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The Leatherman Rebar Compact Multi-Tool – $80 USD

Ben Branch October 7, 2023
The Leatherman Rebar Compact Multi-Tool
  • American
  • Gear
  • Tools

This is the Leatherman Rebar, it’s a compact multi-tool designed to fit neatly in your pocket or bag with minimum weight, while still offering…

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The Ka-Bar U.S. Marine Corps WWII Utility Knife – $135 USD

Ben Branch September 14, 2023
Ka-Bar U.S. Marine Corps WWII Utility Knife 1
  • American
  • Gear
  • Knives

This is the Ka-Bar USMC Straight Edge Utility Knife, though it’s most often just called the Ka-Bar. The knife was developed for use by…

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The Schott NYC 6″ Service Boot – Made In The USA

Ben Branch April 19, 2023
Schott NYC 6 Service Boot
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Schott NYC 6″ Service Boot, each pair is made in the USA from US-sourced steerhide to ensure quality, and it’s designed…

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The Red Wing Blacksmith Boot – 100% Made In The USA

Ben Branch February 21, 2023
The Red Wing Blacksmith Boot
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing

This is the Red Wing Blacksmith Boot, it’s a six inch boot with styling closely based on some of the earliest designs from the…

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The GoRuck M22 Cordura Backpack: $195 USD

Ben Branch January 18, 2023
GoRuck M22 Cordura Backpacks
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

This is the GoRuck M22 Cordura Backpack, it has a design inspired by the simple canvas bags used by GIs in the Vietnam War,…

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The Arizona Spike: From The Completion Of The Transcontinental Railroad – 1869

Ben Branch January 4, 2023
Arizona Spike Transcontinental Railroad
  • American
  • Art

This is the “Arizona Spike,” it’s one of four ceremonial railroad spikes that were made to celebrate the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on the…

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The 21st Century: Autos and All That Traffic – A 1969 Film By Walter Cronkite

Ben Branch December 18, 2022
Autos And All That Traffic
  • American
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This 1969 episode of “The 21st Century” by CBS is hosted by Walter Cronkite – a legendary American journalist who is perhaps best remembered…

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The Kermit Chair: The Original Motorcycle Touring Chair – 100% Made In The USA

Ben Branch December 15, 2022
The Kermit Chair 4
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Kermit Chair, and if you’ve ever been on a cross-country motorcycle camping trip you’ve almost certainly needed one. That time between…

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The Danner Bull Run Chelsea Boot – Made In The USA

Ben Branch December 13, 2022
Danner Bull Run Chelsea Boot
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing

This is the Danner Bull Run Chelsea boot, it was developed by the legendary American boot making company based on the design of their lace-up…

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Bruce Willis’ Chevrolet Nomad “Sport Wagon” Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 3, 2022
Bruce Willis Chevrolet Nomad
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad was previously owned by Bruce Willis, the A-list star of countless films including the Die Hard series of…

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The Shinola Mechanic 3H Watch: Made In Detroit

Ben Branch November 15, 2022
Shinola Mechanic 3H
  • American
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the new Shinola Mechanic 3H, it’s a hand-wound watch that’s built in Detroit with a Swiss-made movement, and it’s dedicated to the…

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A NASCAR Homologation Special: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Ben Branch October 31, 2022
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe, it’s a NASCAR homologation model that was developed to allow a more streamlined “fastback” style roof…

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The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." You may have seen them at county fairs – the vertical velodromes were originally built from old grain silos, leading to the name "silo-drome."

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