Urban EDC Showcase

From the city of angels, Oscar’s (@officesurvival) interest in EDC was first piqued when he started exploring the outdoors as a way to escape the mundane office 9 to 5. As a professional photo retoucher, Oscar’s carry is a beautiful balance of everyday functionality and cutting-edge technology. Read on to learn all about Oscar’s wonderfully curated choice of gear.

Hailing from Pennsylvania, John (@adventures.of.a.sak) first got into EDC through the Swiss Army Knife Collectors group on Facebook. His all-time favorite SAK is the Victorinox Pioneer X, so much so that he bought one each for all of his seven uncles. Read on for the full story of John’s admiration for SAKs and what’s next on his gear radar (no, it’s not another SAK).

They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life - and that’s especially true for Michal (@502edc), who’s a professional photographer who still enjoys making images in his free time. An avid collector of Victorinox Alox knives, he was first given one by his grandmother after a fishing trip. Read on to find out all about Michal’s intriguing carry, diverse interests and what’s next on his gear radar.

From Phoenix, Arizona, we talk to Salem (@scppave) who’s currently a student who has a noble ambition to pursue a career in law enforcement. Since being gifted a Spyderco Endura 4 by his father, Salem fell in love with knives has begun avidly collecting them. Read on for his full rig rundown, and to find out what’s next on his gear radar!

With the strict knife restrictions in Germany, Bob (@1niceknife) has to get creative with his daily carry. Read on to learn all about Bob’s unique choice of blade and tools that combines practicality, heritage and style while still managing not to run afoul of the law.

Currently working as a university teaching assistant, Ryan (@pocketfind) just moved to Arizona with his wife 2 years ago and is avidly exploring and taking in all that Arizona has to offer. His first and favorite blade is a Paramilitary 2 and has customized it extensively himself to make it his own. Read on to find out about Ryan’s unique carry and what’s next on his gear radar.

All the way from Upper Galilee, Israel, we talk to Ehud (@ehudster) who works as a donor relations manager. Inspired by his grandfather who always carried and used a small knife for peeling apples, Ehud too has developed a penchant for traditional non-locking blades. Read on to find out all about Ehud’s charmingly simple yet superbly functional carry.

As a boy, Björn (@bjorn_beton) always carried a German Bundeswehr Messer. But it wasn’t until he lost his knife (which he thinks his wife threw out), that Björn started researching, which led to his first purchase of a Spyderco Paramilitary 2, and that was how he started down the slippery slope of EDC. Read on to learn all about Björn’s latest evolution of his daily carry, and what’s next on his gear radar.

All the way from the south of England, Neil (@yompnotes) believes in an everyday carry that is simple, discreet and which blends in seamlessly with his lifestyle. Read on for an insight into Neil's decision-making process as he selects the individual pieces of kit that make up his highly utilitarian core everyday carry.

Jacob (@jakesedc) first got into EDC through a friend who gifted him his first knife. Since then, he has been hooked and his EDC has gradually evolved with time. As a fan of Swiss Army Knives, Jacob is looking to add more vintage variants to his rotation. Read on to find out about his obsession with Swiss Army Knives and what’s next on his gear radar.

As a bushcrafting enthusiast, Jarek (@drjekyll84) instinctively understood the importance of having the right gear for the right job. That same ethos extended to his choice of items to carry, where every tool has its rightful place and task. Read on to find out more about Jarek’s well-rounded and perfectly matched urban everyday carry.

From down south, we chat with Brad (@desk_whiskey) who works as a dental technician. A proud father of 2 beautiful girls, Brad grew up on the lake and now makes it a point to bring his girls out to the woods to hike and explore. Read on now for the full rig rundown of Brad’s simple, fuss-free yet amazingly well-chosen and functional everyday carry.

Coming from the rugged landscapes of northern Minnesota, Ben (@bejammin510) relies heavily on his everyday carry for everything from fishing to camping, hiking to exploring. A self-professed enthusiast, he loves the idea of not only being prepared but also doing it style. Read on for a glimpse into Ben’s daily life through his thoughtfully assembled daily carry.

According to Paul (@abtplunder), it wasn’t him that got into EDC, it was EDC that got him. We couldn’t have put it better ourselves. From Kiel, Germany, Paul works as a freelance graphic designer and in his free time, he enjoys photography and being outdoors. Read on for the full rig rundown of Paul’s elegantly rugged and beautifully captured daily carry.

When Brian (@bri__en) first got into EDC, he purchased himself a Benchmade Griptilian and a Spyderco Delica based on recommendations from the community. However, it wasn’t until he experienced the amazing quality of the Spyderco Manix 2 that he truly fell into the rabbit hole. Since then, Brian has devoted himself to finding the best tools for his carry that will last him a lifetime. Read on now for the full story and scoop!

Cynthia (@sak_edc) is certainly not your typical female. Eschewing handbags and purses, she prefers to carry everything on her person. Naturally, this led to Cynthia developing a minimal yet highly functional carry. Read on to learn how she chooses what to carry and how these tools play an integral part in her daily life.

Hailing from Saint Louis, Missouri, Kye is a small business owner that has partnered up with a Fortune 50 company. As an avid outdoorsman, Kye enjoys his time in the wood, guns and all things EDC related. Read on to find out how he first got into EDC, and what his favorite tool is.

Joining us from Bad Pyrmont, Lukas (@myknifediary) is a trainee Dental Technician. As a child, he has always been into knives and it was through Instagram that his love for EDC flourished. Read on for the details of Lukas’ sleek and simple carry, and find out what’s next on his gear radar!

Hailing from Germany’s knife-making capital, Solingen, Rene (@sys4tron) defies all convention. An iOS developer by trade and avid gamer who owns every gaming console, he is also a dedicated runner and bonafide outdoorsman. Read on to learn all about Rene’s diverse interests and equally intriguing daily carry.

Having just completed his law degree, Tobias (@tfo_aesthetics) is now working as a trainee lawyer at a Federal Court. It was only when he was preparing for a camping trip to Sweden that he stumbled upon the whole concept of EDC. And since then, there hasn’t been a day gone by that Tobias wasn’t thinking about how he could improve his EDC (we can all relate). Read on for Tobias’ carefully put-together carry and learn how he works his way around the strict German knife laws.