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GreatestSilence t1_iz0xajg wrote

Most high-speed quality blenders like a Vitamix are not going to have glass pitchers. This is because the RPM/motor is so powerful, if you try to blend something like grains, or something else that is hard, you can crack the pitcher.

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javaavril t1_iz0v7qi wrote

I have a vintage glass pitcher waring, it has seven speeds. I don't know what the rpms are, but it does everything I need it to.

It was a wedding present for my parents in 1975, which was passed on to me after my mom couldn't stand the Harvest Gold color anymore, but it's been in use over forty years. I bought a second one in Avocado green to use in my cabin.

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WalrusSwarm t1_iz0uity wrote

The only thing that’s not “buy it for life” about the Merkur is that it’s chrome plated. While the chrome plating is very thick, if you drop it enough times on hard surfaces (over the course of ~10 years) you’ll chip the plating.
It’s still an excellent value and I replaced it with another Merkur. My blade preference for the Merkur is Astra Superior Platinum.

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SciFiSimp t1_iz0o9cl wrote

I love my tin cloth wildfowl hat from filson. It's not cheap about 90 if I remember correctly, but it looks phenomenal and is super durable. Totally waterproof waxed canvas on the exterior and a thick wool on the inside. I've worn it out hunting in the snow and sleet a bunch of times and stayed dry and warm. The way the flaps come down works out great to keep the wind off my ears when riding a quad fast in the cold. Definitely a solid buy

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