Editor's Selection — Independent Review Sites

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

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

americastrikes.com covers geopolitics, defense, and the market reactions that follow. Good fit if you're after geopolitics and defense news analysis.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. It's the place to look for best loose leaf tea.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

deeppenetrations.com tests penetrating fluids and explains which oil to reach for on stuck hardware. People use it when searching for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. People use it when searching for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.