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 scissors training wheels… or essential?
0:25 Show and Tell
Leatherman Wave Alpha
Exceed Designs TiRant Ultra
5:37 Sponsors
8:25 Community Comments
Are scissors training wheels for knife guys or the most underrated tool on a multitool?
11:23 EDC Confessional
Submit your own
12:38 Carry of the Week
Dave Rodriguez – @king_detritus
14:42 What’s in My Pockets
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 week’s Deep Cuts.
Let's do the damn thing.
0:44 Knife Knews
5:24 Sponsors
9:27 Community Comments
Audience picks for the single best multitool function #OneToolToRuleThemAll
17:53 EDC Confessional
Submit your own
18:45 Show and Tell
22:37 Carry of the Week
Antonio Morales
24:55 What’s in My Pockets
27:11 Giveaway
Jack Wolf Knives K9 Jack winner: @robertfinneide5044
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 confessional about loving gear just for the sake of it. Plus, Carry of the Week features the Oz Machine Co. Rosie in MagnaCut, What’s in My Pockets, and another round of giveaways.
0:16 Show and Tell
2:25 Sponsors
5:11 Community Comments
Reacting to “We don’t need EDC — it’s just cosplay” and whether modern carry is about true preparedness or LARPing.
10:36 EDC Confessional
Submit your own: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9
12:09 Carry of the Week
Ryan Dodds – @ryandoddsphotography
13:56 What’s in My Pockets
15:14 Giveaway
Civivi Crabby Winner: @TWKnives
BDEDC TPT Slide Winner: @kenrossi
Next giveaway: CC x Jack Wolf Knives K9 Jack
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
Null Knives Mini Voodoo prototype stolen at NYCKS
Victorinox considers U.S. production shift
4:12 Show and Tell
Victorinox Evoke
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
Null Knives Vandal
7:47 Sponsors
Work Sharp RMX (drops Monday at 10 AM PST): https://bit.ly/3TwX7HS
Big Idea Design Jot-N-Pop: https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
Find your size for the Nitto's most versatile all-terrain tire, the Terra Grappler G3 at https://bit.ly/4mjGMnt
9:55 Community Comments
I discuss your takes on the most overrated EDC gear, such as titanium pry bars, keychain tools, and even watches.
17:28 Carry of the Week
@johnnygarcia_urek – Minimalist city carry
18:44 Giveaway
Winner: Benchmade Bugout 535-09 – @MitchFoster3
Next up: Civivi Crabby
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 & bit kits https://shrtm.nu/U1RrHVc
Man unknowingly lived with a knife in his chest for 8 years https://shrtm.nu/mPAJHVc
4:26 Sponsors
Work Sharp RMX: https://bit.ly/3TwX7HS
Big Idea Design Jot-N-Pop: https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
Carry Commission x Bilgewater Jack Rabbit: https://carrycommission.com
6:09 Show and Tell
Radio Chatter Game
Big Idea Design Jot-N-Pop
12:45 Community Comments
Your takes on the worst EDC trends: bottle openers, titanium pry bars, lumen wars, limited drops, overpriced box cutters, etc.
19:58 EDC Confessional
“I love titanium gear, but I also love truly like Jeremy Siers.” – @nomad1430
Submit your own: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9
21:06 Carry of the Week
Camden Hill – @_camden_hill
23:02 What’s in My Pockets
23:51 Giveaway
Winner: Flytanium Beef – @ColbyAshcer
Next up: Benchmade Bugout 535-09
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 Sponsors
Work Sharp https://bit.ly/3TwX7HS
Big Idea Design: Use coupon code CARRYON for 10% off https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
Nitto Tire https://bit.ly/4mjGMnt
4:08 – Community Comments
Reactions and replies to the Only a Wallet Challenge and #innovativeedc.
17:08 – Show and Tell: Hacksmith Smith Blade
https://shrtm.nu/RK32kQq
22:36 – Up the Ante
Don guesses the price of a complete Bass Pro EDC to win a Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener for you guys
25:28 – Community Carry of the Week
Chad Rewis - @edc_crews
27:39 – What’s in My Pockets
29:10 – Giveaway
Winner: UG Tools Kubotan
Next up: Flytanium Beef
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 Philip (@adventurefifty)
15:02 What’s in My Pockets
16:15 Giveaway
Winner of the Button Lock Elementum II: @toddkanhai3164
Up next: UG Tools Kubotan
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 a bar… and absolutely steal the show.
Share yours here: [https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9](https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9)
16:27 – Community Comment
I answer an oft-asked question about my key organizer…and answer questions that weren't asked too…
17:40 – Carry of the Week
Ryan (@Fridaddysgearreviews) brings the blackout heat:
- Medford Slim Midi DLC Sculpted Scales
- Tactile Turn Side Click Short Zirc
- Okluma DC0 Polished Zirc
- PNW Toast Co GTFO
- Oris Big Crown Pointer Date
20:23 – What’s In My Pockets
- Tactile Knife Co Redhawk
- Tactile Turn Switch
- Okluma DC0
- Leatherman Arc
- Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Honeycomb
- Funky Forage Industries Tetra 292
- Big Idea Design Ti GMT
21:29 – Giveaway
Congrats to the winners of the…
Next up: Button Lock Elementum II (to enter, be sure to sign up for the newsletter)
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 else in the collection.
