Aviator Slide Wallet

Ditching an old, bulky back-pocket bifold wallet is usually at the front of your mind when you’re starting to upgrade your EDC essentials. But making the leap to a more minimalist front-pocket wallet can be harder than you might think. For starters, the sheer amount of options you have to consider are legion. And even more troublesome is the fact that most slim wallet designs actually sacrifice more than carrying capacity: they’re just plain hard to use every day. But from every difficult situation often comes innovation. Take the newly-updated Aviator Slide wallet, for example, which gives you a practical wallet that’s slim and sleek, and with the ergonomics that make it a joy to use, and not a hassle.

The new Aviator Slide adds a convenient pull-tab to their handy card slide design. This lets you pull and fan out up to 20 standard-sized payment and identification cards without having to fumble around. And unlike with other wallets, the metal panel design sandwiched together with a secure elastic strap (that doubles as a cash holder) ensures that none of your cards fall out accidentally. There’s even a dedicated compartment for coins for added convenience.

Another thing that sets the Aviator Slide apart is its immense customizability. There 650 different options available for you to pick from when you customize your own design to suit your needs. For example, you can pick the material of your choice when it comes to the core of the wallet, with options available for aircraft-grade aluminum, titanium, and lightweight carbon fiber. With any choice, however, you benefit from quality German engineering and handmade precision manufacturing, giving you a highly-personalized wallet that’s as aesthetic and luxurious as it is practical in daily use.

With such a rich feature set paired with a beautiful design, and Aviator’s commitment to craftsmanship with a lifetime warranty, the Slide makes a strong and unique contender for your next EDC wallet. Click the link below to customize your own Aviator Slide, and you can enjoy free shipping worldwide as an added bonus.

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Tactile Turn Side Click

Just about everyone loves a good clicky ballpoint pen for everyday carry. Aside from its practicality, the click mechanism represents a bit of fidgety fun you can have as you go about your business. But while you’re sure to be familiar with the standard rear-click pen, you might find it interesting to know that side click pen mechanisms exist too. With these great EDC pens, the side placement of the click mechanism makes for easy actuation without having to completely change your grip on the pen. The new Tactile Turn Side Click Pen features an ultra-snappy all-metal side click pen design that’s entirely made in Texas, making it a sleek, solid new addition to your stationery EDC.

Like all of Tactile Turn’s line of everyday carry pens, the Side Click maintains the elegant, simple, and sleek minimal lines that the brand and chief designer Will Hodges is known for. Similar to their highly-successful Bolt Action Pen, the Side Click actuates as it sounds, via a click mechanism on its side. Unlike off-the-shelf click mechanisms though, the Side Click’s is made entirely of metal, giving it a satisfying snappiness in click response when deploying the pen. Like the internals the exterior of the pen is made of metal, and it’s available in three premium materials: titanium, copper, bronze, and zirconium.

It’s also available in the length of your choice, from the standard 5.8 inch long model all the way down to a smaller 4.6 inch everyday carry mini note taker. If you’re looking to add a unique touch of flair, you can get the clip upgraded to a snazzy titanium Damascus attached to the body with two Torx screws for a secure fit. Custom engraving available on either side of the pen allows you to make it your own. And as far as actual use for writing, the addictive click mechanism and the wide variety of compatible ink cartridges makes the Side Click a joy to use.

The high-quality innovative Side Click is more than your next daily driver EDC pen, it’s built to last and passed on to the future. But while you have it in your hands, you’ll have a blast writing with it and fidgeting with the side click mechanism for years to come. Check out more details about what makes the Tactile Turn Side Click pen so unique and well-suited for your own set of everyday carry gear and buy one today at the link below.

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CRKT M40-02

It’s tough to follow up on a knife as iconic as the CRKT M16. But with a legacy design from the late Kit Carson, the father of the modern flipper knife, combined with modern manufacturing and technology, CRKT looks to create a new classic in the CRKT M40-02. This new model honors the man and his contribution to the knife community as a fast-flicking flipper, bolstered by a new locking mechanism that gives the knife the chops to cut into the future.

The new lock, dubbed by CRKT as the Deadbolt Lock, sets this knife series apart with its unique mechanism. It comes as the brainchild of Flavio Ikoma, who also designed the smooth bearing system responsible for the quick action. This simple but sturdy lock gives you access to quick retraction via a large, spring-loaded button on the pivot. It’s easier to reach with your thumb coming from a regular knife grip, and a more natural motion than disengaging a liner or framelock. Depressing it disengages the two internal pins that go through both liners and the blade stock itself, which provide a precise, locked-on fit that keeps the blade firmly in place while deployed.

