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What are some of the small quality practical items that get recommended here often?

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November 24, 2018, 03:33 PM
Pipe Smoker
What are some of the small quality practical items that get recommended here often?
Knipex pliers.



Serious about crackers.
November 24, 2018, 05:22 PM
YooperSigs
County Comm is your friend for one of a kind, practical and cool gifts.


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Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
November 24, 2018, 05:38 PM
2Adefender
Bacon!


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November 24, 2018, 06:03 PM
smlsig
quote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
Eggs


I thought you would have said bananas...


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November 25, 2018, 12:50 AM
armedprof
Saddleback Leather
Ozark holsters





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November 25, 2018, 01:05 AM
CPD SIG
Anything from "Mimi's Jewelry". That guy has a pretty good thing going for him! Haven't heard a bad review about the place or the Man running it. I also hear he likes guns... Wink

Duluth Trading Company gets a lot of good reviews.

Radioman brought up Leatherman. I'd have to extend that to any of the QUALITY makers of multi-tools. Knives too... Not just Leatherman, but Benchmade, Gerber, SOG...

I'll +1 on County Comm as well. I've spent a lot of money with them over the years, and never had a complaint.


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November 25, 2018, 04:37 AM
f2
flowfold recycled sailcloth slim wallet.

Finisterre Fisherman's Beanie ( Huckberry )
100% merino wool that keeps your head warm and insulates against heat loss
Australian sourced Merino
Yarn spun and dyed in Italy
Knitted in Portugal
November 25, 2018, 07:47 AM
Palm
quote:
Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
That tiny bit ratchet set ... forget the brand, but I have the Kobalt version


Chapman Manufacturing.
November 25, 2018, 08:31 AM
UTsig
Stargazer cast iron frying pans.



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November 25, 2018, 12:26 PM
Oz_Shadow
quote:
Originally posted by UTsig:
Stargazer cast iron frying pans.


Lodge is another - a company from back home.
November 25, 2018, 12:50 PM
maladat
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
I had the original KeySmart for years and really liked it. Only 1 very minor problem was I received special attention at security (i.e. airports, concerts, and sporting events) since it looked like a folding knife.


Yeah, after having TSA people dig through my stuff a few times I learned to pull the Keysmart out and open all the keys and set it on top in a bin so it was obvious it wasn't a tiny little knife.

It just shows you how stupid the whole thing is, because I've carried a pair of Klein electrician's scissors that you could probably hammer through a steel plate in my carryon for years, and they're A-OK.
November 25, 2018, 01:12 PM
Aeteocles
quote:
Originally posted by rizzle:
Viair portable compressor, 88p if I recall.


+1 on the 88p.
November 25, 2018, 04:36 PM
depusm12
Streamlight's MicroStream USB flashlight.
Output on high is 250 lumens low is 50. I carry mine as a backup light when I'm on duty. They also make a larger version that's 250 on high 90 on low. https://www.streamlight.com/pr...ndex/microstream-usb

James


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must do the unimaginable
and see the unthinkable
to protect the ungrateful
November 25, 2018, 09:07 PM
onegeek
For an actual key ring, the Exotac Free Key system is easy and strong.
November 25, 2018, 09:21 PM
Oz_Shadow
Streamlight Lantern that runs on D cell batteries

Love that sturdy thing.
November 25, 2018, 10:27 PM
Ripley
Walmart's Ozark Trail tumblers




Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
November 25, 2018, 10:52 PM
parallel
quote:
Originally posted by FiveFiveSixFan:
A.G. Russell field tweezers.

Nice, thanks for posting this. I just picked up a bunch of these to pass out to my co-workers. Last year I gave them all a k-bar spork and knife set which they loved. These ought to go over even better. My gifts are always accompanied with an assorted dozen freshly backed Christmas cookies... so maybe that is what they REALLY liked. Big Grin




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November 26, 2018, 12:53 AM
sigcrazy7
Wiha tools get mentioned a lot on this forum, particularly their screwdrivers.



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November 26, 2018, 01:04 AM
10X-Shooter
quote:
Originally posted by KenS:
Tru Nord pocket compass.

Ken


This!
November 27, 2018, 09:03 PM
C-Dubs
I want to thank everyone for their ideas listed here.

Just received my first amazon box of the season today Smile

Love the Streamlight Keymate... I’ll be picking up several more for friends



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