Urban EDC Showcase

Mason’s (@daddyo_edc) path to EDC is slightly unconventional and all the more meaningful. As a father, he quickly found himself needing more tools as he enjoys taking his kids on new adventures, and he felt the need to be more prepared for his kids’ sake. Read on for Mason’s story to his current carry and full rig rundown.

A New York native who lives and breathes creativity, Nolan (@everydaylan) is a former hip-hop producer and trumpet/synth player in an alt-rock band. When he’s not tending to his Bonsai, you’ll find him chasing light and shadows on the streets of New York in search of the decisive moment. Read on for the full story of Nolan’s wonderfully eclectic and effortlessly stylish everyday carry.

With the spectacular Alps in the background, we talk to Andreas (@swisswood) from Bern, Switzerland. When he’s not creating amazing websites and apps, Andreas is busy photographing and sharing his enviable collection of Victorinox SAKs with the world. Read on for the full story of how he first got started collecting, and what’s next on his gear radar!

As a field technician, Dave (@alienated_edc) is always on the road and interacting with customers. As such, he has developed a unique everyday carry that is highly functional yet discreet and non-threatening. Read on for the full rig rundown and to find out how Dave puts his one-of-a-kind carry to real-world use.

From the capital city of Stockholm, Sweden, we chat with Erik (@thor_edc) who works as a commercial photographer. A father of two little boys, Erik devotes his free time to embark on mini adventures with them. Read on and learn all about Erik’s elegantly practical and polished everyday carry.  

This week, from Balen, Belgium, we sit down with Stephen (@zenmasteru) who works as a service technician for Land Rover and Jaguar. Even though he has always carried a knife or multitool, it wasn’t until backing the Ti2 Design HALO carabiner on Kickstarter that reignited his EDC interest. Read on for the full story of Stephen’s favorite makers, designers and refined carry choices!

When he was just a 5-year-old child, Jannik (@mr.decaffeinato) was told by his grandfather that all real men always carried a knife in their pocket. That faithful day was the start of Jannik’s EDC journey, which he has since taken to new heights with his business and active interaction with the community. Read on for Jannik’s full rig rundown, this is definitely a carry that you don’t want to miss.

This week we have with us a classic American hero in Pete (@electric_freak), who is a licensed electrical contractor. Along with his two sons and wife, Pete runs a small family-owned business, and aside from collecting nice blades, he also enjoys working on his Harley choppers and hot rods. Read on to learn all about Pete’s story and everyday carry!

The owner of 3 thriving businesses, Chris (@baehanedc) is the epitome of a go-getter who has shed blood, sweat and tears to achieve success. And being the dedicated family man that he is, Chris places his wife and 3 daughters above all else - which is why some of his most prized possessions are gifts from them. Read on for the full story of Chris’ delightfully personal everyday carry.

Setting the tone for 2018 with his clean and carefully curated EDC is Nik (@nikk_6) from Huntington Beach, CA. Currently enrolled in Pharmacy School, Nik also sharpens knives as a side hustle and enjoys playing the drums and billiards. Read on for his full rig rundown and find how Nik first got started on his personal EDC journey.

On our last community showcase of the year, we talk to Lonnie from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who works as a Sr. Network Engineer. Being the multi-talented and jack-of-all-trades modern man that he is, Lonnie is involved in everything from primitive tent camping to fine-dining, gun collecting to playing the piano. Read on to find out more about Lonnie’s intriguingly diverse interests and everyday carry!

This week on our community showcase, we talk to Thanat (@glofindel) who was originally from Thailand, and now runs his own business in Australia. Thanat was first drawn to EDC by way of MacGyver (as many of us were) when he was a child. Read on for the full rig rundown of Thanat’s sleek, stylish and superbly functional everyday carry.

All the way from Bratislava, Slovakia, we talk to David (@deltaedc) who is both a lawyer and entrepreneur. David’s interest in knives started with his grandfather, who gifted him his first SAK, and his passion was recently rekindled when he bought himself a knife ‘out of the blue’. Read on for the full rig rundown of beautifully assembled (and photographed) everyday carry.

This week, we are back with another community feature with Michael (@alexandersupertramp_3) from Canada, who works as a mechanical engineer. Michael first got into EDC through his friend (who gifted him with a knife he won) and the rest, as they say, is history. Read on for the full rig rundown and to find out how Michael incorporates his carry into his everyday.

Even with a cursory glance, it’s immediately evident that this carry belongs to someone with a keen eye for detail. So it’s no surprise when Ge (@samxuge) shares that he’s currently pursuing his PhD in Macroeconomics and tutors Master students in mathematics in his spare time. Read on for the full rig rundown of Ge’s exquisite and carefully assembled daily carry.

Dixon (@dy_xfactor) is the definition of a go-getter, and gives new meaning to ‘seizing the day’. In addition to being a Fusion Center Operator at an oil and gas exploration company, he also runs a print shop, competes professionally in paintball, dabbles in photography and cinematography and is a dutiful father to 2 beautiful girls. So read on to find out all about the carry that accompanies Dixon as he grabs life by the throat, and comes out on top.

In this week’s showcase, we talk to Magnus (@mifoto_se) from Sweden who is a Brazing Technician. When he’s not tinkering at the factory, Magnus spends his time behind the camera, chasing light and capturing shadows. Read on for the full rundown of Magnus’ daily carry, which is tempered by his unique brand of hands-on practicality and technical expertise.

All the way from sunny So-Cal, we chat with Luis (@jeezluis26), a self-professed Spyderco fan, about all things sharp. Luis works as an auto transporter, and in his downtime, he indulges in an array of outdoor activities. Read on now to find out all about Luis’s unique choice of daily carry!

As a camping and outdoors enthusiast, Alex (@abarhandmade) lives by the “always be prepared” concept. This translates to his obsession for finding the coolest gear to add to his personal collection. Read on for the full rig rundown of Alex’s purposefully minimal and impeccably thought-out everyday carry.

This week’s feature is an ode to brass and leather, courtesy of the irrepressible Chad Von Lind from Coeur d'Alene City, North Idaho. From his choice of gear, it’s clear that he subscribes to the notion of heirloom quality goods - that of which that wears in, instead of wearing out. Read on to find out all about Chad’s beautifully functional everyday carry, and be inspired by his commitment to old world quality and craftsmanship.