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Top 10 EDC designs multitool enthusiasts needs to get their hands on

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EDCs are the living embodiment of “big things come in small packages”. EDCs are the kind of smart little tools that are always great to have in your backpack or tool kit. You never know when one of them could come to your rescue, helping you out of the trickiest situation, or to even pop open a bottle of beer, when you need to unwind after work.  These little superheroes can make a world of difference while completing tasks – whether big or small. And, we’ve curated the best EDC designs we’ve seen in a while! From a fully-functioning balisong-style pocket knife to a titanium magnetic screwdriver that puts all the bits you need in your pocket – these are the EDC designs you definitely need by your side.

1. The Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar


I know the term ‘forever’ can get thrown around a little loosely while discussing EDC durability, but it’s precisely what designer EDC Monster had in mind while designing the Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar. Crafted from Gr5 Titanium, this pocket-friendly tool is lightweight, versatile, and ridiculously durable.

Why is it noteworthy?

It sports 10 different tools that cover every scenario from fixing your bicycle to escaping your car, and from cracking open a bottle of beer to writing a letter… all of which encapsulate that ‘forever’ aspect, including the last bit, thanks to the fact that the Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar comes with its own Forever Pen – a special metallic writing instrument that can write forever, without using ink or graphite.

What we like

  • The Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar has the unique distinction of having tools that can be used indoors and outdoors and in casual settings or emergencies

What we dislike

  • The Pry Bar and Tritium capsules are shipped differently

2. The Mandala EDC Knife

Looking like the kind of Vibranium dagger King T’Challa or his trusted general Okoye would carry on covert missions, the Mandala EDC Knife has a beautiful indigenous-meets-futurism appeal to it.

Why is it noteworthy?

The knife itself boasts a Titanium handle with a colorful Mandala-inspired enamel inlay, a hollow roller-bearing, and a spear-point M390 steel blade that’s sharp on both the edges as well as the tip, making the Mandala EDC Knife an incredible tactical tool.

What we like

  • Ambidextrous design and double-edged blade
  • The spear-point blade comes made from M390 steel, known for its toughness, corrosion resistance, and ability to stay sharp without succumbing to wear and tear

What we dislike

  • The knife does not have a way to carry the knife on your bag or keychain with a lanyard.

3. M-20 Titanium Magnetic Screwdriver


There is now a class of screwdrivers ingeniously designed to fit in your Everyday Carry or even in your pocket. Most of these, however, still don’t cover the wide range of screws in use, but this 9-in-1 magnetic screwdriver makes sure you always have the most important ones in your pocket, ready to let you do your magic whenever and wherever your skills are needed.

Why is it noteworthy?

At first glance, the M-20 looks nothing like a screwdriver and more like a robust carrying case for screwdriver bits. In some sense, that is also correct, as the uniquely shaped tool has slots for up to nine bits, holding them in place using very strong magnets. That means they won’t get loose and get lost even if you quickly slip the M-20 into your pocket.

What we like

  • Gives you a firm and precise grip when turning the handle to tighten or loosen the screw
  • Made from titanium, making it is lightweight yet also durable and resilient against corrosion

What we dislike

  • The flat design of the screwdriver makes it an ergonomically different experience/adds a learning curve for inexperienced users

4. The M-Stand

The M-stand is versatile, compact, lightweight, powerful, durable, and cleverly balances between tactical and casual roles – for example, it can go from being a self-defense tool to a smartphone stand in under 10 seconds.

Why is it noteworthy?

Made from durable titanium (with neodymium magnets holding the two halves together), the M-Stand also has a rope cutter, bottle opener, two wrenches, a pry tool, a fire starter, and a tritium holder built into its compact design.

What we like

  • The two-finger grips on either side of the multitool help prop up your phone or tablet at a precise 45° angle when used in stand mode, giving you a multitool you can comfortably use both indoors as well as outdoors

What we dislike

  • The edge of the design is always outside, could lead to accidental harm

5. The AirTag Holder


Most AirTag holders don’t make claims of also being able to hold your keys, open bottles, dock your smartphone, or maneuver hex bolts… the Atech Innovation AirTag Holder does. Crafted from solid stainless steel (with an ABS plastic enclosure for the AirTag), this nifty little multitool from Atech gives you seven features in its compact design.

Why is it noteworthy?

Shaped like a carabiner, the multitool has an enclosure that lets you dock a single AirTag, giving you a piece of EDC you can track easily using your Apple devices. A hole in the top lets you secure a keychain to your AirTag Holder, and cleverly oriented design details let you open screws and bottles, as well as use your AirTag Holder as a stand for your smartphone.

What we like

  • Two ABS plastic discs hold the tracking device in place without causing any interference in its signal

What we dislike

  • You can’t really control what angle your phone will stand at, and it’ll depend mostly on how slim your smartphone is, and whether it has a case or not

6. The Bali-T


The fully-functional Invictus Bali-Ti is a knife that deserves to be a part of your EDC arsenal! What makes this knife distinctive are its Terrain 365 branding and of course its construction. The sleek pocket knife features 6AL-4V titanium handles & a pocket clip and has a blade made from rustproof Terravantium. The Invictus Bali-Ti is a beautifully crafted, high-performance tool built to last in the wilderness!

Why is it noteworthy?

