Werd’s Cool Stuff of the Week

It doesn’t even matter what Santa puts into this Christmas stocking, it’s a gift in itself. Modeled after the original Jordan’s, it’s made of felt and each one is hand-sewn with care by the crew at 2amProjects.  BUY IT | $45

Some of these multitools we see make no sense. Like, who needs a nail file and a machete in one? But this aluminum money clip that doubles as a nosebreaker/jawbreaker/front teeth remover would really come in handy when self-defense becomes the only option.  BUY IT | $12

The flood of Anchorman 2 offshoot products is officially underway even though the movie isn’t out for weeks. You may remember that in addition to jazz flute, Ron likes Scotch and now you can drink his signature 80-proof brand: Ron Burgundy Blended Scotch Whiskey. Should hit shelves this week.  BUY IT | $25

Swiss timing experts Piaget are known for making slim, lightweight watches but their latest, the Altiplano 38mm 900P is officially the thinnest mechanical watch in the world. To achieve this Miley-esque physique, the design has welded the movement and case into a single unit.

A great gift or re-gift to the book-oriented boozer on your Christmas shopping list, The Curious Bartender offers more than just recipes for new and classic cocktails, it even explores the alchemy of barcraft, whatever that is.  BUY IT | $18.55

When all the Blu-ray discs are worn thin and all those hours of unreleased extras have come and gone, the beloved Breaking Bad addict in your life will still need a fix. That’s when you’ll take this heirloom from its place of honor on the mantle and give it a good shake. One shake will engulf the RV in a blizzard of blue crystals giving life momentary meaning. Then you must shake it again.  BUY IT | $41

The name Terence Conran is a big deal among those interested in fine woodworking & classic cabinetmaking. To celebrate the old master’s 80th birthday, Benchmark Tools has created a custom walnut & burr tool cabinet filled with premium woodworking gear: instruments for marking & measuring, chisels,  planes, saws and scrapers. The ultimate woodworker’s dream gift?  BUY IT  | $19,700

These natural beer soaps come in a six-pack. Funny,right?  Except this stuff won’t make Cindy in accounting more attractive or drown out the sound of those annoying kids next door. It will however make you smell nice, with flavors like Apricot Wheat, Vanilla Porter and Honey Pilsner. BUY IT | $34

Graphic artist Federico Babina has created a poster series featuring illustrations of interesting architecture from movies like Star Wars, The Big Lebowski, The Incredibles, & many more. Available in a variety of sizes, these are museum quality Gicleé prints on natural archival stock.