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The TITANIUM Utility Knife is an elegantly designed EDC for everyday use

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Everyday Carry (EDC) is everywhere, and they come in all shapes and sizes with what appears to be an unlimited laundry list of features. However, if you’re the type of person who wants a simple yet elegantly designed utility knife that lives side by side with your keys, then the KIWI, a titanium trapezoid utility knife, could be considered as striking the perfect balance between functionality and convenience that stand out as indispensable tools. With its focus on precision cutting and ease of use, unlike the conventional multitools that aim to cover a broad range of functionalities, the KIWI carves its niche by excelling in what it does best: cutting with unparalleled precision and reliability.

Designer: Ying Wang for DailyGizmo

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The design philosophy of the KIWI is rooted in minimalism, stripping away the unnecessary to focus on the essential. It boasts a sleek titanium blade holder that houses a standard trapezoid utility blade, epitomizing the “less is more” approach. This design choice enhances the knife’s aesthetic appeal and ensures its functionality, allowing for smooth and effortless blade deployment and retraction. I respect the idea that simplicity can coexist with efficiency, offering a seamless cutting experience without the fuss.

Crafted for standard trapezoid utility blades, KIWI boasts a quick-release design for effortless blade replacement

One of the most notable features of the KIWI is its quick-release blade mechanism. This thoughtful design addresses the common issue of maintaining a sharp edge in utility knives. This feature allows for easy and quick blade replacement, ensuring that you’re always carrying around a knife that’s always ready for action. The knife’s lightweight yet robust construction is another hallmark of its design. By hollowing out a significant portion of the titanium sheet, the KIWI achieves an impressive lightness akin to a quail egg without compromising strength or durability.

Changing the blade is exceptionally convenient—effortless for anyone, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

The one-piece structure, specifically designed to work with standard trapezoid utility blades, measures 5.2mm in width, 25.1mm in height, and 76.6mm in length. I like comparing the Kiwi to a bespoke Italian suit for an everyday utility blade, which can be easily replaced when dull. Changing blades in small knives can often be a cumbersome and risky task, but the KIWI addresses this issue with a blade change mechanism that is both safe and simple.

KIWI’s user-friendly method of changing blades involves merely pressing and pushing the blade all the way out to remove it and doing the reverse to install a new one. This approach underscores KIWI’s commitment to a hassle-free experience, ensuring the knife is accessible and convenient for users of all skill levels.

In terms of blades, the housing is compatible with the standard blade and the hook, black-coated, and rounded-edge blades.

Safety is a paramount concern in the design of the KIWI, with a reliable locking mechanism that securely holds the blade in place, eliminating concerns for accidental slips leading to injuries thanks to a milled bump inside the trail serves to halt the blade, allowing precise control over the extension length. This focus on safety and the knife’s versatility makes the KIWI a trustworthy companion for many tasks, from delicate crafting projects to the rugged demands of outdoor adventures.

The addition of the built-in mini ruler, meticulously milled for precision, adds another layer of functionality, offering a convenient measuring tool that complements the knife’s primary purpose.

Its single-hand operation ensures unparalleled convenience, allowing for effortless use in various situations.

The choice of GR5 Titanium and brass for the knife’s construction contributes to its durability and stability and adds a touch of design elegance with the brass inlay decoration. This blend of materials sets the KIWI apart from its counterparts, making it a tool and a piece of art that lives on your keyring. The convenience of single-hand operation further elevates the user experience, allowing for effortless use across various use cases, from quick adjustments to precise cutting tasks.

The KIWI holds the blades safely and you don’t need to worry about the blade dropping or cutting your lap at all.

The robust mechanism, derived from the intrinsic properties of titanium and precision CNC machining, ensures a secure and reliable blade operation. The ergonomic grip, enhanced by CNC-machined grooves, provides comfort and control, even in challenging conditions, making the KIWI a tool and an extension of the user’s hand.

Once the blade is mounted, the locking bar securely locks it, preventing any accidental openings.

As a regular creator of unboxing videos for Yanko Design, I don’t require a large EDC. A beautifully crafted tool like the Kiwi enhances the production value of my videos. Since I often hold a camera or iPhone in one hand while opening a box, the ease of deploying the blade makes it both safe and effortless.

