7 Reasons Why You Should EDC a Utility Knife

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Should your everyday carry have a utility knife in it? Absolutely! They're lightweight, portable, compact, discrete and, in many cases, an affordable EDC option. Not to mention, you never have to sharpen your primary EDC knife -- just remove the spent utility blade and pop in another. They're perfect for travel and more. So here are seven reasons you should consider an everyday carry utility knife.
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@krashunburn 5 жыл бұрын

I am a knife junkie and love videos like this. An old guy at over 70 now, I have carried about every knife and combo there is from the obscenely heavy Leatherman 'everything in it but a hammer' Tool down to a sharpened file in my fingernail clipper. But over the years I have always come back to my little Victorinox Classic XD that is with me everywhere (I have owned maybe six over the years.) My other Go-To is the Leatherman Wave. Both are bullet-proof and long-proven dependable. That said, carry on. You're doing good work here. Side note: I bought one of the first Leathermans that Tim Leatherman made. That was a long time ago. Sadly, someone needed it more than me and took advantage of my involuntary generosity.

@arjunadelhy7411 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Kibble.I like to make nu own knife for my own business or Necessity.

@tshadow6 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Kibbie , I EDC a SAK Classic XD looped on a boot lace around my neck. Too handy not to carry it.

@zito88 5 жыл бұрын

I actually really like the pros and cons approach, too many youtubers just try making videos to convince you to do something instead of looking at the pros and cons.

@michaelkane6797 6 жыл бұрын

I started carrying the Gerber to work with me. Cut a couple of hoses off of brass or stainless hose barbs and you destroy the tip of whatever EDC knife you're carrying in a big hurry. I don't carry it outside of work, but it has saved me a lot of sharpening time, and the company I work for pays for the blades as supplies, so... win-win!

@bradysmith3400 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve carried that flatter thinner gerber for at least 10 years now. Never done me wrong

@CARL1162 4 жыл бұрын

@Alex Smith i use a penny fits screw perfect

@1965ace 4 жыл бұрын

I had and loved the Gerber number of years ago and lost it working in the backyard. I bought a couple of replacements and went on with my life. Several years later I was digging in the yard and found it. The blade was completely rusted but the the rest was in pristine shape, I still carry it today.

@carlholmes2251 5 жыл бұрын

I never thought of carrying a utility knife. Since watching this video, i bought 5 of them. So far i like the workpro the best. Thx

@adamkreuz9068 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I would love to carry a super tactical badass knife all the time but then I think about how many boxes I use it to open every day......so a boxcutter just makes sense

@wickedmuffin76 6 жыл бұрын

I have EDC'd a utility knife for 6-7 years now, like you said I realized that most of what I used my pocket knives for was opening boxes, and I was dulling them. Current one is the small "Husky" branded one from Home Depot, where I picked up two 75 packs of replacement blades for (I think) $12. I am set for cutting boxes for probably the rest of my life.

@COBHC8890 5 жыл бұрын

I switched to a utility knife a few months back. I mean...I love my Spyderco's, Benchmade's etc etc but I honestly got tired of sharpening my blades. I purchased a Tecni Edge (Amazon 03-731) and it's perfect. I switch out a new blade every few weeks. It's very convenient.

@mjason71 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos. I have been carrying at the minimum a utility blade for the past 8 years and I can't say enough about having one available for use. I usually have a Gerber EAB or my rexford rut and then I decide if or what regular knife goes out the door with me. My work knife is almost always a utility knife and if I'm carrying my sebenza or something fun well that knife is mostly to make me happy I have it with me. Probably im the worst knife guy for that but facts are facts. Can't wait for more videos

@Destrobius 5 жыл бұрын

3:06 Why not just resharpen the utility blades? I do it all the time, takes me less than 2 minutes to get them back to shaving sharp even when I'm only using a piece of micro grit sandpaper on any hard flat surface. It's still fascinating to me to think of how effective the marketing has been over the years to get people to fully and blindly accept the concept of disposability on things that could be reused over and over again for years (if not exceeding the life span of the user/ consumer).

@countryboyhunting7821 5 жыл бұрын

Cause utility knife blades are dirt cheap

@ronnieronson4390 5 жыл бұрын

Then why not just use a knife?