A Balisong aka a butterfly knife is a type of folding knife that originated in the Philippines. It has penetrated into other markets, including the US, where Terrain 365 is perfecting its design for everyday use. The Balisong has the potential to be used as a threatening weapon, which means its use is illegal in certain countries. Thankfully, there is nothing so illegal about the Invictus Bali-Ti, which draws its design cues from the Invictus folder. It measures 8.125 inches when fully deployed and folds down to roughly half that size to 4.125 inches when closed.

What we like

  • Made from rustproof terravantium blade

What we dislike

  • Hefty price tag

7. The Microtech Exocet Dagger


With a tiny 1.94-inch blade, the Microtech Exocet Dagger is actually legal to carry in most states, making it the perfect EDC to have on you at all times. The dagger features an OTF-style (out-the-front) drop-point blade made from CTS 204P steel that’s perfect for piercing and carving outdoors and doing things like opening boxes indoors.

Why is it noteworthy?

The blade retracts into the Exocet’s rather comfortably compact aircraft-grade aluminum handle, which also has a pocket clip on one side that doubles up as a money clip, letting you carry your cards and cash with you. I imagine taking out your money for a mugger would be a pretty interesting event, given that your de facto wallet also doubles as a blade!

What we like

  • It’s also the relatively wide pocket clip on its side, which Microtech designed to also double as a money clip, giving you a safe and secure place to store your Benjamins

What we dislike

  • We wish it had at least one additional function to make an outdoor-friendly or urban-friendly EDC

8. The Provoke EDC

Inspired by the hinge detail on their popular Provoke Karambit line, the Provoke EDC by Joe Caswell for CRKT brings the same opening mechanism to the traditional spear-point pocket knife. The knife features an aluminum handle with an anodized finish, a D2 steel blade, and CRKT’s signature Kinematic™ opening style that makes the Provoke such an object of beauty.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Provoke’s all-metal design instantly gives it a sense of rugged reliability. Hold it in your hand and play around with it for a bit and you soon realize it’s a highly-capable serious piece of EDC that’s designed to function really well under even demanding conditions. The Kinematic™ mechanism lets you deploy the knife with a single thumb, revealing the 2.5-inch satin-finish D2 blade that has remarkably high resistance to wear and tear.

What we like

  • Perfect for both indoors and outdoors
  • The pointed tip makes it great for piercing bags, tearing through sealed boxes, or cutting into harder materials like wood

What we dislike

  • Not economically priced

9. The Mbacco Wallet

In a world that’s still somehow stuck to the boring bifold or the cramped MagSafe wallet, the Mbacco Wallet offers a fun alternative. It’s compact, but still has enough space to store cards, cash, and keys… and comes with a lively accordion-inspired design that does a great job of organizing your cards and other belongings by priority or category.

Why is it noteworthy?

Although designed to hold cards, the Mbacco Wallet doesn’t have any strict rules – it’ll hold cash, keys, memory cards, and pretty much anything that’s up to 2.6mm thick and about the size of a credit card. The wallet’s fun accordion-inspired design holds anywhere from 5 to 9 cards, although it can be pushed to the limit to store as many as 12 cards without really breaking a sweat or becoming bulky like the kind of wallet George Costanza carries around.

What we like

  • A perfect blend of tradition and modernity
  • It stores them the way a book ‘stores’ pages
  • Has a secret hidden compartment

What we dislike

  • Even when lightly filled, the wallet looks thicker than many modern wallets

10. The Bolt Carabiner V-II

How often have you found yourself running late to work or school only to notice, you don’t have the keys on you? Struggling at the last minute, in and out of the rooms, you realize the keys were hiding deep within your pant or jacket’s pocket. This is essentially why carabiners make attractive keychains to let you hang the keys at home and carry them safely in the loop of your plants.

Why is it noteworthy?

For the benefit of Gen Z, which fancies modern and trendy equipment, the new version of the Bolt Carabiner V-II begs gawk. Designed by EDC Apparatus, the Bolt is not an ordinary auto-locking or twist-locking carabiner; this one instead has a trigger on the opening side, which you slide down to open the gate. The rugged carabiner also sways from the regular D shape carabiners, it features a Question mark form factor, with an opening in the bottom to hold the keys for you.

What we like

  • Capable of hanging various accessories, the carabiner is wear- and rust-resistant

What we dislike

  • We are not sure of its load-bearing capacity

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The Only Tactical Multi-Tool You’ll Ever Need: This Titanium Pocket Knife + Glass-Breaker Conquers All

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Small enough to fit on your keychain, this tactical tool can get you out of a variety of hot messes. The Bladeclip features an all-titanium handle, with a quick-deploy interchangeable blade that always has you ready for any indoor or outdoor cutting action. Machined into the titanium handle is also a unibody carabiner clip with clever design detailing, a bottle opener, a keychain ring, and a window breaker that covers quite a few responsibilities of a good multitool. To make things even more impressive, the Bladeclip measures a mere 3.2 inches (81mm) when closed, weighs just a little over 2 ounces (61 grams), and comes machined out of Grade 5 Titanium, giving you a multitool that’ll outlive you by a couple of decades without even showing signs of wear and tear.