KIWI excels in a myriad of tasks, ensuring accuracy and adaptability for a wide range of uses.

A couple of convenient features include the ability to attach a 1/4 bit for times when you need to tighten or loosen screws. I use various photography accessories and mounts that require tightening; often, a hex tool is not readily available! Two tritium slots are on each side if you need to add tritium tubes.

Featuring a distinctive keychain hole, KIWI employs a 1/4 bit for effortless tightening or loosening of screws.

Lastly, the KIWI Titanium Trapezoid Utility Knife comes in two colorways: CNC satin silver or stonewashed grey. I personally prefer the latter because it creates a nice contrast between form and function.

Its minimalist design, innovative features, and premium materials make it an indispensable tool for a wide range of activities. Whether for everyday repairs, precision cutting, or outdoor adventures, I can see the KIWI being an essential addition to my EDC collection because it lives up to my expectations of an everyday carry with elegance and efficiency.

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Knife Designer for the SpaceX Crew is back with a Damascus Steel and Titanium EDC Pocket Blade

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In 2021, SpaceX commissioned knife designer Darriel Caston to design a standard-issue EDC pocket blade for its crew. Now CRKT is teaming up with Caston to build a production-ready version of that very knife, with a titanium handle and a gorgeous Damascus Steel blade. Named Mbombo after the Kuba god of creation, the knife builds on the Central-African mythology of a god who helped create the sun, moon, and stars from within their body. The entire knife measures 7.63 inches when fully open, and weighs a mere 3.5 ounces (99.22 grams), making it absolutely ideal for traveling with. It’s a feisty little demon, with a precisely engineered flipping mechanism that makes the knife feel incredibly robust and well worth its $225 price tag.

Designer: Darriel Caston for CRKT

Caston’s knife for SpaceX had some very specific design guidelines. The build had to be reliable, infallible, and had to have the kind of precision you’d expect from a space exploration company. As a tribute to the company, Caston even incorporated materials from SpaceX’s launch pad, using the metal as the raw material for his knives. CRKT later approached Caston to help create a new derivative line of knives based on the SpaceX design. While it wasn’t entirely possible to get their hands on SpaceX’s launch pads, CRKT decided to outfit the Mbombo with some unique materials of their own.

The Mbombo’s blade is perhaps the first thing you notice about it. Crafted from Damascus Steel, the blade has a beautiful marbled pattern on it brought about by etching the steels’ different metal blends. The Mbombo comes with a cleaver-style blade with two edges, reminiscent of an American Tanto, but with a curved front profile that makes it versatile and good to look at. The blade measures a cool 3.23 inches (82mm) when open, and closes into its beautiful bead-blasted titanium handle.

The handle comes with a textured edge on the front, increasing dexterity and grip during use, while also being a hat-tip to the ridged design of the SpaceX flipper. The titanium handle also sports a nifty frame lock in the form of a thick lock bar that locks the blade in place once open, preventing it from accidentally shutting while in use. Lift the bar and the blade folds back into its handle.

The Mbombo also comes with a pocket clip as well as a lanyard hole built into it, allowing you to carry it with you everywhere you go. It starts at $225, with free shipping within the US.

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Feast Your Eyes on This Pocket Knife’s Mind-Bendingly INSANE Damascus Steel Blade

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I’ve seen thousands of knives on this website… none of them match up to the Rike Knife S05’s absolutely bonkers artistry.

Damascus Steel has an interesting history dating back to at least 400AD in the Syrian capital where this style of steel-forging is believed to have originated. Sadly, the entire art form was lost in the early 1700s due to cultural suppression and the general lack of proper documentation, and all the Damascus Steel we see today is merely our own attempts at trying to recreate the original (you can read all about it here), but at least aesthetically, we’ve figured out how to mimic it nearly flawlessly. Damascus Steel is best known for its alluring marbled patterns, caused by folding cementite (iron carbide) and ferrite (a crystalline form of iron) into the steel and then etching it in acid to reveal the different metals. For the most part, Damascus steel blades have showcased natural wavy patterns, sometimes even swirled designs. The Rike Knife S05, however, takes things to an absolutely new level with its unbelievably intricate blade design. Created presumably by forging multiple patterns and then layering them into a block, the S05’s blade is virtually a tapestry in steel, showing different patterns including checked, webbed, striped, and even Japanese characters all forged together into a single block of steel.  The steel is then formed into a blade, etched, and sharpened, resulting in a knife that defies convention in every which way. The S05 is deviously sharp, but using this immaculate piece of art as an EDC knife is sort of like using the Mona Lisa as a charcuterie board…

