Men's Journal

Ekobo Mikoto Knife Boxes

The average slotted block, with a place for every knife, is fine for tidying the kitchen, but as the Mikoto proves, keeping neat doesn’t require military-like rigidity. Instead, the handmade boxes (available in three sizes) are filled with bamboo skewers, allowing you to slide in knives any which way and even remove sticks if your collection grows. [from $55; lekkerhome.com]

Iomega Ego Leather Portable Hard Drive

Backing up crucial computer files is a tedious necessity, but at least the eGo Leather makes the process as aesthetically pleasing as possible, wrapping 250GB inside a cowhide-and-chrome shell shaped like a gentleman’s flask. And although it can withstand falls of up to 51 inches, don’t make the mistake of filling it with bourbon. [$105; iomega.com]

Umbra Magnetter Key Holder

Organization demands efficiency — doing as much as possible with as little as possible — and the Magnetter is the perfect execution of that rule. This simple slice of curved wood mounts to a wall, offering somewhere to stash your mail besides the coffee table while also making your keys appear to hover via the magic of magnets embedded inside. [$14; umbra.com]

Bluelounge The Sanctuary Valet

Whereas our fathers’ nightstands had to hold only wallets, keys, and loose change, we pile on cell phones, iPods, Bluetooth headsets, and all the requisite wiring. Keep tech in check with the Sanctuary, a modern valet that has integrated charging cables hidden beneath its false floor and a single plug running out the back. Plus, it holds loose change. [$130; bluelounge.com]

Ipevo Kaleido R7 Digital Frame

You’ve taken thousands of digital pics, but they just sit in a dark corner of your computer. The Kaleido R7 puts them to use, syncing via WiFi with your PC, Mac, or photo-sharing service (Flickr, Picasa), so it always shows your newest shots. If you’re tired of looking at cousin Hal, it can display the weather or sports scores on its seven-inch rotating LCD, too. [$249; ipevo.com]

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