Explore every episode of the podcast Best Damn EDC
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| Magnesium Knife Handles Won’t Kill You—Probably | 09 May 2025 | 00:17:00 | |
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: Hot takes. Good gear. No filler. | |||
| Everyday Carry Is A Lie… | 31 May 2025 | 00:21:57 | |
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. 5:38 Carry Of The Week 8:32 Just One Question 12:52 On My Radar 15:29 Up The Ante (Taylor vs Rikki)
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| Why I Still Talk About Expensive Knives | 23 May 2025 | 00:19:07 | |
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
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| The BEST Blade Shape for Everyday Carry | 16 May 2025 | 00:23:56 | |
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? | |||
| Why You’re Carrying Too Much Knife | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:20:48 | |
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
11:46 On My Radar
17:33 What’s in My Pockets
18:45 Giveaway
20:19 Outro
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| Best Gear from Blade Show 2025 (According to You) | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:32:21 | |
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
6:18 Best Damn Picks
10:12 Sponsors 11:05 Community Carry of the Week
15:33 What’s in My Pockets
18:12 Comment of the Week 19:30 Giveaway
Next giveaway: Check today’s EDC Weekly email for how to enter 20:05 Outro | |||
| What People Still Don’t Get About $200 EDC Knives | 05 Jul 2025 | 00:22:31 | |
This week, we break down a comment calling the Big Idea Design Overlook overpriced, dig into why that argument doesn’t hold up, and respond to the guy who thinks your lunch doesn’t deserve a pocket knife. Plus: a new Community Carry from an agricultural scientist, what's in my pockets, and another round of Up The Ante.
6:05 Missed the Point 9:38 Community Carry of the Week
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| Why the &%$! Is Leatherman Making Knives? | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:49:22 | |
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.
46:27 Giveaways | |||
| The Worst Trends Ruining Everyday Carry | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:24:59 | |
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
6:09 Show and Tell 12:45 Community Comments 19:58 EDC Confessional 21:06 Carry of the Week
23:02 What’s in My Pockets
23:51 Giveaway | |||
| This Might Actually Be the Future of Everyday Carry | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:32:53 | |
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 2:36 Sponsors 4:08 – Community Comments 17:08 – Show and Tell: Hacksmith Smith Blade 22:36 – Up the Ante 25:28 – Community Carry of the Week
27:39 – What’s in My Pockets
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| The Real Truth About Knife Clones | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:17:20 | |
0:28 – Show and Tell: Schwarz Knives Overland X 3:16 EDC Confessionals
16:15 Giveaway | |||
| Turns Out I Was Dead Wrong About This Gear | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:24:48 | |
0:24 – Show and Tell
- Medford Slim Midi DLC Sculpted Scales
21:29 – Giveaway
Next up: Button Lock Elementum II (to enter, be sure to sign up for the newsletter) | |||
| If I Could Only Keep 3 Pieces of EDC Gear For Life | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:19:44 | |
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
7:35 Community Comments
17:20 What’s In My Pockets
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| The Most Overrated Gear in EDC | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:21:01 | |
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 4:12 Show and Tell 7:47 Sponsors 9:55 Community Comments 17:28 Carry of the Week 18:44 Giveaway | |||
| Our Ancestors Didn’t Need These Tools. Do We? | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:18:06 | |
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.
2:25 Sponsors
5:11 Community Comments 10:36 EDC Confessional 12:09 Carry of the Week
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| Scissors Are Training Wheels for Knife Guys | 27 Sep 2025 | 00:16:19 | |
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.
0:00 Cold Open
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| The Best Tool on Any Multitool | 20 Sep 2025 | 00:28:15 | |
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
17:53 EDC Confessional 18:45 Show and Tell
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| The Dark Side of Gear Reviews | 19 Oct 2025 | 00:28:33 | |
This week, Taylor takes a hard look at how reviewers and influencers shape the EDC world—sometimes for the worse. Sparked by a viewer’s confession about the underrated Leatherman Free K4, Taylor reflects on how trends, thumbnails, and first impressions can bury great gear before it ever gets a fair chance. It’s a deep dive into bias, influence, and what happens when the loudest voices decide what’s “good.” 0:45 EDC Confessionals 4:57 Sponsors
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| Why Every New Knife Feels the Same | 25 Oct 2025 | 00:28:44 | |
This week, we take a hard look at the knife world…and what’s wrong with it. A viewer from the UK sent in a confession about paying nearly $900 for a McNees PM MAC 2 3.5 after taxes and customs. It got me thinking about how we got here—not just the prices, but the endless options, the hype, and the loss of the real story behind the gear. It’s not just about money anymore. It’s about meaning. 0:23 EDC Confessionals 5:07 Sponsors
26:22 What’s In My Pockets
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| The One Blade Finish Everyone Hates | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:18:50 | |
0:24 Community Comments 9:27 Sponsors
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| Why I never use my gear… | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:24:37 | |
Everyone thinks Taylor keeps his gear pristine and never uses it. The truth? His team won't let him near anything before they photograph it because he destroys everything instantly. This week: the Camp Mule launch, the butter-smooth Arno Bernard Turico, and a $500 utility knife that flips like an OTF. 0:20 Show and Tell 8:17 Sponsors
10:49 Community Comments Leave a comment on the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/d79eKSh-H40
21:39 What's in my Pockets
22:52 Giveaway | |||
| The Best EDC Gear of 2025 | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:43:10 | |
I'm breaking down my top EDC picks for 2025 across 10 categories, from folders and fixed blades to multitools, watches, and everything in between. I'm also sharing what you voted as your community favorites and revealing which piece of gear I actually carried the most this year. Whether you're looking to upgrade your EDC or just curious what made the cut, this is my definitive gear roundup for 2025. EDC Folding Knife EDC Fixed Blade EDC Watch EDC Flashlight EDC Multitool Best EDC Pen Best Truck Tools Best EDC Gadget Sleeper Hit Best EDC Value Most Carried Gear of the Year According to You
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