One comment lit the fuse: ‘Anyone who thinks scissors are the best tool on a multi-tool is someone who doesn’t know how to sharpen a knife.’ So are scissors just training wheels for knife guys, or the most underrated tool in EDC? Plus a brand-new Leatherman, a hot-swappable blade design, an unhinged confessional, and more in this week’s Deep Cuts.

Let’s do the damn thing.

0:00 Cold Open
Are scissors training wheels… or essential?

0:25 Show and Tell
Leatherman Wave Alpha
Exceed Designs TiRant Ultra

5:37 Sponsors

• Work Sharp RMX (drops Monday at 10 AM PST)
• Big Idea Design – Chaves Fountain EDC
• BladeBinge for all your buy, sell, and trading EDC needs
• Carry Commission – BROG Bum Bag XL + MMTW Lander 2 restocked

8:25 Community Comments
Are scissors training wheels for knife guys or the most underrated tool on a multitool?

11:23 EDC Confessional
Submit your own

12:38 Carry of the Week
Dave Rodriguez – @king_detritus

• Jack Wolf Knives Benny’s Clip Steel Series
• Big Idea Design Slim Bolt Action Pen Zirc
• ReyLight Pineapple Mini
• SOG PowerPint

14:42 What’s in My Pockets

• Leatherman Wave Alpha
• Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED Sapphire
• CC x Wilder Goods Co. Hitchhiker Wallet
• Big Idea Design Pocket Pro Bronze
• Gaslight Industries Jerry Can Lighter

The knife world’s been busy. Between talk of repealing the Federal Switchblade Act, Knife Rights dragging California’s ban into the 2nd Amendment spotlight, and Spartan Blades planting a flag in Europe, there’s a lot to chew on. Toss in your fiery takes on the one multitool function that stands above the rest, a confessional about Spyderco, and some new gear hitting the desk — and you’ve got this week’s Deep Cuts.

Let's do the damn thing.

0:44 Knife Knews

• AKTI explains the messy reality if the Federal Switchblade Act is repealed.
• Knife Rights appeals California’s switchblade ban under the 2A; the Ninth Circuit asks for amicus briefs.
• Spartan Blades launches Euro Blade Worx in the Czech Republic with KA-BAR and Ondřej Němec, shifting from exports to local production.

  5:24 Sponsors

• Work Sharp RMX (drops Monday at 10 AM PST)
• Big Idea Design – Chaves Fountain EDC
• BladeBinge for all your buy, sell, and trading EDC needs
• Carry Commission – BROG Bum Bag XL + MMTW Lander 2 restocked

9:27 Community Comments
Audience picks for the single best multitool function #OneToolToRuleThemAll

17:53 EDC Confessional
Submit your own

18:45 Show and Tell

• TKC Skeletonized Rockwall
• Pro-Tech Duke 2

22:37 Carry of the Week
Antonio Morales

• CC x Wazoo Cache Belt
• Big Idea Design TPT Slide
• Big Idea Design Pocket Pro Pen
• Carry Commission x Wilder Goods Co Hitchhiker
• Ace of Hanks Handkerchief
• Carry Commission x JRW Gear Tough Clip
• Carry Commission x Urban Carver Keychain
• Carry Commission x Pro-Tech Malibu
• Carry Commission x CWF Micro Arcadian Click
• Best Damn EDC Topo Zippo
• Garage Built Gear Full Field Notes Book Cover
• Paladin33 Belt Bag

24:55 What’s in My Pockets

• Tactile Knife Co. Rockwall Skeletonized
• Leatherman Arc Talos
• Gaslight Industries Jerry Can Lighter
• CC x Wildr Goods Co. Hitchhiker
• Big Idea Design Base Line Bolt Action Pen
• Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED

27:11 Giveaway
Jack Wolf Knives K9 Jack winner: @robertfinneide5044

This week, we’re going back 5,000 years to see what Ötzi the Iceman carried and what it says about our obsession with modern everyday carry. From copper axes and flint knives to Viking whetstones, we’re exploring whether today’s gear is an evolution of survival or just overkill. We’ve also got a new Show and Tell with the Gatorz Rig, community takes on drop culture and the “curator” debate, and a confessional about loving gear just for the sake of it. Plus, Carry of the Week features the Oz Machine Co. Rosie in MagnaCut, What’s in My Pockets, and another round of giveaways.

