I agree with you... for the most. In my EDC there is an Opinel, but also a Swiss Tool. The knife should be easy to replace, but I have to rely on my multitool
I think it's important that you know you got the edc with you and use it when it's an opportunity to use it. If expensive or not. The most important thing is to like the stuff and beeing happy every time you use it that you have it. Expensive or not. Than you'll keep it and take care of it
I think of it like a Call of Duty skin. like once you've used a knife for so long and shown you can keep it nice and care for it then you should be allowed to get a nicer one if wanted
Gotta say, my brother in law got me an Opinel 8 Carbon and while at first I didn’t think I’d use it much, it’s become one of my go-to summer knives. It’s so light I barely notice it’s there in a pair of shorts. Seriously it’s feather light. Also the blade is always reliable and the perfect length.
Picked one up from Amazon a few weeks ago for $35. Great choice for when you don't want to worry about something happening to your more expensive watch.
@@BestDamnEDC - The only change that I would make to the Expedition is its strap. Most versions come with a molded strap which will eventually break. Google "18mm Nylon NATO Watch Strap with Stainless Fasteners". Pick the color and style you like, but avoid spending more than 20 USD. The NATO Strap prevents loss of the watch, while also spacing its case back away from the skin. Sweat accumulates behind watch cases - and that will itch eventually.
love this stuff, was someone who bought $400 knives without blinking, then had my daughter and priorities shifted, looking to scratch the itch still but on a budget.
i carry a $25 knife, a far from flagship $100 phone, a knockoff $30 minimalist card wallet, a $14 Wal-Mart cash wallet with a chain for my keys, dont need an extra flashlight, a $5 fixed blade my friend gave me for my bday, a bic lighter and my asthma inhaler.
For the fixed blade pocket organizer question: you can get creative with tieing things to your knife sheath with thin paracord or string, or with an elastic. Or you could get a small belt pouch to free up your pockets.
Hey Taylor, a tip from a father of 4. With the splinters. Let them try it themselves using your tools. They'll be proud if they can make it but if they can't they'll ask you to help without getting.... We'll like I said I'm a father too I totally know what they do 😁
Taylor, check out the Opinel fork and spoons you can add to the #8 knife for camping. For $17 (if you already own the knife) it's the best cutlery set you can buy for camping. Solid utensils and compact, plus the knife has a great edge to spark a fire from.
Hahah my carry is almost the same as Matt Cruz's. Casio Durio, Victorinox Climber Black, ReyLight Pineapple mini aluminum black and for wallet recycled firefighter sergeant also black :)
my EDC consists of a Zebra Fuente Fountain Pen (~$3), Opinel N°. 8 Carbone ($19), Westcott Folding Ceramic Utility Knife ($3) , Airpod Pro 2 (purchased at $180) and a Micro Bifold 2 from Correa Creative LLC ($72 when i purchased). Not the cheapest at around $280 but i’m happy with it. (I also occasionally toss the Spyderco Tenacious into the mix but not often.)
I know this channel features more gucci “budget” edc stuff but anyone looking for a good looking analog watch, I highly recommend the Casio MTPS120L Series. Its a fieldwatch that is solar powered and has 100M water resistence. Aaand its around $86 US. Highly recommended.
There’s some crazy good filements that can be printed with basic printers out there now. I make prototype parts for jigs and workholding made out of this stuff so I don’t waste metals, sometimes I just keep the 3d printed parts in service cause it works fine.
The Opinel are great. Very good quality and very budget knifes !! The last i buy cost pe 10 box. You are not afraid to use it. And it cut so much. And i see a guy who open it for made a one handed open knife. It's easy to do it !! ^^
@@terryclark9532 like I previously said, there's a bunch out there. Just depends on what you're into and what you're actually looking for. Think less EDC and more extensions of what you already have in your EDC.
Solid episode. Great carry compilations. I've submitted for the next go around. Pretty pumped to see that episode in general regardless of being selected or not.