Designer: Rike Knife

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While most collector knives have ornamentation and embellishments on their handles, the Rike Knife S05’s beauty lies entirely in its immaculately patternwelded blade. It’s difficult to even describe how this level of layering could be achieved but with the S05’s sizeable $550 price tag, you’re paying for top-tier craftsmanship that nobody can copy even if they wanted to. The blade has multiple rows and columns of different patterned elements, all hammered into one solid ingot that’s then cut, shaped, sharpened, and acid-treated. The blade sports a clip-point style design reminiscent of Turkish weaponry, with a slight kink in the lower edge, going from convex to concave. Although Damascus steel doesn’t offer any remarkable material properties, the S05 is a pretty razor-edged little devil, being able to slice through tough materials like leather with ease.

The S05 features a titanium-crafted handle that houses its precious blade within it. Aside from being robust and durable enough to contain that beautiful blade, the titanium handle also has nothing but a matte finish that provides just the right amount of contrast needed to make the S05’s blade really shine.

The handle, however, isn’t all plain. It features a pocket clip and a rear spacer (a piece wedged between the two halves of the handle) made of MokuTi, a special Damascus-style material made of titanium alloy 6AL-4V and grade 1 titanium that showcases the same double-finish marbled design. The MokuTi elements come with a pearlescent finish, providing just the right amount of pop to give the S05 its accents. The screws holding the knife together have the same pearlescent finish too, giving the entire knife a unique appeal.

Although some may wince at the $550 price tag, it’s completely justified given the level of artistry that goes into each unit. Aside from how dizzyingly complex the Damascus steel blade is (and just the level of craftsmanship that goes into it), working with titanium poses its own challenges given that it’s the toughest metal on earth. Moreover, the MokuTi laminate is a specialized material that can only be sourced from a handful of metal forgers, making the entire Rike Knife S05 quite precious from top to bottom. The knife’s construction is faultless too, with the blade fitting so cleanly into the handle that its pointed edge aligns perfectly in place so as to not get caught in the fabric of your bag or pocket as you put it in or take it out. The knife’s designed to be durable, reliable, and have excellent cutting power… but if I were you I’d probably encase it on an expensive stand underneath an acrylic enclosure on my EDC wall!

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The World’s Lightest EDC Folding Knife Weighs Less Than an Ounce but Packs an Absolute Punch

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At 26 grams (<0.9 ounces), the FeatherLite is the lightest pocket flipper with a 2-inch blade. It comes with a D2 Steel blade sheathed within a titanium-reinforced G10 fiber handle that keeps the entire knife exceptionally light yet incredibly nimble. The FeatherLite even packs a prybar/screwdriver into its design, making it an EDC so light, you probably won’t even realize you’re carrying it with you… until you need it!

Designer: Peak Spec

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The title of the ‘world’s lightest folding knife’ isn’t easy to come by, but the FeatherLite manages to achieve this distinction thanks to its clever design. The knife, although built to size, does a great job of cutting down on all non-essentials. It trades an overtly ergonomic design for something that’s easy to grip, but still incredibly slim. The handle uses G10, known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, and its inner titanium frame is practically skeletal while still ensuring the knife stands up even to rough usage.

Being lightweight doesn’t mean the FeatherLite is a microscopic knife (like the one that fits into a US Quarter Coin). The entire folding EDC measures a respectable 2.9 inches when closed, extending up to 4.9 inches when fully open, and clocking in at just 0.27 inches (7mm) in thickness. The 2.9-inch handle is just the right size to grip, with the textured G10 handle giving you enough friction, and a finger groove on the bottom allowing you to easily hold the knife without it slipping away. The 2-inch blade is long enough to get you through most activities too, offering all the functionality of your everyday pocket knife.