Designer: 3 Peters

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The Bladeclip is a good multitool that’s been executed brilliantly. Pocket blades with built-in bottle openers are a dime a dozen, but the Bladeclip’s design direction shows a clever appreciation of detailing, material choices, and even user experience all along. Every part of the Bladeclip feels well-made, and every corner of it is executed flawlessly. For starters, the entire body of the Bladeclip comes machined from Grade 5 Titanium, giving it incredible durability while allowing it to be pretty lightweight. Its clever design reduces the number of moving parts too, so that your blade has fewer points of failure.

Activated by a clever flipper with a roller bearing, the BladeClip comes with a replaceable No.18 scalpel-style blade that you can either replace whenever needed, or swap out for any other standard scalpel blade. Made from surgical-grade steel, the blade offers high strength and anti-corrosion properties, while boasting of a blade sharp enough to whittle away at wood, slice paracord, or even through a seatbelt. The blade gets deployed with a simple flick of your thumb and stays open thanks to a liner lock mechanism. When the blade runs dull, instead of sharpening it, you can simply ditch it for a new blade, keeping your BladeClip going even when the going gets tough.

The side profile of the BladeClip gives you a brief overview of its other functions, including a bottle opener that lets you effortlessly crack open a brewski in the hot outdoors (or even indoors), and that brilliantly designed carabiner mechanism that’s machined right into the titanium itself. Right under the carabiner sits a window-breaker that lets you make a quick exit from a building or a car, or break into an emergency box to retrieve a first aid kit or fire extinguisher in a crisis.

The BladeClip’s carabiner quick-release clip has my heart for its ingenious design. Rather than building a spring-loaded arm into the carabiner, the BladeClip’s handle comes with a series of machined cuts that allow for the titanium to flex ever so gently, functioning as a spring-loaded arm that bends under pressure, but then shuts back with a satisfying click. The lack of a mini spring and of a separate arm makes the carabiner much more efficient from a manufacturing perspective, and also helps the BladeClip last longer and resist breakage. I won’t be surprised if this also becomes a nice fidget interaction that you’ll find yourself constantly playing with.

The genius series of cuts allows the BladeClip’s titanium arm to be flexible

The quick-release carabiner clip’s design also makes carrying the BladeClip really easy. While most pocket knives come with a dedicated pocket clip to help securely carry your EDC with you, the BladeClip ditches that for the versatile carabiner detail that straps to your belt, belt loop, or even your pocket. Couple that with its built-in keychain and you’ve got yourself a winning EDC on your hands… or in your pocket!

A look at the BladeClip’s flipper mechanism while deploying the blade

The BladeClip comes with ten standard No. 18 surgical blades, although it supports a variety of other blades too, from No. 19 to No. 26 scalpel blades. The blades are strong, sharp, and cheap, allowing you to easily replace them periodically. As far as replaceable add-ons go, there’s even space for a tiny tritium slot on the BladeClip’s body, although that’s available separately.

Each BladeClip sports a stone-washed finish and starts at $89, and for an extra $15, you can either have your BladeClip anodized with a matte black finish or get your name custom engraved on the handle, turning it into a true heirloom item that you can pass down to your great grand-children… Given its rugged titanium build, it’ll probably still look as good as new.

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The Secret to Stronger, Lighter Tools: Meet the Hand-Plier with a Durable, Hollow Design

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Following in the footsteps of this generative-designed adjustable wrench by Desktop Metal, the Alu-Zange is an aluminum prototype for a pair of hand-pliers with maximum strength in a minimal material footprint. Designed by Jakob Kukula, former student at Bauhaus University, Weimar, the Alu-Zange pushes the boundaries of product functionality using SKO, or Soft-Kill Option, an evolutionary approach for topology optimization that uses algorithms to determine the least amount of material required to retain 100% product functionality. In a way, SKO works exactly how nature does, optimizing the shape and structure of the skeletons of animals, giving them an evolutionary edge in their own way.

The Alu-Zange was the result of an SKO-based university project, but its practical design has applications that extend beyond the confines of a school curriculum. The hand-plier comes with a design that’s ergonomic and functional, but boasts of a lightweight design thanks to how little material it actually uses. To ensure that the slim plier has no points of failure, it comes with a four-point linkage system that lets you grip objects with the handles. easily. Moreover, the handles have a grippy, broad design that can either be held the conventional way, or in a secure manner by sliding your thumb and finger into the hollow elements in the grip’s design.

Designer: Jakob Kukula

The Alu-Zange’s unique design is the result of a generative algorithm that helps determine the form with the best strength-to-weight ratio possible. Obviously, ergonomics and usability play a main role here, which is where Jakob’s design abilities come in. The unique linkage system between the grip and the plier jaws is a unique touch too, and I could totally see it having its own function as well, like gripping or breaking open things… but I’m getting ahead of myself here. What’s remarkable here is how incredibly skeletal the plier looks, showing that you don’t need to make workshop tools rugged. You just need to be efficient with how you allocate material.

Purely for the purpose of this university exercise, Jakob fabricated his concept from plastic and aluminum, although the real tool would be made from cast iron or tool steel. It’s possible to 3D-print this design, although casting seems like the best bet too, given how the form has no complicated contours that would make molding and de-molding difficult. The hinge could still be a single pivot mechanism if you ask me, but I’m honestly curious to see how this 4-point linkage would work.

