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The Wishlist: 15 Best Gifts For The Handyman In 2023 

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If you aren’t a particularly crafty individual, having a competent craftsman or handyman in your life can be a gift in and of itself. So, when the holiday season rolls around, there’s no better time to repay the favor with an excellent present for the DIYer in your life — the latest and greatest of which we’ve rounded up for this curated guide to the best gifts for the handyman. 

Leatherman Wave+

Leatherman Wave Plus
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Tipping the scales at just 8.5oz, the Leatherman Wave+ isn’t just a multi-tool, but rather a full-on toolbox that you can carry on your hip or in your pocket thanks to a whopping 18 functions crammed into this compact 4.0” package. 

County Comm Small Adjustable Titanium Wrench

County Comm Small Adjustable Titanium Wrench
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A top-shelf take on an essential hand tool, the County Comm Small Adjustable Titanium Wrench is precision-machined from a block of solid grade 4 titanium billet before being fitted with a non-magnetic 0.5” jaw opening. 

Filson Oil Tin Low-Profile Logger Cap

Filson Oil Tin Low Profile Logger Cap
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Putting a super rugged spin on the standard baseball cap, the Filson Oil Tin Low-Profile Logger Cap is an ultra-rugged six-panel hat that’s crafted from the heritage brand’s signature weather and wear-resistant Tin Cloth waxed cotton and outfitted with a leather adjusting strap, embroidered grommets, and a 3” curved bill. 

HOTO Tools Precision Screwdriver Kit

HOTO Tools Precision Screwdriver Kit
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Sold with more than two-dozen included S2-steel precision bits, the HOTO Tools Precision Screwdriver Kit is a cutting-edge electronic bit driver with a rugged aluminum body, a 350-mAh Lithium-ion battery, and one-press and auto-screwing modes. 

Porsche x Backdrop 75th Anniversary Paint Collection

Porsche x Backdrop 75th Anniversary Paint Collection
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The Porsche x Backdrop 75th Anniversary Paint Collection is comprised of four different iconic wall paint colors taken straight from classic Porsche liveries; the 1964 356C’s Irish Green; the 1991 911’s Speed Yellow; the 1994 911’s Riveiera Blue; and the 1991 911’s Ruby Star. 

Flint and Tinder Waxed Apron

Flint and Tinder Waxed Apron
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Whether wrenching, welding, or knocking out some carpentry projects, a shop apron is a must-have DIYer essential for a wide range of tasks, and the Flint and Tinder Waxed Apron is a USA-made item that’s cut from 7oz Martexin Original Waxed Sailcloth and equipped with cotton straps and all-alloy rivets. 

Black Diamond Kingpin Gloves

Black Diamond Kingpin Gloves
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Lightweight yet incredibly robust, the Black Diamond Kingpin Gloves are engineered to keep their wearer’s hands protected from impacts, abrasions, and the elements, without overly compromising tactile feel — an objective that’s been achieved through the use of a goatskin leather shell stuffed with a 190-gram fleece liner. 

Olight Perun 2 Headlamp

Olight Perun 2 Headlamp
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The Olight Perun 2 Headlamp is a small but potent, anodized aluminum-bodied flashlight that features a proximity sensor, a 4,000-mAh battery, and an included headstrap and mount that allow it to function as a headlamp, making it perfect for DIY jobs. 

DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat

DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat
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A hardhat is a must-have essential for anyone working on a modern job site, and the DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat puts a unique spin on one of these protective items with a full carbon fiber construction with a matte finish. 

Microtech MSI

Microtech MSI
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Short for the Microtech Standard Issue, the Microtech MSI is a bonafide workhorse of an EDC folding knife that features a RAM LOK-equipped G-10 or polymer handle mated to a 3.88”, 0.158″ thick, modified sheepsfoot blade composed of Microtech’s proprietary M390 MK Super Steel. 

Huckberry x The James Brand The Gatecliff Stationary Collection

Huckberry x TJB The Gatecliff Stationary Collection
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Perfect for jotting down sketches, dimensions, or other notes, the Huckberry x The James Brand The Gatecliff Stationary Collection is a Huckberry-exclusive bundle that’s made up of a TJB EDC notebook, a water-resistant topo-adorned cover, and one of the Portland brand’s newly-released Burwell click pens 

Boss Hammers Pro Series Cerakote Titanium Hammer

Boss Hammers Pro Series Cerakote Titanium Hammer
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Offered in 14oz or 16oz weights, with smooth or milled faces, and a in a variety of color options, the Boss Hammers Pro Series Cerakote Titanium Hammer is a high-end American-made hammer that’s crafted from grade 5 titanium before being fortified via a Cerakote finish. 

Red Clouds Collective GN.01 Waxed Canvas Fitted Work Pant

Red Clouds Collective GN01 Waxed Canvas Fitted Work Pant
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Made in America and built to offer a lifetime of use, the Red Clouds Collective GN.01 Waxed Canvas Fitted Work Pant are a super hardwearing pair of workwear pants that boast a 10.10oz waxed canvas construction, triple-stitched seams, and rivet-reinforcements at all key stress points. 

Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener

Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener
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Good for everything from kitchen knives to EDC blades, the Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener is an ultra-easy-to-use all-in-one sharpening system that includes more than half a dozen grits, a digital angle indicator, and the brand’s innovative V-Block clamp.

Red Wing GORE-TEX Moc

Red Wing GORETEX Moc
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Red Wing’s Classic Moc is unequivocally one of the most iconic American boots of all time, however, in a bid to put a more contemporary twist on this legendary design the Minnesota boot-maker has now debuted a Russet leather variant that maintains the original silhouette while gaining a fully waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX membrane.  

Snap-On 13-Piece Flank Drive Wrench Set

Snap On 13 Piece Flank Drive Wrench Set
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Snap-On is widely regarded as the Rolls-Royce of hand tool brands, which makes it an obvious go-to choice when shopping, and the company’s 13-piece Flank Drive Wrench Set includes a baker’s dozen of ultra-rugged, meticulously-crafted, high-performance wrenches.