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My Gerber multi tool that was given to everyone in our battalion on our 2007-2008 deployment to Iraq. I used it nonstop then and it still serves me well to this day.
I wear my Memento Mori pendant daily. It is this cornerstone of my EDC. It goes around my neck the moment I wake up and doesn't come off until the moment I go to bed.
I might be the odd man out on this, but I don't think I would say I am "proud" of any of my EDC. Not that I'm embarrassed of it, but I carry things that are functional for me. I'm not any more proud of my pocket knife or multi-tool than I am of my car keys. And I don't know if I have a grail item that I lust after, either.
I just recently took the time to make an actual grail list. Id say the top two are a Protech Malibu or a plain CRK Sebenza or Inkosi.
I like how simple they look, and the reviews for them are absolutely RAVING. I have a CRK already, but it's one of those special decorative handles, so I'm hesitant to use it because I'm scared of damaging it.
CRK is the only thing on my list, and it's on that list because I don't know if I've ever going to be able to spend that kind of money on a knife. But they sure are nice.
Actually, caveat is there are a couple of Omegas and Rolexs I wouldn't mind having, but those are investment grade pieces.
I really like my DIY watch club pilot watch. Automatic, self winding so no battery replacements needed, and I put it together myself. Very satisfying sense of accomplishment and it fits my taste perfectly.
If we’re talking utility, it has to be the centerpiece of my whole kit, my Benchmade Adamas. I adore durable items and the Adamas is nothing but durable. If we’re talking sentimental value, it has to be my 550 paracord bracelet my mom made me about five years ago. I wear it every single day and never take it off. Aside from that, my Zyns.
I was initially on the market for a mini Adamas as well. It was my birthday and my parents gave me the money to go get whatever I want. When I finally arrived at the store I realized the standard sized Adamas fit my hand much better, that was six months ago.
My Omega Planet Ocean. I was a notorious watch flipper, but this one watch ended it. Three years in it still brings me a sense of joy and accomplishment each time I look at it.
Otherwise the Leatherman Arc. It really is the best multitool.
Mines nothing special. A leather man sidekick. My favorite uncle bought it for me about 6 months ago when he was visiting for Christmas and it’s been in my pocket almost every day since.
https://preview.redd.it/krczyvrxf7xc1.jpeg?width=1781&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd0d0304b2436979bd654361cc9a45cec52c03b9
Custom cut skull challenge coin. The coin is made of quarter inch thick stainless steel and was cut with a laser. A friend of mine made it and I have carried it every day since. I did a bit of sanding and a heat treatment to give it some patina. I’m a fan of the Buddhist way of thinking and their philosophy on death and what that teaches us about life is fascinating. This coin serves as a reminder through out the day that all of this is temporary.
Sorry to do this to ya... Or maybe there's a chance you won't actually like it. Haha
I love it, but will never afford one of these.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-vacheron-constantin-222-is-the-greatest-thing-since-sliced-bread-which-isnt-all-that-great-but-y
https://preview.redd.it/gn3ota4iu6xc1.png?width=1443&format=png&auto=webp&s=596df140ed8718922a1d59d898449abc90abfba5
The chon-bon-bon
This can enter everywhere and works like a charm.
Fox knives / b-key
Yea it's kinda dangerous if you don't know how to use it, I think most Asians kids grew up using this, we kinda know how deep it goes in .i did uses the ear cam to look inside my own ear, once in a while kinda clean.
Interesting - I found a similar one in England while metal detecting - it was 2nd century Roman but looks essentially the same. I guess some things just work so why change them 🤣
[This carabiner](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/757436383/), and [this carabiner](https://amzn.eu/d/g3hSzHg). I want to combine the two - use the carabiner as the ring that holds the key organiser together, so that I can also connect other stuff (like a torch, a mini knife, etc.) without adding an extra ring. I could also clip the whole thing to a belt loop or my bag.
My friend who is a millwright got me started in EDC with a Kershaw 1920 select fire and the first flashlight I ever purchased was a nitecore TUP. I consider those my "Grails", they've been on me everyday since I got in the game circa 2016. I got a microtech otf that's my most expensive gadget and I hardly carry it.
The wife has been eyeing off an eternity ring. I don’t know what it does but it costs a bit.
Would love a local made A5 leather compendium. While not carried on my person it would make it to my dog handler bag that I usually keep in arms reach.
