Urban EDC Showcase

From Switzerland, we chat with Carrey who works as a Project Manager for a pharmaceutical company. Because of his job, Carrey travels extensively and has optimized his everyday carry to suit his specific needs. Read on for the full rig rundown and find out Carrey's true reason for getting into EDC. 

From Marietta, Ohio, we chat with Courtney (@bladeantly_obvious) who’s studying to be a Medical Cannabis Technician. Growing up on a tobacco farm, she always found a use for a sharp blade, whether it’s the SAK from her father or the Case fixed blade from her Pawpaw. Read on to learn all about Courtney’s sleek carry and her wonderfully diverse interests and hobbies.

From Perth, Australia, we chat with Zac (@zalexyoung_) who works as a Telecommunications Technician. Zac first got into EDC by way of the Hinderer XM-18 (fantastic start) and has since assembled a drool-worthy collection of custom tools that he uses every day. Read on for Zac’s full rig rundown and find out how he merges his love of photography and gear collecting to stunning effect.

From Warsaw, Poland, Jan (@matterofgear) started out as – in his own words – a “french-fries-expert” before pivoting and pursuing his passion in photography, writing, and making waves in the creative industry. Read on for Jan’s full rig rundown and find out how his mother played a critical role in both his EDC journey and his love for making pictures. 

From across the pond, we chat with Matt (@mattd_edc) who only got into EDC recently by way of boredom and the lockdown. As an engineer at a power station, Matt's able to use his gear on daily basis, which helps him fine-tune his carry based on real-world functionality. Read on for the full rundown and find out who in the EDC community Matt really wants to buy a beer for! 

From Sweden, we chat with Joel (@dailycompanion) who works in the telecommunications industry. A family man through and through, Joel dedicates most of his free time to his family and is currently honing his leather-working skills. Read on to find out all about Joel’s stunning everyday carry and what he’s eyeing for his next gear acquisition.

Hitting and melting steel every day for the past 20 years, Steve (@knife.thru.the.lens) is living proof that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a single day in your life. As a Fitter Welder and part-time photographer – he mixes work and play without missing a beat. Read on to learn about Steve’s love for GiantMouse knives and find out what’s on his wide-ranging gear radar.

Based in Long Beach, Jordan (@pxlpirate) is the modern renaissance man. Surfing, playing in bands, training as an EMT, learning to make knives from David Boye, travelling the world as a missionary and currently a captain on a dredging project in Anchorage – this pirate has done it all. What more can we say? Read on for the full story!

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From the South West of England, we chat with Tim (@rockett86) who works as a marketing writer. When it comes to his EDC, he's a firm believer of ‘less is more’ and focuses on extracting maximum performance from the most minimal of packages. Read on to find out all about Tim’s carefully considered carry and what he's eyeing for his next purchase.

Having embarked on diverse career paths, Anil (@anil.edc) is a jack of all trades and clearly a master at capturing light and shadows. Making the most of the stay-at-home orders, he rekindled his love for photography and is finding creative inspiration from the wider EDC community. Read on for the full story and a detailed rig rundown of Anil's sleek and functional daily carry.

From Milford, CT, we chat with Tom (@the_casual_cutter) who's a case manager providing in-home addiction treatment. In the past year, Tom's life took a strange twist after a motorcycle accident. But not only has he adapted to the changes, Tom has thrived by rekindling his love for knives and EDC, and relishing the extra 3 titanium plates and 38 screws (in addition to his titanium EDC loadout). Now's that's an EDC to call home about.