5:46 EDC Confessionals
We’re kicking off a brand-new segment. Anonymous or not, we want your gear sins, guilty pleasures, and spicy hot takes. I’ll go first: I bought a Gerber… and liked it. Submit yours here
7:35 Community Comments
11:25 Up The Ante
RMX blade swap challenge—under one minute. Pressure’s on.
15:20 Carry of the Week
Craig Parker - @clp_bushcraft
17:20 What’s In My Pockets
18:16 Giveaway
WE Knife Riff-Raff winner: @RITPA
Next week: Benchmade Mini Bedlam
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 further look.
1:14 Knife Court: Leatherman vs The People
We put the internet’s loudest reactions on trial. From accusations of misplaced priorities to cries of overpricing, this segment takes real viewer comments and breaks them down, one overreaction at a time.
24:00 Leatherman Knives Q&A
You asked. We answered. We tackle your most common questions about Leatherman’s new knife lineup, as well as give our unfettered opinion on each of the new knives in Leatherman's lineup.
43:20 Carry of the Week
Yrving Isaac - @yrvingisaac
44:51 What's In My Pockets
46:27 Giveaways
Leatherman Wave+ giveaway: @lekyybanez6917
Chaves Kickstop: @GregNunamaker
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 lock folder?
6:05 Missed the Point
Someone got upset about using a pocket knife for “food prep.”
9:38 Community Carry of the Week
@mz_christos shares a practical carry built for life in the field—including a Benchmade 940 and a few farming essentials.
13:32 What’s In My Pockets
14:32 Up The Ante
Taylor and Rikki play The Knife Price Is Right
19:46 Giveaways
Winner of Civivi Clingman: @dchappell
Winner of Mini Bedlam: @mattbanner3032
Leatherman Wave+ instructions are in this week's EDC Weekly newsletter
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. We’ve also got another killer Community Carry, a question about modular multi-tools, and a fresh giveaway winner. Plus: What’s in my pockets post-Blade, and a few brands I think are worth watching right now.
0:46 Community Cut
Viewer-submitted Blade Show standouts
6:18 Best Damn Picks
10:12 Sponsors
Shoutout to the brands that make all of this possible:
11:05 Community Carry of the Week
Submitted by JEH (YouTube: JEH-1020 / IG: @jeff_hower)
15:33 What’s in My Pockets
18:12 Comment of the Week
"Why don’t we have a modular multi-tool like Exceed’s hotswap knives?"
19:30 Giveaway
Next giveaway: Check today’s EDC Weekly email for how to enter
20:05 Outro
Submit your carry: edcw.co
Subscribe to the newsletter: weekly.bestdamnedc.com
Follow: @bestdamnedc / @edc.weekly
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 solve a puzzle box on camera. Plus: gear I’m digging right now, a few titanium lighter recs, and this week’s giveaway winner.
0:46 Hot Take
"Why are you showing us these baby knives? Show me a real knife."
8:00 Carry of the Week
Submitted by RJL (@sanjuanedc)
11:46 On My Radar
17:33 What’s in My Pockets
18:45 Giveaway
20:19 Outro
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 coming back to. Plus: this week’s Community Carry, a PowerPint defense, a slingshot showdown, and a sneak peek at next week’s collab reveal.
0:38 Community Hot Take
"It's not everyday carry if you rotate everything every day!"
2:00 What's My Pocket
- Big Idea Design Overlook https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
- Tactile Knife Co Redhawk https://shrtm.nu/tactile
- Big Idea Design Pocket Pro Bronze https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
- Garmin MARQ Adventurer
- Best Damn EDC Topo Zippo https://shrtm.nu/JwxSVtO
- CC x Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Honeycomb https://shrtm.nu/lpm6jSV
- SOG PowerPint https://amzn.to/3SGGRUs
- Lumintop Frog 2 https://amzn.to/3SGdIc2
5:38 Carry Of The Week
8:32 Just One Question
12:52 On My Radar
- TKell WharnEDC https://shrtm.nu/IbY9zGX
- Pro-Tech Antique PVD https://shrtm.nu/Z4Rw0Xk
- RMJ Mortifier Micro Axe at Monkey Edge https://shrtm.nu/i6xF8Xj
- UltiClip APH (comes out at Blade Show) https://shrtm.nu/Ypjn1ZX
15:29 Up The Ante (Taylor vs Rikki)
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 Rikki, and giveaways galore.
1:28 What's In My Pocket
1:26 Missed The Point
7:02 Carry of the Week
10:06 Sponsors
11:20 On My Radar
14:28 Giveaway
15:35 Taylor vs Rikki
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 carry, the latest gear drops worth watching, and a round of EDC Would You Rather?
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 from Deep Cuts moving forward
Hot takes. Good gear. No filler.