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Top 10 essential camping gear for glamping enthusiasts

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Designer: W2

After a tiring week at work, with the weekend joyfully looming ahead of me, I often find myself fantasizing about a short sweet getaway! Just a few days away from my hectic life, and this hectic world, in a bubble of my own, where all my worries are nowhere to be seen. And with the summer season setting in, I’m definitely in the mood to soak up some sun; and, camping could be a great outdoor activity. Although camping does have a few downsides too – I mean, you have to get down and dirty, live life on the road, and tackle the moodiness of the elements. In such a scenario, having a set of trustworthy and handy camping products can make a world of difference! Having the right products by your side can make your life much easier during those crucial moments. From a portable power station to a camping chair that doubles up as a carrying tool – we’ve curated some fun and functional camping designs for you. Enjoy!

1. The LIPOWER Mars-2000

Meet the LIPOWER Mars-2000, a beer-cooler-sized power station that gives you up to 2000W of power no matter where you are. Whether you’re camping outdoors, spending a cool evening at the beach, going on a road trip, or even taking your camera and drone on a day-long expedition for work or casual photoshoots, the LIPOWER Mars-2000 is a pretty capable portable power source that’s equipped with EV-grade LFP batteries for sustained power no matter what your requirement.

Why is it noteworthy?

The 1460Wh power station weighs 35.5 lbs (16.1 kilograms) and comes with built-in handles that let you load it on the back of a car and carry it pretty much anywhere you want. The LIPOWER Mars-2000 offers 10 different ports to charge/power a whole slew of devices, including 3 110V AC ports, 3 12V DC ports (including one car outlet), 3 USB-A ports (including one USB3.0 port for fast charging), and one USB-C port that outputs 60W, making it perfect for phones, tablets, and even laptops.

What we like

  • There’s also an input for plugging solar panels into the LIPOWER Mars-2000, charging it via solar energy up to 80% in 5 hours, according to its makers, LIPOWER

What we dislike

  • It is a bit bulky to be carrying around in the outdoors

2. Tekto F2 Bravo Knife

EDC’s often get lost in the sea of multi-functional gadgets. Sure, some of the 12 tools in the kit may be of use every now and then, but most times, all we need is an elegant knife. Tekto F2 Bravo delivers that exact seamless luxury yet functional experience with its sharp design.

Why is it noteworthy?

The knife’s blade is made suing 2 materials, Forged Carbon and G10 and uses ceramic ball bearings to ensure that the blade-flipping motion remains smooth after repeated use.

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What we like

  • The drop point, made of strong D2 steel, cuts through a variety of materials easily.
  • Weighing just 68g, it easily fits into any bag or pocket, allowing you to literally carry this EDC on an everyday basis.

What we dislike

  • The blade comes with one variant – the Titanium-Coated D2 Steel and offers no alternative for anyone wanting any other option.

3. Foldable Lander

Power stations help us carry electricity to the outdoors, tactical EDC helps us service in life-threatening situations, and chairs like the Foldable Lander make sitting much more comfortable in the outdoors.

Why is it noteworthy?

Designed to be compact and lightweight, the Foldable Lander measures a little over 13 inches in length when closed and weighs 2.8 lbs. Open it up, however, and it transforms into a comfortable chair with a backrest, capable of taking up to 100x its weight.

What we like

  • Bases itself on the principles of origami and the design of the Moon Lander’s four-legged landing mechanism
  • Compact enough to strap to your backpack and weighs less than a 6-pack of beer

What we dislike

  • No details on

4. Makit’s Portable Microwave

This cordless microwave uses the cordless XTGT system to help you heat your meals and snacks when you’re on the go. It has 40-volt rechargeable batteries and can use up to 500 watts for eight minutes and then 350 watts after that to save energy.

Why is it noteworthy?

When the batteries are fully charged, it will be able to warm up 11 meals or 20 drinks. It also has a USB port so you can also juice up your smartphone or a gadget, but of course, you’ll probably have to choose between your meal or your device. The microwave also comes with a handle and a strap so you can carry it around with you.

What we like

  • If you’re worried about safety, the design has safety measures in place for the user’s convenience
  • It also deactivates when it’s tilted or when the door is opened

What we dislike

  • If you’re warming up frozen meals, it might take up more energy so you’ll be able to reheat fewer meals

4. The Microtech Exocet Dagger

With a tiny 1.94-inch blade, the Microtech Exocet Dagger is actually legal to carry in most states, making it the perfect EDC to have on you at all times. The dagger features an OTF-style (out-the-front) drop-point blade made from CTS 204P steel that’s perfect for piercing and carving outdoors and doing things like opening boxes indoors.

Why is it noteworthy?

The blade retracts into the Exocet’s rather comfortably compact aircraft-grade aluminum handle, which also has a pocket clip on one side that doubles up as a money clip, letting you carry your cards and cash with you. I imagine taking out your money for a mugger would be a pretty interesting event, given that your de facto wallet also doubles as a blade!

What we like

  • It’s also the relatively wide pocket clip on its side, which Microtech designed to also double as a money clip, giving you a safe and secure place to store your Benjamins

What we dislike

  • We wish it had at least one additional function to make a multitool EDC

5. Tentsla

Meet Tentsla – it’s more than just a pun, it’s a tent that fits in your Tesla’s boot and opens up into a full-fledged tent that can be used alongside the Tesla’s Camp Mode.

Why is it noteworthy?

