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Master Blacksmith Forges a Damascus Steel Knife

From Kottke:

Watch as a Latvian master blacksmith forges a Damascus steel knife with 320 layers of steel.

Then he uses the finished knife to make a leather holder for it.

Pound it flat, fold it over. Pound it flat, fold it over.

I love that twist he puts on the steel in the middle of the process.

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[via The Economist]

Bubble Wrap Suit

[It's a dangerous world out there. Stay safe with the bubble wrap suit.]

Fair warning: not that long ago these sold out immediately after I featured them.

Don't procrastinate this time would be my advice.

But what do I know? I mean, I only work here.

But I digress.

From the website:

Cloak yourself in sealed air with this Bubble Wrap Suit.

This two-piece outfit features a hooded jacket with a Velcro closure and elastic waistband pants.

And yes, the entire outfit is made from real bubble wrap!

Features and Details:

$35.99. 

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