Moto Metal Wheels and Being a Man

Deep down every man has a sense, a kind of instinct perhaps, for what makes a man a man. It is very difficult to put into words, but there are just certain things that make us feel masculine when we hold it in our hands, wear it or even drive it.

Now, there are a few manly items that men own that are quite obvious. Like a pickup truck, Rolex watch or etched whiskey tumbler. But there are also many items men own that are not necessarily thought of as manly, but are very manly. For example, a baseball glove, a quality chef’s knife and a Moleskine journal are all very manly items that all men should own.

The things that a man owns represent his knowledge and skill. Stuff is not impressive just because you own it, but because how it is used. It isn’t impressive that you own an expensive chef’s knife, what is impressive is if you know how to Julienne a bell pepper.

Part of being a man is knowing how to use the things he owns. So don't think that rushing out to buy a cast iron skillet or waiter’s corkscrew will automatically make you more manly.

BB Wheels, your source of Fuel wheels, Moto Metal wheels and Hostile wheels, offers you this wonderful list of items every man should own and learn how to use.

Multipurpose Tool

The only thing better than a dozen individual tools is a tool that holds a dozen individual tools. You just never know when a Phillips head screwdriver might come in handy.

Waiter’s Corkscrew

Nobody wants to spend a lot of money on a corkscrew or buy one that comes with an instruction manual. Every man should own the most basic manual corkscrew trusted by waiters all over the world.

Chef’s Knife

Skip the ordinary kitchen knife and opt for an expensive and exotic chef’s knife. The knife you cut your vegetable with should be well-balanced, heavy and have a very sharp edge.

Remember that cooking is a craft as opposed to a chore and real men know bamboo makes the best cutting boards.

Pocket Knife

The pocket knife you choose to carry around with you should be big enough to tackle many types of jobs yet small enough so that it doesn’t weigh you down.

Money Clip

There are circumstances that warrant the use of a money clip. When these circumstances arise, nothing is more impressive than pulling a money clip packed with $20s and $50s from your front pocket.

A Well-Crafted Leather Wallet

If you are carrying around a nylon wallet with velcro, toss it right this very moment and go get a leather wallet. And we beg you not to grab the first thing you see on the shelf at JCPenney.

Check the internet or go to a specialty leather shop and find a leather wallet that is soft, supple and unique.

A Shaving Kit

Owning a shaving kit has two advantages; using a straight edge is as manly as you can get and your spouse will never borrow your razor to shave her legs.

A Moleskine Journal

Men have feelings too and real men aren’t ashamed to write them down.

A Bag that doesn’t have Wheels

Your grandfather didn’t carry his gear around in a suitcase with spinner wheels. In fact, he probably never heard the term “luggage.” He just tossed all of his manly gear in a canvas duffel bag and set sail.

A Luxury Watch

No man should have to pull his iPhone out of his pocket to check the time. Leave your phone in your pocket and flip your wrist to get the time. It’s the manly way.

A Shirt that Requires Cufflinks

James Bond never wore shirts with buttons on the sleeves. Nuff said.

Cufflinks

It goes without saying that if you are going to buy a shirt that needs cufflinks, you should own at least one pair of them.

Again, don't just rush out to JCPenney and buy the first set you see, a great pair of cufflinks takes time to find.

Cast Iron Skillet

Not only should you own a cast iron skillet, but you should be able to cook an over-easy egg perfectly in it.

A Thick-Pile, Soft Bathrobe

You might not wear a bathrobe very often, but you can bet your wife will rock it every chance she gets.

A Black Leather Belt

Your red or green nylon belt is fine for helping hold your colorful board shorts up while you are running errands on the weekend, but you need a proper leather black belt to match your black shoes when dressing up for work.

A Brown Leather Belt

Some days, you will wear your brown dress shoes to work and your belt must match.

A Bow Tie

You need to change it up every once in awhile, despite what your colleagues say about it.

Vinyl from the 1970s

The 1970s were a time when rock stars were rock stars and they broke rules, raised hell and made great music. If you are struggling with a list of what to buy, start with Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Gabriel, Steve Winwood, Chicago, Rickie Lee Jones, ELO, Van Halen and Steely Dan. No, we didn't forget, we just hate the Eagles, man.

Top-Shelf Vodka

The best place to keep your Russian firewater is in the freezer. But in no way should you be serving any vodka you will find in the well of your local dive bar.

The list of acceptable choices is long and includes Belvedere, Chopin, Grey Goose and Hangar 1.

A Tailored Suit

Real men don’t buy their suits off the rack at Macy’s.

A Wool Pea Coat

A wool pea coat is classic, classy and an essential part of any man’s wardrobe. It will also keep you warm and dry when the weather is nasty.

Iron and Ironing Board

Being self-efficient and having the ability to present yourself in a neat appearance are very manly indeed. To do so, you need to know how to iron the clothing that has a tendency to wrinkle.

Wearing freshly-pressed clothing to a social occasion proclaims you as a man who pays attention to detail.

Jumper Cables

Nothing is more admirable than a man who holds the ability to hop out of his truck in any given situation to help jump-start a driver in crisis.

This doesn't work so well if you have to ask for a set of jumper cables.

BB Wheels is where real men shop for their truck wheels. Visit our website and shop our impressive inventory of truck wheels.