I’ve spent most of my adult life working in Asia, which means that I’ve never had to worry much about repairs around the house. Following my move back to Vancouver, however, I’ve begun to realize the importance of fixing household issues without the help of repairmen, and I recently sprung for my first ever toolbox set and power drill. It’s a purchase that has proven particularly useful over the past few months, and I have developed a newfound appreciation for the design of simple, everyday tools. Recently, our team came across an especially luxurious option from the German manufacturer WohnGeist, which has created a toolbox that’s beautiful and functional both inside and out.

Housed in an exquisitely-made Swiss pear wood box with leather handles, the WohnGeist Tool Set is perfect for amateur and novice craftsmen alike, with 24 tools that are held in place magnetically. This unique design enables the user to open the case without the tools tumbling all over his workstation or home studio, while the set’s tool handles, ruler and case are made from Swiss pear wood, which apparently resists warping and splintering when exposed to moisture.