EDC

Everyday Carry, or EDC, generally refers to small items or gadgets worn, carried, or made available in pockets, holsters, or bags on a daily basis to manage common tasks or for use in unexpected situations or emergencies. In a broader sense, it is a lifestyle, discipline, or philosophy of preparedness.

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submitted by Anthony Sculimbrene A Filip De Coene Hybrid Slipjoint (purchased after seeing a Mini from De Coene in your Archives) A Hi CRI Steve Ku 40DD with Ice Blue Tritium Inserts How is that for minimal? Editor’s Note: Here’s a shot of that Steve Ku 40DD I mentioned in an earlier post this week. Awesome pair, totally minimal, unique and functional. Congrats Tony, carry them well.

submitted by Anthony Sculimbrene

A Filip De Coene Hybrid Slipjoint (purchased after seeing a Mini from De Coene in your Archives)

A Hi CRI Steve Ku 40DD with Ice Blue Tritium Inserts

How is that for minimal?

Editor’s Note: Here’s a shot of that Steve Ku 40DD I mentioned in an earlier post this week. Awesome pair, totally minimal, unique and functional. Congrats Tony, carry them well.

submitted by starstreak Great blog! I’m japanese photographer. here’s my carry : Sinn UX S GSG9 Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Keys Leatherman Style PS Nitecore EX11.2 Editor’s Note: Thanks for the kind words. Also, thanks for putting a brief description of what you do and where you’re from to put the carry into perspective. It makes sense that you carry a bladeless multitool due to Japanese knife laws. I see you keep your light on a wrist lanyard, which is nice for retrieval and retention when in use. If you want a different carry solution, there are actually some aftermarket titanium pocket clips that carry nice and deep if you’d want to go that route. Lastly, the real standout of this carry is that Sinn! Looks great all around, thanks for sharing.

submitted by starstreak

Great blog!

I’m japanese photographer. here’s my carry :

  • Sinn UX S GSG9
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
  • Keys
  • Leatherman Style PS
  • Nitecore EX11.2

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the kind words. Also, thanks for putting a brief description of what you do and where you’re from to put the carry into perspective. It makes sense that you carry a bladeless multitool due to Japanese knife laws. I see you keep your light on a wrist lanyard, which is nice for retrieval and retention when in use. If you want a different carry solution, there are actually some aftermarket titanium pocket clips that carry nice and deep if you’d want to go that route. Lastly, the real standout of this carry is that Sinn! Looks great all around, thanks for sharing.

submitted by Sherwin Love your site!  It’s intriguing to see what’s in people’s pockets. Reminds me of the book, The Things They Carried. Thought I’d contribute my daily carry, too. - lip balm- Makr Carry Goods, Horizon Three Wallet; Great thin wallet for front pocket use- iPhone 4, 32GB- Seiko SNK809K2; Custom face and hands, with Maratac Bond NATO strap- fishhook keychain- Streamlight Nano- Rough Rider “Damascus” lockback; with hand-etched ivory scrimshaw I found the knife on Etsy and felt it had a lot of character—so it replaced a Victornox Classic SD. I might ditch the Streamlight Nano and rely on my phone’s LED—it keeps unscrewing itself and spilling the batteries. I thought about getting a Photon, but they don’t seem all that great. Any reco’s for tiny flashlights? Editor’s Note: Another nice minimal carry, pretty stylish too. I haven’t seen one of those Seikos in a while, looks like a Yobokies custom? Those are an inexpensive way to get the look you want, and actually look good for people with smaller wrists with the 38mm case. I’ve heard some horror stories about the infamous fishhook keyring but if you’re careful and tuck your keys into your pocket that shouldn’t be an issue, so just keep that in mind. As for a small light replacement, here’s a (potentially outdated) article on button cell lights. There have been some newer small lights on the market, some using 1xAAAA cells, but the one that really caught my eye was the Steve Ku (now Veleno Designs) 40DD. Good luck and thanks for sharing!

submitted by Sherwin

Love your site!  It’s intriguing to see what’s in people’s pockets. Reminds me of the book, The Things They Carried. Thought I’d contribute my daily carry, too.