One of the big advantages to moving the actuation to the button on the center pivot is keeping your fingers out of the way of the blade when tucking it in for retraction. The flipper and dual thumb studs provide you with ambidextrous deployment, and the Deadbolt Lock also makes it easier for left-handed disengagement, rather than placing their thumb in an unnatural direction for more common liner or framelocks. Another advantage is that multiple pins take on the load of keeping the blade in place, resulting in a more robust lock that is less likely to fail during hard use.

You have three options for the M40’s blade: a plain tanto style, a plain spearpoint, and a spearpoint that integrates CRKT’s own Veff serrations that help with cutting through tough materials and cordage. It’s ground from 1.4116 stainless steel, a European-manufactured steel that’s known for its widespread use in Swiss Army Knives. That means high corrosion resistance combined with ease of sharpening: an ideal combination of qualities for easy maintenance of a daily carry knife.  On the M40-02, the smallest in the line, its measures out to a compact, yet useful 3 inches.

The 4" long handle on the CRKT M40-02 evokes old school aesthetics with a metal bolster on the pivot area made from anodized 6063 aluminum. Instead of a wood handle that’s usually paired with bolsters on traditional knives, it features glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) overlays with a grippy textured pattern that balances traditional design with with a modern tactical inspiration. The deep-carry clip has mounting provisions for either side, giving you options for ambidextrous use and carry.

Fast and smooth action combined with an innovative and robust locking mechanism make the new M40 series a worthy upgrade to Kit Carson’s legacy of design. The CRKT M40-02 in particular is a pocket friendly package that measures up to the familiar combination of a 3" blade tucked into a 4" handle. At 3.3 ounces, this tough tactical flipper is an easy carry companion that keeps you ready for your daily EDC tasks, with enough performance to cut above its weight. Grab one now at the link below.

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Trending: CRKT Pilar

Amidst a sea of innovative and aggressive designs, the simple and unassuming CRKT Pilar continues to trend on our charts as a small, yet functional EDC knife. The distinct, minimalist design comes from knife designer Jesper Voxnaes, and it bears some of the features and qualities of his more expensive work. The thumbhole cutout deploys the 2.4" sheepsfoot satin-finished blade. The 8Cr13MoV blade steel is a common choice at this price point, but its ability to hold a decent edge and sharpen easily can be appreciated in a daily beater knife. The tough framelock design helps the Pilar fit in that role. It offers good ergonomics thanks to the blade’s integrated forward finger choil and the aggressive cutout on the handle, providing comfort and confidence during use. Finally, a robust stainless steel pocket clip mounts on the framelock side of the handles, offering tip-up or tip-dow ncarry. If you’re looking for a sturdy and practical knife to EDC, the CRKT Pilar is the tough and utilitarian framelock you’ve been waiting for. Grab yours at the link below.

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Dango EDC Tray

For the father with a good EDC setup but no real place to park all of it when he gets back home, or for the one just starting to build his own, wallet and EDC goods supplier Dango has a few items they have hand picked to cater well to all types of recipients for this coming Father’s Day. Between a desk accessory where he can store and show off his carry and essential accessories to help him carry smarter and better, we hope you’ll find the perfect gift for Dad below.

Foremost in their list is the EDC Tray with DTEX Pads. If your dad is one who believes in the adage: “a place for everything and everything in its place,” this would be right up his alley. This tough and durable aluminum tray is precision CNC-machined in the United States from solid billet, and gives Dad a place to unload his pocket payload at the end of the day. Four separate compartments provide dedicated spaces for his EDC essentials, letting him store and organize his pen, phone, wallet, watch, keys, and others in a neat and tidy way. Each compartment has a cut-to-fit removable DTEX pad that affords his gear some extra protection and cushioning, while the tray’s inherent heft and anti-slip rubber pads keeps all of it firmly in place and safe from accidental bumps in the night. Speaking of which, integrated cable management routing and cutouts maintain the organized and uncluttered look while he charges his gadgets overnight. With its sturdy build and industrial design, this solid catch-all is a great way to store and display his all of his cool EDC gear.

If Dad still has some gaping holes in his daily carry, what better to populate his Dango EDC Tray with than some cool everyday carry staples from the same brand? Here are some suggestions on what to fill his tray—and pockets—with, as a great start to an awesome EDC setup.

Dango Maverick M1 Rail Wallet: Highly functional and innovative wallets are what put Dango on the map, and the Maverick M1 Rail Wallet presents a new minimalist take on the traditional badge or ID holder. It can hold up to 9 cards with its combination of an RFID protected back cavity for sensitive cards, and a quick-release mechanism on the front that makes it easy to access and present others—such as badges, IDs, building access cards, or public transit cards. A silicone band helps keep everything together, and lets Dad carry loose cash or some additional cards in an easily accessible way.

