Urban EDC Showcase

From Knoxville, TN, Dane (@dadlifeedc) is a new dad embarking on a new journey after recently leaving the military. He first got into EDC when his dad gifted him his first knife, and now he looking to do the same for his newborn son. Read on the find out why the Benchmade Griptillian is Dane's favorite and what he's looking to add next to bolster his Dad Life EDC!

A multi-disciplinary artist, Ryan (@nhative_edc) is a stay-at-home dad who splits his time between his family and leather-working. As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, he feels most at home deep in the woods and has long developed a love for small, pocketable knives and tools. Read on for Ryan's full rig rundown and find out what else he's working on now.

When Kirk (@capt.kirklucas) received his first knife – courtesy of a good friend and the astute advice of the storekeeper – it eventually set him down a path of being a YouTube Video Editor within the EDC community. Read on for the full story and find out which knife it was and what's next on Kirk's gear radar.

All the way from sunny Singapore, we talk to Manfred (@ml.edc) who has conquered both land and sea as an avid hiker and diver. As such, he has developed a deep appreciation for high-quality gear that he can rely on come hell or high water. Read on for a detailed rig rundown and find out how Manfred merges sleek form with sublime function.

Today, we're getting down to brass tacks with Idon (@idonjuantatalya) who's born and raised in the Nutmeg State. From his 20-year-old Leatherman Mini to his trio of patinated brass tools (pry, pen, and light), he combines functionality and form in his wonderfully diverse carry. Read on for Idon's full rig rundown and find out what's next in his "must-buy" list.

From Minnesota, Devin (@drifters_edc) is going to college for CNC-machining. His EDC journey started after watching YouTube videos and he's now trying his hand at making his own coins, all while working part-time at a gas station, geeking out over Mr Robot, and battling it out on COD and R6 Seige. Read on to learn all about Devin's carry and find out why he's obsessed with... sunglasses (bet you didn't see that coming).

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Rumbling in from New York City, Nick (@nicholas.melnyk) is a railroad signal electrician for the MTA.  His carry relies heavily on things that simply work rather than anything frivolous. Purpose-driven with both his EDC and his attitude toward life, Nick is also an accomplished musician and photographer. Read on for the full rig rundown and find out what's next on Nick's discerning gear radar.  

From Los Angeles, Charlie (@edc.cw) is a die-hard Clippers fan of the greatest magnitude and has his sights firmly set on playing basketball at the collegiate level. When it comes to his gear, Charlie takes the same laser-focused approach in building out a curated rotation that enables him to blend into his environment while still being well-prepared for any situation. Read on to learn all about Charlie's carry and find out what he's aiming for next.

A dedicated father of a 6-year-old twins, Casey (@yasec.edc) works as a Cardiac ICU nurse. From playing the crane game at the State Fair to win cheap knives to owning his current custom blade in the form of the Grimsmo Norseman, Casey’s love affair with blades and pocket tools runs deep. Read on to learn all about Casey’s carefully curated carry and his “pryblem” which involves about a dozen different pry bars.

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Viewing gear as an art form, Zach (@zachlikesknives) is enamored with the design, engineering, execution that goes into the making of high-quality gear. And as a superfan of Casey Lynch (aren’t we all), Zach is now focused on owning and using Casey’s masterpieces. Read on to learn all about Zach's daily carry and which knives (and Lynch NW gear) he’s eyeing next. 

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For our special festive feature, we sit down with Shawne (@shawne_decrist) who's the face of Urban EDC Supply (those in our Urban EDC Nation FB group would be most familiar with her). When Shawne's not working tirelessly to bring you the best Gear Drops, she works as a volunteer firefighter. So, read on for Shawne's full rig rundown and find out why she's so passionate about the EDC community.

From London, Joel (@incognitocarry) is an aspiring photographer and full-time swimming instructor (so he can’t carry his gear when working). He first got into EDC through watching YouTube videos before discovering a new community of like-minded individuals. Read on to find out how Joel navigates UK’s strict knife laws and what’s next on his gear radar.

Valet by day and photographer by night, David (@davids_edc) first got into EDC after discovering the amazing Benchmade 940 (we can all relate). As they say, the rest is history as he slid down the slippery slope of acquiring better, everyday gear. Read on to learn all about David’s superbly functional carry and what he has his sights on next.