Greetings, all! I’ve been a little burned out on gear lately, but another hobby has surged to the fore – Cooking. So, I’m back with another recipe, a rich meat and tomato sauce perfect for spaghetti, lasagna, or soaking up a few glasses of wine.
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Quick Hits: Green Chile Stew & The Kershaw Bareknuckle
Welcome to my test of the Kershaw Bareknuckle, or a thinly-veiled excuse to make stew. Green chile stew, in fact, one of the touchstones of my time in New Mexico. Now that I’m back in the Midwest, this spicy, meaty dish pairs perfectly with blustery winter nights. And what better way to try out the Bareknuckle than with an evening in the kitchen?
Review: Faber-Castell Essentio Fountain Pen
I thought I was done with fountain pens. But like Michael Corleone said… Well, you know. I blame the German gents at Faber-Castell, who offered to send over one of their new Essentio models. Priced in the sub-$50 tier formerly occupied by the Loom, this blue metal beauty was too much to resist. Great looks and affordability? Heiliger strohsack!
Review: CRKT/Ruger LCK Knife
Guess who’s back in the land of beer and cheese? That’s right – After two years on the New Mexico/Colorado border, I’ve returned to a paradise of bratwurst and blizzards. But did you know Wisconsin boasts more than just artisanal sausage and microbreweries out the wazoo? Turns out we have some pretty talented knife designers, as well.
Quick Hits: Outside Review Compilation
Hey, everyone! Between working on new reviews for Journeywind Junk, I’ve also been testing gear for two larger website: GearJunkie and BladeReviews. Rather than just linking them on my Instagram, I’ve decided to gather all the articles into one blog post. Check out the list below to read my writeups on several watches, knives, and miscellaneous tools.
Review: Victorinox Maverick Watch
Greetings, all! I’m back at it with a review of the Victorinox Maverick, a watch marketed as “The perfect blend of elegance and function.” This timepiece has both thrilled and frustrated me, often to a comic degree. So much so, in fact, that I was forced to invent a new word to capture the experience. Read on to see how my awkward style holds up to a watch claiming to be “effortlessly elegant in every situation. Just like those who wear it.”
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