Designed to turn your EV into the ultimate camping experience, the Tentsla comes with all the bells and whistles, including a multi-use weather-resistant canopy, mosquito netting, and a pump to help you set up your Tentsla in minutes. Once you’re ready to make your way home, the Tentsla folds right up into a bundle small enough to fit in your EV’s frunk or boot, keeping you ever-ready for any impromptu tailgating session!

What we like

  • Boasts a multi-canopy design that lets you block out the sun from pretty much any angle to keep your tent cool during the day
  • Tentsla is designed to withstand up to 6000mm of water pressure, keeping the tent’s interiors waterproof even in inclement weather

What we dislike

  • Only restricted to the Tesla Model Y

6. Supernova

GravaStar who’ve surprised geeks with mecha-inspired Bluetooth speakers in the recent past have added another sci-fi speaker cum LED lamp to their line-up. Dubbed Supernova, the accessory looks like a three-legged robot, something anyone would want to sport in their geeky den.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Bluetooth speaker besides looking really inviting to own, fairs well when it comes to the overall build quality, functionality, and hardware specifications. It is crafted out of a solid zinc alloy metallic body standing on GravaStar’s iconic tripod legs that we saw in their previous designs. The accessory with a 3-inch full-range speaker has 25 watts of power, 90db of output, and half-inch high-frequency tweeter for rich, crisp sound delivery.

What we like

  • In the music-playing mode, this light can synch to the rhythm of the audio for partygoers

What we dislike

  • Could get easily damaged in the outdoors

7. The Chair-A

The Chair – A can be “half folded” into a form that almost resembles a “jigae” or a traditional Korean carrying tool. It is practically a frame that lets you load more things on your back without having to cram them into your backpack or have them dangling precariously from bags.

Why is it noteworthy?

This kind of tool has been used to easily transport loads of firewood, and its design hasn’t really changed at all in the past centuries. This chair, however, applies an A-frame design that makes the carrier look a bit more aesthetic while also providing more stability.

What we like

  • It folds completely flat so that it can be conveniently stored in cramped spaces
  • The arms do help shift the weight a bit to prevent strain and injury

What we dislike

  • Not very comfortable for prolonged use because of the fabric seat
  • Absence of a backrest

8. The Quasar Portable Lamp

A pretty cool and unique lamp design I recently came across is the Quasar portable lamp. Designed by Samy Rhio and Petite Friture, the Quasar portable lamp, is designed to be a ‘nomadic lamp’.

Why is it noteworthy?

French designer Samy Rhio designed this nomadic lamp to enable users to carry it around, allowing it to illuminate any space they go to. They can hang the nifty lamp using a multicolored strap that will remind you of a climbing rope.

What we like

  • The lamp has been equipped with a five-meter-long woven rope that is attached to the top of the lamp, making it a portable design that can be transferred from one location to another

What we dislike

  • Not sure if the lamp is durable enough to withstand extreme weather conditions

9. The Edison Light Stick

Inspired by the vintage lantern, the Edison Light Stick from Barebones is a multifunctional flashlight on Huckberry, that would be super helpful on all your outdoor adventures. It emits a warm glow that is great in emergencies and functions as a direct light for essential tasks like preparing food or fetching water.

Why is it noteworthy?

The lantern-inspired light glows warmly is multifunctional and can instantly uplift the mood in the camp or double as a reading light for those who still love catching on some good old reading during their camping trips. The glass tube body of the Edison Light Stick features brass and copper construction on top and bottom, while leather accents complete its handsome look.

What we like

  • Equipped with seven different light modes so you can have your ideal ambiance anytime, anywhere!
  • Exquisite brass and copper construction accentuated with leather accents

What we dislike

  • The price tag is a little hefty compared to similar products on the market

10. The Mobile Universe

Called the Mobile Universe, this portable battery is super easy to carry along when you go camping. It has been amped with different inputs and outputs, allowing you to power up all the diverse devices that you require when you go camping. You have AC output, USB-A, USB-C, 12V for car sockets, and other things you may need.

Why is it noteworthy?

It can charge smartphones and even power a small coffeemaker. The device also has different wires and connectors, living up to its “universal” name. Campers and those that will be spending time in the great outdoors can definitely benefit from bringing a device like this if they don’t want to totally go off-grid and still have access to things like phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

What we like

  • Has some significant power to it, allowing it to charge all kinds of devices

What we dislike

  • It’s still a concept, and we need more information on it

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This premium tactical knife deploys quickly to cut through your tasks in no time

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Knives always conjure up images of sharp cutting tools, and tactical knives, in particular, will have people thinking of monstrous blades with rough handles made to tough it out in the wild. The last thing you’d probably expect is to meet a handsome tactical knife that can stand gloriously among your premium and sleek EDC gear or one that works so smoothly that you’re left wondering if it’s a luxury item instead. That’s the kind of unique experience that the Tekto F2 Bravo brings to your toolkit, delivering a powerful knife that unfolds rapidly and smoothly to save you time and effort in getting the job done while also looking sharp and smart like no other tactical knife can be.

Designer: Tekto Design

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Lightweight – The F2 Bravo weighs only 2.4oz (68g) and comes in two different handle materials best known for their lightness and extreme durability, Forged Carbon and G10.