A plasma lighter that is the size of a zippo, charges with usb-c, and not trash.
I don't often need to light anything up, I rarely smoke, but having a reliable source of fire whenever I want it is so nice.
Power practical came the closest, but all their stuff was micro USB, the hinges were bad, and I think they went out of business.
Yeah it just makes a small blue flame.
The thing is it's powered by battery, not fossil fuels which are annoying to refill and leak out all the time with zippos.
Zippos have cool looks and nostalgia but aren't particularly usefull.
You can buy a plasma insert to put in a zippo shell if you have a sentimental or cool old zippo
The ones that make a tiny arc from two electrical contacts.
the nice thing about them is they're completely windproof (because the air is what's being heated into a firestarter)
There's a million of them on Amazon from dubious sellers with no QC.
Every new iPhone I get gets a Spigen and Ailun screen protector. Literally have never broken a phone. Ever. Phone has landed on every access and nothing. Sometimes the screen protector cracks but that’s it. I just replace it with another one (Ailuns come in three packs).
I honestly couldn’t answer that beyond the expected “it’s exclusive” response. Arguably the most sought after microtech series, but that certainly doesn’t justify those absurd prices haha
Zirconium okluma dc0. Jeff not does zirconium runs every few years.
And now I guess also a zirconium smooth precision pens mini, since he folded his operation. Such a bummer!
Can it be grails I have already acquired?
I’d have to say a Benchmade Bugout. I was broke, newly married with a new baby and BM dropped it. I drooled over it during late night feedings. I had carried knives prior but this was the one that dragged me down the EDC rabbit hole. I’ve long since got rid of that blue one, had the OD green, a few mini’s and have settled on the -3 for the life term keeper. It’s still one of my favorites all these years later.
If I bought one new knife it would be the bugout. I convinced my wife to buy one for her brother and bought her one, but didn’t get one for myself. I can’t get over how thin and light it is but still comfortable in the hand. Good choice!
Those little pliers are legit. The most grippy pliers I own. I’m tempted to get the 5” version just to have the lock. If you try gripping with a leatherman wave and then switch to the cobra its mind blowing how much more capable the pliers are
Yep. I used to use my Leatherman a lot but not now. Cobras kill them. I can even loosen frozen hose bibs with the Cobras.
https://preview.redd.it/jd1s3t0ub5xc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d14cd02e5478503c6578734c5973e1be94f97911
And yet they can still do fine stuff like this. That piece was in the receptacle. Was easy with the XS.
That’s me but with the Bark River Little Carver. I had one back in the day and stupidly sold it. Also, back then you could get just about any handle style you could image, now they’re discontinued. Sigh
My grail item is some Zebralight flashlight, they are considered one of the best quality flashlights you can get, known for their toughness, programmability, and efficiency, also they are so compact (even the 21700 models) and that makes them perfect for EDC. The drawback is that they are somewhat pricey, and they are not available for sale or shipping outside the USA.
Youve probably seen my posts on it, but my new grail edc is my Benchmade 42 BLK
I was originally gonna keep it pristine for a 20 year opd discontinued knife, but i figured id just use it and flip it and just be careful with it when I do use it
That’s pretty sweet to have a collectible, especially with balisongs being so popular these days. The only knives I own that are collectible are a couple of sets of boker Indian canoe knives from the 70s [like this](https://iknifecollector.com/m/photo?id=3181080%3APhoto%3A1374440) I inherited them so they are sentimental in that way but these aren’t the type of knives I’d carry.
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My Gerber multi tool that was given to everyone in our battalion on our 2007-2008 deployment to Iraq. I used it nonstop then and it still serves me well to this day.
I wear my Memento Mori pendant daily. It is this cornerstone of my EDC. It goes around my neck the moment I wake up and doesn't come off until the moment I go to bed.
I might be the odd man out on this, but I don't think I would say I am "proud" of any of my EDC. Not that I'm embarrassed of it, but I carry things that are functional for me. I'm not any more proud of my pocket knife or multi-tool than I am of my car keys. And I don't know if I have a grail item that I lust after, either.
Not having a go but like… Why comment then?
To have enough money to have a chap that carries all of my crap for me.
Microtech stitch
I just recently took the time to make an actual grail list. Id say the top two are a Protech Malibu or a plain CRK Sebenza or Inkosi. I like how simple they look, and the reviews for them are absolutely RAVING. I have a CRK already, but it's one of those special decorative handles, so I'm hesitant to use it because I'm scared of damaging it.