@raksh9 5 жыл бұрын

That's not a bad idea at all. Micro grit sandpaper? I'm sure a standard kitchen knife sharpener should work as well.

@timothylongmore7325 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea. In the siding business we'd snap the tips till there was nothing left. Scoring aluminum you wear out the tip constantly. If they aint trashed , why not sharpen.

@trollinsky2954 5 жыл бұрын

Convenience. They are dirt cheap. It's not worth my time to resharpen them when I can buy like 100 blades for 10 bucks.

@sillybobthornton1402 5 жыл бұрын

4 years in prison for carrying a knife in the UK. WE HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DISARMED! DO NOT LET THE SAME THING HAPPEN IN AMERICA!

@StanleyPaulson-Ellis 15 күн бұрын

As long as it’s under 3 inches, you’ll be fine

@mattap98 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man oh man Taylor. I could literally sense the frustration at the beginning 😅. Just know your effort wasn't in vain! Quality as usual

@tshadow6273 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently included my Gerber EAB razor knife into my EDC rotation. It is becoming my favorite blade to carry for every day carry. Light, razor sharp, it cuts everything that needs cutting.

@kisbushcraftdownunder 4 жыл бұрын

I started carrying the Gerber folding utility knife some years ago and was really impressed I later bought the first generation of Rexford rut and have had many good years use out of it

@jasongaudet8719 6 жыл бұрын

Work for Circle K, I carry a Husky folder utility knife. It's a bit bulky but it's has a nice fit to my hands. I use 10-15 times a day cutting carboard flats and plastic wrap open.

@Hawthorne7 6 жыл бұрын

I backed the ti pocket tools first kickstarter. So I was one of the first to carry one and by far every day it is useful and it has never left my edc since I got it!

@alcastillo95 6 жыл бұрын

For work: Carried the Gerber one for years. Hated the blade swap out. Went to a folding steel one from Lowe’s. Hate the two handed deployment. Waiting for my Makers Knife to arrive. For my keychain: I’ve had the Screw pop in multiple versions for years. Love the minimalness of it. Also have a Gil Tel CeraKote aluminum one. Love it. It’s a little thicker but way cooler to look at.

@BestDamnEDC 6 жыл бұрын

Blade swap is definitely the worst part of both EABs.

@elrockerchido 5 жыл бұрын

Bought both Milwaukees folding knife and utility blade i love them they each have an specific use

@klickerstudios 6 жыл бұрын

I carry the Gerber blade you showed. Its amazing because you have more space to hold it. I use it almost every day. And I carry multiple blades on me daily. Its do good I went back and got 1 more just in case I lose it.

@TechnomancerTheWise 6 жыл бұрын

Aaron Ziesemer has your blade lock started carving a circular grove in the blade holder yet?

@klickerstudios 6 жыл бұрын

@@TechnomancerTheWise nothing yet. It still works amazing. And its been like 3 years of use now

@LLBrown-uf6wl 5 жыл бұрын

Haha I did the same. Warren Gerber in the kitchen four packages and one for EVC.

@adamk1846 6 жыл бұрын

I carry the Stanley quickslide for work. It has served me well. Its qualifies more in the realm of a replacement edc knife rather than a small backup cutter, but I love it.

@diannedoyle3278 5 жыл бұрын

I carry the Husky compact from Home Depo. It's inexpensive, one hand opening and very slim. Solid lock-back, all metal construction and easily fits in the watch pocket of your jeans yet opens up to full size for a FULL GRIP that can easily do heavy duty cutting.

@phillysphinest3946 4 жыл бұрын

I have done this for years and it comes in handy so much more than youd think . Not taking work into consideration , which is actually why I started carrying one in the first place. The most important thing about a " utility knife " is that it holds the blade well . I know people have gotten messed up because the blade locks are garbage on some folders

@timrobinson9684 6 жыл бұрын

I'm excited to watch the roundup video, but after watching this I already decided to order a sidewinder. $10 isn't much of a gamble lol.

@dantx4545 6 жыл бұрын

I EDC the Milwaukee fastback it's all metal construction and one handed opening plus the end comes to a point which makes it a great impact device Plus I use it at work every day it is larger than the ones that you have demonstrated but fits in hand very well

@BestDamnEDC 6 жыл бұрын

That one will LIKELY make it into the roundup. It's not my style at all, but it's definitely popular.