There will always come a time when you need to cut or pierce something, and you’re left scrambling for something sharp or pointed in your bag, usually a key. A folding knife might come to mind, but it might just not fit your style to have a rough-looking and unwieldy thing in your everyday carry. That’s probably just because you haven’t met the debonair knife that is the Tekto F2 Bravo.

Ceramic Ball Bearings – The state-of-the-art ceramic ball bearing mechanism allows the F2 Bravo to deploy the blade rapidly and smoothly with the utmost ease.

Just one look at this knife, and you immediately know that it isn’t your typical cutting tool. The minimalist handle, made which comes in Forged Carbon and G10 variants, is lightweight, durable, and wastes no space with unnecessary curves and protrusions that make holding the knife less comfortable. Titanium accents on the custom pivot, machined clip, and milled spacer add to the tool’s high-end appearance that perfectly complements the premium design of the knife.

Titanium Accents – With its custom pivot, machined clip, and milled spacer, the F2 Bravo exemplifies a premium, high-end feel that uniquely matches the look and feel of the knife.

The F2 Bravo isn’t just all looks, though. Its drop point blade is made of strong D2 steel, ready to cut through anything with precision. More importantly, this blade opens and closes quickly thanks to long-lasting ceramic ball bearings that ensure the knife keeps its smooth motion for a very long time. With its lightweight 68g body and ergonomic recessed liners, the F2 Bravo gives you the confidence to face the task at hand.

Tactical knives don’t need to look like frightening weapons that only a few can wield. A well-thought and timeless design can go a long way to turn even such a rugged tool into a premium product. With its modern and minimalist looks, its smooth-deploying blade, and its lightweight but durable body, the Tekto F2 Bravo is not only a knife that anyone can use but also a tool that everyone will want to add to their EDC kit.

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Wakanda-inspired EDC pocket knife comes with a titanium handle, mandala pattern, and spear-point blade

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Looking like the kind of Vibranium dagger King T’Challa or his trusted general Okoye would carry on covert missions, the Mandala EDC Knife has a beautiful indigenous-meets-futurism appeal to it. The knife itself boasts a Titanium handle with a colorful Mandala-inspired enamel inlay, a hollow roller-bearing, and a spear-point M390 steel blade that’s sharp on both the edges as well as the tip, making the Mandala EDC Knife an incredible tactical tool. At 3.14 inches (80mm) in length when closed, the Mandala EDC Knife is perfect for carrying around with you wherever you go, and with its ambidextrous design and double-edged blade, it’s arguably the perfect EDC knife for everything from opening boxes to defeating the enemies of the Wakandan kingdom.

Designer: MTI

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The ethnofuturistic knife measures a mere 80mm (3.14 inches) when closed, opening up to 130mm or 5.11 inches when opened. The knife’s designed with a bilaterally symmetrical form, which means it’s functional and ergonomic no matter how you hold it. The spear-point blade comes made from M390 steel, known for its toughness, corrosion resistance, and ability to stay sharp without succumbing to wear and tear.

The crown jewel of the Mandala EDC Knife, however, remains that beautiful enamel detail right in the center. Sitting underneath the wonderful ‘hubless’ roller bearing hinge, it provides a refreshing, vibrant punctuation to an otherwise monochrome metallic design. The mandala hides a liner lock mechanism right underneath it which allows the blade to lock once deployed, so it never accidentally closes on you.

The Mandala EDC Knife is easy to deploy, and provides a versatile experience, thanks to its deadly-sharp blade. The spear-point design makes it great for piercing or ramming into surfaces like wood or the ground. The edges on either side work remarkably well for all slicing and cutting activities, whether for tactical use, outdoor use, kitchen use, or just everyday use at home. The Mandala EDC Knife comes in two colors, a sandblasted silver, and a much more alluring Wakanda-inspired black titanium. The knife, priced at a discounted $249, shops globally, and is backed by a lifetime warranty. WAKANDA FOREVER!

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Watch how this rusty old drill bit is converted into a 24k gold-plated Kunai throwing knife

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YouTuber Random Hands has a reputation for transforming absolutely anything into a shiny, brilliantly hand-crafted EDC tool. The man’s turned an anvil into Thor’s Mjolinr, a rusted bolt into a pair of scissors, and now, a grungy industrial drill bit worthy of the scrapyard into a pretty brilliant Kunai throwing knife. The process pretty much started with identifying the right bit of raw material for the project – some bits were too narrow, some too short. Finally, Random Hands settled on a large honker of a drill bit, only because the actual drill part would be practically unusable. Made from incredibly hard materials, the drill would be difficult to forge, and would crack if hammered into shape. Instead, the rest of the bit would be where Random Hands worked his magic. A bit of forging, hammering, angular-grinding, polishing, and anodizing later, the bit got turned from a rusty old mess into a shimmering Kunai. As impressive as the end result is, the process is just as enticing, as Random Hands gives you a sneak peek at every single process required to get from raw material to finished EDC.

Designer: Random Hands

One-half of the drill bit was used to make the Kunai. It involved separating the hardened steel from the softer low-carbon steel part and then forging the low-carbon steel into a flat plate. Random Hands then used a drawn template to create the Kunai’s design on the flat metal slab, before cutting the slab to the desired shape.

Once cut, the Kunai went to the lathe machine to smooth out the handle, and the sanding machine to flatten out the blade, its edges, and the handle. As the Kunai’s final form took shape, Random Hands chucked it back in the oven to help the surface harden, before polishing it and letting it rest in pre-heated sand.

