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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There’s a certain type of guy out there who wonders why men should even carry a pocket knife these days. But all it takes is adding the right knife to your everyday carry for a…

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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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Pocket knives have a long history dating back to about 500 BCE. And while immediate utility is the first and foremost benefit to carrying one with you, there are some quality knives out there that…

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While the limited-edition Leatherman Skeletool multi-tool is seriously impressive, sometimes all you need is a solid pocket knife. Huckberry clearly agrees as they’ve linked up with the famous EDC brand for a special edition Skeletool…

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The James Brand has always had a bit of nostalgia in their brand identity. They make knives and EDC tools for the everyman that lives adventurously, harkening back to nature through their products. Their latest…

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The James Brand has been one of our favorite modern pocket knife makers for quite some time now. And their recently released Redstone shot up to the top of our EDC list. The unique design…

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Pocket knife blades, styles, and companies are constantly taking inspiration from each other and the Böker Plus Zenshin is no different. Its appearance and blade shape harkens back to the classic Higonokami knives of Japan,…

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We’ve long been fans of Spyderco for their impressive, powerful collection of pocket knives. While many are versatile, do-anything EDC tools, we love coming across some of the more unique options from the pocket knife…

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Kershaw is one of our favorite pocket knife makers for a reason. They make great EDC knives across a variety of styles that are built to last. Their latest offering, the Federalist Knife, is a…

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We’ve long been impressed by Shinola’s approach to timepieces, homegoods, and accessories. Form and function combine beautifully for a piece of gear that works exceptionally well and looks great. Same goes for the excellent pocket…

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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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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Leatherman crafts some of the best EDC and survival tools on the planet. The brand is synonymous with multi-tools and they’ve been trusted for generations to…

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The James Brand is a marquee that requires no introduction around these parts because you’re all very well aware of the sleek, stylish, and performance-oriented pocket knives that the brand has been producing for ages.…

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