Best Damn EDC

I'm breaking down my top EDC picks for 2025 across 10 categories, from folders and fixed blades to multitools, watches, and everything in between. I'm also sharing what you voted as your community favorites and revealing which piece of gear I actually carried the most this year. Whether you're looking to upgrade your EDC or just curious what made the cut, this is my definitive gear roundup for 202...

Everyone thinks Taylor keeps his gear pristine and never uses it. The truth? His team won't let him near anything before they photograph it because he destroys everything instantly. This week: the Camp Mule launch, the butter-smooth Arno Bernard Turico, and a $500 utility knife that flips like an OTF. 0:20 Show and Tell Arno Bernard Turaco Hawk Knives Shortcut Carry Commission Camp Mule 8:17 Spons...

0:24 Community Comments 9:27 Sponsors Work Sharp Big Idea Design BladeBinge — buy, sell, and trade EDC gear safely  Carry Commission 11:07 Show and Tell Buck Knives Range Knafs Lander 5 14:14 Carry of the Week - Tom @time.poor Tudor Pelagos GMT Zuludiver Hydrarib Strap Victorinox Explorer Prometheus Design Werx Scales Kolony Collective SERE Bypass Set 15:21 What's in my Pocket CC x Knives by Nuge...

This week, we take a hard look at the knife world…and what’s wrong with it. A viewer from the UK sent in a confession about paying nearly $900 for a McNees PM MAC 2 3.5 after taxes and customs. It got me thinking about how we got here—not just the prices, but the endless options, the hype, and the loss of the real story behind the gear. It’s not just about money anymore. It’s about meaning. 0:23 E...

This week, Taylor takes a hard look at how reviewers and influencers shape the EDC world—sometimes for the worse. Sparked by a viewer’s confession about the underrated Leatherman Free K4, Taylor reflects on how trends, thumbnails, and first impressions can bury great gear before it ever gets a fair chance. It’s a deep dive into bias, influence, and what happens when the loudest voices decide what’...

One comment lit the fuse: ‘Anyone who thinks scissors are the best tool on a multi-tool is someone who doesn’t know how to sharpen a knife.’ So are scissors just training wheels for knife guys, or the most underrated tool in EDC? Plus a brand-new Leatherman, a hot-swappable blade design, an unhinged confessional, and more in this week’s Deep Cuts. Let’s do the damn thing. 0:00 Cold Open Are scisso...

The knife world’s been busy. Between talk of repealing the Federal Switchblade Act, Knife Rights dragging California’s ban into the 2nd Amendment spotlight, and Spartan Blades planting a flag in Europe, there’s a lot to chew on. Toss in your fiery takes on the one multitool function that stands above the rest, a confessional about Spyderco, and some new gear hitting the desk — and you’ve got this...

This week, we’re going back 5,000 years to see what Ötzi the Iceman carried and what it says about our obsession with modern everyday carry. From copper axes and flint knives to Viking whetstones, we’re exploring whether today’s gear is an evolution of survival or just overkill. We’ve also got a new Show and Tell with the Gatorz Rig, community takes on drop culture and the “curator” debate, and a...

This week, we’re talking about the most overrated gear in everyday carry. From knives that don’t deserve the hype to multi-tools and wallets that fall flat, the community had plenty to say about what just isn’t worth it. We’ve also got knife news out of NYCKS with a stolen Null Knives prototype, Victorinox eyeing U.S. production, a new Show and Tell with some Swiss steel, and more. 0:34 Knife News...

This week, we’re talking about the worst trends in everyday carry. From titanium pry bars to bottle openers on everything, the community has plenty to say. We’ve also got some wild knife news (including a guy who lived eight years with a blade in his chest), Leatherman no longer including sheaths and accessories, a new Show and Tell, and more. 0:31 Knife News Leatherman no longer including sheaths...

Even the perfect tool for the job can’t save you from forgetting what you carry, according to this week’s EDC confession. We’re also diving into the most innovative category of EDC, taking a closer look at Hacksmith’s wild new Smith Blade multitool, a new Up The Ante, giveaways, and more! 1:08 – EDC Confessionals Share your own EDC hot take or taboo: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9 2:36 Sponso...