The D2 steel blade balances its sharpness and lightweight properties with near perfection. Open the blade and a liner lock effectively secures it in place, ensuring it doesn’t close in on you while you’re working. The blade’s sheepsfoot shape gives it a straight edge that’s dangerously sharp, allowing it to slice through everything from paper to soft wood and even tough leather. The D2 steel construction keeps the blade sharp for a longer time than other steels, although if you’re looking for something more high-performance, the folks at Peak Spec let you upgrade the D2 to an M390 chromium steel instead.

The FeatherLite is useful even with the blade folded back into the handle. A small section of the titanium frame on the reverse end of the handle serves multiple roles, including being a pry-bar, a scraping tool, and a flathead screwdriver. Its hollow design also lets you string the 0.9-ounce EDC knife onto your keychain, letting you carry it everywhere you go.

The perks of a lightweight knife are pretty obvious. The very point of EDC (or everyday carry) is to be able to carry your gear around everywhere you go, every day… so having a knife as compact and ridiculously lightweight as the FeatherLite helps immensely. The folks at Peak Spec mention that it’s “so lightweight, you’ll forget you’re carrying it”… that is, until you end up needing a blade, and voila! It’s right there and it’s more than capable of handling both indoor and outdoor tasks with ease.

The FeatherLite comes in two colors, a bright, highly visible orange, and a complete opposite all-black design that even features an anodized black blade for that stealthy appeal. The beauty of the FeatherLite lies in the fact that it isn’t an explicitly outdoor-focused knife. You can use it to cut fruits and vegetables, open boxes, participate in DIY projects (thanks to the prybar/screwdriver), and even use it for self-defense. In its outdoor capacity, the knife is great for hunting, fishing, carving, camping, etc.

With a $39 price tag, the FeatherLite is an absolute steal for both enthusiasts as well as for people looking to own their first EDC. It’s built to be reliable, is safe to use with its liner-lock mechanism, and is a robust work-horse backed by a lifetime warranty.

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The World’s Smallest EDC Knife fits into a US Quarter Coin

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Don’t accidentally spend this one…

Designed to be a covert little EDC you can literally slip into your wallet and have on your person at all times, the rather aptly named Quarter Cutter is a thumbnail-sized knife designed for emergencies and sudden conundrums. Crafted from Japanese steel, the circular blade fits squarely inside a quarter coin that’s sliced in half. A rubber o-ring sits around the rim and holds the two halves of the coin together, but pop it off and the two halves separate, revealing the tiny but handy blade underneath.

Designer: Uncrate Supply

The Quarter Cutter comes made from a standard US quarter coin, which definitely brings down the cost of materials, so to speak! Each coin is sliced in half before being outfitted with a sharp disc-shaped blade that’s perfect for opening boxes, cutting ropes, and even slicing open envelopes. One half of the coin serves as a small but easy-to-grip handle, while the other doubles as a sheath that fits the coin perfectly, being held together by that o-ring. Each Quarter Cutter is, rather fittingly, made in the USA… and contrary to its name, is priced at $39 USD. No, it isn’t TSA friendly, so remember to ditch it from your wallet if you’re planning on flying!

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Titanium Meets Carbon Fiber: The Tactical EDC Knife You Won’t Want To Live Without

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Call it an occupational hazard, but I’ve probably seen over a thousand EDC knives through my 8-year career as a design writer and I’ve probably forgotten a bunch of them. There are a few handful of designs, however, that stand out in my memory for having either a unique design, a clever detail, immense functionality, or using a particular set of materials. The Thunder utility knife ticks most of those boxes.

With a name like “The Thunder”, you’ve got to take this knife seriously, right? Designed to be compact, easy to deploy, and ridiculously effective, the Thunder knife finds its purpose in being a tactical-ready knife that’s just perfect for everything you’d need a knife for. Whether you’re cutting through zip-tie handcuffs, whittling wood for a fireplace, or even opening a box you received in the mail, the Thunder knife serves as an ideal companion. The knife relies on a sharp, replaceable CKB-2 utility blade, and comes with a Grade-5 Titanium handle with Carbon Fiber inlays and an incredibly enjoyable one-hand deployment mechanism. In short, the knife’s handle will last multiple lifetimes, and the replaceable blade lets you always have a dangerously sharp utility knife at all times without all the maintenance most knives require.

