In today’s semi-disposable society, it may be hard to believe there’s products out there that’ll last you the rest of your life. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our 28 favorite everyday products you’ll only have to buy once.
From the last nail clipper you’ll ever need, to the most indispensable knife on the market, these staples may not be the cheapest in their category, but they’re worth every penny. And best of all, you’ll never have to buy them again.
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This Mason Pearson Brush That’s Been Wildly Popular Since 1885
Brush your hair with a design that’s entering its third century.
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This Compact Swiss Army Knife That’ll Handle Anything You Throw At It
You’re more likely to lose this knife than ever wear it out.
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This Industrial-Strength Lightning Cable Will Charge Your Phone Forever
Lightning cables don’t HAVE to constantly destroy themselves.
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One Of These Lodge Cast Iron Pans That’ll Last More Than A Lifetime
Lodge has been casting some of the best iron cookware since 1896.
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These Harperton Nail Clippers Will Be The Last Ones You Ever Buy
If you haven’t tried a REAL pair of nail clippers, trust me, you need to. It’s a completely different (and far superior) experience from those $2 clippers.
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This Baxter Of California Safety Razor Will Outlast A Thousand Disposables
This is just about the polar opposite of a crappy disposable razor.
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This Classic Carhartt Jacket Will Withstand A Lifetime Of Wear
Carhartt clothing is basically indestructible.
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This Cast Aluminum Bialetti That’ll Make Your Espresso For Decades
This is one serious hunk of coffee-brewing metal.
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This Bulletproof Non-Stick Pan With A Bulletproof Lifetime Warranty
It’s the perfect blend: cast-iron construction for perfect cooking, and non-stick coating for easy cleanup.
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One Of These Jansport Backpacks Will Haul Gear For Decades
There’s a reason you see these everywhere: they never, ever die.
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One Of These Classic Kitchen-Aid Mixers Will Mix Millions Of Muffins
They’re a classic for a reason.
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These Leatherman Multi-Tools Can’t Be Worn Out
Invest in one and it’ll last forever. Just don’t wear it on your belt.
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One Of These Legendary Le Creuset Dutch Ovens That’s Worth Every Penny
Expensive? Yes. Worth it? According to its fans, absolutely.
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These Hefty Gingher Shears That’ll Cut Through Anything
There’s nothing more useful (and harder to find) than a truly great pair of scissors.
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This Solid Michigan Maple Block Cutting Board You’ll Never Need To Replace
Nothing better than a big, heavy chunk of American maple.
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This Classic Moleskine Notebook Will Hold All Your Thoughts
High quality paper + durable binding = one of the world’s best notebooks.
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This Nalgene Bottle You Had In College You Can Hand Down To Your Kids
These things are indestructible.
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These Rainbow Sandals Have A Lifetime Guarantee
They take a couple weeks to break in, but once the leather’s formed to your feet, you’ll never want to take them off.
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These Ray-Nan Wayfarers Have Been Gracing Faces Since 1956
The definition of classic cool.
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This Solid Metal Mechanical Pencil You Will Never Need To Replace
Constructed of solid, heavy brass, with an industrial-strength powdercoated finish, the Rotring 600 is built for decades of constant use.
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These Craftsman Screwdrivers Get You Free Replacements If They Ever Break Or Wear Out
That said, they’ll probably never break or wear out.
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This Space Pen That’s Built For Outer Space And A Lifetime Of Use
It’s built to work flawlessly in space, for crying out loud. It’ll work beautifully on earth.
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This Bulletproof Stanley Thermos That’s Just Like The One Your Grandfather Used
It’s a classic for a reason. It just works. Forever.
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This Industry Standard Swingline Stapler Will Never Jam On You
All-metal construction means zero-fuss use.
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These Stainless Steel Tweezers That Will Pluck Your Eyebrows Till You’re Too Old To Care
And if they ever get dull, you get free sharpening for life through Tweezerman.
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This Surprisingly Affordable Victorinox Knife That Major Chefs Swear By
It’s the best bang-for-your-buck you’ll get from a knife.
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These Simple Weber Grills Just Never Die
Originally fabricated from an old bouy, these all-metal classics are still the go-to-‘cues for millions of backyard BBQ kings nationwide.
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This Zippo Lighter That Hasn’t Changed Since 1933
It’s a Zippo. It will never die.
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