@desertlizard4723 6 жыл бұрын

Dan T great knife I have one daily user

@jgraffis 6 жыл бұрын

Love the fastback, but's a little bulky for most folks EDC, imho. I always carry it when I need a "full strength" utility knife, but enjoy the Gerber for edc.

@christhewolsh482 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm an Electrician, it's my main utility blade for work, but I edc it. I've always had issues with retractables catching and not closing all the way and I end up having to fumble with it..

@hasslevania8138 5 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee's quality makes it hard to justify over spending on more hype based products. I have used $15 Milwaukee knives / blades that far outshine knives that cost ten times as much. You break one? Buy another. You wouldn't trust something so cheap? What are you working on?! A Rolls Royce?!

@davidlee2003 6 жыл бұрын

My edc is a Gerber Artifact. It is by far the best I have found in place of my nice pocket knives.

@jayrock4ya 4 жыл бұрын

I have a foldable switch blade thing from milwaukee for $6 I got from home depot this spring. It's my favorite knife of all time. Best hack I have ever had. Im not a guy who is going to sit down every week and sharpen my knife every week. I got a 50 pk of Stanley blades for $20 it's not a lifetime supply, but it's a 2 year purchase possibly. I got 1 of these for my Old Man only its a Husky!!! He sees me pull my all the time as I come over and help with home reno projects all the time. I think I got this idea from your channel a couple of years ago. They wanted $40 for the knife handle on amazon which was crazy. The disposable knife idea. never left my head. It's honestly the best knife for someone who wants to cut sh*t and move on. Thx!!!

@MrBa11oonhandz 5 жыл бұрын

I carry a Milwaukee fastback. Love the one handed open with full grip.

@hailtothe_rooster1572 6 жыл бұрын

Been carrying a full size blade for 22 years, I don't notice the size but a quality blade steel is very important. AND I can do everything then some with a full size blade

@danw918 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on this squire 👍

@BigSh00tsie 4 жыл бұрын

you got me. i know this is an old video but just popped up on my feed and now i've bought two of these on amazon. I carry a very expensive ZT that was a gift from a good friend and i don't love using it on random BS like boxes and stuff. This is the perfect solution i never really thought of.

@Ryutai7 5 жыл бұрын

I like the Gerber EAB lite. I run a digital press that uses giant 500 lb rolls of paper. The rolls of paper come in 2 packs sandwiched together and wrapped in thick cardboard. Gotta have a thin blade like a utility knife to get between the rolls and slice around the entire roll to free it from the packaging. The Gerber EAB is great because it's still small enough to fit in a coin pocket, but with the blade open, you definitely have a great grip for jobs that are more heavy duty than opening packages. Having replaceable blades just makes sense when slicing that much cardboard day in, day out. I'm a fan of Lenox carbide coated blades. They are more expensive, but I'm still on my first one from a 10 pack. Over 3 weeks of slicing and separating paper rolls, opening ink boxes, and sometimes slicing rubber mats for fun, this blade is still razor sharp. If I was cutting carpet or something, I'd stick with a box of cheap blades and replace em every ten minutes. For an EDC pocket knife, the more expensive carbide blades are totally worth it IMO.

@clintragland702 6 жыл бұрын

ive used one of those crappy little gerbers for prolly 10 years and the pocket clip came off right out of the gate, but it does the job. im glad you're showing an assortment because its time for me to upgrade

@tamatoa8261 5 жыл бұрын

I have an EDC primary knife and EDC utility knife that I carry for work and I EDC a flavor of the day knife from my collection for when I'm not at work. These are my reasons why I carry both and it's pretty much the same reasons he mentions in the video. I use to carry just my EDC to work but I had to sharpen it everyday. I cut a lot of very large appliance boxes at work and they are very thick and dense. I tried using many different types of knives, grinds, metals and styles but on large appliance boxes nothing works better than a utility blade. So I started carrying the Gerber because the small size allowed me to carry it in my watch pocket without interfering with my EDC. It's a perfect combination for me. What I'm looking for now is a smallish utility knife that I can one-hand open because I don't always have 2 hands free to open a blade. As the saying goes, to each his own. 🤙 BTW, very good review and looking forward to more. Subscribed. 🤙