Dango Chassis Clip (For all M1 Wallets): This accessory clip screws securely onto the chassis of their M-series wallets, expanding capacity by holding up to 10 bills folded in half, and increasing functionality by providing a bottle opener and the ability to attach your wallet to you belt or bag strap, thus providing quick access to your cash and cards. This makes it a perfect complement for the intended use of the M1 Rail Wallet, and is an easy upgrade that makes your Father’s Day gift instantly better.

Dango Capsule Wide: This waterproof and food-safe container lets Dad easily carry and organize small everyday items like medication, spare keys, loose change, memory cards, and mints. At 58mm wide and 21mm thick, it’s small yet spacious enough for some first aid essentials or even some fishing bait and small outdoor gear, should Dad be more adventure-inclined. The removable stainless steel clip and integrated loophole provide multiple carry options, letting this multi-purpose storage capsule clip onto a belt or bag strap, be easier to retrieve via an attached lanyard, or get secured onto other gear using tethers or slings.

Dango Coin Capsule: This very modern take on the classic coin carrier or purse lets Dad carry up to $5.44 in a combination of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. The handy 60mm x 27mm aluminum container perfectly complements any of Dango’s sleek-looking wallets, and the integrated belt clip spares him from the now unnecessary pocket bulk and jangle, letting him carry his coins in an organized, accessible, and silent way.

Dango DV-01 Dive Watch: This stainless steel timepiece packs all the wrist presence a dignified man deserves, with its 45mm wide case, sapphire crystal, luminescent dial, and patented interchangeable lugs that let Dad easily swap bracelets and straps, tailoring the look to any occasion. Beyond aesthetics, the fully functional rotating bezel, 200 meters of water resistance, and a Swiss Ronda Quartz Movement that runs on a 45-month battery provide him with the performance to match.

Treat Dad (and maybe yourself as well) to a whole new EDC setup this Father's Day by taking advantage of a 20% savings on the Dango EDC Tray--as well as all the other goodies listed here--using the code FD20 on their website on checkout. Get started on the generosity with the link below.

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MecArmy CPLU Titanium Watchband Light

The best flashlight for everyday carry is the one you can actually lug around with you on a daily basis. And when pocket space is limited, sometimes even the most compact EDC flashlight can be too big for your needs. So what are the other options? Sure, you can use the flash on your smartphone, but that comes with its own drawbacks. If you also carry a watch, however, you should check out the new MecArmy CPLU flashlight: it’s designed to fit right on your watchband, giving you a strong and convenient source of light at your disposal, accessible all the time.

Unlike a traditional flashlight, MecArmy designed the CPLU to fit on the band of your watch. As long as the width of the watch band is equal to or less than 24mm, it’s designed to slide on securely. And if you prefer to attach it to your EDC gear, it can also attach onto MOLLE-compatible webbing. Operation of the watch itself is simple, with a large single push button that turns the single Cree XP-G2 S4 LED up to a maximum brightness of 300 lumens out the front (towards your wrist). You can dial the light down to 4 lumens with a total of 7.1 hours of runtime, and a strobe mode also helps guide rescuers to your position in an emergency.

When the battery runs dry, you can charge it through the built-in micro USB port. A gasket covers the port, and that, along with its precision CNC-machined titanium body, helps the CPLU maintain a IPX6 waterproof ingress rating. And because it’s 1 meter impact-resistant as well, you can rest assured that you can bang it on your wrist as you move around without having to worry about the flashlight failing on you when you need it the most.

If you’re in the market for a unique way to keep a light on you at all times without having to sacrifice pocket space or spare time for retrieval in an emergency, the new MecArmy CPLU rechargeable wristband light is a compelling option for you to consider. Its unique design and robust features and construction makes it a tool that you can rely on for years to come. Click the link below to purchase one for yourself today.

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Trending: ESEE Zancudo D2

Named for the Spanish word for "mosquito," this sub-3" framelock trends on our charts as a time-tested and affordable option for a small pocket folder. The ESEE Zancudo weighs in at 3.1 oz and 4" closed, and designed as a sturdy yet compact carry option. The original AUS8 steel gets upgraded to this variant’s D2 steel, making for a tough blade with good wear resistance and edge retention. The practical drop point design retains a thick tip, ensuring this blade pierces as well as it slices. Meanwhile, the 2.94" blade length keeps the Zancudo legal in most locales. Dual thumbstuds offer ambidextrous deployment of the blade, which pivots on a pair of phosphor bronze washers and Teflon spacers. A simple and sturdy clip fastens to the framelock side of the knife, and swappable for tip-up or tip-down carry. On the show side, a textured and chamfered polymer scale combines with the sculpted handle shape to provide a comfortable and secure grip. The ESEE Zancudo is a practical EDC folder with the design chops and heritage to hang with today’s latest and greatest. Check it out at the link below.

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