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What’s the Best Folding Utility Knife (aka Fastback)? \"\"\"\"\"\" : brooksreview.net

","summary":"I bought a lot of these folding utility knives and put them to the test.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/whats-the-best-folding-utility-knife-aka-fastback/","date_published":"2026-10-29T11:00:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-29 11:00","date_timestamp":1793271645,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"100023882","content_html":"

Gear Report — 10/27/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Why I am getting rid of a bunch of knives.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/gear-report-10-27-26/","date_published":"2026-10-28T11:00:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-28 11:00","date_timestamp":1793185242,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99902830","content_html":"

Member Journal — 10/26/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Some thoughts on work, working, and locations.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/member-journal-10-26-26/","date_published":"2026-10-26T11:00:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-26 11:00","date_timestamp":1793012405,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99679411","content_html":"

Some Thoughts on Woodworking Tools Made by YouTubers \"\"\"\"\"\" : brooksreview.net

","summary":"Yes they are popular, but can they make good tools? Yes, actually.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/some-thoughts-on-woodworking-tools-made-by-youtubers/","date_published":"2026-10-22T11:00:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-22 11:00","date_timestamp":1792666802,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99614192","content_html":"

Gear Report — 10/20/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Lots of new goods.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/gear-report-10-20-26/","date_published":"2026-10-20T13:51:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-20 13:51","date_timestamp":1792504306,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99492563","content_html":"

Member Journal — 10/19/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Keyboards, whether, deliveries, and more.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/member-journal-10-19-26/","date_published":"2026-10-19T11:00:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-19 11:00","date_timestamp":1792407649,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99272692","content_html":"

Strengthen and Fix Cheap Furniture \"\"\"\"\"\" : brooksreview.net

","summary":"It's hard to find well built furniture for an affordable price, but a couple of small things can help cheaper stuff last longer.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/strengthen-and-fix-cheap-furniture/","date_published":"2026-10-15T11:00:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-15 11:00","date_timestamp":1792062025,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99209649","content_html":"

Gear Report — 10/13/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"How I went through decision making for a category with terrible reviews.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/gear-report-10-13-26/","date_published":"2026-10-14T11:00:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-14 11:00","date_timestamp":1791975653,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99089302","content_html":"

Member Journal — 10/12/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"The real question is how bad of an idea will this turn out to be.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/member-journal-10-12-26/","date_published":"2026-10-12T11:00:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-12 11:00","date_timestamp":1791802810,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98870179","content_html":"

Sorting Through Power Tool Brands: brooksreview.net

","summary":"How in the world do you decide which tool brand to buy into?","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/sorting-through-power-tool-brands/","date_published":"2026-10-08T11:00:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-08 11:00","date_timestamp":1791457238,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98808911","content_html":"

Gear Report — 10/7/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Some new goods.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/gear-report-10-7-26/","date_published":"2026-10-07T11:00:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-07 11:00","date_timestamp":1791370841,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98690706","content_html":"

Member Journal — 10/5/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Let's talk about bags to start of October.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/member-journal-10-5-26/","date_published":"2026-10-05T11:00:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-05 11:00","date_timestamp":1791198052,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98538714","content_html":"

Milwaukee M18 2904 | 1/2″ Hammer Drill/Driver \"\"\"\"\"\" : brooksreview.net

","summary":"This is a great drill.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/10/milwaukee-m18-2904-1-2-hammer-drill-driver/","date_published":"2026-10-02T11:00:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-02 11:00","date_timestamp":1790938841,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98419082","content_html":"

Gear Report — 9/30/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"By popular demand, some finishing setups I like for projects.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/gear-report-9-30-26/","date_published":"2026-09-30T11:00:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 11:00","date_timestamp":1790766033,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98302545","content_html":"

Member Journal — 9/28/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"How I am using projects in AI systems instead of vibe-coded user specific tools.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/member-journal-9-28-26/","date_published":"2026-09-28T11:00:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-28 11:00","date_timestamp":1790593259,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98146280","content_html":"