@Jeremiah67 5 жыл бұрын

Have a Sheffield that I like.Easy to open once broken in

@kevinsong712 4 жыл бұрын

EDCed a Milwaukee fastback with Dewalt carbide blades for almost 2 years

@MrFucktard12345 4 жыл бұрын

I have a fastback that I've had for 5 years through 3 jobs in construction and warehouse. Ive cleaned it once and it still functions beautifully. Its had concrete, dirt, cardboard and everything inbetween in it. I carried it as my edc until recently as I decided I could spare the $15 bucks for a hawkbill fastback.

@barkingspider2007 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrFucktard12345 I have both the 3 blade in the handle version and the slim version with a single blade. I beat the tar out of them on carpet, cardboard, sheet rock and other stuff my EDC knives would be destroyed on... Love the toss the blade when done ease of use. The one hand deployment makes the fastback a fun to carry option.

@Espi68One 6 жыл бұрын

That is so true, when I go to open a package/box and reach for my knife, I second guess and then reach for scissors, so I don’t dull my defensive knife, I need to get a utility knife.

@shaunpearson7905 5 жыл бұрын

Or you can cut at the tape securing the package and not cut into cardboard.

@RonanAquilius 5 жыл бұрын

realistically you would be using a knife to stab, not slice, in a defensive situation anyway

@Joe-jj3oh 5 жыл бұрын

2vain4u What does this have to do with utility?

@jerrellbevers6071 4 жыл бұрын

My grandfather taught me a man should always have some form of knife on him.

@Ed19601 4 жыл бұрын

A man without a knife is a man without a life

@jerrellbevers6071 4 жыл бұрын

@ss I hear that. I live in Texas where 2 years ago they legalized the open carry of machetes and swords....ya know to justify why ya might need to open carry an AR. Never know when Ninja's or Conquistadors might attack!

@gahbah274 4 жыл бұрын

Good man. Everyone should have a knife. Feel naked without one.

@Swiat34 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve carried the Gerber for quite a long time now. The original was recalled by then due to a design flaw that would allow the blade to fall out while cutting. I swapped to the newer design and carry it literally every single day. As an industrial maintenance mechanic, I used it quite often and replacing the blade made life so much easier. I recommend Bostich bi-metal blades for their lower cost, edge retention, and sharpness.

@bobbymoss6160 7 ай бұрын

I have that exact Gerber EAB, it's so well built. Only problem is the need for a second tool to change the blade. I have since purchased the updated Milwaukee Fastback 1505 as my new EDC.

@Soldiershak 5 жыл бұрын

You taught me something new, all these years I thought the "change pocket" was just for looks, I had no idea what it was for, but know I know, unfortunately I hate having change

@chancelorolsen5903 5 жыл бұрын

All of your vids are awesome eye candy. I've been obsessed with leather craft for 2 years now, and every time I make something it just fuels my obsession even more. Now when I see a really cool design, I immediately want to make something like that.

@krugmonster47 Жыл бұрын

Great video i just got my first utility knife its the gerber prybrid and i love it so much now i dont have to dull my knife as often and i can carry my knife as a self defense tool more often now then using it as my primary source of cuting things up again great video

@kodyballard49 5 жыл бұрын

When I first started carrying as a middle school student since I spent many times walking home, and then to what I worked(I did law care with a push mower and Chinese scissors), couldn't afford a knife so I started carrying the carpet knife, the blades were cheap and plentiful, have since grown older (by many many........many years hahaha) and as a Executive Security officer and weekend Survival Instructor I still find a amazing amount of use from the same flip carpet cutter, its stupidly has "Golden Sword" scratched onto the side from when I was younger as saw this blade as my ultimate badass weapon. It's kinda nice to see how the concept has caught on and become something that people are actually considering and using their EDC

@clintmyers2291 4 жыл бұрын

I work in construction and carried a folding knife for years and found I was using it for the worst tasks possible for a knife because it was convenient. I cut drywall, removed carpet, opened packages, removed electrical wire sheathing, scored tin for flashing, etc... For me, the Gerber EAB Lite is perfect. It carries in my change pocket. I don't have to fish for it. It allows a full four fingered grip but also allows for a pointer finger along the spine hold for scoring. I can carry an extra blade in my wallet and it saves the blades on my Leatherman. It can supplement a heavy EDC carry for work or be used in a minimalist EDC carry along with key chain and wallet tools. The only time I use a knife is for slicing and gutting.

