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This past January you were keen on unique pens, stealthy knives, and an ultra-tough timepiece. Let's take a look at all the gear you were most interested in…
10. MecArmy CMP Ti Compass
PurchaseThe D-shaped keyring at the top lets you easily attach it to your keychain, and you can also use it as a pendant with the included beaded necklace. Up front, the compass markers feature a luminous coating that glows in the dark for up to six hours after exposing it to a light source for one to three minutes. On the flip side, the caseback features MecArmy’s logo and branding engraved onto the CNC-machined titanium casing. Keeping this tiny compass on you, whether it’s on your neck, with your keys, or stowed away in your kit, will ensure you never lose your sense of direction during your adventures.
9. Tangram Brevis Fixed Blade Knife
PurchaseThe knife is made of Japanese Acuto 440 steel, designed for edge retention and corrosion resistance. It’s meant to be wrapped in paracord but can still be used bare, as aggressive jimping on the spine and an integrated finger choil make for a secure and comfortable grip. The 1.97-inch hollow-ground drop-point blade features enough edge and belly to do basic cutting tasks, whether you’re out in the wild or doing basic EDC chores. Despite being such a small and short blade, it still features a sharpener’s choil to help with blade maintenance.
The thin lightweight Kydex sheath provides good, positive retention, and its six rivets provide holes so you can use the Brevis as a neck knife, mount it on a clip, or attach it to other gear. It even has a drainage hole to help keep your knife dry should it—or you—take an unintentional plunge into water.
8. Knipex Mini Pliers Wrench
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7. Victorinox Rambler
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6. Kaweco AL Sport Black Night Edition
PurchaseCompact and robust, this German-made palm-sized fountain pen is just 4.1 inches closed, and has a octagonal-shaped screw-on cap for security and to prevent the pen rolling off tables or other surfaces. Posting the cap extends the full length to 5.2 inches, turning this mini pen into a comfortable jotter and notetaker. The aluminum body gives it some good weight in the hand and helps it survive daily wear and tear, and you can grab the optional pocket clip for a more secure carry. It comes with an ink catridge but you can also get Kaweco’s Mini Fountain Pen Converter so you can refill it with your own preferred brand and type of fountain pen ink. If you’re looking to carry a smooth-writing fountain pen that fits your all-black or tactical-themed EDC, check out last month's 6th most popular item.
5. Benchmade Bugout
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4. Kershaw Induction
PurchaseWhen you’re done working with the knife, you simply slide back the tabs of the Hawk Lock to release the blade. Unlike similar looking slide-actuated locks, this lock does not let the blade hang loose, thus preventing accidental closure and possible injury. It’s designed by the innovative team of father and son knifemakers Grant and Gavin Hawk, and the Kershaw Induction is a great and affordable way to experience and own a knife with their design. Finally, a stainless steel clip let’s it ride in your pocket in a left or right hand tip-up carry configuration. Great lines, fast flipping and an ingenious locking mechanism make the Induction a great candidate for your next EDC knife.
3. Spyderco BaliYo
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2. Harnds Assassin
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1. LÜM-TEC Abyss 400M-3
PurchaseForm follows function though, as the 316L marine-grade stainless steel case with an extra-large screw-lock crown allows you to take this watch down to depths of up to 400 meters. Inside the 42mm case beats a reliable Japanese Miyota 9015 caliber which features a hand-winding and hacking automatic movement. The use of MDV (“Maximum Darkness Visibility”) Technology—a multi-layer application of Super-LumiNova—on the hands and indices ensures legibility wherever you may take it.
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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.
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