This Nearly Indestructible Pen Looks Tougher Than Most EDC Knife Designs

Titaner’s latest crowdfunded project kind of looks like if the Terminator T-800 endoskeleton returned as an EDC instrument — and might be even more indestructible. Highlights include super-durable GR5 titanium construction, badass bolt-action deployment, a glow-in-the-dark tritium slot and a “fuel gauge” visual ink window so it’s easy to see when a G2-style refill is needed. Meanwhile, its secret weapons are an M390 steel tip for glass-breaking emergencies and a hidden multi-function spike for package opening, micro-carving and more.

Fender’s American Ultra Luxe Vintage series features reimagined and modernized versions of five of the brand’s classic Stratocasters and Telecasters from the 1950s and 1960s. The models feature Pure Vintage pickups, stainless-steel frets and, most notably, one of the brand’s proprietary aged Heirloom finishes. According to the press release, the new collection “represents the pinnacle of Fender innovation and craftsmanship, setting the benchmark for premium electric instruments whilst showcasing the finest of the brand’s heritage – where timeless classics meet uncompromisingly modern technological refinement.”

Patagonia founder and renowned environmentalist Yvon Chouinard teams up with celebrated anglers Craig Mathews and Mauro Mazzo in Pheasant Tail Simplicity, a new book that distills fly fishing to its purest form. Releasing October 7, this follow-up to Simple Fly Fishing teaches readers to tie 18 versatile patterns—each crafted from the tail feathers of a single male ring-necked pheasant. Drawing on nearly 200 years of combined experience, the trio pairs clear, step-by-step guidance with QR-linked videos demonstrating techniques for dry flies, nymphs, and wet flies. Blending global fishing tales with minimalist philosophy, the book celebrates skill, sustainability, and simplicity in the sport.

Velocity Restorations has expanded its classic truck offerings with the addition of 1973-1979 Dentside F-Series pickups to its catalog. Built on a Roadster Shop chassis, each example comes powered by a Gen III Coyote V8 engine and features a 10-speed automatic transmission, Vintage Air A/C, a Bluetooth stereo and plenty of other modernizations.

Lightning Archives is a series from the Japanese publication Lightning Magazine that gathers images and information on specific niche subjects related to style and culture. The Rolex issue features 190 pages of photos and information on obscure and rare Rolex references, like double-signed Submariners, Pre-Cosmograph chronographs and limited edition Datejusts. The image titles are in English, but the watch descriptions are in Japanese. Even if you can’t read the language, the images alone are worth the price.