In Medeival times, Solingen, Germany was home to the best swordsmiths.  Today, 90% of German blades come from the town and they are some of the finest in the world. Not too far away, in the Basque region of Northern Spain,  is El Casco, a company who went from making revolvers to making individually numbered and manually assembled office supplies during the depression.  So when El Casco wanted to make a desktop Cigar Cutter worthy of it’s name, they chose the finest materials and Solingen blades.  And thus the El Casco Cigar Cutter was born.  A long way to come to cut cigars, but a rich history worthy of what is arguably the best cigar cutter money can buy.  You’ll have to leave this one in your will, because its sticking around.  $140.  BUY

Herman Miller came out with the C2 Climate Control and though we can’t seem to nail down how it works - we’re impressed with what it does. Using 90% less energy than a space heater, this machine can increase the temperature 18″ away by 32 degrees, and more importantly - can decrease it by 7 degrees. This means your workspace or bed will forever be exactly the temperature you want, regardless of anyone else’s preferences. For those who are picky about temperature - this is right up your alley. It even purifies the air - and requires no water, has no heating coils etc. We’re not sure what goes on inside - but we don’t need to know. A lifetime of comfort for $280. BUY