A Tool Journey: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A little background before I talk about tools more.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/a-tool-journey/","date_published":"2026-09-24T11:00:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-24 11:00","date_timestamp":1790247631,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98085022","content_html":"

Gear Report — 9/23/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Some new gear.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/gear-report-9-23-26/","date_published":"2026-09-23T11:00:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-23 11:00","date_timestamp":1790161240,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97964206","content_html":"

Member Journal — 9/21/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Vibe coding, vibe building, and stuff.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/member-journal-9-21-26/","date_published":"2026-09-21T11:00:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-21 11:00","date_timestamp":1789988412,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97807688","content_html":"

Some Commentary On the State of Things Related to Things on This Blog: brooksreview.net

","summary":"I don't know, enjoy.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/some-commentary-on-the-state-of-things-related-to-things-on-this-blog/","date_published":"2026-09-18T18:43:27+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-18 18:43","date_timestamp":1789757007,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97747484","content_html":"

‘DRFT – Meeting Word Alerts’: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A clever little app.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/drft-meeting-word-alerts/","date_published":"2026-09-17T13:30:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-17 13:30","date_timestamp":1789651808,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97685888","content_html":"

Gear Report – 9/16/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"I wear the crap out of these three watches.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/gear-report-9-16-26/","date_published":"2026-09-16T11:00:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-16 11:00","date_timestamp":1789556435,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97563337","content_html":"

Member Journal — 9/14/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Thoughts on the new iPhones and Android.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/member-journal-9-14-26/","date_published":"2026-09-14T11:00:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-14 11:00","date_timestamp":1789383606,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97279147","content_html":"

Gear Report — 9/9/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A smattering of new things.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/gear-report-9-9-26/","date_published":"2026-09-09T11:00:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-09 11:00","date_timestamp":1788951641,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97149745","content_html":"

Member Journal — 9/7/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A look at what I've been building.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/member-journal-9-7-26/","date_published":"2026-09-07T11:00:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-07 11:00","date_timestamp":1788778854,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96872526","content_html":"

Gear Report — 9/2/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A bunch of great things I like, and a few that I am like 'nah'.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/09/gear-report-9-2-26/","date_published":"2026-09-02T11:00:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/http%3A%2F%2Fbrooksreview.net%2Ffavicon.ico","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-02 11:00","date_timestamp":1788346808,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"3082648","content_html":"

@Piscotikus soon. Still testing

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@Avancee then I’d have to wear an Apple Watch and no thanks. Ha. The iPad mini cellular model would be an interesting iPhone replacement though...

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@Avancee looks like 12.1.3 fixes the issue

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@kimahlberg no clue it is insane

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@cliophate thanks!

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@Avancee basically

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@Avancee love hate relationship woth airtable

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@JimStewart ?

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@smith thanks

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@brucegodin yep

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@chipotle have you thought about the Happy Hacking BT model? It’s expensive but I’m tempted.

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@Avancee I think you’d find it more surprising how many developers don’t even look at what gets “shared” with the tools they pick.

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@Aleen that is stellar. Congrats.

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@Avancee ah. Even at that it’s still pricey.

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@Avancee I don’t envy the thought of that. Ha

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@matthewlang darn. Yeah that’s pretty big. Thanks for pointing it out.

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@matthewlang I think the daylight bag does it better and I can’t tell how small it packs down. Do you know?

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@patrickrhone reason being is I just find it too ugly. 😬

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@bradbarrish that’s not a business I really want to be in.

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@patrickrhone it’s a tough one. Every amazing looking bag I find is $300 which is insane. I need to find someone to help refine my approach to it.

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@ismh great wallets

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@brucegodin I don’t add RSS feeds to it. Just topics and random sites they recommend.

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@manton yep. All correct.

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@Jablair I mean, what if you didn’t want to. Like if you’re having a bad hair day or something.

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@Avancee I’ll take a look. Thanks.

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