@DJHamburgla 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I need to look into one of those. This concept is why I love my SAK. I use the pen blade on virtually everything, and save the bigger one for when I need a longer reach and try not to dull it. Plus it's still has multi tool capabilities, is not scary at all to bystanders, has good enough ergonomics, is relatively small, and is easy to re-sharpen. An SAK paired with one of these and you will be unstoppable.

@raksh9 6 жыл бұрын

One of the worst things about enjoying good knives is watching them get damaged by use. A well made but inexpensive utility knife is the best option for someone who wants to carry a sharp knife but doesn't want to mess up the good stuff.

@michaelparr2050 6 жыл бұрын

I replaced my bench made knife with a cheap leatherman utility knife about a year ago and I’ve never regretted the decision, turned out that everything I use a knife for is better suited to a utility blade. I might look into one with a smaller profile or one with more functionality now, cheers

@johnnewell5025 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've carried a knife for decades but always had concerns about dulling the blade on cardboard and other high-wear materials. A few years ago I started carrying the Milwaukee utility knife that has the bit holder on the other end. (BTW, I used the screwdriver as recently as two days ago; the liner lock on the bit driver is a great feature.). Anyway, being able to use the blade without thinking because it's so easy to replace changed how I use knives and I'd never be without one again. The specific Milwaukee I carry is not really classic EDC - it's sort of on the big and thick end of the spectrum - but it carries an extra blade so I have four edges at any given time. There's a lot to be said for carrying a utility knife in addition to a "real" knife.

@wanderingcalamity360 4 жыл бұрын

I already carry one. I lost my second Gerber EAB recently and switched to a generic one from Tractor Supply that is fairly similar, but has a seatbelt cutter. I'm looking at that Mossy Oak one. Seems slimmer and lower profile while still being easier to swap blades than the EAB. Thanks for the video.

@rizkyanuar 4 ай бұрын

I've been carrying Olfa CK 2 for about 2 years now. It's not as common as other utility knives, but the blade is a more useful for me than standard blades. It has wider cutting edge and a little thicker.

@saldomino1639 Жыл бұрын

Great Video ! All the suggestions to carry Utility Knives as EDC’s are great options I carry one for the sole reason of not dulling my good pocket knives !

@johnaugustin5447 6 жыл бұрын

These days I carry a Gerber EAB Lite for all my primary cutting tasks. I also carry a Leatherman Wingman for my EDC multitool and usually a Mora Eldris or other small fixed blade for shit happens.

@vinhha6073 Жыл бұрын

yes.. i carry utility knife every where ... it's help and some time you say it to yourself .. thank God i bring it with me..🤘🏻🤘🏻

@jimcoogan1529 6 жыл бұрын

I carry the Gerber utility knife you showed. It was so useful I got one for my daughter to carry in her pocket.

@sinviernoche 4 жыл бұрын

Stanley 99E: The very definition of elegance in simplicity. It's about as long as your hand (so it's not easily concealable) with a simple ergonomic shape, solid metal (no compromising grade-school plastic here), built like a frikkin' tank with a smooth sliding mechanism that'll advance the blade to five different lengths, held together by one Philips head screw, has a rear compartment that'll hold a bunch of other blades, a hole in the back for a lanyard, and will last forever. If you don't mind the size, this tool is all pros, no cons.

@LLBrown-uf6wl 5 жыл бұрын

I like the little Gerber's. I've used it for about 12 years in addition to my normal knife. The Gerber is my favorite. It also serves well as a money clip

@miikkavalimaki 4 жыл бұрын

Never before have I thought to carry utility knife. Nice video.

@Widersinnes 6 жыл бұрын

Another option are replaceable bladed knives like the pirantas and the outdoor edge razor lite EDC. Both have shave-sharp blades that are pretty cheap but more like a proper knife. Blades are a little more expensive and both cater to actually skinning game but many also carry them for general utility. I use the razor lite as replacing the blade is a bit more straight forward.