- lip balm
- Makr Carry Goods, Horizon Three Wallet; Great thin wallet for front pocket use
- iPhone 4, 32GB
- Seiko SNK809K2; Custom face and hands, with Maratac Bond NATO strap
- fishhook keychain
- Streamlight Nano
- Rough Rider “Damascus” lockback; with hand-etched ivory scrimshaw

I found the knife on Etsy and felt it had a lot of character—so it replaced a Victornox Classic SD. I might ditch the Streamlight Nano and rely on my phone’s LED—it keeps unscrewing itself and spilling the batteries. I thought about getting a Photon, but they don’t seem all that great. Any reco’s for tiny flashlights?

Editor’s Note: Another nice minimal carry, pretty stylish too. I haven’t seen one of those Seikos in a while, looks like a Yobokies custom? Those are an inexpensive way to get the look you want, and actually look good for people with smaller wrists with the 38mm case. I’ve heard some horror stories about the infamous fishhook keyring but if you’re careful and tuck your keys into your pocket that shouldn’t be an issue, so just keep that in mind. As for a small light replacement, here’s a (potentially outdated) article on button cell lights. There have been some newer small lights on the market, some using 1xAAAA cells, but the one that really caught my eye was the Steve Ku (now Veleno Designs) 40DD. Good luck and thanks for sharing!

submitted by Scott P. Heav(ier) duty EDC, usually carried in a small shoulder bag: Guildhall pocket notebook (much better quality than Moleskine imho), in a plain leather cover.Stainless Embassy pen, stainless Maxmadco pen.Undyed cotton handkerchief.Spyderco Leaf Storm.Saddleback Leather medium bifold wallet.Keychain and tools: Muyshondt Aeon, Leatherman Squirt PS4, and Imakey, and 2 stainless storage fobs. Editor’s Note: Nice setup… with an EDC bag I see you can manage to carry a nice notebook, some heavy duty pens, and a Saddleback bifold (which aren’t the slimmest to carry I’d imagine, but here it should carry fine and last forever). Good choice on the primary bladetoo. Despite it being one of my older knives, my Leafstorm’s in my pocket every day (still can’t think of a suitable replacement for myself…). I like the pairing of the Aeon and the Squirt, as well as how your keys are modular for ease of access and customization. One concern I have is the two pill-fobs on one McGizmo clip situation — they seem to dangle awkwardly (which again, might not matter if it’s in a bag). I can’t tell from the photo what size clips those are too, but I generally avoid the smaller clips because they tend to easily unclip gear, in my experience. Looking good overall, thanks for sharing.

submitted by Scott P.

Heav(ier) duty EDC, usually carried in a small shoulder bag:

Guildhall pocket notebook (much better quality than Moleskine imho), in a plain leather cover.
Stainless Embassy pen, stainless Maxmadco pen.
Undyed cotton handkerchief.
Spyderco Leaf Storm.
Saddleback Leather medium bifold wallet.
Keychain and tools: Muyshondt Aeon, Leatherman Squirt PS4, and Imakey, and 2 stainless storage fobs.

Editor’s Note: Nice setup… with an EDC bag I see you can manage to carry a nice notebook, some heavy duty pens, and a Saddleback bifold (which aren’t the slimmest to carry I’d imagine, but here it should carry fine and last forever). Good choice on the primary bladetoo. Despite it being one of my older knives, my Leafstorm’s in my pocket every day (still can’t think of a suitable replacement for myself…). I like the pairing of the Aeon and the Squirt, as well as how your keys are modular for ease of access and customization. One concern I have is the two pill-fobs on one McGizmo clip situation — they seem to dangle awkwardly (which again, might not matter if it’s in a bag). I can’t tell from the photo what size clips those are too, but I generally avoid the smaller clips because they tend to easily unclip gear, in my experience. Looking good overall, thanks for sharing.

submitted by j-vergara Hey, long time follower of this site. My carry pretty much stays the same through the years as I add or remove a piece here or there. This time I added a timepiece to my carry. 4Sevens Quark Mini 123 Spyderco Persistence Seiko SKX007 Editor’s Note: Nice selection to add to the carry… The SKX007 is one of Seiko’s more popular offerings and makes for a nice EDC watch. Your other pieces, the Quark Mini123 and Persistence are also some common choices, albeit because they perform well for not a lot of money. These are definitely some pieces of kit to check out for newcomers to EDC. Thanks for sharing.

submitted by j-vergara

Hey, long time follower of this site. My carry pretty much stays the same through the years as I add or remove a piece here or there. This time I added a timepiece to my carry.

