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The Finch Knife Co. Geneva Spur Packs Premium Materials Without the Premium Price
Named for the legendary rock buttress located at 26,000 along Mount Everest’s South Col route, the Geneva Spur is a 6.5-inch frame lock meant to go anywhere. One side holds your chosen material — stag, creme soda resin, or abalone —while the other is a full stonewashed steel frame lock built for durability. Its bolster and 154CM blade, made from Sandvik 14C28N steel, feature a rugged stonewash with brushed accents, creating a compact tool that’s simple, reliable, and ready to climb.
adidas Has Everything You Need for Back to School
A matching tracksuit. A Care Bears collab. The Samba. A backpack built for the daily grind. August is the right time to shop adidas.
Honda Quietly Slashes $500 off the Rider-Friendly NX500, Its Most Affordable Adventure Bike
Dropping the price below $7,000 neatly boosts the appeal of this versatile, capable small-displacement ride.
Vans’ Weatherproof Sk8-Hi Takes a Walk on the Wild Side
The Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated Shoe maintains its cold-weather capability while layering in two distinctive new looks.
BMW’s Top-Dog Adventure Bike Looks to Be Getting a New Flagship
New spy photographs suggest that the brand's Motorrad division is cooking up a fresh boxer-powered M bike after all.
Panerai’s Iconic Dive Watch Lightens Up with a Proprietary Carbon Case
The iconic Luminor Marina case is upgraded with Carbotech, a proprietary carbon fiber and polymer compound 64 percent lighter than titanium.
Nissan’s Newest Camper Van Is Enough to Put Volkswagen on Notice
Eifelland 's take on Nissan's new electrified van raises the bar on off-the-grid glamping.
Clarks Revives Its Lightest Wallabee Shoe Without Compromising Its Signature Style
The nearly 60-year-old silhouette finally sees its best reinterpretation brought back and improved for the modern day.
Böker’s New Collector-Class Sherman EDC II Full-Ti Knife Wears Its Military Heritage on Its Pivot
The fact that it features premium blade steel and a distinctive handle only adds to the multi-generational appeal.
Nike Gives the Air Max TL 2.5 a Quiet Luxury Makeover with a Pair of New Colorways
The Y2K-era tech runner just got its most versatile variants so far.
Civivi’s Best-Selling Elementum EDC Knife Gets a Massive MagnaCut Steel Upgrade
The beloved brand hands its most popular knife off to its sister brand, We Knife, for this ultra-premium redux.
Leten’s LT190 Moto Aims for “All-Scenario” Utility with Rider-Friendly Manners
The 188cc single promises some impressive traits with DLC-treated pistons, keyless ignition and a clever folding pillion for luggage duty.
Adidas’ Latest Samba Leans Into Retro Football Style
The Samba OG is refreshed with a fold-over soccer-inspired tongue, a retro colorway and modern styling elements.
Unimatic’s Dive Watch Gets a Collection of One-of-a-Kind Dials
The Italian watchmaker teams up with the Korean retailer San Francisco Market to design an electroplated dial that's unique every time.
Casio Updates Its Classic Affordable Dive Watch with New Blacked-Out Versions
A subtle swap brings this $40 Rolex alternative even closer to the iconic Submariner.