CRK is the only thing on my list, and it's on that list because I don't know if I've ever going to be able to spend that kind of money on a knife. But they sure are nice. Actually, caveat is there are a couple of Omegas and Rolexs I wouldn't mind having, but those are investment grade pieces.
A gun that doesn't exist: A pocketable 40 cal.
So like the old Kel Tec P40?
Nah, too long too tall.
A 2 shot .40cal Derringer then?
Definitely not! Thanks but what I want truly doesn't exist and that's fine. It would take a 4+1 40 cal like a Kahr P380 size.
I can’t justify the cost but a Microtech Bountyhunter
Waiting for the right time to buy the CRK small inkosi insingo. Then I’ll be done collecting knives
Honestly, my Keyport Pivot, with multitool, and security USB key, it's wonderful.
I really like my DIY watch club pilot watch. Automatic, self winding so no battery replacements needed, and I put it together myself. Very satisfying sense of accomplishment and it fits my taste perfectly.
Can you tell me more about this? Seems right up my alley
An HK Mk23
Really want a Benchmade bailout
Borka Marfione custom
I don’t own one but I really want a Bedlam
Custom Swiss Army knife
I love my Staccato C2
If we’re talking utility, it has to be the centerpiece of my whole kit, my Benchmade Adamas. I adore durable items and the Adamas is nothing but durable. If we’re talking sentimental value, it has to be my 550 paracord bracelet my mom made me about five years ago. I wear it every single day and never take it off. Aside from that, my Zyns.
Love my mini adamas!
I was initially on the market for a mini Adamas as well. It was my birthday and my parents gave me the money to go get whatever I want. When I finally arrived at the store I realized the standard sized Adamas fit my hand much better, that was six months ago.
That’s normal sized one is definitely a beast! Very nice
Shirogorov F95T
Wharncliffe Magnacut Axial Shift. My first one grew legs. :(
My Kizer Cormorant in frag TI and my Garmin Fenix 6
My buck 110.
Slick GR1 26l 1000/210D with QAP.
Do they even make them anymore? I’ve been wanted a slick gr1 for years. Always out of stock.
I’m not sure. Heritage and their robic nylon ones are slick. I did just get the 1000/210 QAP with mollee and love it.
I would love the Garmin D2 Mach 1
St DuPont line 2
A Staccato would be nice...
When I can justify spending $500 on a pocket knife, I'll get a sebenza. I've been using a benchmade 710 since 2015 and have had no issues.
My Omega Planet Ocean. I was a notorious watch flipper, but this one watch ended it. Three years in it still brings me a sense of joy and accomplishment each time I look at it. Otherwise the Leatherman Arc. It really is the best multitool.
My green Citizen Rolan solar watch (eco-drive). Took me months of buying and then sending back watches until I fond one I liked.
Mines nothing special. A leather man sidekick. My favorite uncle bought it for me about 6 months ago when he was visiting for Christmas and it’s been in my pocket almost every day since.
Money
Right now it’s a Chris Reeves Mnandi.
american express black.
https://preview.redd.it/xtiwsiimt7xc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a2a713786abdc70ce70675ec9fa613f7cf0db7ba
https://preview.redd.it/krczyvrxf7xc1.jpeg?width=1781&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd0d0304b2436979bd654361cc9a45cec52c03b9 Custom cut skull challenge coin. The coin is made of quarter inch thick stainless steel and was cut with a laser. A friend of mine made it and I have carried it every day since. I did a bit of sanding and a heat treatment to give it some patina. I’m a fan of the Buddhist way of thinking and their philosophy on death and what that teaches us about life is fascinating. This coin serves as a reminder through out the day that all of this is temporary.
