{"title":"Nial's Picks","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNial McGaughey is a Designer, Engineer, and Founder of several musical instrument manufacturing companies, including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hovercraftamps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHovercraft Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. He spent over 2 decades breaking things in the video game and software industry with a 'secret other life' playing in bands around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"otter-messer-mercator-k55k-kat-knife","title":"Otter-Messer Mercator K55K \"Kat\" Knife w\/ Lanyard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis simple but extremely rugged pocket knife has been used and manufactured in Solingen, Germany for over 100 years and are virtually unchanged from their original design. The \"Mercator\" blades were first forged in 1867 by Heinrich Kaufmann \u0026amp; Sohne, Indiawerk. Their reliability made them popular with Kaiser Wilhelm's Army in WWI. Eventually they garnered acclaim from civilians as well. They are virtually indestructible and have been passed down from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtter-Messer, who has been manufacturing blades in Solingen since 1840, revived the manufacture of the Mercator pocket knife in 1995 when Heinrich Kaufmann \u0026amp; Sohne, Indiawerk went bankrupt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs_and_care\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sizing-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercator's \"Kat\" Pocket Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLockable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC75 Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack painted iron casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Embossed Kat K55K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Solingen, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Otter-Messer","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":126746732,"sku":"Otter-Messer Mercator K55K \"Kat\" Knife w\/ Lanyard","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/4252\/products\/HES_MGH_3_13-034.jpg?v=1426788495"},{"product_id":"red-clouds-collective-coffin-tool-roll","title":"Red Clouds Collective Coffin Tool Roll","description":"\u003cp\u003ePortland-made is an attitude, a mark of quality, and a badge of honor. Red Clouds Collective reminds us why. Red Clouds prides themselves on dedication to quality, function and style and their beautiful handmade products reflect it. Easy to use and easy on the eyes, their work is built to last and to enjoy. As they put it, “[we] believe in creating products with an honest approach, understandable and practical design... We are designing for the people who want better than standard quality and support the idea of exceeding it”.  Designed to get better with time, the Coffin tool roll is a sturdy waxed canvas home for your tools - be they pencils or wrenches. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs_and_care\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sizing-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 in. long x 5-10 in. tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10oz waxed canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket with brass zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pencil and tool pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple tie closure, leather details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Portland, OR USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Red Clouds Collective","offers":[{"title":"Olive Green","offer_id":234957774,"sku":"Red Clouds Collective Coffin Tool Roll Olive Green","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":234957772,"sku":"Red Clouds Collective Coffin Tool Roll Brown","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chestnut","offer_id":250597650,"sku":"Red Clouds Collective Coffin Tool Roll Chestnut","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":250597652,"sku":"Red Clouds Collective Coffin Tool Roll Black","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/4252\/products\/HES_MGH_3_13-103.jpg?v=1451783074"},{"product_id":"diamond-ceramic-whetstone","title":"Diamond Ceramic Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis brick of gold is is worth its weight in diamonds and ceramic. Which is convenient, because that's what it's all about. Brought to us by Fallkniven, Swedish makers of high quality knives and tools, this two sided sharpening block is the perfect compliment to well-used knives. No water or oil needed, start out an especially dull knife on the diamond side and refine to a razorlike edge with the ceramic. \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eThese super hard materials can tackle even the toughest metals and won't clog or deform with use, which is vital for a forming precise, predictable edge. While you can clean it with some soap and water from time to time, low upkeep makes this gleaming block as easy to use as it is to look at. Out of the package these seem a bit rough, but with use they quickly mellow in to a perfect grit. This is a beautifully made bench block is a real tool's tool, and it even comes in a snug and lovely gift box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs_and_care\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sizing-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 micron diamond grit in glittering gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic grit for fine finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo oil or water required; long lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" long x 2 1\/8\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Ridge Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":817082405,"sku":"Diamond Ceramic Whetstone","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/4252\/products\/Crop-093.jpg?v=1447805542"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.handeyesupply.life\/collections\/nial-s-picks.oembed","provider":"Hand-Eye Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}