0:16 Show and Tell

• iPhone flashlight trick (still sucks)
• Gatorz Rig
• BHQ x Tactile Knife Co. Redhawk

2:25 Sponsors

• Work Sharp RMX (drops Monday at 10 AM PST)
• Big Idea Design Everyday Notebook
• BladeBinge for all your buy, sell, and trading EDC needs
• Carry Commission x Wildr Goods Co Hitchhiker

5:11 Community Comments
Reacting to “We don’t need EDC — it’s just cosplay” and whether modern carry is about true preparedness or LARPing.

10:36 EDC Confessional
Submit your own: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9

12:09 Carry of the Week
Ryan Dodds – @ryandoddsphotography

• Paradrop Leather Triarii
• Oz Machine Co. Roosevelt
• LynchNW All Access Pry
• ReyLight Pineapple Mini
• Nottingham Tactical Pen
• SOG PowerPint
• Urban Carvers Beads

13:56 What’s in My Pockets

• Civivi Clingman
• Leatherman Signal
• CC x Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker
• Big Idea Design Pocket Pro Bronze USA
• Funky Forage Industries Tetra 292
• Gaslight Industries Jerry Can Lighter
• Garmin MARQ Adventurer

15:14 Giveaway
Civivi Crabby Winner: @TWKnives
BDEDC TPT Slide Winner: @kenrossi
Next giveaway: CC x Jack Wolf Knives K9 Jack

This week, we’re talking about the most overrated gear in everyday carry. From knives that don’t deserve the hype to multi-tools and wallets that fall flat, the community had plenty to say about what just isn’t worth it. We’ve also got knife news out of NYCKS with a stolen Null Knives prototype, Victorinox eyeing U.S. production, a new Show and Tell with some Swiss steel, and more.

0:34 Knife News
Null Knives Mini Voodoo prototype stolen at NYCKS
Victorinox considers U.S. production shift

4:12 Show and Tell
Victorinox Evoke
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
Null Knives Vandal

7:47 Sponsors
Work Sharp RMX (drops Monday at 10 AM PST): https://bit.ly/3TwX7HS
Big Idea Design Jot-N-Pop: https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
Find your size for the Nitto's most versatile all-terrain tire, the Terra Grappler G3 at https://bit.ly/4mjGMnt

9:55 Community Comments
I discuss your takes on the most overrated EDC gear, such as titanium pry bars, keychain tools, and even watches.

17:28 Carry of the Week
@johnnygarcia_urek – Minimalist city carry

• Olight i3T Plus
• Kizer Militaw
• Olight Open Mini
• OTR Carabiner

18:44 Giveaway
Winner: Benchmade Bugout 535-09 – @MitchFoster3
Next up: Civivi Crabby

This week, we’re talking about the worst trends in everyday carry. From titanium pry bars to bottle openers on everything, the community has plenty to say. We’ve also got some wild knife news (including a guy who lived eight years with a blade in his chest), Leatherman no longer including sheaths and accessories, a new Show and Tell, and more.

0:31 Knife News
Leatherman no longer including sheaths & bit kits https://shrtm.nu/U1RrHVc
Man unknowingly lived with a knife in his chest for 8 years https://shrtm.nu/mPAJHVc

4:26 Sponsors
Work Sharp RMX: https://bit.ly/3TwX7HS
Big Idea Design Jot-N-Pop: https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
Carry Commission x Bilgewater Jack Rabbit: https://carrycommission.com

6:09 Show and Tell
Radio Chatter Game
Big Idea Design Jot-N-Pop

12:45 Community Comments
Your takes on the worst EDC trends: bottle openers, titanium pry bars, lumen wars, limited drops, overpriced box cutters, etc.

19:58 EDC Confessional
“I love titanium gear, but I also love truly like Jeremy Siers.” – @nomad1430
Submit your own: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9

21:06 Carry of the Week
Camden Hill – @_camden_hill

• Benchmade Bugout
• Flytanium Ti Scales
• Big Idea Design Pry Bar
• Costa Rinconcito Sunglasses
• SOG PowerAccess Deluxe
• Olight Arkfield Pro
• Ridge Wallet Ti

23:02 What’s in My Pockets

• ProTech Malibu CC Bronze
• Leatherman Signal
• Big Idea Design Jot-N-Pop
• Okluma DC0
• Vice Hardware F-47 Ultem
• Gaslight Industries Jerry Can Lighter
• Big Idea Design Ti GMT

23:51 Giveaway
Winner: Flytanium Beef – @ColbyAshcer
Next up: Benchmade Bugout 535-09

Even the perfect tool for the job can’t save you from forgetting what you carry, according to this week’s EDC confession. We’re also diving into the most innovative category of EDC, taking a closer look at Hacksmith’s wild new Smith Blade multitool, a new Up The Ante, giveaways, and more!