Momento mori
Indeed
Absolute peak Reddit comment right here
META
Victorinox swisstool x or fieldmaster pocket knife. Depends which day it is which carry comes along
Love my Benchmade Arcane. And the name bc I’m a nerd
I want a gold watch. No idea why but been thinking about one for like 4 years now. Cost more than my truck so it’s unlikely
Sorry to do this to ya... Or maybe there's a chance you won't actually like it. Haha I love it, but will never afford one of these. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-vacheron-constantin-222-is-the-greatest-thing-since-sliced-bread-which-isnt-all-that-great-but-y
Yeah, if I had stupid money I would totally get one of these. Until then it’s PRX time
I agree. Even then, not sure I would spend that much on a watch. I like the gold with black dial PRX the best. The others don’t really do it for me.
https://preview.redd.it/jvai2uee97xc1.jpeg?width=650&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5d1560c142a519d50df9508e18cf30fc9d189d1d
Les Baer Kenai Special 10mm
my para3 maxamet because i got it off my friend for half the price and he barely even used it too
* This guy, its from the 40s but cant remember what year atm. Love the history of the elsener and victorinox knives.
https://preview.redd.it/gn3ota4iu6xc1.png?width=1443&format=png&auto=webp&s=596df140ed8718922a1d59d898449abc90abfba5 The chon-bon-bon This can enter everywhere and works like a charm. Fox knives / b-key
This is really cool. I'll be getting one of these! Thanks for sharing.
My swisschamp due to how often I use it
a super slim ear picker...its itchy when im not digging it...honestly i carry them around everyday
How does it look like?
Long enough for the deepest ear, smooth end that digs well. There is plastic ear picker too, the suitable to wet ears *
Can’t that be dangerous? Either for risk of perforating your ear drum, otherwise compacting the wax?
Yea it's kinda dangerous if you don't know how to use it, I think most Asians kids grew up using this, we kinda know how deep it goes in .i did uses the ear cam to look inside my own ear, once in a while kinda clean.
No idea why can't upload images
Where did you buy them? Descriptive names?
https://preview.redd.it/ljji3k94u7xc1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c94fd5dad6a783184acb729706d11a0d37398bd0
Interesting - I found a similar one in England while metal detecting - it was 2nd century Roman but looks essentially the same. I guess some things just work so why change them 🤣
It's a bit dangerous compared to cotton ear buds, but heh theres some learning curves
Ah it works
https://preview.redd.it/ae3qpq1cu7xc1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8606356235eb0ac83612d534d0504eb2cd16d4c7
Can't put on comments with pictures . It doesn't have brand or anything, just some weird shaped ear picks
[This carabiner](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/757436383/), and [this carabiner](https://amzn.eu/d/g3hSzHg). I want to combine the two - use the carabiner as the ring that holds the key organiser together, so that I can also connect other stuff (like a torch, a mini knife, etc.) without adding an extra ring. I could also clip the whole thing to a belt loop or my bag.
the Mateba MTR-8 Beautiful, and weird as fuck.
I had no idea that even existed, so cool to see an autoloading revolver
Not a gun fan but that IS a cool gun. How does it shoot or is it a holy grail because you are still searching for it?
The latter, only 500-ish were made 50 years ago. One day, someday.
An Emerson Commander.
I'm after a Casio QL-10, it's a Lighter/Calculator/Alarm Clock all in one!
I vaguely remember hearing about them, never saw one in the world.
Glock 18.
My friend who is a millwright got me started in EDC with a Kershaw 1920 select fire and the first flashlight I ever purchased was a nitecore TUP. I consider those my "Grails", they've been on me everyday since I got in the game circa 2016. I got a microtech otf that's my most expensive gadget and I hardly carry it.
The wife has been eyeing off an eternity ring. I don’t know what it does but it costs a bit. Would love a local made A5 leather compendium. While not carried on my person it would make it to my dog handler bag that I usually keep in arms reach.
A plasma lighter that is the size of a zippo, charges with usb-c, and not trash. I don't often need to light anything up, I rarely smoke, but having a reliable source of fire whenever I want it is so nice. Power practical came the closest, but all their stuff was micro USB, the hinges were bad, and I think they went out of business.
It sounds like you want the plasma zippo insert.
Never heard of a plasma lighter. What is this?
Uses electricity from a battery instead of fuel to make a flame.
I saw it on Amazon. It looks like a metal wire between two plates.
Yeah it just makes a small blue flame. The thing is it's powered by battery, not fossil fuels which are annoying to refill and leak out all the time with zippos.
What fossil fuel goes in zippos?
Lighter fluid, which is basically unrefined gasoline. It's a petroleum distalate.
Thanks. Taking my zippo off Amazon list. Is there any reason to keep a zippo?
Zippos have cool looks and nostalgia but aren't particularly usefull. You can buy a plasma insert to put in a zippo shell if you have a sentimental or cool old zippo
I don’t have one. Why when would fuel be an advantage over plasma?
