Scat Lunch Break Exclusive ((better)): Hightide
The HIGHTIDE SCAT Lunch Break Exclusive is a limited-release collaborative collection from the Japanese stationery brand HIGHTIDE and the design label SCAT. This collection typically focuses on nostalgic, retro-inspired lifestyle and stationery items designed for "lunch break" moments. The "Lunch Break" Exclusive Collection
Enter “Scat.” In common parlance, this word is jarring, referring to animal waste. But in jazz, “scat” is a form of vocal improvisation using nonsensical syllables—a raw, unpolished, and deeply human expression of rhythm and emotion. Combining these definitions, “High Tide Scat” becomes the messy, improvised, often ugly coping mechanism we employ when the pressure peaks. It is the frustrated scream into a pillow (or a spreadsheet), the frantic typing of nonsensical notes, or the dark, gallows humor shared with a coworker in the supply closet. It is the recognition that during high tide, we cannot be polished, professional robots; we are biological, imperfect creatures who make a mess. The “scat” is the psychic waste product of stress. hightide scat lunch break exclusive
Leven Kali's project features spoken-word contributions from his uncle, Uncle Lunch, highlighting family roots and the musical influence of the church in tracks like "A LIL' FRENCH". The project draws on influences such as Earth, Wind & Fire and Marvin Gaye, with key tracks including "FIRE IN YOUR EYES" and "PERFECT IS BORING". Read the full story at Clash Music www.clashmusic.com Leven Kali Breaks Down New Project 'HIGHTIDE' The HIGHTIDE SCAT Lunch Break Exclusive is a
Design & Aesthetics: What You Are Getting
The exclusive typically manifests as a Hightide Scat Compact Tool Box (model code: STD-21 or STD-36). Here is the breakdown of the exclusive features: But in jazz, “scat” is a form of
1. The "Butter Knife" Blade
Unlike standard Scat tools, which often feature a precision knife (OLFA-style), the Lunch Break Exclusive swaps the blade for a rounded, semi-dull "battery" edge. Why? So you can spread butter, soft cheese, or peanut butter on a rice cracker or baguette without shredding your lunch. It is a box cutter that moonlights as a picnic tool.

