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Blacksmith owl axe shows us the process of creating an elegant and functional chopping tool. The fully hand-forged axe head features a design inspired by a classic Finnish design known as a Billnäs axe. With a head that wraps its wooden handle, finished piece is a beauty. Watching molten-hot steel take shape beneath a hammer
Lee J Rowland is an aerospace engineer who makes really, really cool furniture on the side. His Ripple series of tables are made from chrome plated steel using 3D CNC machining.
Following up on his labor of love Gruff, animator Julian Curi aka Righteous Robot is nearing completion on his latest short film, Knight and the Snail. Made entirely by hand by a two person crew, the short will be released later this fall and we can’t wait to see it. Be sure to check out
This compact stove is ideal for cooking outdoors. Its pot has a 1-liter capacity, making it big enough to serve two to three portions of soup or stew. It also boils water fast. It runs on isobutane-propane fuel and comes with a fuel canister stand, a locking pot lid, and a piezoelectric pushbutton ignition. They also
Olight offers brightness and versatility with its Prowess flashlight. It uses six cool-white LEDs to project up to 5000 lumens from its front-facing beam, and its warm-white area light adjusts from 2 to 800 lumens for a lantern or work light. It’s also got a magnetic tail with a threaded base for attaching to a
This compact tool combines versatility with a pocket-friendly form factor. It comes in two versions, both with a 2.5″ liner lock knife, a #11 utility blade, and a file with a chisel edge. The Drive adds a 1/4″ driver with a double sided bit and an awl, and the Pry has a pry bar, nail
Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Beyond the Brick got a hands-on look at this awesome new LEGO set based on Donkey Kong (set 72051). The 1371-piece, 15.5″ tall tribute to the arcade classic is playable, with a mechanism to release barrels, a joystick for moving Jumpman, and a button to make him jump. Now
Attractions Atlas takes us on a tour of Japan’s permanent Godzilla Museum at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island. It’s packed with movie memorabilia, models, dioramas, and more tributes to the King of the Monsters. It’s part of Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji, where a zipline sends riders into the mouth of a nearly 400-foot-long Godzilla
This flat-pack wood model from ROKR comes together to form a miniature space shuttle along with its sci-fi-inspired launch tower. The 446-piece kit stands 10.7″ tall when finished and includes the ability to adjust its launch angle, along with LED accent lighting inside the tower and beneath the launch pad. The 1:420-scale model takes about
Chicago artist Shawn Michael Lucas makes truly unique lamps that incorporate stained glass structures sitting atop beautifully crafted hardwood bases. The craftsmanship of each piece is exquisite, with intricate details throughout, and would make a fine centerpiece in any room. The boxier lamps remind us of colorful Tetris pieces.
Hot Hardware has a review up of the Asus Eee Box B202. Like the Dell Studio Hybrid, however, the Eee Box’s value lies mostly with its small form factor and low power consumption.
Orioner’s MS-08 pocket knife features a quick deployment mechanism that releases its blade with a flick of the wrist. A safety locking switch keeps it from opening or closing accidentally, it uses standard utility blades, and can be carried bladeless for air travel. It also has a glass breaker on its tail end, detachable pocket
