If you had $400 to spend on a hand tool, any hand tool, what would it be?

[Mike Baker 2]

- a workbench --- getting really tired of working from a Workmate clone on the back deck and clamping to the deck railing or using picnic table benches for saw benches

I have been using a Workmate to build guitars for 7-8 years. It has been through 3 tops. But when I decided to go in the direction of traditional wood working, I knew I needed a proper bench.
I'm still building mine, but it's getting close, and I can't wait.
Beg, borrow or steal the wood to build one. You really, really need it.