I just got in some of the Brand new Bark River Custom "2009" Skinners.  I've long been a fan of Bark River knives and this one has the classic looks of yesterday.  I'm down to just the Stacked Leather and Black Canvas Micarta. 







Okay, I know I'm not the only one with more then a little need for reading glasses.  In fact, one of the main reasons I have a Swiss Army Knife on the desk is becuase it has a magnifying glass!!!  Well, I brought in a couple of items that'll help resolve the problem. 

The first is a desk size free standing or hand held 2x magnifier with a 4x 'spot' bifocal.  The lens is about 4" in diameter and really is handy.  There's also a light that is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included).



The second magnifier is a Carson MiniBrite,  fantastic to drop in your pocket or briefcase.  It has a sliding cover that protects the 3x power magnifier.  Also, when the cover is slid back to reveal the lense, there's an LED lamp powered by 3 AAA batteries (not included) that provides more then enough light to read in the dark.  This little gadget weighs under 3 ounces and is about the size of half a pack of Marlboro 100's (remember???).