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This Is the Knife Sharpener Used by Professionals
Work SharpWorking with a dull knife or tool is equal parts frustrating and unproductive. Sometimes all you need is a good sharpener to make your tools feel brand new, and the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 can do just that. With flexible belts, sharpening guides and a two-speed motor, it makes sharpening faster and easier. Work Sharp scaled-down professional tools and created this fast and easy-to-use sharpener with smaller belts, angle guides and intuitive instructions, so you don’t need a large piece of machinery to refresh your knives and tools. Whether it’s your knives, scissors, axes or shears that need some enhancing, this sharpener has you covered. Plus, with a three-year manufacturer warranty, you don’t have to worry about it breaking down on you.
Price: $100
Pellet Grills and Smokers Are the Outdoor Cooking Alternative You Need This Summer
Gear PatrolIn this episode, Editor Will Price joins to talk about the newest–and perhaps least-well-known–type of grill: the pellet grill. (Or to be more precise, pellet grills and smokers.) Will makes the case that pellet grills and smokers, which have been around only since the mid-Eighties and benefit from precision computer controls, are a super low-effort alternative to charcoal and gas grills, particularly if you’re slow cooking food like ribs or brisket.
The E-Tron GT Is a Taste of Audi’s Tomorrow
Will Sabel CourtneyAudi’s new electric sport sedan isn’t qute what you might expect, but it is a preview of what’s to come.
Stay Cool on Your Summer Runs with These Puma Sneakers
PumaMade to run any distance, anywhere, the Velocity NITRO COOLadapt from Puma is the perfect summer running shoe.
The Best New Fitness Gear to Start Summer With
CourtesyChris Hemsworth’s muscle-building regimen, new Rxbars, a bunch of new running shoes and more.
The Best Sunscreen Spray for Everyday Protection
Gear PatrolSprayable sunscreens are easier to apply but still safeguard your skin against the sun’s harmful rays.
The 21 Best Productivity Apps of 2021
From calendar apps to to-do-list apps, project management apps to note-taking apps, these are our favorite productivity apps to help you stay organized and productive at home and at your workplace.
Why You Should Be Collecting Vintage Soviet Watches
OkeahWatches produced in Russia during the 20th century are fascinating. They’re also cheap.
The Best New Watches of 2021
CourtesyThe year is kicking off strong with great new releases at the Watches and Wonders trade show. Here are our faves thus far.
Apple’s New AirPods Are Coming. Here’s What to Expect
Gear PatrolRumor has it Apple is gearing up to release the third-generation version of the original AirPods, because…of course. Here’s what we know so far.
Three Cheaper Alternatives to the Rolex Submariner
RolexThese three handsome dive watches offer high quality, versatile appeal and strong value.
This Might Be Your Perfect Travel Shirt
HuckberryProof’s 72 Hour Merino collection includes shirts that you’ll never have to take off on the road.
This Chef-Approved Tool to Cook Steak Just Got Better
ThermoworksThe Thermapen One puts the “instant-read” in “instant-read thermometer.”
Honda Has a Sleek, Fun-to-Drive New Car for Young People
HondaAnd, yes, it has a manual transmission.
The 24 Best Indoor Plants for Every Kind of Person
Chandler BondurantNew roommates for even the most neglecting people.
The Complete Guide to Away Luggage: All Models, Explained
AwayThe billion-dollar company that shook up the luggage industry markets itself as an inclusive travel lifestyle brand with direct-to-consumer prices and modern design.
The North Face Released Limited Editions of Its New Ultra-Worthy Trail Running Shoes
CourtesyArtist Travis Weller enlivened the brand’s Vectiv line with his abstract imaginings.
Audi Has a Colossal Change Coming in the Next Few Years
AudiA new “strategic realignment” will see the biggest change in Audi’s history.