I get most of my gear at yard sales and such so my whole edc is at the absolute most 70 total. For example ti rovyvon flashlight 10, g shock 5, crkt fixed blade 10, knipex mini cobra 20 only new thing, sog power pint 5, Kershaw leek 5, fisher bullet 1, notebook vtg master mechanic .10, pocket org denim 4, and wallet 1. Total of 61.10 and I've got so many better deals that's just my normal carry now.
Premium and Name Brands will always be expensive. Then you get a lot of niche but well designed tools. If it's not something you'll use don't buy it, and if it's not something you're scared to potentially destroy you don't need it. Anything budget EDC should be tough, cheap and well worn. It's fine to splurge, but you gotta save those for special occasions.
I have the opposite problem of the complaints on expensive vs cheap gear. When you show a $500 and over knife, I know I can't afford that. But 10 pieces of gear at $50 each? I can make that work!
Leather crafting is absolutely the affordable way to go, lol. If you just buy leather goods you're gonna pay for em, and it aint gonna be cheap. Unless it's some thin saddle leather from Amazon or something. Gettin the tools initially is a bit expensive, but once you are set up, you can make all the slips and belt pouches you want.
Ah shit I just got real sad. I don't know what either of those men would have been proud of. His father taught me that death existed at 3, the mere fact I remember him is a blessing. Her father was around until the week before my 17th. At first I saw visiting him as a chore but started correcting it before we lost him. What was I saying?
You mentioned that you wanted to do a budget version of this because people complain you talk about expensive stuff, but I don't think I've ever seen you talk about an expensive knife on this channel ever. The most expensive thing I think I've seen you talk about was a Rosie or a Shiro, nothing over $1k. There are literally ton of amazing knives in the $1k - $3k range that are considered regular every-day stuff. In fact there are probably more small makers in that price range than in the cheap high volume stuff you always cover. I mean Bull Knives, Eutsler, SPK, Shiro custom division, Brown Knives, etc. That's not even getting into actually expensive truly custom knives.
On the other hand, there's a lot of things featured on this list that some people would consider not even close to budget friendly. Some of us can't spend $100 on a total kit let alone a knife of a pen as part of one. Pretty much any time someone mentions Big Idea Design they communicate loud and clear that they have no idea what 'budget' means.
@@jonathonclary1681 Sure, budget definitely implies cheap enough to fit in the lowest of budgets. BiD isn’t in that category. They are definitely in the low price end compared to small batch single person or small company USA made stuff since most of their stuff is produced overseas, but it’s super high quality and definitely not budget.
@@Shane-oq7op Yeah, I'm not trying to talk down BiD, I like their designs, it's just one item on their list can cost more than most of what I carry on any given day. Additionally, bargain doesn't have to mean cheap, it's more a question of value. BiD makes a nice looking utility knife and they charge an awful lot for it. conversely, I can walk down the street to my local wal-mart and buy the Gerber version for like $12. Both tools hold razor blades, both look pretty cool. What does BiD do that justifies their price? at some point you get a case of serious diminishing returns when you pay that much for a pen, or a utility knife or whatever else they're selling.
@@jonathonclary1681 Sure. The main difference in any higher quality gear compared to cheaper stuff is that it's made of higher quality materials (titanium vs steel, premium blade steel on knives, brass, copper, etc.) and made in much smaller quantities. It really comes down to why you acquired the things you have in the first place. If it was purely functional for you, then definitely buy the cheapest decent quality version of that thing you can find that fills your needs. It's sort of like buying a well used but reliable small economy sized car that gets you from A to B vs something nicer looking, faster, bigger, more features, etc.
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In my opinion an EDC set must be budget, symple and easy to replace .But its only my opinion.
I agree with you... for the most. In my EDC there is an Opinel, but also a Swiss Tool. The knife should be easy to replace, but I have to rely on my multitool
Why?
I think it's important that you know you got the edc with you and use it when it's an opportunity to use it. If expensive or not. The most important thing is to like the stuff and beeing happy every time you use it that you have it. Expensive or not. Than you'll keep it and take care of it
Its nice to have some unique pieces sometimes tho.
