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Flipping through The Manual: Beautiful bordeux, hand-forged knives, and more

Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life this weekend! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from unspoken suit rules you need to know, to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming and culture. Here are a few of our favorite stories to appear on The Manual lately.

Trekking: The Haswell Survival Knife is forged for perfection

Trekking: The Haswell Survival Knife is forged for perfection
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Blacksmithing isn’t dead quite yet. Dylan Wanta is forging one of the best blades around with Coalatree Organics, built with steel and made to last.

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How to dress like a champion at your next job interview

How to dress like a champion at your next job interview
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If it’s been awhile since you’ve been called for an interview, you may be wondering whether your old suit is still in style. Well, we’re here to tell you to relax; dressing up for an interview isn’t that big of a deal.

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Micro Guide: British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast

Micro Guide: British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast
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British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast is a stunning, isolated, and rugged peninsula that feels like an ocean away from the hustle of downtown Vancouver.

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Charcoal: It does a body and teeth and face good

Charcoal: It does a body and teeth and face good
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You can clean up nicely with coal.

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The Manual Wind: Rolex Yachtmaster Everose Gold

The Manual Wind: Rolex Yachtmaster Everose Gold
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Rolex debuts the new the Yachtmaser Everose Gold at Basel Fair 2015. The first Rolex with a rubber strap.

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The beautiful Bordeaux blend

he beautiful Bordeaux blend
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You may have heard about the famous French Bordeaux wine, but did you know that the Bordeaux Blend can be created outside of France? We here at The Manual explain the intricacies of this much beloved blend of wine.

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