EDC Gift Guide

2016 Shopping list for EDC Gear Keychain replacements 1. FreeKey system Tired of broken finger nails when adding or removing keys? The FreeKey system solves the problem with a spring driven ring. Plus, its the most affordable gift in this list. Interested in the FreeKey system? You'll find it here.…

CardNinja - slim but not secure

Despite glowing reviews on Amazon, the CardNinja has not held up to expectations. My wife came to me with a problem. She had too many things. A wallet, a clutch/purse, a phone, keys, and ID badge. However, she created a self-made solution by combining her wallet and phone and…

Thorfire BD04 - Initial Impression and unboxing

For 17 USD, I had to pick up one of these lights from ThorFire--a brand that I know very little about. I will write up a complete review but here are my initial impressions. Interested? Find it <a target="_blank". href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/…

Gerber Shard

Overview Forged from a single shard of steel, the Gerber Shard is a simple and affordable keychain tool. It offers four tools: 3-d Philips screwdriver bit Small and large flat head screwdriver bits Pry bar[1] Bottle opener The Good I've carried this keychain tool for approximately one year to…

Opinel No8

Overview There is something attractive about the simplicity of traditional folding knives. With that said, I think that the no-nonsense approach of Opinel folding knives embody this sentiment especially since the Victoria and Albert Museum declared the Opinel knife one of the 100 best designed objects in the world in…

Spyderco Native Lightweight FRN

Spyderco is a unique knife manufacturer that puts the upmost priority on the ergonomics and target application of a given cutting tool. This mantra often leads to the design and creation of very unique and sometimes strange knife designs that are constantly being redesigned and improved. The Spyderco Native line…

Victorinox Alox Review

For most people, some variant of a swiss army knife (SAK) passes through their hands during their childhood. It is the quintessential jack of all trades knife blade as well as multi-tool. For me, it was the first knife I learned to handle safely. The non-locking blade teaches youngsters how…

Vostok Amphibia

In 1942, the Vostok Amphibia was the Soviet Union's solution to the Swiss' global stranglehold on the watch market and one of the world's first mass produced mechanical watches. Originally, founded and located in Moscow, Russia by the government, pressures from WW2 forced a relocation of the Vostok factories to…