@Widersinnes 6 жыл бұрын

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@forrestbowman786 3 жыл бұрын

Just now watching through all of your videos, congrats on the success of your channel so far! 👏👏

@rdolan2 4 жыл бұрын

I started carrying the Gerber E.A.B. Lite as a money clip well over a year ago and now give them away as gifts. It is extremely useful for small and delicate cutting tasks, as well as some larger cutting chores. It can also be an effective backup self defense tool. These tools are so small and light that it doesn't make sense not to add this or a similar razor cutting tool to your EDC load out.

@bendirval3612 4 жыл бұрын

I've been carrying a utility knife (the super slim one you show here...screwpop Rob's) for a few years now. Aside from my pen, it's the most used item I carry. I love it!

@sloanlorino5014 6 жыл бұрын

I already carry the EAB and I love it and the thick clip doubles as a money clip its great.

@flyer7773 6 жыл бұрын

I carry a wood handle Husky fold out utility knife from Home Depot. Good solid fit in the hand, only $10

@truckshackley373 6 жыл бұрын

Same here, except mine's a Sears Craftsman.Oh, and I use serrated blades in mine. I find they stay sharp longer and will still cut even when dull.

@88FCRX7 5 жыл бұрын

Is that the one with the blade release in the back if so I use it all the time at work opening boxes, cutting rubber hoses, turning flat head screws, prying on stuff etc I abuse the literal tits off it and it's still going strong

@MrKnife.69 5 жыл бұрын

The Original EAB has been in my pocket for years now, really great, reliable utility knife. One of the only Gerber products i can get behind next to the flatiron.

@bigme75201 4 жыл бұрын

The Workpro is crazy good for the price. I used a grinding wheel on a Dremel tool to open up a thumb space for easier one handed use which took it from good to great. It is designed for right handed use but that may be the only shortcoming.

@ericjohnson2543 5 жыл бұрын

Picked up a "$4 for the whole box" at a yard sale a while back. Had a fold up with the names of the fathers of hand to hand combat engraved on the blade. Sold it to a friend for $20. The box also had three fold up/ slide utility knives. Keeping the Stanley utility sport blade. Utility/ pocket knife combo. Also had around 10 more basic box cutters, a few multi tools and some basic pocket knives. Already made my money back, the rest is profit.

@GadgetAddict 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool. A bit like the ninja card but actually useful.

@toectter8886 5 жыл бұрын

Have been carrying a Irwin folding utility knife 4-5 years now. I have found that Stanley’s carbide utility blade has a much longer service life than just about every other blade I have tried. And I use it everyday.

@disturbedlife5691 6 жыл бұрын

I carry the screw pop one and I love it bc the normal reasons but it also is held in place with a magnet so in case you drop something...like keys down a drain....bam magnet....and I've picked up a 5-6oz knife with it before.

@clieb91 6 жыл бұрын

Taylor congrats on the numbers. Another good video, after your last video on these knives I went and grabbed a Gerber one from Lowes. My regular knife is a swiss army and I break it out for all kinds of stuff during a day. Figured the utility blade would make quicker work of boxes and some other cutting tasks. I'll see how it goes, look forward to the round up. Chris L

@B-leafer 6 ай бұрын

In my case, i enjoy Edc'ing large blades whether fixed or folding. In addition, I Edc a leatherman. So i already have at least 2 blades on me. Adding a small razor knife like one of those solves the last part of the equation for uses under 3in (as in the leatherman). That way, every day i have access from 6-7in, down to tiny razor knife blades. The cool part is it is easy to forget I'm even wearing a knife!

@MrOhms13 6 жыл бұрын

I picked up a Keybar last year and added the Multitool to it. Holds one of those mini utility knife blades. I, hands down, use it far more often than the SAK or Leatherman that I EDC.

@Swiat34 5 жыл бұрын

A trick for EDC utility blades: The cutting edges are absolutely smooth as manufactured. This doesn’t provide the best cutting for most things you’ll cut in the daily. Make a couple passes on a fine sharpening stone to add minuscule “saw blade” texture to the edge.

@JoshuaLoarca 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a Kabolt utility knife pack that also came with a mini utility knife, like 1/4rd the size. It has a storage space for holding 6 spare titanium coated mini blades. I pocket that as my EDC and does fit on a keychain nicely.

