The Drop: New Vosteed Corgi Knife Colorways

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We’ve been impressed with Vosteed’s ability to combine affordability with innovation in many of their recent models that we’ve gotten into our hands, and one of our favorites, the Corgi, is back with some fresh coats of paint to best match your favorite gear even more.

If you haven’t seen the Corgi before, it features a stonewashed modified drop point blade that's just shy of 3", cut from Sandvik's 14C28N corrosion-resistant and fairly edge-retaining steel. The blade shape is accentuated by a false swedge on the forward half of the knife's spine, with a full-flat grind tapering towards the tip that culminates in a sharp and precise edge.

The Corgi is outfitted with Vosteed's patented Trek Lock mechanism, a variation of the popular button-style lock. Caged ceramic ball bearings allow for multi-deployment options for the blade—front, rear, and button flip. The blade opens with a satisfying snap and locks with an equally satisfying click.

The handle is well-proportioned with a rounded profile and ergonomically designed for comfort. It adopts a symmetrical design with a 180-degree rotation angle, allowing the blade to disappear within the frame completely. This design ensures safety and adds a gentleman’s aesthetic to the knife: sleek, non-threatening, and perfect for low-profile everyday carry. The pocket clip is also perfect for ambidextrous carry, with the ability to swap it to either side of the handle and remain low profile thanks to a spacer for the unused side.

The Corgi has become a platform for more colors and materials, and the newest release features Pink, Purple, Green, and Black in G-10 to match the original Micarta releases and give this pup even more pops of color.

What we like: The 2.99" blade length is particularly great for knife enthusiasts who live in areas with a strict sub-3” knife blade policy. The Corgi is also unique with its ability to flip from three positions with a satisfying snap that makes it fun to fidget with. It also comes in a ton of varieties, including the four new colors, all available at an affordable price.

What to watch out for: With 15 colorways (and counting) to choose from, you may find it difficult to resist collecting a sizable pile of this knife.

Final verdict: We found it difficult to resist collecting a sizable pile of this knife.

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Trending: Victorinox SwissCard Lite Multi-tool

Today we shine a light on one of the most unique and compact multi-tools you can carry--in your wallet, no less. Victorinox have found a clever way to cover all your bases yet take a minimal amount of space in the SwissCard Lite. It packs a complete set of 13 tools in a plastic card a mere 4.5 mm tall. From the utility trinity of a knife, light, and pen, to handy essentials like a magnifying glass and various screwdrivers, the SwissCard Lite is a complete kit that slips right into your pocket. It's perfect for the times when you want to be prepared but don't have the attire, space, or weight to spare for your normal EDC. You could be in formal wear, in an office setting, or can't afford to have individual tools dangling from your pockets. It's one of the best ways to take full EDC with you without taking up any space at all. Check it out at the link below.

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The Drop: Bastion G-10 Bolt-Action Pen

It's a big EDC market out there, and tons of awesome gear is released all the time. We made The Drop to help you discover the latest and greatest essentials worth a spot in your EDC.

You never truly realize how much of an impact a good pen can have on you until you start using one, and for the uninitiated, the Bastion G-10 Bolt Action Pen is unlike any other pen you’ve ever used. Not only is it the lightest pen ever made by Bastion, weighing only 0.65oz (roughly the weight of a standard AA battery), but it’s also made from high-grade G-10 material, known for its strength, durability, and resistance to moisture, chemicals, and temperature changes, and a material more often found on hard-use knives, not pens.

The G-10 Bolt Action Pen features a unique bolt action mechanism that mimics the action of a rifle. To extend or retract the pen tip, slide the bolt up or down with your thumb. It’s a fairly addicting mechanism to play around with, but it also provides a secure lock that prevents the pen from accidentally opening or closing in your pocket or bag.

The design of the G-10 Bolt Action Pen is sleek and elegant, with the G-10 material providing a textured surface that gives it a refined look and feel. The texture also improves your grip on the pen, making it easier to write with precision and control. This version of Bastion’s signature pen comes in black and gray, both of which are neutral and versatile enough to match any outfit or occasion. Its built-in pocket clip lets you attach it to your shirt, jacket, or notebook for easy access.

What we like: G-10 isn’t a material you often see on pens, so appearing on an enthusiast pen is a welcome sight. It’s a new way to experience an everyday writing essential if you’ve only ever felt it on your knife’s handles.

What to watch out for: The Bastion G-10 Bolt Action Pen has an SRP of $125, which could be difficult to swallow for some. If you act soon, you might still catch Bastion’s limited-time offer of $98. Of course, being their flagship model, Bastion offers the pen in many other varieties, including more affordable options.

Final verdict: A unique spin on a popular material that gives a whole new writing experience to your daily jotter.

