Everyday Carry

Brad Southard of Southard Knives' EDC

Inside the pockets of one of the most respected knifemakers in the scene, Brad Southard of Southard Knives and Tools.

Authored by:
Bernard Capulong


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Brad SouthardBrad Southard has earned his reputation as a talented knifemaker in the everyday carry community through his high quality custom folding knives. He recently collaborated with Spyderco to produce their first "flipper" folding knife, the Spyderco Southard, and has also expanded his line with an all-new Performance Series of folders. Brad took the time to send over what gear he keeps in his pockets every day:
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You can see more of Brad's work at his website, Southard Knives.

Bernard Capulong

Founder and Editor-in-Chief


About the Author
Bernard Capulong is an everyday carry (EDC) gear expert, entrepreneur, all-around nerd, and the founder and editor-in-chief of EverydayCarry.com—the largest online community for EDC gear enthusiasts. Since founding Everyday Carry in 2009, he’s built over a decade of experience in the industry, reviewing and highlighting brands and products, including pocket knives, flashlights, wallets, watches, bags, pens, and much more.

Bernard is known for bringing everyday carry out of obscurity and into the mainstream, having been published or featured in various publications such as GQ, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, VICE, HYPEBEAST, Outside, and many others. He has also played a part in curating, designing, and developing digital and physical products, resulting in successful crowdfunding projects or limited edition collaboration products with established softgoods brands. He stays on the pulse of the EDC industry by attending trade shows, participating in online interest communities, and actively engaging with fellow gear enthusiasts on social media.

In addition to being the editor-in-chief and main social media personality for EverydayCarry.com, Bernard is an avid gearhead and collector in general. His personal collections span technical bags, fountain pens, digital cameras, retro gaming hardware, personal hi-fi audio gear, and mechanical wristwatches, to name a few. Bernard Capulong is a prominent figure and trusted authority in the everyday carry industry with a career dedicated to helping people discover this hobby and stay prepared with quality gear.