While the debate over serrated versus plain-edged knives rages across the everyday carry (EDC) community, there are good reasons to use a serrated blade for your EDC knife. In this article, we’ll talk about what features to look for in a serrated knife, then discuss five amazing serrated knives that are worth considering if you’re strongly interested in acquiring a new … [Read more...]

When you shop for a pocket knife, most often, you think of it as a tool. It’s what you reach for when you need to open a package. It’s what you use to cut the rats nest of fishing line as you break out your rods at the end of winter. But what about when you are walking home at night, and you can just make out the outline of a sinister figure approaching? What about when you … [Read more...]

Each day before work, I go over to my dresser and pull out the wooden box in which I keep my EDC knives. Staring into the box (admittedly, I do this before coffee, so it takes some mental effort), I try to determine what functions I may need before grabbing the knife I intend to take with me. Do I need to work on the wiring in my new office?  Will I be taking a hike through … [Read more...]

The lock blade. Simple. Safe. Reliable. There is a reason this knife has become the cornerstone of the everyday carry movement. Selecting the right lock blade knife is the foundation on which you build your everyday carry collection. But how do you make that selection? This article will explore exactly that, as we dive deep into how you should go about finding the right lock … [Read more...]

This article will help you learn what fundamentals you should be considering when shopping for an everyday carry (EDC) knife, from the materials used for the knife’s blade and handle, to how the knife opens, all the way to the types and sizes of blades out there that are best suited for EDC.  It will also cover what brands are making great folding knives.  Finally, this article … [Read more...]