@nickslens 6 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah dude! This is awesome! Great idea, and fantastic video overall. Love the quality, b roll, and just everything. Nicely done.

@carlyburleson4591 5 жыл бұрын

Dude $75 bucks for that TPK is insane it doesn’t even have a pocket clip on it what a rip

@RippSnortin 4 жыл бұрын

Because people a dumb enough to buy them.

@quantumleap4023 4 жыл бұрын

@@racheldolezal738 Yes. It seems today any market that can be tapped into... is tapped into. (for better or for worse)

@quantumleap4023 4 жыл бұрын

@@racheldolezal738 Lol that made me laugh. each to his own I suppose. And I can't say I haven't splurged on shoes or jackets in the past that were waaay out of my budget. but I don't regret it now! Especially if I have something to pass down to my kids.

@quantumleap4023 4 жыл бұрын

@@racheldolezal738 I'm 6'3" and I have the same problems.

@quantumleap4023 4 жыл бұрын

@@racheldolezal738 Yes, leather jackets can be very pricey. Like Filson for example. Very nice but very expensive. But if you're on a budget even brands like Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, etc. are really good. It's all about what fits the best. So it could be difficult to buy one as a gift...

@CandC68 6 жыл бұрын

My right pants pocket has: a butane lighter, a 2" piece of hot melt glue, and an OLFA® 5019 Stainless Steel Auto-Lock Utility Knife 9mm blade. I cut it shorter, to 4 1/4" overall to fit better in pocket. And then snap off blades that extend too far. I also replaced the pocket clip with a small blob of hot melt to keep more blade length. One blade lasts many months of everyday use. One hand open/close, stainless, resharpen with moonstones as needed, and very small size. = EDC

@willm5375 4 ай бұрын

I carry an EAB but i would like to try another sturdy utility at some point. I find that a utility knife covers most my daily needs and it isnt too scary to use anywhere so its a decent choice

@jplus2601 5 жыл бұрын

I carried that Gerber for a while but fun fact: if you are active it will open in your pocket, not a good situation

@hwingerrr5680 5 жыл бұрын

I have three of the Gerber EAB and haven't ever had that happen. The first one I got actually can open with an inertial flick, which I like; the other two are too stiff to do that. I've been trying to find something to loosen the pivots on those but don't have anything able to do that.

@jplus2601 5 жыл бұрын

H Wingerrr I’m sure if you place it inside of your pocket it would be fine, I used it with the pocket clip and was out shooting and it kept opening in my pocket, great little blade otherwise

@dtrrtd774 5 жыл бұрын

Did you clip it outside your pocket or put it inside the pocket with the clip?

@jplus2601 5 жыл бұрын

DTR RTD inside of pocket, I was wearing fatigue type pants so they fit loosely, if it were jeans you may be fine

@ronnieronson4390 5 жыл бұрын

Henry Swanson you probably just got a loose one, gerber quality control is not great. Mine never does that.

@dylancurtis7435 6 жыл бұрын

Just started carrying the outdoor edge one to compliment my orange edc. I've been loving it! Practically replaced my Gerber shard and edc knife. Still carry both atm but I might drop the knife for something like a SAK plus the Utility blade.

@johnsuarez1404 27 күн бұрын

I love my Gerber EAB Lite but I'm going to try the Oknife Otaclo Pro Ti because from what I've seen it is the perfect knife for me

@vicpetrishak1077 Жыл бұрын

EAB Gerber ( exchange a blade ) is a quality and durable knife . A dime fits the screw slot . The money clip holds well in a pants pocket . Stainless steel clad . $11.00 Amazon 10/22

@troy9er 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I have to open boxes almost every day at work. This would be a great answer to saving my nice CRKT from this duty. I also carry a neck knife every day as a just in case back up but this little utility blade is brilliant. I like that you can toss the blade in the trash if you need to go somewhere that restricts carrying a knife. Thanks for the great suggestion!!

@bigharrybushcraft8364 6 жыл бұрын

I've been carrying the Gerber for years and using it as a money clip. This has been in conjunction with using a solid aluminum RFID proof wallet that doesn't have room for any amount of cash along with all of the cards and ID that I have to carry. Although singular in use, it can often get into places that others can't when under the limited scrutiny of a wand metal detector. Pull your stuff out of your pockets for inspection (money side up) and carry on.