Designer: AlloyX

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The Thunder is an extraordinary flipper for a whole variety of reasons. It’s robust, reliable, and has a ravishing personality. The handle, blade holder, and pocket clip all come machined from solid Grade-5 Titanium (the same kind used in the new iPhone 15 Pro phones), while carbon fiber inlays within the handle give the Thunder its dynamic, edgy appearance. There isn’t enough carbon fiber to materially reduce the weight of the Thunder or add to its ruggedness, but let’s not forget that Titanium is the strongest metal in the world, and it’s also significantly lighter than stainless steel, making the Thunder weigh a mere 3.17 ounces (90 grams) despite its full-size design.

The Thunder’s clever design allows for a number of different deployment styles – all of which are just as rapid and effective. A fin on the top of the knife (when closed) lets you trigger the blade open with your index finger, or alternatively, a thumb stud lets you use your thumb to flick the blade open. Both methods work equally well, allowing you to deploy your knife blade with a single hand, while a liner lock snaps the blade in place so it doesn’t accidentally shut while you’re cutting something. Disengaging the liner lock can be done with a single hand or both hands, and the blade can then be docked back within its handle for another day.

Rather than having its own blade, the Thunder relies on a standard CKB-2 utility blade that you can easily insert into the knife’s holder. Counter-sunk screws hold the knife’s various parts together, and the entire body can be disassembled every time you want to replace an old blade with a new one. If that sounds cumbersome, it’s guaranteed to be faster than sitting and sharpening your blade, and actually results in less waste since you just need to swap out the blade itself rather than throwing the entire knife away. The detachable blade design also makes the Thunder TSA-friendly, allowing you to simply ditch the blade (or pack it separately) and travel with just the handle in your carry-on luggage or on your person.

The CKB-2 blade is an absolute monster, working phenomenally well with its scalpel-style design and long edge to get you out of sticky situations. The tactical blade works well in emergency situations but serves remarkably in regular outdoor and indoor use too. Use it to cut wood, slice and dice food, open boxes, or even envelopes. Manufactured by Olfa, the blades come made from high-quality stainless steel, and are known for their edge retention, corrosion resistance, and versatility, making them a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and survivalists.

The Thunder measures 4.48 inches long when closed, opening to a 6.8-inch knife that’s easy to grip thanks to that full-size ergonomic ambidextrous handle. It even comes with an ambidextrous deep pocket clip that you can attach on either side, or remove entirely too. A lanyard hole on the extreme end lets you string a cord or pass a keyring/carabiner through the Thunder, making it easy to carry around. The knife also sports 4 tritium slots (two in the handle, two in the blade holder) that let you mount glowing tritium sticks into it so that it’s easier to spot in the dark.

The Thunder Utility Knife starts at a respectable $149 (that’s 25% off its 199 MSRP), which is a steal considering its GR5 Titanium + Carbon Fiber make. For an extra $15, however, you can either get a custom engraving on the knife’s body, or have it PVD-coated matte black to make it look even more stealthy and deadly. The Thunder comes with one CKB-2 blade included, and for $25 the makers will ship you two spare blades. Deliveries for the Thunder begin as early as November 2023, with free global shipping.

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Feast Your Eyes on this Delightfully Minimal Pocket Knife from The James Brand

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While most EDC knives try to cram every possible tool and feaure into their designs, The Wells from The James Brand is the absolute opposite. A masterclass in minimalism, The Wells is a pocket flipper that’s all about visual purity, opting for a sleek MagnaCut stainless steel blade encased within a clean, minimalist Aluminum 6061 handle. Barring the thin pocket clip on one end, a button lock, and The James Brand logo, nothing interferes with The Wells’ aesthetic. The result is something so pristine it looks precious, and like the kind of EDC you’d carry in the pocket of your expensive suit rather than with run-of-the-mill outdoor clothes.