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Trending: Victorinox Huntsman Multi-tool

The Huntsman is one of Victorinox’s most popular Swiss Army Knives and for a good reason: a rich feature makes it practical for both outdoor adventures and for EDC. You have access to a 3.6" long Sandvik stainless steel knife, perfect for everyday cutting tasks. It also comes with a wood saw, which allows you to cut through branches, ropes, and small pieces of wood when you go hiking or camping. The addition of a pair of scissors allows you to do more delicate and precise cuts if needed.

But the practicality doesn’t stop there—you get 12 other functions to help you out. It features two different screwdrivers, a can opener, a bottle opener, a smaller blade, Victorinox’s signature toothpick, and tweezers, and even a corkscrew to open up a nice bottle of wine during a picnic, just to name a few. You can pick up this versatile and compact companion at the link below.

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Oknife D1 Titanium Pocket Screwdriver

"At just 2.95″ long, this titanium screwdriver is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It can drive screws from either its tip or side for added torque, and has a hidden storage compartment for four S2 steel bits. It comes with..." (via The Awesomer)

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G-SHOCK DWH5600 Move Series

When G-SHOCK released its GBDH2000, the fitness-tracking world rejoiced as it combined the G-SHOCK’s world-renowned durability with true multi-sport fitness-tracking capabilities and smartwatch functionality. It also signified the start of the collaboration with Polar, one of the most recognized names in wearable fitness.

With the introduction of the DWH5600, the latest addition to the G-SHOCK Move series of watches, G-SHOCK pays homage by featuring a straightforward and balanced design and an octagonal case reminiscent of G-SHOCK’s first release. Both its bezel and strap are crafted using environmentally friendly bio-based resins, and carbon fiber-reinforced resin is also used for the inner case. Couple this with solar-assisted charging technology, and it’s easy to see the brand’s increasing commitment to sustainability. The watch also utilizes a high-definition Memory in Pixel (MIP) LCD screen, shielded by a flat mineral glass crystal, helping it maintain visibility in bright conditions. Water Resistance of 200 meters and Shock Resistance come standard and are hallmarks shared by the entire G-SHOCK lineup.

In addition to the standard digital watch functions found across the G-SHOCK collection, such as stopwatch, alarm, countdown timer, automatic calendar, and world timer, the new DWH5600 features advanced health and fitness capabilities, such as step counting, heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen level measurement, and sleep analysis. With Bluetooth connectivity, the watch implements automatic time synchronization, notification reception, and easy setup through the Casio Watches smartphone app. The app also provides daily activity tracking, activity logs, and life logs using data analysis that uses Polar's algorithm technology. These tools cater to your body's unique needs, allowing you to optimize your health to continuously progress with your fitness goals, whether walking, running, or working out at the gym.

Both solar and USB charging is supported, with solar-assisted charging enough to keep its time display active indefinitely. Once the battery is low, you’ll need to plug the watch in to use its training functions and smart notifications. Assuming zero light exposure, the watch offers up to 35 hours of battery life when utilizing heart rate tracking and activity functions. With heart rate measurement turned off, it can last approximately one month, and in power-saving mode, it provides around 11 months of timekeeping.

The G-SHOCK DWH5600 successfully bridges the gap between those looking for fitness tracking and notification functions from a smartwatch and those who still rely on the legendary robust durability that defines the rest of the G-SHOCK collection. With an official retail price of $299, the new G-SHOCK DWH5600 is also more affordable than most smartwatch models currently available, making its value-for-money proposition difficult to ignore. Grab yours at the link below.

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The Loadout: Storm Gray Everyday Carry

The Loadout is our curated collection of excellent essentials to help give you ideas for building your own everyday carry. We'll do our best to cover your bases, and, at the very least, help you discover even more awesome gear worth a spot in your EDC.

Trending: Leatherman Micra Keychain Multi-tool

First introduced in 1996, the Leatherman Micra finds its way trending back up the charts. Despite its age the Micra still holds up today as an invaluable keychain tool thanks to its useful complement of tools, scissors-based butterfly design, and sturdy construction all in a compact package. 

Most other butterfly-style multi-tools sized for your keychain feature a set of pliers as their main tool, but not everyone can get much use out of pliers at that size. Scissors, however, come in handy for all sorts of daily cutting tasks in a more discreet way than pulling out your dedicated EDC blade. With that said, the Micra still comes equipped with a small penknife, a nail file and cleaning tool, screwdrivers, a bottle opener, a ruler, and even a set of tweezers. 

And like all Leatherman tools, the Micra is made in the USA and backed by a 25-year limited lifetime warranty. Grab one in your favorite of 6 color options at the link below.

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The Drop: CIVIVI Vision FG Damascus Knife

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This knife has been making waves among enthusiasts, and we can see why. The CIVIVI Vision FG is an impressive piece of craftsmanship with a Damascus reverse tanto blade, an innovative mechanism, and an ivory-colored G-10 handle.

