tool, though the added corkscrew brings some bulk.
Multi-Tools
SOG Telus MT First Impressions: A Compound Leverage Multi-Tool With an Outdoorsy Streak
SOG's new Telus MT borrows the angled plier idea from the Switch Plier 2.0 but stands on its own, with compound leverage, a 2.5-inch locking blade, and a ferro rod in the box.
Everyday Carry
Sons of Patina Wallets: Three Minimalist Leather Picks Compared
The Regal, Monaco, and Capri from Sons of Patina are affordable handmade vertical wallets in full-grain crazy horse leather. Here's how they compare.
Bluetooth Speakers
Sony XC200 vs Bose SoundLink Flex vs Sony XB33: Which Bluetooth Speaker Deserves Your Money?
Three similarly priced Bluetooth speakers go head to head, with clear strengths, one big mid-range weakness, and a clear winner for sound quality.