0:28 – Show and Tell: Schwarz Knives Overland X The Schwarz Knives Overland is awesome, but just too big for EDC. The smaller Overland Sport didn’t quite translate down for me. But the Overland X? It’s the perfect middle ground. 3:16 EDC Confessionals Share your own EDC hot take or taboo: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9 9:03 Up the Ante Grip test competition 12:20 Carry of the Week Lance Phili...

0:24 – Show and Tell The newest trend with EDC flashlight is throwing every bell, whistle, and fidget at something that's just meant to light up a foot path at night. Recently, I initially dismissed a flashlight like this, but after giving it a chance, I discovered how awesome it is despite being overbuilt and unnecessary. 10:40 – EDC Confessionals A modded Umnumzaan and a $20 farm knife walk into...

In this episode, I pick my forever three, respond to some interesting takes from the community, and kick off a brand-new segment: EDC Confessionals. Plus, a featured carry from a friend, what's in my pockets, and another round of Up The Ante. 0:27 Just Three Items What makes the cut if I can only carry three items for life? My most trusted knife, light, and multi-tool—and why they beat everything...

Over the last few weeks, rumors swirled about Leatherman's next big multitool—a new Wave, a Charge replacement, maybe even a Milwaukee Fastback killer. What we got instead? Knives. No pliers. No screwdrivers. Just blades. The internet didn’t take it well. In this episode, we break down the backlash, respond to the loudest opinions, and dig into whether Leatherman’s new knife line is worth a furthe...

This week, we break down a comment calling the Big Idea Design Overlook overpriced, dig into why that argument doesn’t hold up, and respond to the guy who thinks your lunch doesn’t deserve a pocket knife. Plus: a new Community Carry from an agricultural scientist, what's in my pockets, and another round of Up The Ante. 0:30 Community Comment   Is $220 too much for a Chinese-made titanium frame loc...

Blade Show’s over. The dust has settled. The hype is dying down. But that’s when the real processing starts—when we sift through the chaos, the hype, and the flood of new gear to figure out what actually stood out. In this week’s episode of Deep Cuts , I break down your favorite finds from Blade Show 2025, highlight some gear I missed (and some I didn’t), and share my top picks from the weekend. W...

Apparently, small knives aren’t “real” knives—at least according to some of the recent comments. In this episode of Deep Cuts, I explain why you don’t need a big knife for most daily tasks, and why I’ve been leaning hard into smaller blades lately. I also break down the lawsuit Gavin Hawk just filed against Microtech (yeah, the timing’s wild), talk through this week’s Community Carry, and try to s...

Apparently, the only way to qualify for “everyday carry” is if you never change your gear—ever. At least, according to one spicy community comment. In this episode of Deep Cuts , I break down why that take isn’t totally wrong… but also why it completely misses the point. I walk through what EDC really means (or used to mean), share what’s in my pockets right now, and dive into the gear I keep comi...

This week, someone said “everyday people don’t carry the knives I feature.” So we’re talking about pricing, accessibility, and why we cover gear across the whole spectrum—from budget to boutique. Also, KnifeCenter got hacked (and recovered), the Redhawk finally dropped, and we run through some recent highlights in EDC and knife world news. Plus: a killer community carry, a new segment of Taylor vs...

This week on Deep Cuts , Taylor explores how our gear preferences evolve—and why the blade shape you love today might not be the one you stick with tomorrow. He answers a thoughtful viewer question about shifting tastes, breaks down what matters more than specs, and makes a case for the most versatile blade shape in everyday carry. You’ll also get a 60-second pocket dump, a standout community carr...

In this first episode of Deep Cuts , I’m breaking down the internet’s freak-out over magnesium knife handles—specifically, Work Sharp’s bold choice on the RMX—and whether any of the panic is actually justified. You’ll also get:  – A standout community carry from @6x6matt  – The first round of Keep, Trade, Toss – The winner of the Benchmade Mini Bedlam giveaway – And a quick look at what to expect...