Holiday Gift Guide

It's that time of year when being home, making good food, and day dreaming about winter sports is perfectly satisfying.  Time to cozy up in your favorite pair of sweats, make some tea, and re-watch the entire Bridget Jones' Diary set, right?!

I'm going cross country skiing next week and I'm getting all antsy with planning and logistics. Here's a list of things I'd be into this holiday season. Hope my dad is reading this because baby can't afford to buy herself a Leica this year,

Blundstone Boots
Helle Knife
Leica Camera
Nigel Slater Cookbook
Gardner's Seeds
Weyerbacher Merry Monks Beer
Gardner's Knife
Succulent Plants
Cadbury Chocolate
Ritter Chocolate
Cross Country Ski Package
Black Watch Shirt

Prepping for the Camping Trip - Year 2

Helles Lager - Sly Fox
Brew Free of Die IPA - 21st Amendment
Yella Pils
Mahabis Slippers
Petzl Head Lamp
Fishing Lure
Kershaw Knife
Flawless - Book
Coffee Dripper
LL Bean Fishing Bag
Kuksa
Field Notes
Oilcamp Water Boiler
Old Town Flat Back Canoe

Year 1 - Here

Upgrade Your Christmas Gifts For Under $15

Well, well, here we all are again. Officially one month from now it will be Christmas.  Swirly winds filled with snowflakes, warm fireplaces, good food and cheer, loved ones around us, what else could you possibly want or need?!  Well, for those still searching (or beginning your search) for the perfect gift or stocking-stuffer, look no further! 

"Heap on the wood! - the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still." - Sir Walter Scott

1. Glencairn Scotch Whisky Glass
2. Antler Chew for Dogs
3. Dark Rum Votive
4. Duck Rabbit Milk Stout
5. James Joyce's Ulysses
6. 24 of Hank William's Greatest Hits
7. Chromed Brass Guitar Slide
8. Southern Tier Krampus Helles Lager
9. Bandana in Fishing Lure Print
10. Authentic Wool Boot Socks
11. Vermont Cinnamon Cider Syrup
12. Cocktail Ice Cube Trays
13. Elixr Mexican Santa Theresa
14. BW Film Ilford
15. Dr. Bonner's Peppermint Castille Soap
16. Swedish Morakniv Classic

Gear For Colder Months

Things I have and things on the wishlist for the colder months ahead...

1. Helle Harmoni Knife
2. Dubliners by James Joyce
3. Burt's Bees Hand Salve
4. German Kerosene Lantern
5. Steam Horse Bandana (on Muffin-the-Dog)
6. Hiut Denim Jeans
7. Stanley Thermos
8. Cricket Leather Belt
9. Heritage Redwings
10. Springbank Whisky

Kershaw Ken Onion Leek One Year Later

 

I've had the Kershaw Ken Onion Leek for about a year now and posted about here, here and here (because I'm really not joking when I say it'll be a great gift).  This is the best pocket knife I've ever had and for many reasons.  First, it holds a super sharp edge like a champ.  I've sharpened it about 3 times on a stone to keep the razor-like edge.  The best thing about the knife is the speed safe opening mechanism, you only need one hand and the flick of a finger to open it.  It's super slender and lightweight and fits in my pocket more conveniently than my chapstick.  There's a lock on the bottom to keep the blade from flicking open, another useful little feature.  For around $45.00 I can't think of a better tool.  I use mine anywhere from food cutting, box cutting, bike tool as an emergency, whittling, pry bar and much more...I really abuse it.

Top Christmas Gift Ideas Under $50

From Top, L to R:

Bulleit Whiskey
LL Bean Zipper Tote
The Pacific HBO Mini Series on DVD
Blythe King iPhone Case
UO Key Rack
Pointer Brand Stocking
San Fran Handmade Topo and Paper Maps
Carhartt Gloves
Kaweco Classic Pen
Kershaw Leek Knife in Aluminum Blue
Whole Larder Love Book
Fair Isle Socks
Harris Tweed Bag
Poler Stuff Camera/Cooler Bag

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Kershaw Knives

The current company is named KAI USA Ltd

Made in USA

I’m a pretty big fan of Kershaw knives.  My dad’s been carrying his around all summer and it seems to be the perfect knife for everything.  It’s easy to sharpen, indestructible and slim.  My Opinel, sadly, is not turning out to be as good as I thought (for my needs at least).

Prolly featured the anodized version of some Kershaw models on his site.  Fortunately, for anyone not interested in the new color, there’s a variety to choose from.  

Kershaw Knives was started in Portland, Oregon in 1974 when Knife salesman Pete Kershaw left Gerber Legendary Blades to form his own cutlery company based on his own designs.  Like this pretty sweet knife action here:

Anyone sporting one?

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Opinel

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