I think of it like a Call of Duty skin. like once you've used a knife for so long and shown you can keep it nice and care for it then you should be allowed to get a nicer one if wanted
Gotta say, my brother in law got me an Opinel 8 Carbon and while at first I didn’t think I’d use it much, it’s become one of my go-to summer knives. It’s so light I barely notice it’s there in a pair of shorts. Seriously it’s feather light. Also the blade is always reliable and the perfect length.
I like Opinels but that lock man….ive had issues before
For an inexpensive Timex, consider the Expedition. At about 40 USD, it is good to 100 meters - and I have worn some version of it since the 1980s.
Good choice!
Picked one up from Amazon a few weeks ago for $35. Great choice for when you don't want to worry about something happening to your more expensive watch.
That’s what I kept on me for years prior to my Fitbit versa
@@BestDamnEDC - The only change that I would make to the Expedition is its strap. Most versions come with a molded strap which will eventually break. Google "18mm Nylon NATO Watch Strap with Stainless Fasteners". Pick the color and style you like, but avoid spending more than 20 USD. The NATO Strap prevents loss of the watch, while also spacing its case back away from the skin. Sweat accumulates behind watch cases - and that will itch eventually.
I wears like a $250 field watch, i love the expedition!
The Casio Duro is another great affordable option.
Next one is carries that make your grandpa proud Is a perfect fit, I already carry some old knifes
Stoked to see your submission
love this stuff, was someone who bought $400 knives without blinking, then had my daughter and priorities shifted, looking to scratch the itch still but on a budget.
i carry a $25 knife, a far from flagship $100 phone, a knockoff $30 minimalist card wallet, a $14 Wal-Mart cash wallet with a chain for my keys, dont need an extra flashlight, a $5 fixed blade my friend gave me for my bday, a bic lighter and my asthma inhaler.
For the fixed blade pocket organizer question: you can get creative with tieing things to your knife sheath with thin paracord or string, or with an elastic. Or you could get a small belt pouch to free up your pockets.
Hey Taylor, a tip from a father of 4. With the splinters. Let them try it themselves using your tools. They'll be proud if they can make it but if they can't they'll ask you to help without getting.... We'll like I said I'm a father too I totally know what they do 😁
Taylor, check out the Opinel fork and spoons you can add to the #8 knife for camping. For $17 (if you already own the knife) it's the best cutlery set you can buy for camping. Solid utensils and compact, plus the knife has a great edge to spark a fire from.
Dude same! if my kids get a splinter I can’t even mention ‘tweezers’
Hahah my carry is almost the same as Matt Cruz's. Casio Durio, Victorinox Climber Black, ReyLight Pineapple mini aluminum black and for wallet recycled firefighter sergeant also black :)
It’s damn good
Thank you for bringing this back!!! I've missed it so much!
Hope you enjoyed it!
my EDC consists of a Zebra Fuente Fountain Pen (~$3), Opinel N°. 8 Carbone ($19), Westcott Folding Ceramic Utility Knife ($3) , Airpod Pro 2 (purchased at $180) and a Micro Bifold 2 from Correa Creative LLC ($72 when i purchased). Not the cheapest at around $280 but i’m happy with it. (I also occasionally toss the Spyderco Tenacious into the mix but not often.)
Really enjoy more of the budget friendly lists
Glad you like them!
Bic lighter, bic pen, carpenter’s pencil, dewalt snap blade knife (plastic handle removed) with Olfa blade, cell phone. No flashlight or watch.
Hourra for the Opinel. ^^ As you can imagine, i come from France. ^^
Would be cool to see your submission for the final segment of each edc weekly. The way you curate your gear is money!
Roxon made a very interresting multitool. The fact you can choose yourself your tools are a great idea !! But why presenting 3 knifes ..?
I'm from the Philippines and I never found a Seiko 5 for under $100. It's always around more or less $250 here.