Before polishing

After polishing

The polished Kunai is then nickel-plated before getting a plating of 24-carat gold. Once coated with a shimmering layer of the precious metal, the Kunai is finished with a woven grip, right before it gets tested against a dart board. The Kunai was originally a farming and general-purpose tool in Japan, which was then adapted as a throwing weapon by the ninjas. It’s unclear if this particular 24k gold Kunai is up for sale, but Random Hands does mention that it weighs a hefty 328 grams.

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This wallet-sized multitool has you covered for urban exploits and for weekend outdoor adventures

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A card-sized EDC holds a lot of merit in a world filled with countless multitools that stuff in every possible utility in a small form factor but ultimately bloat up to a size that defies the whole point of being pocket-friendly.

In comes the Tiny Survival Card that strikes a balance between getting the maximum number of utility tools and maintaining a minimal form factor. The credit card-sized EDC fits in your wallet and solves most of your adventure needs without ever restricting your daily life. I’m sure, Bear Grylls would want this feather-weight EDC handy on his crazy escapades in unknown territory.

Designer: Ultimate Survival Tips

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The wallet-sized everyday carry multitool is designed keeping in mind the ease of carrying, so that even casual outdoor enthusiasts have one handy with them. Named the Tiny Survival Card, it comes with 17 emergency field tools including 3 sewing needles, 6 small fishing hooks, 2 mini harpoon, 1 dual-edge saw, 1 micro drill, saw blades, a knife and arrowhead to attend to any kind of need in the outdoors.

This is one of the smallest ( just 0.0025-inch thick) yet most comprehensive survival kit made for everyday use and good enough for tough situations too. Being crafted by a pro in survival strategies, the hardened 302 stainless steel multitool (corrosion-resistant) sits on a magnetic base from where any tool can be quickly snapped off and then put back easily. Those tools for cutting or other needs can also be sharpened without any hassle to retain the same edge for years to come. Clearly, this EDC fills intersection of the Venn Diagram of users who need serious gear for outdoor activities and of users who enjoy having a EDC they can count on in case of any emergency in urban life.

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This Tactical Titanium EDC multitool splits apart to cleverly turn into an iPhone stand

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I don’t say this often because I can be a little anal about multitools, but the M-Stand is quite literally the perfect EDC. It’s versatile, compact, lightweight, powerful, durable, and cleverly balances between tactical and casual roles – for example, it can go from being a self-defense tool to a smartphone stand in under 10 seconds. The M-Stand is styled like a standard push dagger, but comes with a few clever design details that make it much more versatile than it outwardly looks. A seam running down the middle of the dagger lets you split it apart into two pieces, only to magnetically snap it back together around a necklace, belt loop, or carabiner for easy carrying. Made from durable titanium (with neodymium magnets holding the two halves together), the M-Stand also has a rope cutter, bottle opener, two wrenches, a pry tool, a fire starter, and a tritium holder built into its compact design. Moreover, the two finger grips on either side of the multitool help prop up your phone or tablet at a precise 45° angle when used in stand mode, giving you a multitool you can comfortably use both indoors as well as outdoors.

Designer: ActMax

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The push dagger’s history dates back to the 19th century in the Southern United States, where it was carried as a concealed weapon for close combat and personal protection. Politicians often wore these daggers into state and federal buildings, even the United States Capitol as a self-defense tactical tool before small pistols became the personal weapon of choice. Today, the push dagger exists as yet another tactical EDC tool, although the M-Stand is reinventing how they’re perceived by giving the push dagger a contemporary revival. In its new avatar, the M-Stand is the perfect multitool to get you through everyday kerfuffles. It’s great for self-defense, but also works as a remarkable tool for opening bottles, tightening/loosening bolts and screws, and even propping your phone up so you can watch videos whenever you want.

Part tactical blade, part everyday multitool, the M-Stand gets you through all of life’s problems. Its titanium construction gives it that durability and reliability that tool-steel multitools just don’t have. The titanium build makes the M-Stand lightweight, incredibly resilient, and corrosion-resistant. Magnetic inserts allow the two halves to snap together on command, so you can carry your M-Stand wherever you go. When you need to use the M-Stand as a tactical device, simply wear it between your index and middle fingers and the dual-edge design and sharp blade are perfect for self-defense as well as for punching holes into bags of food, beer cans, or whittling away at wood. The edges also work rather well as pry bars, and for removing nails.

The magnetic design makes it easy to snap the M-Stand around a necklace, lanyard, carabiner, or belt loop for easy carrying.

Split the M-Stand open and its other details prove to be incredibly handy. An integrated bottle opener makes the M-Stand the quintessential multitool, while two wrenches let you open/tighten small bolts around you or even mount standard S2 hex bits to turn the M-Stand into a comprehensive screwdriver. A built-in rope cutter on the inside lets you use the M-Stand to slice away at ropes, cords, seatbelts, et al, while the cutter’s blade remains somewhat recessed, so you don’t ever accidentally cut yourself. Right beside the rope cutter is also a crawl space between the two halves also lets you store an S2 bit within the M-Stand, while the magnets hold the bit in place.

