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MORE GREAT STUFF LIKE THE STORIES IN THIS ISSUE

Chopping Wood With an Axe Is More Rewarding Than Using a Log Splitter

The Perfect, All-in-One Multitool Is a Romantic Ideal. But I’m Not a True Romantic.

The Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Turned Vacuuming Into a (Weirdly) Satisfying Game

Yeti’s Ranchero Daypack Got Me to Finally Give Up the JanSport I’ve Used Since College

A Modern Guide to POCKET KNIVES

FIND THE RIGHT FIT IN YOUR HAND • A knife’s dimensions and weight affect the fit in your hand and the ease of use. In general, bigger hands won’t like tiny knives and vice versa, but how and where you carry a knife can impact your preferences for size and weight.

THE BEST POCKET KNIVES

ONE BATTERY to RULE YOUR TOOLBOX

OUR FAVORITE BRANDS

9 THINGS A LEAF BLOWER CAN DO (besides leaves)

UPGRADE YOU MOWER for the season

HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN YOUR MOWER DECK IN SIX SIMPLE STEPS • Whether you use a gas or electric mower, keeping the cutting deck free from debris is an essential part of maintenance.

THE BEST ELECTRIC LAWN MOWERS

the PRESSURE WASHER PLAY BOOK • A practical, tool-smart guide to choosing and using a pressure washer.

HOW IT WORKS

Level Up Your Fire Starting THE ONE-MATCH METHOD

GENERATORS vs. POWER STATIONS (No, they aren’t the same.)

TYPES OF GENERATORS • Here’s how the main categories compare:

POWER STATION SPECS TO KNOW

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