The Vision FG has multiple variants, but this model’s highlight is the 3.54” Damascus steel blade, which has a distinctive wave-like pattern. Damascus steel is created by forging different types of steel in layers, creating a strong and durable blade with a sharp edge. The base materials of the Damascus steel used in this knife are 10Cr15CoMov steel in its core with 316 and 5Cr15Mov steel in layers. Yup, this is the real deal. The result is a beautiful and unique blade that cuts great right out of the box, with a hardness of 58-60 HRC.

The blade shape of the Vision FG is a reverse tanto, which means that the blade's spine curves down to meet the edge at a sharp angle. This gives the blade a sleek and aggressive look and a strong tip for piercing and slicing. The blade can be opened manually with a thumb stud on either side, making it easy for left and right-hand users.

Its locking mechanism is another highlight. The Superlock mechanism is an innovative, user-friendly design allowing easy, one-handed operation. A metal bar slides along the handle's spine and locks into place when the blade is opened. To close the knife, simply press down on the bar and fold it back into the handle. The Superlock is ambidextrous and secure, preventing accidental closure or opening of the blade.

The Vision FG’s handle is made of G10, a popular material used in knife handles for its lightweight, durable, and grippy properties. Its ivory color contrasts nicely with the unique patterns of the blade. The handle has skeletonized cutouts that reduce the knife's weight and add visual flair. The result is a comfortable ergonomic shape that fits well in the hand while weighing just 4.35 oz. or 123.4 grams. A tip-up ambidextrous clip on the handle can be attached to either side with flat countersunk screws.

What we like: Despite coming from WE Knife Co.’s “budget” brand, the Vision FG punches way above its weight thanks to CIVIVI’s choice of materials and excellent build quality.

What to watch out for: This variant, in particular, is quickly becoming a fan favorite, so grab one while you can.

Final verdict: The CIVIVI Vision FG Damascus is a stunning pocket knife offering a surprisingly affordable style, performance, and innovation package.

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The Drop: Gerber Blackout Multi-tools

It's a big EDC market out there, and tons of awesome gear is released all the time. We made The Drop to help you discover the latest and greatest essentials worth a spot in your EDC.

The beauty of a multi-tool for everyday carry is being able to have the ability to tackle complicated tasks without having to lug around a bulk set of dedicated tools around with you. But it's essential to carry the right multi-tool. An excellent multi-tool has the necessary functions, reliability, and capability to perform up to your standards. Gerber makes exceptional contenders for EDC, and they’re back in black for those looking for a stealthier setup. The Dual-Force is the tool of choice for anyone who needs a great pair of pliers in their EDC, and the Center-Drive Rescue is the best choice for anyone who works in EMS or wants to prepare for emergencies.

The Gerber Dual-Force is a pliers-style multi-tool that focuses on delivering the best plier jaws you can have in a compact EDC package. Its standout feature is a pair of foldable two-position slip joint pliers with extra-large teeth and a blunt construction jaw that grips tightly to fasteners. And unlike the standard pair of slip-joint pliers you might have in your tool chest at home or in your truck, this one comes with an outboard 3.25" plain edge knife, a saw, and a center-drive bit-holding screwdriver all in one convenient and easy-to-carry tool.

Next is the Center-Drive Rescue, a revamped version of Gerber's Center-Drive featuring different tools geared towards first responders and emergency use. For example, it has an outbound strap cutter that's deployable with a single hand. The Rescue's sheath is compatible with MOLLE and Berry gear mounting systems, integrating well with an already-established EDC loadout. Of course, the namesake bit-holding screwdriver remains, designed to make it easier to use and get into tricky spots while still being fully compatible with standard bits, including the 13 it comes with. Last but not least are the pliers, which are deployed with a push system that helps prevent accidental openings like you would in a standard butterfly-style tool.

What we like: Two of Gerber’s most popular and useful multi-tools in blackout colorways.

What to watch out for: The Dual-Force forgoes the needle-nose linesman pliers design of other multi-tools and instead adopts a more traditional slip-joint plier head. The Center-Drive Rescue's strap cutter will excel at cutting through thin webbing and nylon seatbelts, not thick rope.

Final verdict: Gerber's Dual-Force and Center-Drive Rescue are great options for EDCing a multi-tool. Gerber stands by the design and craftsmanship of their tools with a lifetime warranty, and countless EDCers rely on their tools daily.

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Trending: Leatherman Wave+ Multi-tool

For many people in the EDC community, Leatherman’s line of multi-tools is the be-all and end-all when it comes to butterfly-style tools for everyday carry. And for years, the Wave+ has been the standard by which all others are judged. With 18 tools including strong needle-nose pliers, a replaceable wire cutter, straight edge and serrated knives, a saw that can be accessed while the wool is closed, and interchangeable screwdriver bits, the Wave+ has just about everything you need for EDC. And it does all this while still being contained in a relatively small package that still fits your pockets.

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