EDC-TV

In this chaotic, hilarious, and knife‑packed episode of EDC‑TV , Grant and Inky dive head‑first into the 20th Anniversary of Multitool.org — celebrating two decades of sharp objects, questionable decisions, and the greatest community of tool nerds on the planet. Grant kicks things off with updates on the massive anniversary festivities: giveaways, discount codes, games, prizes, and special collabo...

Knife nerds, buckle up! Episode 038 of The Beginner’s Guide to Knives dives deep into one of the most misunderstood parts of knife design: handles and tangs . Grant, Inky Chris, and Abe Elias (Diving Sparrow Knifeworks / Blade Magazine) break down everything from full tangs, hidden tangs, rat‑tail tangs, skeletonized handles, half tangs , and even the infamous no‑tang hollow‑handle survival knives...

Knife nerds, buckle up! Episode 038 of The Beginner’s Guide to Knives dives deep into one of the most misunderstood parts of knife design: handles and tangs . Grant, Inky Chris, and Abe Elias (Diving Sparrow Knifeworks / Blade Magazine) break down everything from full tangs, hidden tangs, rat‑tail tangs, skeletonized handles, half tangs , and even the infamous no‑tang hollow‑handle survival knives...

In this episode of EDC‑TV , Grant Lamontagne from Multitool.org sits down with Abe and Inky to dive deep into the science and craftsmanship behind knife performance. From D2 vs. 1095 to ATS‑34 and 154CM , the trio breaks down what makes certain steels shine, and why heat treatment, grind geometry, and blade thickness matter more than flashy marketing. They explore how polishing affects drag, how p...

In this episode of EDC‑TV , Grant Lamontagne from Multitool.org sits down with Abe and Inky to dive deep into the science and craftsmanship behind knife performance. From D2 vs. 1095 to ATS‑34 and 154CM , the trio breaks down what makes certain steels shine, and why heat treatment, grind geometry, and blade thickness matter more than flashy marketing. They explore how polishing affects drag, how p...

Whether you’re brand new to knives or you’ve been carrying for years, this episode kicks off our multi‑part Beginner’s Guide to Knives series with a deep dive into blade shapes - what they are, why they matter, and how to choose the right one for real‑world use. Grant, Abe, and Inky break down the fundamentals in a way only EDC‑TV can: real talk, real experience, and a little bit of chaos. We cove...

Whether you’re brand new to knives or you’ve been carrying for years, this episode kicks off our multi‑part Beginner’s Guide to Knives series with a deep dive into blade shapes - what they are, why they matter, and how to choose the right one for real‑world use. Grant, Abe, and Inky break down the fundamentals in a way only EDC‑TV can: real talk, real experience, and a little bit of chaos. We cove...

Left‑handed knife users finally get their moment. In this episode, Grant sits down with Inky Chris and longtime online trader Mike “Goldie” to dig into the real challenges (and surprising advantages) of being a left‑handed knife enthusiast. From Demkos to SRMs, CRKT clones to Cold Steel giants, the guys break down ambidextrous locks, left‑hand ergonomics, pocket clip placement, chisel grinds, serr...

Left‑handed knife users finally get their moment. In this episode, Grant sits down with Inky Chris and longtime online trader Mike “Goldie” to dig into the real challenges (and surprising advantages) of being a left‑handed knife enthusiast. From Demkos to SRMs, CRKT clones to Cold Steel giants, the guys break down ambidextrous locks, left‑hand ergonomics, pocket clip placement, chisel grinds, serr...

In Episode 034 of the EDC‑TV Podcast, Grant and Abe dive into an EDC Redux — revisiting the gear that shaped them, the tools they rely on today, and the stories that made them who they are. From old‑school hardware store knife displays to modern pocket organizers, sliding‑head pliers, nail clippers, and hard wallets, this episode is packed with nostalgia, practical insights, and plenty of laughs....

In Episode 034 of the EDC‑TV Podcast, Grant and Abe dive into an EDC Redux — revisiting the gear that shaped them, the tools they rely on today, and the stories that made them who they are. From old‑school hardware store knife displays to modern pocket organizers, sliding‑head pliers, nail clippers, and hard wallets, this episode is packed with nostalgia, practical insights, and plenty of laughs....

The EDC‑TV crew is back and this week, Grant, Abe, and Inky put the Maxpedition Platy Front Pocket Organizer to the test. Each of us carried one in the real world, stuffed it with our daily gear, and came back with very different opinions. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether this slim front‑pocket pouch actually solves a problem… or just creates new ones. From lanyards and zipper p...

