EDC Knives
Ten Folding Knives Worth Keeping: A Curated EDC Shortlist
From corrosion-proof food prep to tough-use workhorses and sub-$60 budget gems, these are the folding knives that earn a permanent spot in a trimmed-down EDC collection.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 427 / 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.
Stationery
Teranishi Guitar Fountain Pen Brillante Review: A Glossy, Retro Step Up
The Brillante takes the Guitar Fountain Pen formula and adds gold accents, a glossy brass body, and a smoother nib for around 4,400 yen.
Stationery
Teranishi Guitar Fountain Pen Review: A Brass Body and Distinctive Ink Heritage Under 3,000 Yen
The Guitar fountain pen from long-standing stationery maker Teranishi Chemical pairs a lacquered brass body with a firm steel F nib and a satisfying writing feel at an entry-level price.
Trail Running Shoes
The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro Review: A Trail Ultra Shoe With Caveats
A carbon-plated trail shoe built for long, firm-ground ultras, with excellent comfort and stability but a high price and a fit issue to watch.
Trail Running Shoes
The North Face Trail Running Shoes 2026: Four New Releases Worth Watching
From the versatile Ultima 500 V2 to the gator-equipped Offtrail Ultra, here's what The North Face has planned for trail running in 2026.
Crafts & Hobbies
The Woobles Pierre the Penguin Crochet Kit Review: Is the Viral Beginner Kit Worth It?
A complete beginner put The Woobles Pierre the Penguin kit to the test to see whether the $30 all-in-one crochet set really is as easy as it looks.
Thermal Optics
Thermal Master DV2 Review: A Budget-Friendly Thermal Camera for Wildlife Watching
Hands-on impressions of the Thermal Master DV2, a bird watching thermal camera with a huge touchscreen, photo and video capture, and real strengths and limits for finding wildlife at night.
Running Gear
This or That: Our Take on Today's Most Debated Running Gear
From carbon racers to super trainers, hydration vests to high-calorie drink mixes, here is how the closest head-to-head matchups in running gear shake out.
Fountain Pens
Thomas Slim London Barley Steel Review: A Customizable Machined Fountain Pen
A close look at the Thomas Slim London Barley in steel finish: build quality, monogram options, writing performance, and what to check before spending around €150.
Gift Guide
Five Thoughtful Gift Ideas That Are Actually Used Every Day
From a five-year diary to an inkless photo printer, five practical gift ideas that earn their place in daily life rather than collecting dust.
Running Shoes
3 Running Shoes That Underperformed in 2023: Where Big Hype Fell Short
Three heavily hyped running shoes that failed to live up to expectations in testing, with honest notes on what went wrong and who might still like them.
Trail Running Shoes
Three Trail Running Shoes That Failed to Live Up to the Hype
Three trail shoes that promised speed, grip, or comfort but left us underwhelmed on technical terrain, with the details to check before you buy.
Fountain Pen Inks
The Three-Ink Collection: Black, Blue, and Red Essentials for Fountain Pen Lovers
If you could only keep three fountain pen inks, which would they be? A practical look at one classic black, one standout blue, and one grounded red worth considering.
Flashlights
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Review: Excellent Runtime, One Frustrating Design Choice
A well-built AA flashlight with a superb output spread and long runtimes, held back mainly by the position of its pocket clip.
Flashlights
ThruNite BSS V4 vs Olight Warrior Mini 2: Which Pocket Flashlight Deserves Your Pocket?
A close comparison of two compact flashlights with very different personalities, covering output, carry comfort, battery options, and durability in dirty environments.
Flashlights
ThruNite TN12 Pro Review: A Near-Perfect Everyday Carry Flashlight
The ThruNite TN12 Pro pairs an SFT40 emitter with 1,900 lumens and 36,000 candela, and at $39.99 it may be the best value in its class right now.
Travel Gear
Thule vs Eagle Creek Compression Packing Cubes: Which Medium Cube Deserves Your Luggage?
A hands-on comparison of the Thule Medium Compression Packing Cube and the Eagle Creek Isolate medium cube, covering capacity, weight, durability, and compression.
Fountain Pens
Tibaldi Bamboo Fountain Pen in Lipstick Red: An Original Design That Grows on You
A bamboo-inspired Italian fountain pen with steel nibs, an ebonite feed, and a look you will not mistake for anything else. Here is what works and what to check before buying.
Desk Accessories
TickTime Cube Review: A Pomodoro Timer That Makes Focus Feel Fun
A compact, flip-to-start cube timer with built-in Pomodoro mode, long battery life, and refreshingly intuitive controls.
Running Shoes
Tier Maverick First Thoughts: A Light, Well-Cushioned Daily Trainer
Tier edges further into the run space with the Maverick, a light daily trainer with a big stack that still keeps a surprising amount of road feel.
Art Supplies
Four TikTok Shop Art Supplies Actually Worth Trying: Markers, Organizer, and More
A hands-on look at popular TikTok Shop art buys, including a 216-color marker set, a bamboo organizer, a marker pad, and a Micron-style fineliner.
Fountain Pens
Titan Pens Custom Triangular Fountain Pen Review: A Bespoke Home for a Jowo #8 Nib
A custom triangular fountain pen from Titan Pens, built around a hard-to-find Jowo #8 18K gold broad nib, with a piston filler and superb craftsmanship.
Fountain Pens
Titan Pens Ranga Model 8: A 3D-Printed Fountain Pen That Shows Real Craft Evolution
The Ranga Model 8 from Titan Pens is a piston-filled, triangular-profile fountain pen built around a number seven JoWo nib, with refined proportions and standout comfort.
Fountain Pens
Titan Pens Torpedo Review: A Big, Girthy Piston Filler With Real Character
A handcrafted oversized piston-filler fountain pen from the UK, with a torpedo shape, translucent gray resin, and a large number 8 nib setup.
Fountain Pens
Titan Pens Torpedo vs Opus 88 Omar: Two Big Fountain Pens Compared
A side-by-side comparison of two large fountain pens: a 3D-printed piston filler with a size 8 Bock nib and an eyedropper-style shut-off valve pen with a large ink capacity.
Everyday Carry
Tokyo Everyday Carry Picks: 10 Pieces That Make a Complete EDC Kit
From Tochigi leather and Seki-made knives to a rare JDM Seiko metronome watch, ten thoughtfully made everyday carry pieces sourced in Tokyo.
Stationery
Tokyo Stationery Week 2026: Five Award-Winning Stationery Picks Worth Tracking Down
Five standout stationery picks from Tokyo Stationery Week 2026, from a wearable memo pad to fold-your-own mini letters.
Stationery
Tokyo Stationery Week Awards: Five Standout Products Worth Adding to Your Desk
From waterproof matte stickers to lay-flat fountain pen paper, these five award-winning stationery picks earned their titles through hands-on testing.
Travel Bags
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 vs Techonaut: Choosing the Right Carry-On Duffel
Two Tom Bihn travel bags with very different personalities: the classic duffel-style Aeronaut 30 and the more backpack-oriented Techonaut.
Travel Gear
Tom Bihn Aviator T33 vs T35 Sling: Nylon or X-Pac for Everyday Carry
Two nearly identical slings from Tom Bihn, split by fabric choice. We compare capacity, water resistance, durability, pockets, and carry to help you pick the right size and material.