Tools and Toys

Bison Airlighter
Bison Airlighter

The Bison Airlighter

What's to love: Quickly lights charcoal or wood without lighter fluid.

What does it do: For the serious grill master or camp cook, this is the ultimate fire starter. The gunlike tool shoots out a 4-inch, 2,600-degree flame resistant to wind and rain. Once charcoal or firewood is lighted, the flame can be switched off and the fan will blow air to spread the the flames. For safety, the barrel of the lighter remains cool to the touch and a child lock prevents the lighter from being accidentally switched on. An LED light helps with night fires. The lighter has an integrated battery which can be charged through its USB port, and the flame runs on butane. The Airlighter sells for $99.

Gunter Wilhem Steak Knife Set

What's to love: A high quality steak knife with a beautiful design.

What does it do: The knives, forged from an alloy of high carbon and stainless steel, are serrated at the tip with a sharp edge at the handle. The handle has a triple tang (the metal that runs through a knife handle, and in good knives runs all the way through) giving the knife a nice heft and balance. The knives come six to a set with a wood block for storage. The company offers a 60-day money-back guarantee if not 100 percent satisfied. List price is $189 a set.

-- Cary Jenkins

HomeStyle on 07/12/2014

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