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This story is part of our year-end series, equipped this year, and collected the most compelling editions of 2021.
The elite of the elite. This is not just a cheesy, fanatical 80s martial arts movie starring Eric Roberts, Philip Rhee and James Earl Jones. This is also a good way to describe this list, which comes from our best new tools and EDC reviews that appear every month.
These works are full of awesome and innovative knives, fixed blades, multi-function tools and various releases, which may enter your daily carry in some way. No matter how you divide them, they all fit some subjective definitions of “best.” The following 18 carefully planned projects have something in common with two characters named Alex Grady and Tommy Lee: They play seriously.
Since SOG collaborated with Japanese tool designer Kiku Matsuda to develop Kiku, it has re-released various changed tools. Now we have a lightweight version with a carbon fiber lining, a 3.02 inch blade and a fluorescent orange composite handle weighing about 4 ounces.
Through the second door, Nite Ize provides another compartment and an extra layer of security for its EDC carabiner. It reduces the risk of anything falling when cutting and uncutting, and allows you to organize content between the two parts.
Doubledown is not a joke, but a scimitar. It is undeniable that its blade is very short, with a 6.75 inch blade, but the reduced length allowed Gerber’s designers to give it a unique two-piece handle. The rotating system is reminiscent of the Bali Song Knife (also known as the butterfly knife). When the knife is not in use, each piece can be rotated, from a handle to a protective cover.
The best masks are useless if you forget to keep them at home. With a flash drive sized solution, you can take your keys with you, Matador’s solution is everywhere. The polyester spandex mask is soft and comfortable, the ear hooks are adjustable, and the small silicone sleeve is easy to get in and out. It is not ideal for everyday use, but it is perfect in those unavoidable forgotten mask pinches.
The latest collaboration between Filson and Buck Knives is perfect for rugged adventures. The two designed this fixed-blade knife and a small axe with tough steel and Micarta handles to handle rigorous outdoor tasks, such as handling fire or peeling game.
This convenient add-on brings ratchet drive functionality to many (but not all) Leatherman multifunction tools. It is suitable for the brand’s unique flat drills and 1/4 inch flat drills that you may have purchased from other companies.
As early as the late 1800s, Boker began manufacturing Barlow knives-a folding knife with a teardrop shape, a rounded handle and a well-defined cushion. With the addition of modern tool manufacturing technology, Boker has manufactured a new Barlow Prime without pillows to achieve a simpler shape. The sliding joint motion is still there and includes a 90-degree stop, so the knife will not come close to your fingers.
Of course, you can pry the phone under the bottle cap to pry it open, but that doesn’t mean you should. The unlikely collaboration between PopSockets and SOG provides a more ingenious approach.
When Benchmade tried to upgrade Bugout, one of its most popular EDC pocket knives, it turned to carbon fiber. This knife is already a model of ultra-light and practical, but now more real than ever, thanks to the milled carbon fiber handle. The Bugout 535-3 weighs just over 2 ounces, but still retains the 3.24-inch S90V super steel blade with a smooth lever-type AXIS lock.
Peak Design understands that your EDC may not always fit in your pocket, so it modified its Field Pouch with a new pocket layout to better carry power cords, memory cards, keys, compact cameras, Your pocket knife or anything else will be thrown in a larger bag. It even comes with a shoulder strap, so if you travel lightly, you can shake it as a sling.
Sweden’s oldest axe manufacturer recently released this product with hand-forged Swedish steel, hickory wood and a leather sheath. It has a 20-inch handle and a 2-pound axe. The size and weight are very suitable for cutting wood and lighting around the camp. So maybe it’s more like an EDCC: daily camping.
When needed, this bar-sized device can be split into the three multifunctional tools shown here. On the far left are pliers, various screwdrivers, spoke wrenches, valve core wrenches and so on. The middle one is the tire lever and rim dent remover. On the right is a chain breaker, a utility knife and a tire plug inserter, plus space for the tire plug inserter, a valve core and a spare blade. What else do you need?
We have been fans of the original Carter since its release last winter. This oversized version only costs $20 and has a VG-10 steel blade (known for its corrosion resistance and edge retention), and is half an inch (3.3 inches) long to handle larger jobs. Like its predecessor, Carter XL also has a machined G10 handle scale, a reversible deep carrying clip and a smart sliding lock.
If you mistake WESN’s latest work for a mutated paperclip, it is excusable. But this simple 2.75-inch piece provides more than just visual effects. As you might guess, it has a corkscrew. The tool also contains a flat-head screwdriver/scraper (top right corner) and a spudger top. Very convenient thing, you can attach it to your keychain and forget everything until you need it.
The famous designer Jesper Voxnaes usually designs knives in his shop in Loegstrup, Denmark. But this is a sketch he drew at Portland International Airport after his first visit to the area. With a lightweight but sturdy D2 steel drop blade, stylish glass fiber reinforced nylon handle and easy-to-deploy large thumb holes, it is the perfect EDC for Rose City or any city, really.
Thanks to precise and repeatable edge angles and high-quality abrasives, Work Sharp’s original Precision Adjust sharpeners are very popular. Now the brand offers more products, including seven abrasive grains and a suitcase. 220, 320, and 400 grit rough diamonds help to reshape the contour of the blade, 600 and 800 grit diamonds can refine and re-sharp them, and fine ceramics and leather allow you to sharpen and sharpen them Tool.
In its latest collection, Opinel collaborated with young French tattoo artist Jérémy Groshens, who traveled and worked on the 1972 Digue camper outdoor tattoo truck. Not surprisingly, the three eye-catching knives he designed-including the Élévation shown here-were inspired by nature and tattoos.
This compact fin is a collaboration between Urban EDC and the aforementioned Voxnaes, and has the iconic combination of form and function of this acclaimed Danish designer. This 5.46 inch knife is equipped with a small but powerful 2.26 inch M390 steel blade. The blade is wide and can be cut in various ways, plus a brown or green Micarta, pure titanium or black PVD titanium contoured handle.
Post time: Dec-08-2021