  • 4Sevens Quark Mini 123
  • Spyderco Persistence
  • Seiko SKX007

Editor’s Note: Nice selection to add to the carry… The SKX007 is one of Seiko’s more popular offerings and makes for a nice EDC watch. Your other pieces, the Quark Mini123 and Persistence are also some common choices, albeit because they perform well for not a lot of money. These are definitely some pieces of kit to check out for newcomers to EDC. Thanks for sharing.

    submitted by PiterM Just my recent weekend EDC:- Emerson CQC7 (with custom backspacer)- Fellhoelter folder-bottle opener (for fine cutting tasks)- Atwood PryBaby tool (with Strider pivot key)- Ti folding spork- BIC lighter- G-Shock- iPhone (doubles as emergency flashlight)- Spartan pen (impact device)- Field Notes- refreshment mini-towel- BUSHIDO pendant- GF1 camera with 14/2.5 lens (very handy and gives MUCH better image quality than ANY compact camera, especially in low-light. And still small enough for EDC) Editor’s Note: Nice loadout as always, Piter. I especially like the spork and friction folder/bottle opener as I don’t see those very often, very cool! Even though this loadout might look a little on the heavy side it still remains coherent set of tools for a relaxing weekend outside or something. I also forgot how good a simple G-Shock can be for an EDC watch, I might have to pick one up soon. Thanks for sharing.

    submitted by PiterM

    Just my recent weekend EDC:
    - Emerson CQC7 (with custom backspacer)
    - Fellhoelter folder-bottle opener (for fine cutting tasks)
    - Atwood PryBaby tool (with Strider pivot key)
    - Ti folding spork
    - BIC lighter
    - G-Shock
    - iPhone (doubles as emergency flashlight)
    - Spartan pen (impact device)
    - Field Notes
    - refreshment mini-towel
    - BUSHIDO pendant
    - GF1 camera with 14/2.5 lens (very handy and gives MUCH better image quality than ANY compact camera, especially in low-light. And still small enough for EDC)

    Editor’s Note: Nice loadout as always, Piter. I especially like the spork and friction folder/bottle opener as I don’t see those very often, very cool! Even though this loadout might look a little on the heavy side it still remains coherent set of tools for a relaxing weekend outside or something. I also forgot how good a simple G-Shock can be for an EDC watch, I might have to pick one up soon. Thanks for sharing.

    submitted by tinycrumb While I EDC a bit more than this (wallet, keychain, etc…), I  thought it would be fun to just do a quick shot of the favorite titanium goodies together. iPhone 4S w/ replacement back from Mas Elements Cool Fall Tri-V Hinderer XM-18 3” Custom Spearpoint Editor’s Note: Some titanium to start the week! Awesome pieces, I totally envy that Tri-V. I can’t really comment on your overall carry but your gear suggests you’ve got a set up that works for you. In any case, thanks for sharing a beautiful shot of some fantastic gear.

    submitted by tinycrumb

    While I EDC a bit more than this (wallet, keychain, etc…), I  thought it would be fun to just do a quick shot of the favorite titanium goodies together.

    • iPhone 4S w/ replacement back from Mas Elements
    • Cool Fall Tri-V
    • Hinderer XM-18 3” Custom Spearpoint

    Editor’s Note: Some titanium to start the week! Awesome pieces, I totally envy that Tri-V. I can’t really comment on your overall carry but your gear suggests you’ve got a set up that works for you. In any case, thanks for sharing a beautiful shot of some fantastic gear.

      submitted by Matthew From left to right, top to bottom:1. Apple iPhone Verizon2. Hamilton Khaki Filed Auto 38mm on Maratac strap3. Victorinox Cadet Red Alox on Munroe Dangler4. Rotring 600 Lava ballpoint pen with Fisher refill5. Rite In The Rain notebook6. The Hill-Side Indogo Selvedge Chambray pocket square7. Kawatako Brass Keyhook with Makr Bottle Key8. Makr One WalletThere are other items I EDC, but this is the stuff that is in my pockets on a daily basis. Editor’s Note: Nice loadout. It’s streamlined and non-threatening while boasting both utility and style. Each piece individually is awesome and together they’re very coherent. I like the suspension clip/dangler on the Alox Cadet for better pocket carry. Great Rotring too. I notice you don’t carry a light, but I’m assuming your phone’s LED would suffice for your typical everyday environments. One last thing is that your bottle opener key is still a blank cut — I can’t really tell if the key behind it is the same size/blank but if it is you could minimize bulk and weight by combining keys. Otherwise, good work, thanks for sharing.