1:08 – EDC Confessionals
Share your own EDC hot take or taboo: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9

2:36 Sponsors
Work Sharp https://bit.ly/3TwX7HS
Big Idea Design: Use coupon code CARRYON for 10% off https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
Nitto Tire https://bit.ly/4mjGMnt

4:08 – Community Comments
Reactions and replies to the Only a Wallet Challenge and #innovativeedc.

17:08 – Show and Tell: Hacksmith Smith Blade
https://shrtm.nu/RK32kQq

22:36 – Up the Ante
Don guesses the price of a complete Bass Pro EDC to win a Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener for you guys

25:28 – Community Carry of the Week
Chad Rewis - ⁨@edc_crews⁩

• Kershaw Iridium
• Viperade VE29 Pouch
• SOG PowerPint
• Big Idea Design Pocket Pro
• Streamlight Wedge XT
• Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar
• Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Wallet

27:39 – What’s in My Pockets

• ProTech Malibu CC Black
• TaleofKnives Tuxedo
• Leatherman Signal
• Big Idea Design Mini Click Pen
• Okluma DC0
• Vice Hardware F-47 Ultem
• Gaslight Industries Jerry Can Lighter
• Big Idea Design Ti GMT

29:10 – Giveaway
Winner: UG Tools Kubotan
Next up: Flytanium Beef

0:28 – Show and Tell: Schwarz Knives Overland X
The Schwarz Knives Overland is awesome, but just too big for EDC. The smaller Overland Sport didn’t quite translate down for me. But the Overland X? It’s the perfect middle ground.

3:16 EDC Confessionals
Share your own EDC hot take or taboo: https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9

9:03 Up the Ante
Grip test competition

12:20 Carry of the Week
Lance Philip (@adventurefifty)

• Finch Oxbow Deep Blue Resin
• AriesEDC Bloom Harpoon Custom
• Olight i3T EOS
• SOG PowerPint
• Gear Infusion EverRachet
• Rite in the Rain All-Weather Pocket Pen
• Credio Quartz Dive Watch

15:02 What’s in My Pockets

• Civivi Clingman
• Gaslight Industries Jerry Can Lighter
• Tactile Turn Switch
• Okluma DC0
• Leatherman Arc
• Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Honeycomb
• Big Idea Design Ti GMT

16:15 Giveaway
Winner of the Button Lock Elementum II: @toddkanhai3164
Up next: UG Tools Kubotan

0:24 – Show and Tell
The newest trend with EDC flashlight is throwing every bell, whistle, and fidget at something that's just meant to light up a foot path at night. Recently, I initially dismissed a flashlight like this, but after giving it a chance, I discovered how awesome it is despite being overbuilt and unnecessary.

10:40 – EDC Confessionals
A modded Umnumzaan and a $20 farm knife walk into a bar… and absolutely steal the show.
Share yours here: [https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9](https://forms.gle/rP8ohp7cxRrnxkFe9)

16:27 – Community Comment
I answer an oft-asked question about my key organizer…and answer questions that weren't asked too…

17:40 – Carry of the Week
Ryan (@Fridaddysgearreviews) brings the blackout heat:

- Medford Slim Midi DLC Sculpted Scales
- Tactile Turn Side Click Short Zirc
- Okluma DC0 Polished Zirc
- PNW Toast Co GTFO
- Oris Big Crown Pointer Date

20:23 – What’s In My Pockets
- Tactile Knife Co Redhawk
- Tactile Turn Switch
- Okluma DC0
- Leatherman Arc
- Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Honeycomb
- Funky Forage Industries Tetra 292
- Big Idea Design Ti GMT

21:29 – Giveaway
Congrats to the winners of the…

• RMX Compact: @jeffreynolds643
• Mini Bedlam: @d_rod050

Next up: Button Lock Elementum II (to enter, be sure to sign up for the newsletter)