@IIISWILIII 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a believer after getting this one from Amazon: Gerber EAB Lite Pocket Knife. I freakin' love everything about it for EDC purposes. Best part is when it dulls, replace or flip it. BAM. Brand new knife.

@diamondflaw 6 жыл бұрын

They are one of the more expensive, but having spent a while in a receiving department opening massive numbers of boxes the Lenox Gold blades stay sharp so much longer than the cheap ones that they actually save you money over time.... as well as saving you the time of changing your blades as often.

@diamondflaw 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, and my favorite utility knife to carry is the Stanley 0-10-810. It's heavy compared to the others you're showing, but the ergonomics combined with quickly being able to move the blade into position with one hand make it the most convenient I've used. When I carry it I do replace my primary blade with it.

@fearandloling 6 жыл бұрын

for work i carry a Dewalt Folding Retractable Utility Knife and outside of work i rotate between a Gerber EAB and a Stanley QuickSlide Knife. love the utility blade

@woodywoodard1049 5 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel on my feed; enjoyed your no nonsense approach, gonna check out more of your stuff. Thanks, Carry on (everyday). BTW, that is a watch pocket......kids.....

@izo504 Жыл бұрын

I EDC the Milwaukee Fastback 6in1. Has an amazing grip and is built very sturdy. Bigger utility knife than the ones in this video but easier to handle.

@mrfenris4416 5 жыл бұрын

I don't have a utility knife but I do carry a Gerber artifact and love it for all the same reasons you list.

@WickdPerfekT 6 жыл бұрын

Gerber Artifact has been in my edc for almost a decade now.

@macgyverbryan1377 5 жыл бұрын

Do you use standard x-acto blades?

@MadNitr0 5 жыл бұрын

Gerber EAB! I have larger hands and I can still get 3 to 4ish fingers on it and my thumb bushing acrost the back of the blade support for a grate hold and I love this damn thing so much it replaced my primary folder over a year ago and I've never looked back

@88FCRX7 5 жыл бұрын

For my out of work EDC I carry either my Kershaw Snap-On Gasket tanto blade, my Kershaw Mac tools 1776 or my SOG Trident elite tanto blade along side my Gerber EAB that's in the little pocket of my jeans and my Spyderco Endura fully serrated blade

@johnnydhollywood1587 4 жыл бұрын

thanks getting one now hate taking the plane cause they take all my tools away now i found a solution thanks man

@markp2353 6 жыл бұрын

Many years ago I added the Gerber utility knife to my EDC gear. Its a bit heavier than most but also seems to be heavier duty. I also use it as a money clip. I have one engraved that looks right at home in my suit pocket.

@Sir_Sicarius Жыл бұрын

My chavez chub should be coming in the mail in the next two days, a little pricier than any other utility on the market, but as a pretty serious knife and weapons collector, having a nice knife that I want to carry but don’t have to worry at all about the blade will be very nice. Easily makes it worth spending the extra money, despite the fact that “all utility knives do the same thing”

@randomescu 4 жыл бұрын

I started to carry a multitool after i cut my thumb opening a blister of some JVC headphones. I started with cheap( yet decent quality) noname MT, then Leatherman Surge, Skeletool CX and now Swistool Spirit plus ratchet. Once me and few coworkers remained blocked in the room we were eating because the door handle broken. I grabed my Surge and opened the door in 2 seconds.. Mostly i use multitools to small gardening.

@sh0 6 жыл бұрын

Super cheap, super discreet, super convenient, super light, super travel friendly, super efficient ... Super.

@BestDamnEDC 6 жыл бұрын

Don't you wish you had such a broad vocabulary like me? Off the cuff isn't easy. 🤣

@J.P.__ 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Looking forward to buying a utility knife. I think of the gerber eab v1 because of its elegant design. Congratulations on 14k btw, you deserve it

@dryzix 6 жыл бұрын

i carry that gerber one, im not big into EDC and i used to carry a 30 dollar kershaw, this saves me time from sharpening my knife because i basically only use it for opening boxes and cleaning my fingernails.