While most of us prefer made in the USA stamped on what we carry, not all cool EDC gear has to be American-made. A coupe of years back I had a really nice automatic knife sent to me from...Russia. Yes, Russia. Recently I was contacted on Facebook by a leather maker from Slovakia. That maker’s name is Tomas Sabin. He asked if I would be interested in taking a look at his … [Read more...] about Euro Cool: Skull and Bones Leather Works Pocket Organizers
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Old School EDC: A Classic M1911A1
New weapons platforms, blades, and other self-defense items come out almost daily. But that doesn’t mean the tried-and-true stuff still doesn't work just fine. Sometimes there’s just no school like the old school and that’s what this carry kit represents with the greatest .45 design of all time, a trusty fixed blade, and a good, reliable field watch. The trench mace is … [Read more...] about Old School EDC: A Classic M1911A1
Functional Art: Copper Shed Knifeworks’ Juggernaut
The knife industry is filled with a lot of companies turning out the same old knife designs, just "reimagined." It's difficult to come up with original ideas that don’t seem to reflect someone else’s work. But every so often I run into a maker that has a creative style and flavor that's uniquely his own. Ryan Forbes of Copper Shed Knifeworks is one of those standout … [Read more...] about Functional Art: Copper Shed Knifeworks’ Juggernaut
Stealthy EDC: Diamondback DB9 9mm Pistol
A reader who prefers to remain anonymous sends in his daily carry gear that he says goes with him every time he leaves the house. Diamondback DB9 9mm pistol Clinger IWB holster Kershaw Leek BlackWash pocket knife Streamlight Wedge flashlight Swiss Army watch Want to see your EDC gear here? Send a photo and gear list to EDC@mytacticaledc.com. … [Read more...] about Stealthy EDC: Diamondback DB9 9mm Pistol
Trending Gear: Tombow AirPress Write-Anywhere Pens
There's a famous write-anywhere pen out there that works, but it's less than ideal. It's small, slick, and lacks a pocket clip. The Tombow AirPress is everything that other, more well-known pen isn't. A single click pressurizes the AirPress's ink cartridge to give you almost 500 linear feet of writing capability in virtually any position or situation. And that makes it an ideal … [Read more...] about Trending Gear: Tombow AirPress Write-Anywhere Pens