      submitted by Matthew

      From left to right, top to bottom:
      1. Apple iPhone Verizon
      2. Hamilton Khaki Filed Auto 38mm on Maratac strap
      3. Victorinox Cadet Red Alox on Munroe Dangler
      4. Rotring 600 Lava ballpoint pen with Fisher refill
      5. Rite In The Rain notebook
      6. The Hill-Side Indogo Selvedge Chambray pocket square
      7. Kawatako Brass Keyhook with Makr Bottle Key
      8. Makr One Wallet

      There are other items I EDC, but this is the stuff that is in my pockets on a daily basis.

      Editor’s Note: Nice loadout. It’s streamlined and non-threatening while boasting both utility and style. Each piece individually is awesome and together they’re very coherent. I like the suspension clip/dangler on the Alox Cadet for better pocket carry. Great Rotring too. I notice you don’t carry a light, but I’m assuming your phone’s LED would suffice for your typical everyday environments. One last thing is that your bottle opener key is still a blank cut — I can’t really tell if the key behind it is the same size/blank but if it is you could minimize bulk and weight by combining keys. Otherwise, good work, thanks for sharing.

      submitted by Dan Hey Bernard, I am addicted to your site… thought I might throw my humble EDC into the mix. I don’t like to carry a ton of stuff, but I refuse to skimp on the knife or the flashlight. The gear is as follows (from left to right): Big Skinny WalletCummins Keychain (housekeys and truck keys)Quark AA2 Tactical FlashlightPalm PreMcusta Tactility (Damascus / VG10 Blade, Quincewood Handle)Carrera Sunglasses Also, I always EDC a bandana. Editor’s Note: Was I the only one who read “I always EDC a banana” at first? Hey Dan, thanks for the support and frequent participation in discussions on the site. Sleek and effective carry as expected — slimmed down keys and wallet, a light with long runtime, and a beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.  To my other readers, be sure to check out Dan’s site, BladeReviews.com, which offers a variety of insightful and thorough reviews on popular EDC knives. If you’re in the market for an EDC blade but aren’t quite sure what to get, his site is a useful resource to get you started.

      submitted by Dan

      Hey Bernard, I am addicted to your site… thought I might throw my humble EDC into the mix. I don’t like to carry a ton of stuff, but I refuse to skimp on the knife or the flashlight. The gear is as follows (from left to right):

      Big Skinny Wallet
      Cummins Keychain (housekeys and truck keys)
      Quark AA2 Tactical Flashlight
      Palm Pre
      Mcusta Tactility (Damascus / VG10 Blade, Quincewood Handle)
      Carrera Sunglasses

      Also, I always EDC a bandana.

      Editor’s Note: Was I the only one who read “I always EDC a banana” at first? Hey Dan, thanks for the support and frequent participation in discussions on the site. Sleek and effective carry as expected — slimmed down keys and wallet, a light with long runtime, and a beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. 

      To my other readers, be sure to check out Dan’s site, BladeReviews.com, which offers a variety of insightful and thorough reviews on popular EDC knives. If you’re in the market for an EDC blade but aren’t quite sure what to get, his site is a useful resource to get you started.

      submitted by mattbillfield Love your blog.  Ever since I stumbled upon it and the rest of the edc world, I’ve been buying gear non-stop.  Here is what I have in my pockets today (photo taken with my iphone 4): -Small Sebenza with matching Chris Reeve TI bead and custom sharkskin deep carry sheath by Paul Long-Atwood G5 Prybaby with TI Lanslide-4Sevens Quark Mini 123 in satin TI with S3-Fenix E05 with R4-Keys with P-7 Suspension Clip and fishing swivel-Koolstof carbon fiber money clip-Rolex Submariner I also carry a simple white hanky which came in handy to wipe the dust off the coffee table before taking the photo. Editor’s Note: Here’s one for the titanium lovers… Beautiful gear! I like your keychain setup with the suspension clip and swivel for ease of carry. Of course, nice primary knife, tool, light and watch too. Thanks for sharing.

      submitted by mattbillfield

      Love your blog.  Ever since I stumbled upon it and the rest of the edc world, I’ve been buying gear non-stop.  Here is what I have in my pockets today (photo taken with my iphone 4):

      -Small Sebenza with matching Chris Reeve TI bead and custom sharkskin deep carry sheath by Paul Long
      -Atwood G5 Prybaby with TI Lanslide
      -4Sevens Quark Mini 123 in satin TI with S3
      -Fenix E05 with R4
      -Keys with P-7 Suspension Clip and fishing swivel
      -Koolstof carbon fiber money clip
      -Rolex Submariner

      I also carry a simple white hanky which came in handy to wipe the dust off the coffee table before taking the photo.

