Is there anything more satisfying than buying a beautifully-designed product that performs its intended function perfectly, over and over again?
Yep, there is.
It's finding that same product for less than a dinner for two at Chipotle. That's right, you can still find products you'll use every day for less than $20 that'll very possibly outlast you: from a set of top-rated nail clippers, to the last thermos you'll ever need.
We hope you find these products as fascinating as we do. We've picked them out to share because we love them, not because we're being paid to. However, 22Words does participate in the Amazon affiliate program, and can receive a share of sales from links on this page.
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This Cast Aluminum Bialetti That'll Make Your Espresso For Decades
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Constructed from cast aluminum, the Bialetti hasn't changed since its invention over 80 years ago. Find it on AmazonThis Industrial-Strength Lightning Cable Will Charge Your Phone Forever
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Sure, it's slightly more expensive than your typical lightning cable, but it'll last about 15 times as long. Find it on AmazonOne Of These Lodge Cast Iron Pans That'll Last More Than A Lifetime
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Lodge has been manufacturing cast-iron cookware for around 120 years. Which is about how long your newest Lodge skillet will last you. Find it on AmazonThis Classic Moleskine Notebook Will Hold All Your Thoughts
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Beautiful paper + impeccably sewn binding + life-proof cover = one of the best notebooks on the market. You'll fill it up long before you'll wear it out. Find it on AmazonThese Harperton Nail Clippers Will Be The Last Ones You Ever Buy
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The Harperton's stainless steel construction is paired with razor-sharp cutting edges, putting them in a class of their own when it comes to sub-$20 clippers. Find it on AmazonThis Nalgene Bottle You Had In College You Can Hand Down To Your Kids
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There's no substitute for a simple, bulletproof, shatterproof, drop-proof water bottle. Find it on AmazonThis Opinel Folding Knife Has Been Popular For Well Over A Century
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The Opinel knife was born in 1892, the preferred tool of vinters, farmers, and sheepherders alike. It hasn't changed since. Find it on AmazonThis Solid Metal Mechanical Pencil You Will Never Need To Replace
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The Rotring 600 may be the best mechanical pencil ever built. With a matte black powdercoating over a solid brass body, it's got a heft and durability you won't find in any other writing tool. Find one on AmazonThese Hefty Gingher Shears That'll Cut Through Anything
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The Germans know how to make a scissor. Find them on AmazonThis Space Pen That's Built For Outer Space And A Lifetime Of Use
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If it's good enough for NASA, it's good enough for me. Find the Space Pen on AmazonThis Bulletproof Stanley Thermos That's Just Like The One Your Grandfather Used
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Perfect for anywhere from the campsite to the office, the classic Stanley vacuum thermos is a classic for a reason. Find it on AmazonChannel Your Inner Milton With The Immortal Swingline 747 Stapler
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Sexy? No, it's a stapler. But there is something so satisfying about a product that's built to last. However humble its purpose. Find it on AmazonThese Stainless Steel Tweezers That Will Pluck Your Eyebrows Till You're Too Old To Care
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Buy a pair of Tweezerman tweezers, and they throw in a lifetime of sharpening services for free. Find it on AmazonThis Compact Swiss Army Knife That'll Handle Anything You Throw At It
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Odds are you'd lose this top-quality little pocket knife long before you'd ever wear it out. Find it on AmazonThis Dirt-Cheap Paring Knife Will Cut Through Almost Anything
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You will not find a better knife for anything close to this price. Victorinox's fibrox line may be humble, but it's razor-sharp and bulletproof. Find one on Amazon for $9.65