REVIEW – Everyday carry knives have a 101 uses, whether I’m in the house, out in the yard, or out hiking a trail. I’ve been looking for a good quality knife to keep handy, and I’ve found it in the newest version of the Vosteed Nightshade LT Pocket Knife. Read on to learn more! What […]
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NEWS – Folding knives aren’t just for your pocket EDC. They are also for your next camping adventure! The nCamp Food Prep folding chef’s knife features a 5-inch blade made of 9Cr18MoV steel and a handle made of Beech wood. The knife opens for full-sized cutting comfort and folds for storage and convenience. You can
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NEWS – The RIDGE wallet is one of the most popular minimalist wallets that people like to add to their collection of EDC Gear. I know this because our original RIDGE wallet review from 2015 showed up in the Gadgeteer’s most-read article list several years in a row. The RIDGE has expanded its line of
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REVIEW – If you are under the impression that all utility knives are created equal, you would be wrong and I’m going to prove it to you today when I show you the ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and the ToughBuilt Scraper Utility knife. DIYers take note! What are they? The ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and
NEWS – Today’s episode of “What interesting, or just plain weird EDC items did Julie find today?” brings us 5 super tiny EDC pocket tools. Ready, set, read! First up, we have the Gato Tools Pocket Bit. This keychain tool has a double-sided bit that features a #2 Phillips head and 8mm flat head screwdriver
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NEWS – If a standard multi-tool is overkill for your day-to-day needs, then you may want to consider the Kershaw Shuffle DIY as your new EDC pocket knife. In addition to featuring a locking drop point blade, the Kershaw Shuffle DIY has a built-in bit driver in the handle along with Phillips and flathead bits
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NEWS – 125 years ago in 1897 the world was introduced to the first Swiss Army knife and the first multi-tool. To celebrate this achievement in longevity and popularity, Victorinox has released the Replica 1897 Limited Edition which is an accurate replica of the original Swiss Army Knife multi-tool. This cool knife features vulcanized red
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REVIEW – Knives are one of the most common items included in EDC kit, so we’ve covered many of them here at The Gadgeteer, including several knives from WESN. I’ve been impressed with each of them, so I was very interested to review the WESN Samla, a modern take on a friction-folder pocket knife. Let’s
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NEWS – This one is for EDC gear fanatics who like to spend money to buy new and unique knives for their collection. The Grouper Style utility knife from Titaniumedcshop on Etsy is definitely unique. You can already guess by the name of the company, that this knife is made of titanium so it’s light
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REVIEW – The most important knife in any kitchen is the chef’s knife (aka the cook’s knife). Described as “the workhorse of the kitchen,” it’s a versatile utility knife used for cutting and chopping, slicing and dicing, everything from vegetables to fruit to meat. If you find yourself spending a lot of time doing prep
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REVIEW – Some knives are just inherently cooler than others. For me, it doesn’t get much cooler than an automatic OTF (out-the-front) knife. There’s something about flicking a switch and having a razor-sharp blade spring forward that makes me feel like a secret agent, or a notorious hitman named John Wick for that matter. The
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REVIEW – The Olight Ratel Blue Folding Knife is available in one color for now but if you like this blue, there isn’t much to gripe about otherwise. This low-tech tool which is probably made with high-tech processes is ready to go with you unobtrusively and deploy quickly for use. What is it The Olight
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NEWS – Just like apps for your phone, there’s a holiday for everything including one for EDC knife fans! Today is International Knife Sharpening Day and our friends at WESN want you to celebrate by: Taking up your blades. Sharpening them. Take a photo of your rejuvenated knife collection. Tag #IKSDay. Whether you’re sharpening a
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REVIEW – “A katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands…It was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the edge facing upward.” While authentic katanas, made in Japan using old-fashioned metal-working methods, are insanely expensive and
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NEWS – What the heck is going on lately with cool-looking products that turn out to be huge disappointments due to one main reason – their size. I recently shared an interesting slingshot that is too small to actually use and then there was the field desk that’s useful if you are only 2 feet
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NEWS – If you’re looking for a new pocket knife for your EDC, then check out the James Brand Ellis knife which has recently been redesigned based on customer feedback. This small knife features a pair of scissors, a stainless steel blade that is partially serrated, a flat-head screwdriver that doubles as a pry tool,
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NEWS – Do you cringe when people overuse the word “literally”? Me too, but this time it’s literally true because this small folding keychain knife is made by a company called edcfans. This little cutter features a bright orange G10 handle, a liner lock for safety, and a pocket clip. Two come in a pack
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NEWS – We’ve seen belts with built-in multi-tools, but this rugged belt’s buckle has only one extra feature. In addition to holding up your cargo pants, the Argali Kodiak Belt will keep your favorite EDC knife sharp. That’s right, the Kodiak Belt’s buckle doubles as a knife sharpener. It features a tungsten carbide sharpening bar,
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NEWS – The Nano Bundle from Alpaka Gear is the tiniest set of EDC tools that I’ve ever seen. They are so small that double as zipper pulls. Last year I told you about the Nano Phone Stand that is included in this bundle which also includes the Nano Ink and the Nano Blade.
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NEWS – Do you appreciate the convenience of replaceable blades like you see with box cutters or utility knives? Then you should check out the True Swift Edge Replaceable Blade Knife that puts that feature into the form factor of a real pocket knife with a full-sized blade. This knife features a G10 composite handle,
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