Wow. Unfortunately not much you can do. It's year 2024 and they are trying really hard and winning at this point. If covid was a little worse, the police wasn't coming, only the looters would. With no weapons would be a bad Dat. Things are just getting worse. Good video, six years ago you were saying h 18,000 subs cool nnnow at 300,000. Good to see, 300,001 now. Lol
I am a knife junkie and love videos like this. An old guy at over 70 now, I have carried about every knife and combo there is from the obscenely heavy Leatherman 'everything in it but a hammer' Tool down to a sharpened file in my fingernail clipper. But over the years I have always come back to my little Victorinox Classic XD that is with me everywhere (I have owned maybe six over the years.) My other Go-To is the Leatherman Wave. Both are bullet-proof and long-proven dependable. That said, carry on. You're doing good work here. Side note: I bought one of the first Leathermans that Tim Leatherman made. That was a long time ago. Sadly, someone needed it more than me and took advantage of my involuntary generosity.
I actually really like the pros and cons approach, too many youtubers just try making videos to convince you to do something instead of looking at the pros and cons.
@ss I hear that. I live in Texas where 2 years ago they legalized the open carry of machetes and swords....ya know to justify why ya might need to open carry an AR. Never know when Ninja's or Conquistadors might attack!
3:06 Why not just resharpen the utility blades? I do it all the time, takes me less than 2 minutes to get them back to shaving sharp even when I'm only using a piece of micro grit sandpaper on any hard flat surface. It's still fascinating to me to think of how effective the marketing has been over the years to get people to fully and blindly accept the concept of disposability on things that could be reused over and over again for years (if not exceeding the life span of the user/ consumer).
Great idea. In the siding business we'd snap the tips till there was nothing left. Scoring aluminum you wear out the tip constantly. If they aint trashed , why not sharpen.
I started carrying the Gerber to work with me. Cut a couple of hoses off of brass or stainless hose barbs and you destroy the tip of whatever EDC knife you're carrying in a big hurry. I don't carry it outside of work, but it has saved me a lot of sharpening time, and the company I work for pays for the blades as supplies, so... win-win!
This is a great idea. I would love to carry a super tactical badass knife all the time but then I think about how many boxes I use it to open every day......so a boxcutter just makes sense
I switched to a utility knife a few months back. I mean...I love my Spyderco's, Benchmade's etc etc but I honestly got tired of sharpening my blades. I purchased a Tecni Edge (Amazon 03-731) and it's perfect. I switch out a new blade every few weeks. It's very convenient.
Thank you for these videos. I have been carrying at the minimum a utility blade for the past 8 years and I can't say enough about having one available for use. I usually have a Gerber EAB or my rexford rut and then I decide if or what regular knife goes out the door with me. My work knife is almost always a utility knife and if I'm carrying my sebenza or something fun well that knife is mostly to make me happy I have it with me. Probably im the worst knife guy for that but facts are facts. Can't wait for more videos
I’ve taken the screwpop without a blade through theme park security, when they asked what It was and told them a bottle opener and they let me through.
I have EDC'd a utility knife for 6-7 years now, like you said I realized that most of what I used my pocket knives for was opening boxes, and I was dulling them. Current one is the small "Husky" branded one from Home Depot, where I picked up two 75 packs of replacement blades for (I think) $12. I am set for cutting boxes for probably the rest of my life.
The guilty philosopher in me keeps nagging me with the question: "Am I becoming a materialistic person full of greed and self-centeredness (while so many in the world around me are going hungry and not having their basic needs met)?"
@@racheldolezal738 Lol that made me laugh. each to his own I suppose. And I can't say I haven't splurged on shoes or jackets in the past that were waaay out of my budget. but I don't regret it now! Especially if I have something to pass down to my kids.
@@racheldolezal738 Yes, leather jackets can be very pricey. Like Filson for example. Very nice but very expensive. But if you're on a budget even brands like Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, etc. are really good. It's all about what fits the best. So it could be difficult to buy one as a gift...
I had and loved the Gerber number of years ago and lost it working in the backyard. I bought a couple of replacements and went on with my life. Several years later I was digging in the yard and found it. The blade was completely rusted but the the rest was in pristine shape, I still carry it today.
I have a fastback that I've had for 5 years through 3 jobs in construction and warehouse. Ive cleaned it once and it still functions beautifully. Its had concrete, dirt, cardboard and everything inbetween in it. I carried it as my edc until recently as I decided I could spare the $15 bucks for a hawkbill fastback.
@@MrFucktard12345 I have both the 3 blade in the handle version and the slim version with a single blade. I beat the tar out of them on carpet, cardboard, sheet rock and other stuff my EDC knives would be destroyed on... Love the toss the blade when done ease of use. The one hand deployment makes the fastback a fun to carry option.
These days I carry a Gerber EAB Lite for all my primary cutting tasks. I also carry a Leatherman Wingman for my EDC multitool and usually a Mora Eldris or other small fixed blade for shit happens.
One of the worst things about enjoying good knives is watching them get damaged by use. A well made but inexpensive utility knife is the best option for someone who wants to carry a sharp knife but doesn't want to mess up the good stuff.
