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Kershaw Knives
www.kershawknives.com

Salvo

Favorite Features -

partially serrated stainless steel blade

thumbstuds for one-handed opening

stainless handle with sure-grip Trac-Tec inserts on one side - allows you to place your knife in or out of your pocket smoothly and easily

pocket clip

3" blade

made in the USA

This is a handsome and very functional knife. Solidly built with attention to design, function and use. Tremendously well done!

Nerve

Favorite Features -

partially serrated stainless steel blade

thumbstuds for one-handed opening

CNC-machined G-10 handle

pocket clip

3 1/8" blade

made in the USA

This is no "wimpy" knife! Designed and built solidly for everyday use; this knife will hold up to whatever you need it to do. Extremely well done!

G-10 Hawk

Favorite Features -

textured handle with decorative cutouts for a secure grip

thumbstud for one-handed opening

stainless steel blade

pocket clip

3 1/8" blade

made in the USA

This lightweight knife is perfectly sized for carrying in a pocket. Excellent design - the cutouts on the handle give it a sharp look! Great gift for the man on your list! Tremendously well done!

Columbia River Knife & Tool
www.crkt.com

Flux I.D. Works -
GoNerd Pack

Favorite Features -

lightweight, high-tech modular tool system

lightweight aluminum carabiner chassis which allows tools to be quickly selected, attached, and clipped on clothing and gear which holds any two Flux tools - we reviewed the GoNerd Pack with a Flux Hex Driver and Flux Flash Drive

hex driver functions as a standard screwdriver and as a T-handle driver and includes three hex bits - one Phillips, two flat - and a small L.E.D. work light near the tip

2 GB Micro SD^™ USB Flash Drive releases at a press of a button on the Flash Drive holder - also includes a small storage compartment in the handle to hold extra memory cards

Flexible and useful the Flux is a tool anyone will appreciate receiving. Unique design allows you to add the "personal touch" by selecting the attachments you - or the person you give it to - will most use and appreciate. Very practical and useful it is clear significant thought went into the design and development of this tool - tremendously well done!

Black & Decker
www.blackanddecker.com

Linefinder Orbital Jigsaw

Favorite Features -

LINEFINDER illuminates cut line for improved visibility and accuracy

SmartSelect dial allows you to choose your project icon so the jigsaw will automatically adjust the setting and speed for the perfect cut

Magnetic blade storage allows quick and easy access to blades

Tool-free blade change provides fast, easy blade changing

Accu-bevel angle adjustment provides accurate bevel adjustment with quick-action lever & indicator window

120 volts and 6.0 amps

includes a 2 year warranty

Any person on your list who likes to build will be delighted to receive this jigsaw from Black and Decker! With Linefinder and SmartSelect technology this is one jigsaw that will be even easier and more reliable to use! Considerable attention to detail, function, design and use has gone into the creation of this jigsaw. Tremendously well done!

Buck Knives
www.buckknives.com

Chairman Series -
303 Cadet

Favorite Features -

cherry dymondwood handle featuring Chuck Buck's signature and ComfortCraft™ Bolsters

small, conveniently sized - 3 1/4" closed and only weighs 1.9 ounces

three blades

made in the USA

The Chairman 303 Cadet is a lovely knife to give as a gift to the person on your gift list who wants to carry a pocket knife, but doesn't need or particularly want a large or bulky knife. The cherry handle is beautiful and the signature gives it a genuine touch of something special! Extremely well done!

QuickFire

Favorite Features -

assisted-opening knife with ASAP Technology®

dual springs provide an easy and safe blade release

2 3/4" blade has one-hand ambidextrous deployment

mid-lock design and rotating blade provide a safe, durable locking strength in open or closed position

420HC blade steel and steel reinforced handles

made in the USA

stainless steel reversible pocket clip

Attractive, sturdy and extremely functional this is the knife that is sure to be a favorite for everyday use! Comfortable to hold and carry with the pocket clip anyone who receives this knife is likely to consider it their "go-to" knife. Tremendously well done!

Vantage Pro

Favorite Features -

lightweight with one-hand opening

locks open using a stainless steel liner lock

two stainless steel liners for extra durability and safety

ergonomic grip

made in the USA

2 5/8" drop point blade

Stainless Steel reversible pocket clip

The Vantage Pro makes a gift that is not only tremendously functional, but also one that is designed to be stylish and most important, safe. This is an every-day-use knife and you can be sure it will be used every day! Tremendously well done!

Dremel
www.dremel.com

Dremel Trio

Favorite Features -

able to cut, sand and rout with one multi-tool

90 degree pivoting handle for comfort and control

360 degree cutting technology

plunge tip allows you to make quick and easy plunge cuts

includes eight accessories, storage case and instructions

on-board dust extraction port

non-marring base

lock-on button

telescoping foot

10,000 - 20,000 RPM variable speed

able to work with wood, plastic, drywall, sheet metal, wall tile and more

There is a reason why people who work with tools want Dremel and even a quick look at the Trio will help you understand why! Clearly attention to detail, design, quality and function went into the development of this tool. This is a tool the men on your list - and some women, too - will not only want, but will use! Tremendously well done!

Dremel Multi-Max Cordless

Favorite Features -

includes two batteries, six accessories, storage case and instructions

12 volt lithium ion batteries

quick fit fast accessory changes

separate on/off button

ergonomically optimized soft grip

soft start and electric brake

compact design

cordless

If you have projects that involve repair, remodeling, or restoration the Multi-Max Cordless oscillating tool is for you! Again, it is clear attention to detail, design, quality and function went into the development of this tool. Give this tool to the person on your list who has projects/work requiring them to cut, grind, sand, scrape and work on grout removal - tremendously well done!

Christmas 2010

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