Designer: The James Brand

Available in a silver or even a special all-black variant, The Wells embodies the clean elegance of a ‘gentleman’s EDC’. The American-made flipper features a slick handle that’s reliable to hold onto thanks to a bead-blasted texture, along with a sheepsfoot/wharncliffe blade that flips out effortlessly with the flick of your finger. Measuring 2.875″ / 7.3cm, the blade has a gently curved edge that’s great for cutting, slicing, shearing, whittling, and even gently rocking while you chop away. The point at the edge of the sheepsfoot blade gives you the ability to pierce through objects, packets, boxes, tapes, and plastic film easily, letting you then slice right through.

The knife comes with a sweet flipper action and a button lock that reliably keeps the blade open when in use. Deployable with a single stroke, the blade slides out ever so gracefully thanks to the stainless steel caged ball bearing mechanism, and can be made to retreat back into the handle by pressing the button. Counter-sunk screws hold The Wells’ two-part handle together, as well as a minimalist pocket clip that lets you easily slide the EDC into your pants or breast pocket for carrying around with you. There’s no carabiner hole on this because The Wells is a little too dignified for a carabiner. Moreover, carrying it with your keys or other tools would be kind of a sacrilege considering The Wells has rather solo-performer personality.

The Wells gets its name from the Wells projectile point found in Cherokee County, Texas. Named after one of the first American-made implements, The Wells is also James Brand’s first true flipper knife, paying tribute to its heritage. The knife starts at $425 for the silver variant, or you can splurge a little more to get the all-black model for $439.

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Looking for an Ultra-Compact Outdoor Knife? The tiny $11 SlideWinder is a wonderful pick

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Measuring a mere 3.5 inches in length, the SlideWinder is the kind of outdoor EDC that you won’t even realize you’re carrying with you until you need it. The ultra-compact handheld tool sports a spring-deployable razor blade that’s great for cutting open boxes, piercing packets, and scoring wood, along with a built-in flathead screwdriver, a Phillips-head screwdriver, and a bottle opener. The entire contraption weighs a paltry 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams) and comes with a keyring hole, making it an ideal blend between versatile and compact for someone looking to carry EDC without sacrificing pocket space.

Designer: Outdoor Edge

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The SlideWinder sports a spring-loaded blade deployment mechanism that ejects a standard, replaceable razor-style blade that’s perfect for cutting, slicing, and piercing. The standard utility razor blade is sharp, lightweight, and doesn’t need maintenance. If the edge ever dulls or breaks, you can simply replace it for another one and your SlideWinder is as good as new. A slider on the side of the grip lets you deploy the blade with your thumb, and a nifty mechanism locks the blade in place while you’re cutting. When you’re done using the blade, an orange button on the slider lets you disengage the lock, while the spring inside the grip immediately retracts the blade inwards, ‘closing’ your knife.

The blade is also accompanied by a bottle opener designed into the front of the grip, along with a flat-head screwdriver on top (which is also great for prying and scraping), and a Phillips head driver on the back.

Depending on whether you prioritize weight or durability, the SlideWinder comes with either a glass-infused nylon polymer grip or a stainless steel grip. For people wanting lighter EDC, the glass/nylon SlideWinder has 3 color variants to choose from, with the flathead and Phillips head screwdriver units screwed into the plastic grip. The stainless steel version, on the other hand, has a more integrated design with the screwdrivers built right into the steel handle. Finally, both variants have a pocket clip attached onto the reverse side, allowing you to carry your SlideWinder in your pocket’s lining. Or better still, tag it onto a keychain with your keys and other tools and clip it to your belt loop or backpack!

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The $35 CIVIVI Mini Praxis is the BEST Folding Knife for EDC-Lovers on a Budget

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Sporting a 2.98-inch drop-point D2 blade housed within a wide, grippy G10 over a skeletonized stainless steel liner, the Mini Praxis from CIVIVI makes for a compelling purchase given its $35 price tag. The Mini Praxis was designed to be a reliable workhorse, with a broad, ergonomic design that folds shut to fit in your pocket, but opens up to become a handy piece of EDC that can cut through everything from opening packages to cutting cords. Its sub-$50 price tag also makes it an instant crowd-favorite, with CIVIVI’s customers overwhelmingly preferring the Mini Praxis in favor for other, larger, bulkier, and more expensive pocket blades.