I know this channel features more gucci “budget” edc stuff but anyone looking for a good looking analog watch, I highly recommend the Casio MTPS120L Series. Its a fieldwatch that is solar powered and has 100M water resistence. Aaand its around $86 US. Highly recommended.
There’s some crazy good filements that can be printed with basic printers out there now. I make prototype parts for jigs and workholding made out of this stuff so I don’t waste metals, sometimes I just keep the 3d printed parts in service cause it works fine.
The Opinel are great. Very good quality and very budget knifes !! The last i buy cost pe 10 box. You are not afraid to use it. And it cut so much. And i see a guy who open it for made a one handed open knife. It's easy to do it !! ^^
Definitely revisit the 3d printed EDC. Since your last video lots of cool stuff has been created.
On it!
@@BestDamnEDCwould love to see some 3D printed edc offerings on your site... just saying...
Any suggestions on 3D edc retailers/small operations?
@@michaeldoerksen2841I bet after he revisits the 3D EDC items, he'll add some to a site.
@@terryclark9532 like I previously said, there's a bunch out there. Just depends on what you're into and what you're actually looking for. Think less EDC and more extensions of what you already have in your EDC.
Opinel are really easy to find. 😉
The reason the Snody Boss Ricky found was so expensive is because it was the large version and not the standard size that was in my pic
Ah understood. It’s always Rikki’s fault 😂
I'm glad you show the range in cost.
Dock Ricky’s pay, he is slipping 😂
😂😂😂
Solid episode. Great carry compilations. I've submitted for the next go around. Pretty pumped to see that episode in general regardless of being selected or not.
I think Tale of knifes might make a fixed blade pocket organizer
I get most of my gear at yard sales and such so my whole edc is at the absolute most 70 total. For example ti rovyvon flashlight 10, g shock 5, crkt fixed blade 10, knipex mini cobra 20 only new thing, sog power pint 5, Kershaw leek 5, fisher bullet 1, notebook vtg master mechanic .10, pocket org denim 4, and wallet 1. Total of 61.10 and I've got so many better deals that's just my normal carry now.
That’s badass
Picaroon has already made a knife! He's actually made 3 now; 1 folder and 2 fixed.
2 folders👍
I love my Sencuts. Also love my Civivis.
I always carry a multitool tweezers, a pocket knife, a lighter, and a survival bracelet
I already have the Elementum 2. But i would like the large blade one. And i like the little Circulum ..! ^^
Sencut and Cubey are very budget knifes brands !! But not bad quality ones ..! ^^
Please look into the 3d printed edc!
I doubt that you will get this, but maybe someone will benefit. You can use ice to numb the area before you use your tweezers
I am very cheap so i love these videos.
Why is edc stuff so explensive
😂 we got you
Premium and Name Brands will always be expensive. Then you get a lot of niche but well designed tools.
If it's not something you'll use don't buy it, and if it's not something you're scared to potentially destroy you don't need it.
Anything budget EDC should be tough, cheap and well worn.
It's fine to splurge, but you gotta save those for special occasions.
8:36 I saw Ben 3d print that pen too.
Yup!
I have the opposite problem of the complaints on expensive vs cheap gear. When you show a $500 and over knife, I know I can't afford that. But 10 pieces of gear at $50 each? I can make that work!
Awesome video and just because my submission was included. 👊
Thanks for submitting Tim!
What about an Etsy high end carry and a low end carry? Some cool things on there.
It’s been awhile you had a video on budget !
We’re back!
Some of your timestamps/product lists in the description are out of order fyi
Leather crafting is absolutely the affordable way to go, lol. If you just buy leather goods you're gonna pay for em, and it aint gonna be cheap. Unless it's some thin saddle leather from Amazon or something.
Gettin the tools initially is a bit expensive, but once you are set up, you can make all the slips and belt pouches you want.
Exactly!
I like the Fossil watches brand. I can find a few what i like very much, for a good price. Betwin 100 and 150 box. ^^
Awesome video keep up the good work.
Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
Bladeville sends their regards
😂
When did you ever show the cheap items? Like Dollar Tree cheap (as in cost, not quality)
Opinel for French, are the same than Buck for the Americans ..! ^^
Where can you find the praxis for $150????????!!!!!!!
Opinel gang USA baby let’s go
I’ve pulled my daughters baby teeth out with pliers, tweezers ain’t no thing lol
how do we send in our submissions?
There’s a link in the description
How i submit
Link in the description
Thanks for the shoutout.
Great carry Matt
@@BestDamnEDC thanks a lot. My usual carry is od green and titanium, but it didn’t fit the budget theme lol
I like this type of video bc these are the things I can afford. I still watch the other videos bc they’re cool lol
Appreciate your support Jesus!
Ah shit I just got real sad. I don't know what either of those men would have been proud of. His father taught me that death existed at 3, the mere fact I remember him is a blessing. Her father was around until the week before my 17th. At first I saw visiting him as a chore but started correcting it before we lost him. What was I saying?
Great video
Thanks Marty!
@@BestDamnEDC you’re welcome
Is this guy related to Heavy D Sparks?
Some of these are still not budget to me lol!!
I just shit my pants bro GODDAMMN
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Hello
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$200+ is "budget"? Ya'll got too much disposable income :P
It's really about the individual pieces. No one really buys an entire EDC at one time.
You mentioned that you wanted to do a budget version of this because people complain you talk about expensive stuff, but I don't think I've ever seen you talk about an expensive knife on this channel ever. The most expensive thing I think I've seen you talk about was a Rosie or a Shiro, nothing over $1k. There are literally ton of amazing knives in the $1k - $3k range that are considered regular every-day stuff. In fact there are probably more small makers in that price range than in the cheap high volume stuff you always cover. I mean Bull Knives, Eutsler, SPK, Shiro custom division, Brown Knives, etc. That's not even getting into actually expensive truly custom knives.
On the other hand, there's a lot of things featured on this list that some people would consider not even close to budget friendly. Some of us can't spend $100 on a total kit let alone a knife of a pen as part of one. Pretty much any time someone mentions Big Idea Design they communicate loud and clear that they have no idea what 'budget' means.
@@jonathonclary1681 Sure, budget definitely implies cheap enough to fit in the lowest of budgets. BiD isn’t in that category. They are definitely in the low price end compared to small batch single person or small company USA made stuff since most of their stuff is produced overseas, but it’s super high quality and definitely not budget.
@@Shane-oq7op Yeah, I'm not trying to talk down BiD, I like their designs, it's just one item on their list can cost more than most of what I carry on any given day. Additionally, bargain doesn't have to mean cheap, it's more a question of value. BiD makes a nice looking utility knife and they charge an awful lot for it. conversely, I can walk down the street to my local wal-mart and buy the Gerber version for like $12. Both tools hold razor blades, both look pretty cool. What does BiD do that justifies their price? at some point you get a case of serious diminishing returns when you pay that much for a pen, or a utility knife or whatever else they're selling.
@@jonathonclary1681 Sure. The main difference in any higher quality gear compared to cheaper stuff is that it's made of higher quality materials (titanium vs steel, premium blade steel on knives, brass, copper, etc.) and made in much smaller quantities. It really comes down to why you acquired the things you have in the first place. If it was purely functional for you, then definitely buy the cheapest decent quality version of that thing you can find that fills your needs. It's sort of like buying a well used but reliable small economy sized car that gets you from A to B vs something nicer looking, faster, bigger, more features, etc.
First?
Maybe
vaer really ? Yea im done I liked this guy but come on vaer you can do waaaay better than that . Another one sells out .
Enjoyed the whatnot stream last night! I was Loganbuysh1t
Haha you’re the responsible one for the pickled egg consumption
@@BestDamnEDC 😈
I felt this wonderful feeling in my mind, body and soul when she said “I prefer kislux