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Three EDC Essentials you Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
Everyday carry, commonly called EDC, is a term that originally described the essential tools that people carried on a daily basis to help them with the tasks that they needed to accomplish. By this definition, it would be very normal to see very little change in people's daily gear as the best tool is the one you can rely on and are comfortable using. As time went on EDC has evolved to identify any tools, gear, and “pocket jewelry” that people carry on them, and has grown to not just include those who require tools daily, but also as a viable hobby for both enthusiasts and collectors. While it is easy to get excited by cool looking gear and fun pocket items like coins, fidget spinners, and other collectibles; EDC is still a great way to ensure that you have all the tools you need to get through your day and never get caught unprepared for a challenging situation!
Fox Knives Anso Zero 2.0 Review
Zero 2.0 is designed by famed Danish knife maker and designer Jens Anso who is known for designing knives for a number of major companies including Kershaw, Spyderco, Giant Mouse Viper Knives, MKM, and many more. Mr. Anso is passionate about designing knives that are highly functional and aesthetically pleasing, and the Zero 2.0 is no exception! The Zero 2.0 is brought to life by Fox Knives in Italy, a company well known for making quality knives trusted by outdoor and EDC enthusiasts as well as supplying equipment to NATO organizations. The Zero 2.0 incorporates some classic knife design elements, such as the rugged back lock system, with modern materials to produce an excellent knife that will serve well as a daily companion and ultralight outdoor knife.
Two Easy Steps to Make Your New Folding Knife Better
It's new knife day, for a knife enthusiast this is a pretty big deal! Nothing beats taking your brand new knife out of the box and examining all the design nuances, pivot action, and blade details. While modern knives are pretty awesome out of the box, there are few quick and easy maintenance steps we can take to make our new knife perform even better and protect it from damage to ensure it lasts for years to come. In this guide we will cover a couple of quick maintenance applications for your new folding knife!
Rust Prevention: Choosing the Best Options for You
Here at KPL we are passionate about making sure your knives are properly maintained so you can they’re ready to be used when you need them most! One of our top priorities is preventing harmful rust build up on your pocket knives, fixed blades, and kitchen knives. With very little exception, steel is susceptible to rust. While we know that high carbon steels are more prone to rust build up, even highly corrosion resistant super steels such as Magnacut can develop rust when exposed to the elements and during use. In this article, we will talk a little about some of the reasons why blades can rust as well as the products that we offer to help protect your knives from these rust build up!
Two Easy Ways to Make Your EDC Fire Capable
The ability to start a fire is a primal skill that propelled that ultimately led to the advancement of the human race. Fire gave us the ability to keep warm, light the dark, cook food, and disinfect water. Today fire is still one of the driving forces that keep us safe and comfortable in our daily lives. While the technology has advanced and we have things like lighters, torches, furnaces, and internal combustion engines, these things can all break, run out of fuel, or simply not be available when we need them. For those who love the outdoors or people who are just into being prepared for emergencies, the ability to start a fire in a pinch is a top priority. Today we will discuss two awesome compact tools that you can keep on your person at all times that will make sure you always have the spark you need to get that fire started.
KPL Dry Film: High Performance Lubrication With No Mess
For years KPL has formulated and produced excellent pivot lubricants, starting with our original and later evolving into heavy and ultralight options to meet the specific needs of our community. When we heard that many members of the knife community were on the hunt for an effective lubricant that would not leave any oil or waxy residue behind, we knew that we could formulate the best dry lubricant to meet those needs! After extensive research and testing we were able to launch KPL Dry Film Lubricant in 2023 and it has become a staple in our product line ever since!
Best EDC Fixed Blades of Blade Show 2024
Blade Show 2024 is a wrap and we had another amazing year getting awesome maintenance products into the hands of the knife community! One of my favorite things about Blade Show is the opportunity to see the hard work of the many amazing knife companies and makers out there. This year I was a man on a mission, I was on the hunt for the best EDC fixed blades made by small companies and makers! With all of the booths and tables across the two rooms of Cobb Galleria, not to mention the massive crowds of knife enthusiasts filling the aisles it is hard to see everyone, but I was able to identify some amazing EDC fixed blades and speak to the people who made them! Join us as we take a brief look at some of our favorite EDC fixed blades of Blade Show Atlanta 2024!
The Wharncliffe Blade: a Brief History and Modern Uses
There are many different blade shapes available to the market, while a novice may think the differences are purely aesthetic, but the reality is different blade shapes are suited for different jobs. In this article we will be exploring the early history of the Wharncliffe blade as well as the modern applications of the blade style. The design originated in the early 1800’s, and modern iterations draw inspiration from designs that have been around for centuries. The Wharncliffe blade shape is a style that has had fluctuations in popularity over the years, but the utilitarian value it brings to the table is undeniable and allows this classic design to remain relevant nearly two centuries beyond its first iteration!
Why EDC a Fixed Blade?
Fixed blades have long been associated with the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and tactical applications but recently we have seen a great deal of enthusiasm for EDC fixed blades. Thankfully, many small makers and production companies have noticed the trend and started designing fixed blades specifically for EDC purposes! In this week's article we will be exploring some of the advantages to carrying EDC fixed blades as well as the innovations makers have come up with to make carrying an EDC fixed blade easy and comfortable.
What is an EDC Knife?
In the greater knife community we often hear the term EDC, which stands for everyday carry, but the question often comes up as to what this actually means. At the root of the term it literally means the things that we carry on us on a daily basis. By this definition every single person has some kind of EDC. It could be a wallet, their cell phone, keys, briefcase, purse, and the whole litany of items that modern people take with them when they set out into the world. Within the Knife Community this term has taken on new meaning, while it still on the surface represents the original definition, it has now become an entire community of people that are enthusiastic about the things they carry on a daily basis. As with all communities there are a wide variety of specific interests and styles that can influence people's definition of what the proper way to EDC is and a lot of strong opinions that come along with it. As we care about the community as a whole, in this article we will explore some of the factors that apply when choosing an EDC Knife and hopefully dispel the idea that there is a right or wrong way to EDC.
EDC Organization Essentials
No matter what we are up to on a daily basis, we all love to carry our knives and EDC gear with us! Some people like a minimalist set up while others prefer a comprehensive kit, either way having the right organization can make carrying your gear a lot easier. Today we are looking at just a few of our favorite options out there for organizing and carrying your EDC essentials on a daily basis!
KPL Guide: Synthetic Handle Materials
When it comes to knife handle materials, there are a lot of options and many materials have values well beyond their aesthetic properties! With so many options it is sometimes hard to narrow down what the best handle material is for our needs, but KPL has you covered and we are putting together guides to help you find the perfect handle material for you! In This week's guide we will be looking at some of the most common synthetic handle materials and the benefits they have for us.
