The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide for tinkerers
TL;DR
This holiday gift guide highlights simple, rugged tools for tinkerers, ideal for those who prefer hands-on projects over digital distractions. It includes durable items like cast-iron skillets and versatile tools to help complete unfinished tasks.
As AI tools continue to rise in popularity, it's easy to forget the satisfaction of using something that doesn't need an update or a prompt to help you get things done. I'm talking about tools. They're simple and rugged, and they don't make things needlessly complicated. And now that the holidays are approaching, these tools can help you tackle projects you didn't finish over the summer (or, let's be real, two summers ago).
If you're shopping for someone who would rather read a repair manual than scroll through a social media feed, you're in the right place. We've rounded up options ranging from a long-lasting cast-iron skillet to a versati …