For years now, if you wanted a watch that could survive almost everything up to a nuclear war, Casio’s G-Shock line was your goto timepiece. But Victorinox, maker of the venerable Swiss Army Knife, wants a piece of that market. So it’s just unveiled its Inox line of ‘Tonka-tough’ watches that can seemingly survive any hardship.
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Switzerland’s got a lot going on. There are the mountains, the lakes, the delicious chocolate, the less-delicious cheese. Oh, and the money, the warehouses full of money. No wonder they’re worried about someone crashing through the borders and taking it all. Specifically, a bankrupt France.
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If you’ve ever wished your iPhone could also double as a physical multitool, you should take a look at the In1Case.
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Most people use and carry around a bevy of mobile devices these days. There’s nothing wrong with that, since I do it myself. However, it gives rise to various inconveniences like having to carry around tons of different chargers for all the devices.
One solution comes in the form of the USB Utility Charge Tool that’s like a Swiss Army knife of connectors that geeks and non-geeks alike would appreciate.
The charge tool has four connectors tucked neatly into it: a standard USB extension, a Micro USB connector, a Mini USB connector, and a 30-pin connector. It’s compatible with a range of devices, from your iPhone to your Nexus 7, so it’s especially convenient if you’re traveling and need to charge your devices while you’re on the go. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have Apple’s Lightning connector, so it can’t be used with the latest iPhones and iPads.
You can use it to charge your device using your laptop as the power source. Or you could plug the USB extension into a generic USB charger to power your devices up.
The USB Utility Charge Tool is available for pre-order from Fred Flare for $20(USD).
[via Chip Chick]
As a manly man, I’m not big on jewelry. No necklaces here. Well, not unless they were of an eagle or something – with a fresh kill in it’s claws. No rings. Nothing. But I would wear the Man Ring in a heartbeat. It’s the unofficial Swiss Army knife of rings.
It’s made from aerospace grade titanium and inside it packs an assortment of useful tools. There’s a bottle opener, a straight blade, a serrated blade for cutting tougher things, a saw for cutting plastic and wood, and a comb. All things that are necessary to live a manly life. Sure, the comb is tiny, but real men have mustaches.
Etsy artist Bruce Boone will custom make one to your size. This manly ring goes for the manly sum of $385.(USD) Man up and get one today.
[via Gadget Review]
A classic since its inception in the 1940s, the Swiss Army Blanket is as rugged as it is soft. Crafted from pure wool, the hand-woven blanket is revered for its red band and white cross along the edge. Now these vintage blankets have been crafted into duffel bags, perfect for weekend jaunts to another locale, whether it be urban or rugged. More »
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