Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife

BulldogMama13 t1_izohj1s wrote

Reply to comment by sonyneha in Gold Jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces) by Loud_Carpenter

Agreed. My bestie is a huge Tiffany nut, so I’m always getting her pieces for her birthday. Recently I got my mom a super vintage tiffany bracelet, and it truly is a timeless design because they still sell something nearly identical and she’s always getting compliments. She takes it off to shower and that’s about it.

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Dan-z-man t1_izofx8i wrote

Reply to I know it's a cliché around here, but my Saddleback Leather satchel is over 10 years old and has a quarter million air miles on it, mostly shoved under a seat. It does not lead a sheltered life and it's in fantastic shape. by is_it_on

Op. This is a great bag. I have almost the same one and I have used it daily for 10+yrs. I also make leather bags as a hobby and spend way too much time thinking about their construction etc. the company gets a bad wrap around here from leather snobs for various reasons (chrome tanned leather, machine sewed, no edge work). But really, those are just superfluous for the average user. Saddleback makes excellent quality leather bags at a reasonable price for what you get. They are overbuilt, tough, and basic. I will say their quality has gone down a bit over the years but not dramatically and they have an excellent warranty/costumer service. The owner, while being a bit quirky, seems like a generally good person who has managed to run his company well, employs a lot of people, and lives a crazy life. There are certainly fancier bags, cheaper ones, and surely much more expensive handmade ones, but this one will do everything that you ask of it and is definitely BIFL.

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aureanator t1_izof1nq wrote

Reply to BIFL suggestions: Lunchboxes - what material to get for work (mainly porridge rice, maybe eggs)? by Eurothrash

For life? Stainless steel compartmented lunchbox.

Something like this

https://www.amazon.ca/Indian-Tiffin-Stainless-Steel-Large-Tiffin/dp/B088KSNW12/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=3CSN3XL8DW2FA&keywords=stainless+lunchbox&qid=1670692104&sprefix=stainless+lunchbox+%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-12

Have a ceramic bowl (Corelle, for example) at work that you can heat your food up in.

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plasmaticD t1_izocez9 wrote

Reply to Suspenders that are not just novelty? by plsdontstalk

Spec-ops brand combat suspenders with belt loops at your sides/hip. Durable, mine are 5 years old of daily wear with more years of life in them. Comfortable, you can sit without a suspenders induced snuggy. No damage inducing metal anywhere to ruin your leather car seat. Just enough stretch but not too much in the elastic. Easy to attach and detach with hard synthetic (backpack type) clip fasteners at your sides.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/spec-ops-combat-suspenders-100650101.html

And no, you don't look like G.I. Joe when you're wearing them. In fact, twice I've had guys ask me for details about them in restaurants because they look so comfortable and capable.

I wear these with a 3-ply duty belt that are made to order in your size by Klik-belt ("Cobra" fasteners) that hold up loosely fit comfortable pants well, with plenty of support for weighty attachments (edc) or heavy pocket contents (phone). Made of 3 layers of seat belt type material. No give in the vertical direction at all regardless (like a rigid hoop), very flexible in the horizontal (loosen/tighten) direction.

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Fantastic-Alps4335 t1_izob2vf wrote

Reply to comment by KevinCarbonara in My wife isn’t a jewelry person but loves to cook. I wanted a forever gift for our engagement so I got her these. I get them sharpened for our anniversaries. Today makes ten years. by DrWindupBird

Exactly what I did. Paired that sharpener with Tojiro DP knives.

While experienced stone sharpeners can get a better edge. The learning curve is significant for stones and minimal for the chefs choice.

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