      Editor’s Note: Here’s one for the titanium lovers… Beautiful gear! I like your keychain setup with the suspension clip and swivel for ease of carry. Of course, nice primary knife, tool, light and watch too. Thanks for sharing.

      submitted by Raph EDC of a french farmer  -Opinel #10 carbon steel-Leclanché flashlight-some coins-key The Leclanché flashlight belonged to my great-grandfather. PS: I love this blog, check it at least once a day ;) Editor’s Note: Whoops, forgot to publish this submission from several decades ago. Jokes aside, nice to see some ‘classic’ gear but you’re missing out on all the fun of having a sharp edge and LED emitters! Consider retiring this gear before wear and tear gets the best of them and free up some pocket space with more modern pieces, unless your sentimental attachment is too strong. Thanks for sharing.

      submitted by Raph

      EDC of a french farmer 

      -Opinel #10 carbon steel
      -Leclanché flashlight
      -some coins
      -key

      The Leclanché flashlight belonged to my great-grandfather.

      PS: I love this blog, check it at least once a day ;)

      Editor’s Note: Whoops, forgot to publish this submission from several decades ago. Jokes aside, nice to see some ‘classic’ gear but you’re missing out on all the fun of having a sharp edge and LED emitters! Consider retiring this gear before wear and tear gets the best of them and free up some pocket space with more modern pieces, unless your sentimental attachment is too strong. Thanks for sharing.

      submitted by georgechen - Hazard 4 mil-wafer wallet. - iPhone 4 + Magpul case.- Strider PT in black.- Car key.- 4Sevens Qmini.- Swiss Army knife USB drive 4GB + tiny scissor version.- Mega Dangler.- Short 550 Paracord.- Titanium Money Clip. Editor’s Note: Good example of a minimalist carry here. You have a super-solid primary EDC blade that isn’t excessively long or unwieldy for most EDC tasks, backed by a keychain system providing your illumination and multitool functions. The keychain is kept slimmed down but also offers added utility in both the paracord lanyard for cordage and retrieval, and the Munroe Megadangler works as both a bottle opener type tool and a suspension clip to carry your keys easily in pocket. Lastly, separating your cash and cards into a wallet and moneyclip can better distribute bulk for a more symmetrical carry, which can free up space in some pockets and utilize some unused pocket space in others for a more balanced, comfortable feel. Good work, thanks for sharing!

      submitted by georgechen

      - Hazard 4 mil-wafer wallet. 
      - iPhone 4 + Magpul case.
      - Strider PT in black.
      - Car key.
      - 4Sevens Qmini.
      - Swiss Army knife USB drive 4GB + tiny scissor version.
      - Mega Dangler.
      - Short 550 Paracord.
      - Titanium Money Clip.

      Editor’s Note: Good example of a minimalist carry here. You have a super-solid primary EDC blade that isn’t excessively long or unwieldy for most EDC tasks, backed by a keychain system providing your illumination and multitool functions. The keychain is kept slimmed down but also offers added utility in both the paracord lanyard for cordage and retrieval, and the Munroe Megadangler works as both a bottle opener type tool and a suspension clip to carry your keys easily in pocket. Lastly, separating your cash and cards into a wallet and moneyclip can better distribute bulk for a more symmetrical carry, which can free up space in some pockets and utilize some unused pocket space in others for a more balanced, comfortable feel. Good work, thanks for sharing!

      submitted by ranon Top (L to R): CDG Classic Plain, Zissou Keyhook with Cashstash, Leather Triangle for Coins, Blackberry Bold 9000, Rhodia Grid Notebook Middle: Black Pilot G2 0.5 Bottom: Muji Camera Case, 6m Parachord, Magnesium Rod with Spark Rod, Sharpie Mini, Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, Leatherman Micra, Fenix E01, Parachord, Muji Case Editor’s Note: Nicely done. I like the re-appropriated camera case into a sort of mini survival kit. That’s a clever and pretty stylish way to conceal and carry a good selection of tools for EDC. Nice wear on your leather goods as well. Your carry looks clean and coherent, and your bases are pretty much covered so keep that up and thanks for sharing.

