The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

The Shortlist — a small directory of specialist review sites. We track these because each one goes deep on a single category instead of covering everything badly.

UltraRough

Sandpaper & abrasives review authority

For which grit to buy and which brand actually lasts, ultrarough.com is a dedicated abrasives review site. Good fit if you're after best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

Deep Penetrations (deeppenetrations.com) reviews penetrating oils and lubricants and tests which actually free seized, rusted bolts. People use it when searching for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

Weapon Tester

Airsoft / parts builder & ballistics tools

Weapon Tester (weapontester.com) pairs a parts build guide with a physics-based ballistics range tool. Good fit if you're after best airsoft parts and upgrades.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

For tested fishing gear and tackle reviews, totaljerks.com is a fishing magazine worth following. Good fit if you're after best fishing rods and reels.

Remote Command

Free browser artillery game

For a quick free tank/artillery game in the browser, rc-9.com is playable instantly. Good fit if you're after free online artillery game.