Why OTF Knives are Objectively Better than Folding Knives
Speed settles a lot of arguments. Ask anyone who carries a knife daily and they’ll eventually get around to the deployment question: how fast can…
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The EDC Pen Reinvented: Lumink’s Titanium Fountain Pen Folds, Writes, and Lasts a Lifetime
Pocket pens usually ask for compromise. Full size fountain pens usually ask for commitment. Lumink tries to bridge that divide with a titanium body that…
Small, Aggressive, and Under $80: Meet The Kansept Wasp Button Lock Knife
A wasp’s design is a lesson in efficiency. It combines a potent stinger with a small, agile frame to create a threat that commands respect…
This Tungsten-tipped Nutcracker Works On Walnuts, Seafood, and even Car Windows in an Emergency
Think for a moment about three common tools: the nutcracker that sends shell fragments flying across the room, the bulky hammer you have to retrieve…
Olight Oclip Pro S is a palm-sized clip-on EDC flashlight for every task
There’s a quiet shift happening in the world of everyday carry, wherein single-purpose tools are steadily giving way to compact, multi-functional companions that adapt as…
Spigen Made a MagSafe Wallet That Looks Like a 1984 Mac and It’s Hard to Argue With
The Macintosh 128K was a beige rectangle with vents, grooves, and a floppy disk slot. Spigen’s new MagSafe wallet is also a beige rectangle with…
10 Best Camping Gadgets Every Design Snob Needs Before Spring Actually Convinces You to Go Outside
Spring has a particular gift for making the outdoors look better than it probably is. The light softens, the temperature edges toward reasonable, and suddenly…
8 Best EDC Knives To Choose Based on Your Outdoor Personality
The gear people carry tends to reflect how they move through the world. A minimalist packs light and intentionally. A tactical thinker layers redundancy into…
7 EDC Upgrades Every Guy Needs Now That Winter Is Finally Over
Winter pockets are forgiving. Thick jackets and layered coats offer deep storage, and the cold discourages the kind of outdoor tinkering that puts your gear…
This $56 Machete Multitool Borrows Its Best Idea From WWII Survival Gear
The Woodman’s Pal is an 84-year-old Pennsylvania tool that the US Army adopted almost immediately after its 1941 introduction, issuing it to Signal Corps troops…
This titanium ‘Spork’ multitool packs 6 functions in a single unibody design
Daily utility meets design in EDC multitools. And here at Yanko Design, we have this knack for recognizing the best tools for you, which would…
This $37.5 Clip-On EDC Flashlight Does Something a $200 Olight Still Cannot… Measure Distances
The humble flashlight is older than you probably think. The first handheld electric torch was patented in 1899, and for the better part of 127…