      submitted by ranon

      Top (L to R): CDG Classic Plain, Zissou Keyhook with Cashstash, Leather Triangle for Coins, Blackberry Bold 9000, Rhodia Grid Notebook

      Middle: Black Pilot G2 0.5

      Bottom: Muji Camera Case, 6m Parachord, Magnesium Rod with Spark Rod, Sharpie Mini, Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, Leatherman Micra, Fenix E01, Parachord, Muji Case

      Editor’s Note: Nicely done. I like the re-appropriated camera case into a sort of mini survival kit. That’s a clever and pretty stylish way to conceal and carry a good selection of tools for EDC. Nice wear on your leather goods as well. Your carry looks clean and coherent, and your bases are pretty much covered so keep that up and thanks for sharing.

      submitted by daniel I have been refining my EDC and I think I nailed it. -The watch is a Laco type B with a Corvus Horween NATO strap.-SAK Cadet -I love how thin it is!-4Sevens Preon 1 - Carrying this is much easier than my HDS Clicky.-Coach card case Editor’s Note: Great minimalism here. The Cadet/Preon 1 pair is great. Those Alox Cadets are a great value, work well for many EDCers and carries so easily. I like the Preon 1 as it’s one of the few 1xAAA lights with both a pocket clip and a click switch too. Lastly, beautiful LACO flieger too. Thanks for sharing!

      submitted by daniel

      I have been refining my EDC and I think I nailed it.

      -The watch is a Laco type B with a Corvus Horween NATO strap.
      -SAK Cadet -I love how thin it is!
      -4Sevens Preon 1 - Carrying this is much easier than my HDS Clicky.
      -Coach card case

      Editor’s Note: Great minimalism here. The Cadet/Preon 1 pair is great. Those Alox Cadets are a great value, work well for many EDCers and carries so easily. I like the Preon 1 as it’s one of the few 1xAAA lights with both a pocket clip and a click switch too. Lastly, beautiful LACO flieger too. Thanks for sharing!

      submitted by rickinFL Left to Right Fenix E15Moleskine 18 month calendarZebra 701 Hybrid (modified) penPeter Atwood G5b FlatbabyColsen Keane MicrowalletSAK Fisherman with Peter Atwood LongslideSAK ManagerLuminox Ultimate Seal No.8362 Editor’s Note: I throw around the term ‘retrieval lanyard’ a lot and to some new readers, what that means might not be so clear. Here, Rick’s carry showcases some good examples of retrieval lanyards: a simple knot of leather on his Atwood tool and an awesome paracord lanyard with a luminescent locator bead. These facilitate ‘retrieval,’ or pulling them out of their pockets/wherever they’re stored, and at night, help to locate them as some of his gear glows in the dark (good call to put on keys especially). Good carry overall, some quality pieces and I like the customization of the lanyards, keyring hardware and pen. The keyring looks like it might be a little noisy/cumbersome with all of that hardware depending on how you carry, but the keys seem to extend long enough for a backpocket tuck to silence them and gives you room to work with to make them modular for less strain on your car ignition, etc. Good job and thanks for sharing!

      submitted by rickinFL

      Left to Right

      Fenix E15
      Moleskine 18 month calendar
      Zebra 701 Hybrid (modified) pen
      Peter Atwood G5b Flatbaby
      Colsen Keane Microwallet
      SAK Fisherman with Peter Atwood Longslide
      SAK Manager
      Luminox Ultimate Seal No.8362

      Editor’s Note: I throw around the term ‘retrieval lanyard’ a lot and to some new readers, what that means might not be so clear. Here, Rick’s carry showcases some good examples of retrieval lanyards: a simple knot of leather on his Atwood tool and an awesome paracord lanyard with a luminescent locator bead. These facilitate ‘retrieval,’ or pulling them out of their pockets/wherever they’re stored, and at night, help to locate them as some of his gear glows in the dark (good call to put on keys especially). Good carry overall, some quality pieces and I like the customization of the lanyards, keyring hardware and pen. The keyring looks like it might be a little noisy/cumbersome with all of that hardware depending on how you carry, but the keys seem to extend long enough for a backpocket tuck to silence them and gives you room to work with to make them modular for less strain on your car ignition, etc. Good job and thanks for sharing!