Ryan – Page 26 – The Gear Journal

November 14, 2022

Anker Cube

Ryan

Tech

The Cube is a single device to charge your phone, watch, and AirPod.. Apple tried to make the same device years ago, failed, and gave up. Anker broke the code I guess… and it’s gonna cost you $150.

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November 9, 2022

Gerber now allows you to customize both the tools included and the layout of their center-drive model. I’ve been waiting for Leatherman to do this on such a scale for years. Interesting that Gerber beat them to it.

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November 4, 2022

TOUGHBUILT Folding Saw

Ryan

Knives & Tools

I have no idea if this pull saw is worth a shit or not, but I really like the design work done here. It’s good enough that I kind of want to drive over to Lowes and pick one up just to study it…

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November 3, 2022

Audio-Technica

Ryan

Tech

I think this is a limited release, but I dig it. Fully manual and belt driven with a Shibata stylus. Even at $1200, this isn’t a terrible value. Plus, it looks fantastic.

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November 1, 2022

The Palmer

Ryan

Knives & Tools

I’m not a huge fan of James Brand, but… I have to admit their design work is fantastic. And now, they’ve gone and designed a variation of one of my favorite EDC tools – the pocketable utility knife. Their effort looks really compact, but seems to be missing a key ingredient – pocket clip.

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October 27, 2022

Sinn x Asphaltgold 144 St Sa C.A.D.

Ryan

Watches

My favorite watch company just dropped another collaboration. This time, Sinn has teamed with Asphaltgold to bring us the 144 St Sa – a tool chronograph that is… well, perfect.

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October 26, 2022

Gerber Lockdown

Ryan

Knives & Tools

When I first saw these, I got really excited as I thought they may host utility blades. They don’t… but they are still pretty cool. Two versions:

The Lockdown Pry. Key feature here, obviously, is the tail mounted pry bar.
The Lockdown Drive. Key feature obviously being the driver on the tail end.

Both are cheap too… Around $60.

October 20, 2022

Leica M6

Ryan

Tech

Those of you that have followed The Gear Journal long, know that I loathe Leica. I mean, sure… I have thousands of dollars wrapped up in Leica products, but the company itself drives me bat shit. Sincerely.

When a tool company transitions from their core competency to high margin fashion, I have grievances… and that’s exactly what Leica has done.

BUT, Leica does have a saving grace. In this day in age… In 2022, they are still serving the film camera market. And that’s something. It’s not everything, but it is something. And I appreciate it.

Introducing the new Leica M6 35mm rangefinder. It’s not gonna replace the M6 I’ve been shooting with for over 20 years, but it is RAD that Leica released this camera. I don’t even care that they priced the damned thing at over $5,000. Assholes.

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