NEWS – I’ve talked about sleeves that elevate the look of an ordinary Sharpie marker. But the MARKSMITH TITANIUM Bolt Action Permanent Marker is a different beast altogether. Made of CNC Grade 5 titanium (the strongest grade of titanium), this is a stand-alone marker features a retractable one-hand operation, a strong pocket clip, balanced weight […]
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NEWS – Here’s an interesting multi-function pen that you can add to the rest of your EDC gear collection. It’s the US-made CNC machined aircraft aluminum Aion Innovation Triune Pen that functions as a regular pen that uses Fisher Space Pen refills, but it’s also a glass breaker and a fire piston fire starter. The
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NEWS – Wouldn’t it be nice to have a pen that is always with you and never runs out of ink? The ForeverPen has your back. This tiny pen (only 1 inch long) empowers you to write on anything, no matter where you are, and never runs out of ink. Thanks to Silverpoint technology, The
This tiny pen writes forever and even doubles as a multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – Many people’s favorite EDC pen is the Fisher Space pen due to its pressurized ink cartridge which lets you write in any angle (even upside down) and in temperatures from -30F to 250F. But if the form factor of the Space pen isn’t really your style and the price seems a bit too
This pen has a piston inside it! Read More
NEWS – It might look like a regular Sharpie permanent marker, but it doesn’t write. Instead, it’s an EDC cache that can carry matches, medication, a tiny survival kit, and more. Available in versions made of Aluminum, Brass, Copper, and Titanium, the Vital Carry Permanent Cache is a stealthy way to hold your tiny EDC
This Sharpie marker is really your new favorite EDC cache! Read More
NEWS – There’s an old saying that the pen is mightier than the sword. Well, the Tak Pen from Tekto actually is a sword… or a dagger… of sorts. The Tak Pen is an aluminum-bodied ballpoint pen on one end and an OTF (out the front) slide-out double-edged blade on the opposite end. And before
This EDC pen is super stabby! Read More
NEWS – Why use a Sharpie marker as is when you can turn it into a super marker with the Dango Permanent Marker. It’s basically a sleeve and cap for a Sharpie marker that is made of CNC machined 6061 aerospace grade aluminum and stainless steel and features a simple design. Just slide the marker
Dango turns a Sharpie marker into a super marker with a secret power Read More
ARTICLE – I’m on a mini EDC kick since writing the 5 Super tiny pocket tools post several days ago. That post included a pen which got me thinking about other pocket-sized pens worthy enough to add to your EDC. So that’s what today’s post is about – mini EDC pens! Let me know about
5 mini EDC pens that need to be in your pocket right now! Read More
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 – Last year I reviewed the Olight Open Pro 3-in-1 ballpoint pen and was suitably impressed with the build quality and features. Today I want to introduce you to a scaled down (literally) version in both stature and features. It’s the Olight Open Mini and no, it doesn’t have a built-in flashlight like the
Olight’s Open shrinks to mini size! Read More
NEWS – What is it about bolt action pens that EDC gear heads love? I think it’s the fidget-ability of it. There’s something satisfying about extending and retracting a pen that has this type of mechanism. The StatGear SCRAWL Tactical Pen will make fidgeters happy as well as people looking for a nice EDC pen
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NEWS – ST Knives (Italy) and EDC Leather have teamed up to elevate the iconic BIC pen. It may look like a silver BIC pen, but instead of plastic, it’s made of metal. But wait, there’s more… The opposite end of the pen houses a glass breaker point. Want one for your EDC collection? They
This EDC pen is a new spin on an old classic Read More
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.
This 3 piece EDC bundle is a minimalist’s dream Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It should come as no surprise that I receive a lot of packages at my house and the first task when receiving a new package is to open it. Duh! I usually scrounge around in a drawer for some scissors or box cutter but I may have found the perfect little (really
Wuben G3 mini EDC unboxing knife and ballpoint pen review – Tiny tool for your keychain Read More
NEWS – The Nano Pen is from Keysmart, the same makers of the popular Keysmart key organizers. The Nano Pen features a magnetic cap with a mini-split ring that you can use to attach to your keychain. The pen is made of stainless steel, is 3.3 inches long with the cap, and uses standard D1
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NEWS – Benchmade makes some high-quality knives for EDC and even for your kitchen. Now they have some interesting looking pens. The Longhand and Shorthand pens feature a bolt action mechanism for the writing tip. There are two variants in color (silver and black), material (stainless steel and aluminum), and size (3.49 in and 4.62
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – As a huge advocate of Bullet Journaling, and journaling in general, I take a lot of notes. I go through several of my favorite Leuchtturm1917 notebooks each year and even more Schmidt ink refills. I’m also a proponent of paying more for higher-quality versions of the items you use most often. This
RIIND Compact and Slim Pens review – Simple tools with advanced designs Read More
NEWS – I don’t know about you, but the 4 color BIC multi-pens are super nostalgic for me. I remember how they were a must-have pen during school. All the cool kids had them. They are just as fun today and even come in a variety of barrel colors including metallic colors. Now you can
Store your iconic 4 color BIC multi-pens in this fun holder Read More
REVIEW – I enjoy keeping a paper journal, notebook, diary, log, whatever you want to call it. I use one every day to write down 3-4 tasks that I want to accomplish because I’ve found that writing them on paper and checking them off as I finish them, actually makes me more productive than putting
NeoLAB LAMY Safari all black ncode smartpen review – Analog meets digital Read More
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
This EDC pen has a bolt action pocket clip Read More