We’ve long been fans of The James Brand. The EDC knife makers typically a favor an understated and minimalist design but every now and then have shown a flare for maximalism. Now they’ve ditched the…

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Adding a beautiful and strong Japanese Tanto-style blade to your everyday carry knife kit will provide a new level of style and functionality. Tactica’s new K.100 puts a spin on the tanto with a reverse…

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Earlier this week we gave a shout-out to the OG boxcutter as one of the best budget EDC pocket knife options. If you’re looking for a more luxurious upgrade, The James Brand has you covered.…

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As everyday carry (or EDC) tools have gone from niche items collected by gear-heads to mainstream essentials, the profile of everyday carry pocket knives has gone up. Not only are many of these knives stylish…

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This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. My dark chocolate almond obsession led me to the…

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Leatherman has long been one of our favorite knifemakers. Not only have they set the tone for the pocket knife industry, but they also continue to innovate with new and exciting releases. Their latest comes…

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When it comes to the pocket knife we carry everyday we want it all. We want style, substance, cool factor and,  functionality. That’s where this CIVIVI folding pocket knife comes in. D2 blade with black…

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Victorinox, the maker of the uber-popular Swiss Army knives, has released yet another smash hit of a multi-tool with the Swiss Army Onyx Ranger. Kitted out in a stylish monochrome black finish, this rugged EDC…

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If you take your EDC collection serious, invest in some proper storage. Holme & Hadfield craft elegant storage solutions for watches, knives, and EDC gear. And the H&H Knife Deck is perfect for the pocket…

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Serious pocket knife and EDC enthusiasts know that traveling with knives can prove difficult. It’s no surprise that knives are dangerous. And, as such, many countries and individual states here in the U.S. have different…

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Founded in the late 70s by Sal and Gail Glesser, Spyderco has steadily grown from a mom and pop small business knifemaker to one of the industry leader’s in the cutlery space–without sacrificing any of…

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The original Joe Caswell designed Provoke was a huge hit for Columbia River Knife & Tool because the ingenious folding Karambit knife was lightning fast to deploy, remarkably convenient, and truly unique. Now, the brand…

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