REVIEW – I have been carrying a cheaper Kershaw pocket knife for the past few years, and I’ve been continually surprised by how often I use it to open packages or do one of a million other odd chores around the house. I would never have considered spending upwards of $200 on a pocket knife […]
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NEWS – A multi-tool is obviously a key component to any serious EDC aficionado’s gear collection. But what if you don’t want to channel your inner Batman by carrying a bulky plier’s style multi-tool on your belt? That’s where the Leatherman Free K2 knife multi-tool can be a worthy alternative to a traditional folding tool
Forget the bulk, this Leatherman multi-tool keeps it basic Read More
NEWS – Keybar might not be a brand that comes to mind when you think about pocket multi-tools, but let’s change that right now. Keybar has been creating aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, carbon fiber, and micarta EDC key organizers for a while now but did you know that they also offer a variety of unique
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NEWS – What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Leatherman? Multi-tools right? Well, this newly launched product from Leatherman isn’t quite the multi-tool that most of us imagine. The new Leatherman Raptor Response Emergency Shears are a pair of folding shears that have been designed for emergency responders. They are
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REVIEW – A short time ago, I used my flashlight to help a cinema patron find their smartphone. We all have “flashlights” built into our smartphones, but they are not much good if they are hiding under a chair and their ultra-wide beam angles don’t work well for many uses. For this reason and many
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NEWS – The Dango CA02 Carry All Lite is a belt pouch for all your favorite EDC items. It’s made of a water-resistant DTEX material and features a long 5.5 inch pocket that is large enough to hold pens, knives, small screwdrivers, and other tools. There’s also a micro-carry pocket in the flap that can
This EDC belt pouch is actually stylish! Nope, not kidding. Read More
REVIEW: The THRUNITE BSS V4 flashlight has a turbo mode that might be called ‘cigarette lighter mode’, so be careful. But there are plenty of modes and functions so, once the hand learns its way around this medium size light you have a lot of lumen power at your disposal. Or, very little light, if
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REVIEW – If you’re a regular visitor around here or are interested in EDC gear, chances are high that you already know about Olight and its excellent flashlights. Now they are branching out into knives and I have their first one – The Drever. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Olight Drever is
Olight Drever folding pocket knife review – Olight’s first knife! Read More
NEWS – A flashlight is an important component of everyone’s EDC and the FLEXIT Pocket Light from STKR is a flashlight that will blow your mind. This little light might be small, but it packs in a LOT of features. First of all, it has a flexible head that can bend 180 degrees so you
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NEWS – I kinda have a thing for pocket knives right now and the Gerber Remix knives caught my attention for a couple of reasons. Obviously, they look unusual and by that, I mean cool. Available in 3 models, these knives feature a huge open ring in the handle for your index finger that provides
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NEWS – When it comes to tricking out their EDC, most people include a knife, a flashlight, and a multi-tool. But what about a ratchet set? I know what you’re thinking, why would anyone want to carry a collection of heavy sockets and a ratchet with them? That’s where the Klein Tools 65200 ratchet set
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NEWS – Inspired and styled after Leatherman’s popular Wave Plus multi-tool, the new Leatherman Curl features a compact form factor, stainless steel construction, and 15 tools: Needlenose Pliers, Regular Pliers, Hard-wire Cutters, Wire Cutters, Wire Stripper, 420HC Knife, Large Bit Driver, Spring-action Scissors, Diamond-coated File, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Awl w/ Thread Loop, Ruler (8
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NEWS – If a minimalist wallet that only holds credit cards isn’t your jam, and you prefer to carry cold hard cash, the new MC01 Dango Titanium Money Clip has you covered. Constructed of CNC machined, 6061 aerospace aluminum for the chassis and titanium for the money clip, the MC01 can hold a large wad
Dango’s new titanium money clip holds all your cash and more! Read More
REVIEW – Flashlights are important safety items. If you need bright light, it usually means carrying a big light with you. Big light = big light, right? Not if you’re carrying the new Catapult Mini from Thrunite! What is it? The Catapult Mini is a high-powered flashlight styled after Thrunite’s Catapult V6 SST70 flashlight, just
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NEWS – Swiss Army knives are a popular stable of many an EDC gear collection, but the new Swiss Champ Damast Limited Edition 2021 multi-tool knife from Victorinox ratchets things up a few levels because this SA knife features black forged carbon scales and a Damascus blade. What is a Damascus blade? Damascus blades are
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NEWS – When it comes to your EDC, are you fine with black metal or plastic gear, or do you want something that turns heads? I think the Fusion wallet will definitely earn some second glances and probably questions asking where you got it. The Fusion is a minimalist wallet with enough features that elevates
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NEWS – Most multi-tools look pretty utilitarian and well…boring. Am I right? You won’t think that about the LIOE Delta 7 multi-tool though. This 10 function multi-tool is made of grade 5 Titanium and has an unusual artsy type of design that I like a lot. It features a pocket clip, glass breaker, pry tool,
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REVIEW – When I started engineering college in 1984, a requirement was to carry pliers, screwdrivers, and a knife to every lab. I scrimped and saved to buy my first multitool, a Leatherman PST, to lighten my load and have carried one in my pocket every day since. Now, Bibury’s new 19-in-one multitool has EDC
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NEWS – I’ve seen lots of bolt action pens, but the Tactiv WP09 Bolt Action pen from KeySmart is the first one I’ve seen that puts the bolt action mechanism in the pocket clip. Nice! This EDC pen is constructed with machined aluminum, stainless steel, and polished copper. It features 100% waterproof Rite-In-The-Rain permanent ink
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NEWS – Do you stuff all of your EDC gear into your pockets? When that collection includes a flashlight, a pen, a wallet, a multi-tool, a knife, and your keys, cramming all of those items into your pockets will not only make you feel pretty lumpy, but it’s just not convenient. A better idea is
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