Designer: CIVIVI

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The Mini Praxis, as its name suggests, is a smaller version of CIVIVI’s 3.75-inch Praxis knife. With a smaller blade that’s just as capable, and a $20 price reduction, the Mini Praxis arguably offers a better bang for its buck. It looks like something of a modern classic, opting for a more universal design aesthetic than something overtly tactical or drastic. A perfect gentleman’s knife (or pretty much a knife for anyone), the Mini Praxis’ satin-finished blade beautifully catches light reflections while your hand firmly grasps the ergonomic G10 fiber handle. Got some more money to spare, CIVIVI also offers a variant of the Mini Praxis with a Damascus Steel blade housed inside a Guibourtia Wood.

Structurally, the knife is as robust as they come, with a caged ceramic ball bearing pivot and a liner lock, housed within a stainless steel inner handle frame. The blade, which rates anywhere between 58 to 61 HRC on the hardness scale, is perfectly shaped for all the activities you’d need a pocket knife for. A pocket clip built into the handle lets you easily carry the knife around too, popping it out and unfolding the blade to do everything from opening boxes to whittling and shaping wood. While the G10 scales on the handle give you a sturdy grip of your knife, jimping on the top of the blade and a recessed texture within the handle reinforce your grasp for even better dexterity.

The Mini Praxis measures a mere 3.8 inches when closed and 6.8 inches when opened, and has a paltry weight of 2.77 ounces (78.5 grams) making it perfect to carry with you in your pocket, bag, or backpack. CIVIVI offers three variants to choose from, including one with a black stonewashed blade, a satin-finished blade, and the aforementioned Damascus steel blade that clocks in at $70 as compared to the $35 price tag on the other models. At that price, the Mini Praxis is perfect for first-timers looking to buy a reliable, compact pocket folder, although it’s a compelling addition to the EDC enthusiast’s collection too, with its wonderfully contemporary design.

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The James Brand’s latest pocket knife has a gorgeous Acetate handle inspired by haute eyewear

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Although an unusual material choice for EDC, Acetate (colloquially also referred to as ‘shell’) is one of the most used materials in eyewear, lending an undeniably retro-inspired fashion taste to the category. In The James Brand’s latest Elko pocket knife, the Acetate handle does something similar – it elevates the EDC to new heights, turning it from an essential tool into an accessory you’ll want to flaunt.

The James Brand’s knives have always been a class apart, prioritizing their signature minimalist aesthetic over trying to look rugged or dangerous (no wonder it ranks in the top 5 EDC brands). In a world where EDC knives try to look military-inspired or tactical, The James Brand’s knives have aspired to be objets d’art. The Elko knife is no different.

Designer: The James Brand

With its small size and demure appearance, the Elko is the kind of knife you really tend to underestimate and then be surprised by – sort of like watching a 5-foot lady in a floral dress punch the lights out of a 6’6″ burly mugger. The James Brand’s smallest knife, it measures a measly 2.6 inches when closed, opening to 4.33 inches when you flip the Sandvik 12C27 steel drop-point blade out. Despite its tiny footprint, the Elko is a powerful tool to have with you and fits right around your keychain.

On the reverse side of the blade is the Elko’s steel pry-bar/scraper-tool which also has a hollow cutout to let you attach the knife onto a lanyard or around your keychain. Between them is the Elko’s petite handle, which comes in either aluminum or this gorgeous acetate finish.

Acetate is also a material your skin is naturally comfortable with. If you wear ‘shell’ frames, they sit on your face for the majority of your day, without really affecting you or even succumbing to the oils that your skin produces. Sure, its smooth finish would feel counterintuitive on a handle (which could end up being a little slippery), and that’s perhaps the only fault I’d have with the Elko. Maybe a microtexture or just a few lines would do wonders toward making this visually beautiful knife just the right amount of enjoyably tactile too!

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