The EDC‑TV crew is back and this week, Grant, Abe, and Inky put the Maxpedition Platy Front Pocket Organizer to the test. Each of us carried one in the real world, stuffed it with our daily gear, and came back with very different opinions. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether this slim front‑pocket pouch actually solves a problem… or just creates new ones. From lanyards and zipper p...

This episode of EDC‑TV dives deep into the world of everyday carry knives starting with first impressions of the newest CRKT Counterpart Crossbar Lock , designed by the legendary Ken Onion . Grant, Abe, and Inky each bring their own version of the knife to the table, comparing steels, blade shapes, action, ergonomics, and real‑world usability. From budget blades and Walmart surprises to premium de...

This episode of EDC‑TV dives deep into the world of everyday carry knives starting with first impressions of the newest CRKT Counterpart Crossbar Lock , designed by the legendary Ken Onion . Grant, Abe, and Inky each bring their own version of the knife to the table, comparing steels, blade shapes, action, ergonomics, and real‑world usability. From budget blades and Walmart surprises to premium de...

What happens when three lifelong gear nerds each get exactly $25 and one mission: buy the best knife you possibly can ? Chaos. Laughter. Questionable decisions. Surprisingly good blades. And a whole lot of bragging rights on the line. In this episode, Grant, Inky, and Abe finally unveil their picks for the Infamous $25 Knife Challenge - comparing steel, ergonomics, flipping action, fit and finish,...

What happens when three lifelong gear nerds each get exactly $25 and one mission: buy the best knife you possibly can ? Chaos. Laughter. Questionable decisions. Surprisingly good blades. And a whole lot of bragging rights on the line. In this episode, Grant, Inky, and Abe finally unveil their picks for the Infamous $25 Knife Challenge - comparing steel, ergonomics, flipping action, fit and finish,...

From new gear on the table to deep‑cut knife‑maker stories, Episode 030 takes you straight into the world of lock mechanisms- how they work, why they matter, and the experiences that shaped our preferences. Grant, Abe, and Inky kick things off with new acquisitions, steel talk, and some classic knife‑nerd storytelling before diving into a full breakdown of the lock systems found on folding knives,...

From new gear on the table to deep‑cut knife‑maker stories, Episode 030 takes you straight into the world of lock mechanisms- how they work, why they matter, and the experiences that shaped our preferences. Grant, Abe, and Inky kick things off with new acquisitions, steel talk, and some classic knife‑nerd storytelling before diving into a full breakdown of the lock systems found on folding knives,...

What happens when lifelong gear nerds sit down with a former SOG insider who spent nearly 20 years shaping some of the most recognizable knives and multitools on the planet? You get an episode packed with stories, industry secrets, design philosophy, and a whole lot of laughter. In this episode, Grant and Inky welcome Chris Cashbaugh (formerly Chris@SOG on our own forum at Multitool.org) for a dee...

What happens when lifelong gear nerds sit down with a former SOG insider who spent nearly 20 years shaping some of the most recognizable knives and multitools on the planet? You get an episode packed with stories, industry secrets, design philosophy, and a whole lot of laughter. In this episode, Grant and Inky welcome Chris Cashbaugh (formerly Chris@SOG on our own forum at Multitool.org) for a dee...

If you could only choose one tool for life , what would it be? In this episode of EDC-TV , the hosts tackle one of the biggest debates in the everyday carry world: What is the best single tool to rely on for everything? From Swiss Army knives and multitools to folding knives and fixed blades, the conversation explores what makes a tool truly dependable. The discussion dives into the practicality,...

If you could only choose one tool for life , what would it be? 🤔 In this episode of EDC-TV , the hosts tackle one of the biggest debates in the everyday carry world: What is the best single tool to rely on for everything? From Swiss Army knives and multitools to folding knives and fixed blades, the conversation explores what makes a tool truly dependable. The discussion dives into the practicalit...

This week on EDC‑TV, Grant, Inky, and Abe dive into one of the most surprisingly controversial topics in the knife world: serrations- who does them right, who does them wrong, and why they spark such strong opinions. But before the main event, the crew brings their usual chaos and charm with updates on new gear, tiny knives that probably shouldn’t exist, questionable Kickstarter creations, and a r...

This week on EDC‑TV, Grant, Inky, and Abe dive into one of the most surprisingly controversial topics in the knife world: serrations- who does them right, who does them wrong, and why they spark such strong opinions. But before the main event, the crew brings their usual chaos and charm with updates on new gear, tiny knives that probably shouldn’t exist, questionable Kickstarter creations, and a r...