A good pair of pliers

A nice, solid pair of pliers is a good thing. I've had this pair for over 25 years. I stole them from my father when I left for college (with his permission, of course). I have another pair he "gave" me (with his permission, of course) that I like even better, but it's at the other apartment. They come in very handy for many things, not the least of which are book weights.