The phone/tablet stand is perhaps the M-Stand’s most clever feature. Split the EDC into its two halves and rest them magnet-side down on a table with the blades facing away from you, and you’ve got yourself a nifty phone and tablet stand that lets you easily dock your device at a 45° angle that’s perfect for browsing the internet, taking video calls, or just watching movies or reading books whenever you want. The M-Stand is reliable enough to hold up even large tablets, giving it a productivity feature that most EDC tools lack!

At a mere 56 grams (1.9 ounces), the M-Stand is as lightweight as it’s functional. It comes in a sandblasted finish that enhances its tactical aesthetic, and can be further customized by inserting tritium vials into the slots machined onto the multitool’s body. The M-Stand is priced at a discounted $69 which also includes a pre-installed 4mm hex bit, and an exquisite package for your multitool. Luminous tritium vials are available as a $12 add-on, and you can even choose to upgrade your M-Stand to include black, purple, or blue anodized finishes. The M-Stand ships free globally, starting May 2023.

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This levitating box-cutter and paperclip holder are by far the coolest tabletop stationery money can buy

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Designed by the maker of the Levitating Pen from a little over a year ago, Novium returns with some more gravity-defying office instruments. The two new pieces of space-inspired stationery are the Edge, a hovering box-cutter, letter-opener, and scale, and the Shuttleport, a similar gravity-defying paperclip holder. With a design that’s a unique combination of practical and utterly fascinating, the Edge and Shuttleport bring a sense of futurism and whimsy to your tabletop. They compel you to look away from your screen once in a while and just stare in wonder at them as they float. Suspended using a set of precisely positioned magnets, the Edge and Shuttleport make for rather engaging fidget toys too, as they bob up and down when gently nudged.

Designer: Novium

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The Novium Edge is a multipurpose tool that effortlessly hovers above its magnetic base, making it an eye-catching addition to any desk. The levitating box cutter, letter-opener, and scale comes with an edgy, future-friendly design that’s simultaneously also ergonomic, intuitive, and safe to use. When docked, the Edge rests reliably on its anti-gravity base, hovering at a precise 12° angle that makes it easy to grab whenever you want.

The Edge’s design visually splits into its three broad functions. At the very tip is the box-cutter, made from stainless steel with a 1mm-wide safety tip that lets you pierce through boxes but not hurt or harm skin. The Edge’s anodized aluminum grip has a notched upper surface that serves as a precision scale, and a semi-sharp bottom surface that’s perfectly dull enough to cut through envelopes and packages to reveal the contents within.

The Edge sits at a 12° angle against its magnetic base, with the handle hovering in mid-air for you to easily grab onto. Docking the Edge is satisfying too as it instantly grabs its position with a click.

The Edge weighs a mere 25 grams, and despite its angular grip, is incredibly comfortable to hold and use. Its weighted mid-section gives it a sense of reliability as you grip it, and the blunt-tipped box cutter is safe enough to hold without hurting yourself. It’s notoriously effective against boxes, though, so points for that. The Edge’s base, on the other hand, is made from zinc (with powerful built-in rare-earth magnets) and weighs a sizeable 130 grams. This makes it an effective docking station for the Edge because it remains in its place as you engage or disengage the magnetic system while you’re lifting or docking the Edge. The heavy base also makes it a pretty wonderful paperweight, adding to the Edge’s list of impressive features.

The Edge’s rocking motion makes it a brilliant fidget-toy to constantly play with

While magnetic paper-clip holders have been around for decades, none are as impressive as the Shuttleport. With a design that actually glorifies the paper clip, the Shuttleport comes with a split-arc form factor that’s filled with visual drama, and its matte-black color simply serves to guide your eye to the hovering silver paperclip located at its center. The Shuttleport comes with two kinds of clips, the bent-wire kind and the sheet-metal kind. Both the clips sport an angular paper-plane-inspired design (giving legitimacy to the word Shuttle in Shuttleport), although one is well suited for binding papers together into documents, and the other acts as a metallic bookmark, marking pages for you to go back to.

The Shuttleport’s anti-gravity base comes with a platform for docking one levitating clip, and a dedicated storage area on the side for keeping the rest of the clips handy just when you need them. The anti-gravity base looks a lot like the one seen on the company’s levitating HoverPen series, although this one’s designed to work with paper-clips instead. The clips rest at a precarious angle, pointing towards the sky, while their plane/jet-inspired design just feels like a wonderful extra design detail that is bound to grab anyone’s attention even when the clips aren’t on their levitating docking station.

Simply pinch the clip and lift it off its anti-gravity base to un-dock it. Once you’ve used the clip, return it to the base and it automatically aligns with the magnets.

The paper clip and bookmark both come with a paper-plane-inspired design

Both the Novium Edge and Shuttleport are made from high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity. The aluminum, steel, and zinc construction gives them a premium feel while being lightweight and easy to handle. The weighted magnetic bases provide a stable foundation for these levitating marvels, ensuring that they stay in place and function flawlessly.

The Edge comes in Space Black and Starlight Silver color options, whereas the Shuttleport has a single Space Black variant. Launched as Novium’s fourth campaign on Kickstarter, the Edge starts at a discounted $69 while the Shuttleport is priced at a discounted $39. If you want to grab both of them, you can for just $99, making them a wonderful addition to your office or WFH tabletop, or an absolutely stellar gift for a special someone. The Novium Edge and Shuttleport begin shipping in August 2023.

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