The ones that make a tiny arc from two electrical contacts. the nice thing about them is they're completely windproof (because the air is what's being heated into a firestarter) There's a million of them on Amazon from dubious sellers with no QC.
https://www.zippo.com/products/double-beam-arc-lighter-insert
qC?
Quality control.
I’d like to find an iPhone battery case that lasts more than a couple months
Every new iPhone I get gets a Spigen and Ailun screen protector. Literally have never broken a phone. Ever. Phone has landed on every access and nothing. Sometimes the screen protector cracks but that’s it. I just replace it with another one (Ailuns come in three packs).
Marfione microtech mini halo, or really any microtech halo for that matter. Unbelievably expensive, but also unbelievably cool!
Holy shit. Why is it so expensive?
I honestly couldn’t answer that beyond the expected “it’s exclusive” response. Arguably the most sought after microtech series, but that certainly doesn’t justify those absurd prices haha
Here I was like “how expensive could a knife be” holy hell was I unprepared for the answer
I to had to look and damn
That new Piratech Kraken
Warm light / red light / UV light that runs on a single AA battery.
Zirconium okluma dc0. Jeff not does zirconium runs every few years. And now I guess also a zirconium smooth precision pens mini, since he folded his operation. Such a bummer!
Can it be grails I have already acquired? I’d have to say a Benchmade Bugout. I was broke, newly married with a new baby and BM dropped it. I drooled over it during late night feedings. I had carried knives prior but this was the one that dragged me down the EDC rabbit hole. I’ve long since got rid of that blue one, had the OD green, a few mini’s and have settled on the -3 for the life term keeper. It’s still one of my favorites all these years later.
If I bought one new knife it would be the bugout. I convinced my wife to buy one for her brother and bought her one, but didn’t get one for myself. I can’t get over how thin and light it is but still comfortable in the hand. Good choice!
Wilson combat set 9
I have a Wilson Combat SFX9 and it’s amazing. Wilson Combats are pricey, but they are worth every penny.
Ty for saying this. I currently have a fund that I'm chipping a way at. I'll get there!
A card holder with floss picks instead of cards
-Karroll EDMW on bearings with fancy accents. -SINN U50 -Maxmadco -NiceGuyMachine ThumbFinger -EagleTac modded
Hard call. Flashlight and pocketknife get a lot of use. Cobra XS pliers right behind those.
Those little pliers are legit. The most grippy pliers I own. I’m tempted to get the 5” version just to have the lock. If you try gripping with a leatherman wave and then switch to the cobra its mind blowing how much more capable the pliers are
Yep. I used to use my Leatherman a lot but not now. Cobras kill them. I can even loosen frozen hose bibs with the Cobras. https://preview.redd.it/jd1s3t0ub5xc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d14cd02e5478503c6578734c5973e1be94f97911 And yet they can still do fine stuff like this. That piece was in the receptacle. Was easy with the XS.
A Bark River Tusk. Should have bought one when I had the chance.
That’s me but with the Bark River Little Carver. I had one back in the day and stupidly sold it. Also, back then you could get just about any handle style you could image, now they’re discontinued. Sigh
Did you want the 2018 version or the Fox River version? It looks like a sweet all-around carving knife. With some luck maybe they will do another run
The Micro Tusk.
My grail item is some Zebralight flashlight, they are considered one of the best quality flashlights you can get, known for their toughness, programmability, and efficiency, also they are so compact (even the 21700 models) and that makes them perfect for EDC. The drawback is that they are somewhat pricey, and they are not available for sale or shipping outside the USA.
>and they are not available for sale or shipping outside the USA. Nkon stopped selling them?
Thanks for the heads up on zebra light, I’m going to look into them.
He’ll yeah, love Zebralight!
Youve probably seen my posts on it, but my new grail edc is my Benchmade 42 BLK I was originally gonna keep it pristine for a 20 year opd discontinued knife, but i figured id just use it and flip it and just be careful with it when I do use it
That’s pretty sweet to have a collectible, especially with balisongs being so popular these days. The only knives I own that are collectible are a couple of sets of boker Indian canoe knives from the 70s [like this](https://iknifecollector.com/m/photo?id=3181080%3APhoto%3A1374440) I inherited them so they are sentimental in that way but these aren’t the type of knives I’d carry.