EAB Gerber ( exchange a blade ) is a quality and durable knife . A dime fits the screw slot . The money clip holds well in a pants pocket . Stainless steel clad . $11.00 Amazon 10/22
Been carrying a full size blade for 22 years, I don't notice the size but a quality blade steel is very important. AND I can do everything then some with a full size blade
Lenox gold razor blades absolutely the best Unbreakable and maintain a sharpest edge with that titanium cut a tire no problem and keep on working on your construction site bend that bitch completely sideways and straighten it out with a hammer they're like 5 bucks for just a few of them but very worth it
I carry the Gerger EAB lite or a Stanley quickslide for work. The titanium model falls into the "TactiFool" category for my needs, no way I'm paying 70 bucks when what I have each only cost me 7 dollars and both do the same job.
Is that the one with the blade release in the back if so I use it all the time at work opening boxes, cutting rubber hoses, turning flat head screws, prying on stuff etc I abuse the literal tits off it and it's still going strong
I carry the Gerber blade you showed. Its amazing because you have more space to hold it. I use it almost every day. And I carry multiple blades on me daily. Its do good I went back and got 1 more just in case I lose it.
That is so true, when I go to open a package/box and reach for my knife, I second guess and then reach for scissors, so I don’t dull my defensive knife, I need to get a utility knife.
Might want to add check local laws. I live in a pretty laid back state where I can carry just about anything (switchblades, no length, and so on) but for some stupid reason a razor blade is a no no. I'm an electrician so use a razor knife daily for stripping cables and romex but found out this stupid law while driving home one evening. Idiot cop was trying to throw a fit over a folding utility knife I had clipped on my pocket until his backup showed up and asked enough questions.
Just got a Stanley utility knife, the one that's stainless with wood grips. Very nice for the price but the construction is quite shitty, as expected for a 15€ full size folder.
Work for Circle K, I carry a Husky folder utility knife. It's a bit bulky but it's has a nice fit to my hands. I use 10-15 times a day cutting carboard flats and plastic wrap open.
I have three of the Gerber EAB and haven't ever had that happen. The first one I got actually can open with an inertial flick, which I like; the other two are too stiff to do that. I've been trying to find something to loosen the pivots on those but don't have anything able to do that.
H Wingerrr I’m sure if you place it inside of your pocket it would be fine, I used it with the pocket clip and was out shooting and it kept opening in my pocket, great little blade otherwise
I already carry one. I lost my second Gerber EAB recently and switched to a generic one from Tractor Supply that is fairly similar, but has a seatbelt cutter. I'm looking at that Mossy Oak one. Seems slimmer and lower profile while still being easier to swap blades than the EAB. Thanks for the video.
A trick for EDC utility blades: The cutting edges are absolutely smooth as manufactured. This doesn’t provide the best cutting for most things you’ll cut in the daily. Make a couple passes on a fine sharpening stone to add minuscule “saw blade” texture to the edge.
I carry the Husky compact from Home Depo. It's inexpensive, one hand opening and very slim. Solid lock-back, all metal construction and easily fits in the watch pocket of your jeans yet opens up to full size for a FULL GRIP that can easily do heavy duty cutting.
Taylor congrats on the numbers. Another good video, after your last video on these knives I went and grabbed a Gerber one from Lowes. My regular knife is a swiss army and I break it out for all kinds of stuff during a day. Figured the utility blade would make quicker work of boxes and some other cutting tasks. I'll see how it goes, look forward to the round up. Chris L
I EDC the Milwaukee fastback it's all metal construction and one handed opening plus the end comes to a point which makes it a great impact device Plus I use it at work every day it is larger than the ones that you have demonstrated but fits in hand very well
Love the fastback, but's a little bulky for most folks EDC, imho. I always carry it when I need a "full strength" utility knife, but enjoy the Gerber for edc.
Yeah, I'm an Electrician, it's my main utility blade for work, but I edc it. I've always had issues with retractables catching and not closing all the way and I end up having to fumble with it..
Milwaukee's quality makes it hard to justify over spending on more hype based products. I have used $15 Milwaukee knives / blades that far outshine knives that cost ten times as much. You break one? Buy another. You wouldn't trust something so cheap? What are you working on?! A Rolls Royce?!
The Original EAB has been in my pocket for years now, really great, reliable utility knife. One of the only Gerber products i can get behind next to the flatiron.
I started carrying the Gerber folding utility knife some years ago and was really impressed I later bought the first generation of Rexford rut and have had many good years use out of it
Your best bet if you're doing any type of construction work is to get the best sharpest most expensive knife blade you can you'll save yourself hundreds of dollars in the long run. The sharper they last longer everything about them is better
??? WTF???? Why would you want an expensive knife for Construction. You use it so much it will be destroyed. Why not a utility knife that you can instantly change to a cheap and sharp blade? U dont work in Construction
Nice video! Looking forward to buying a utility knife. I think of the gerber eab v1 because of its elegant design. Congratulations on 14k btw, you deserve it
This may seem incredibly petty, but what's the big deal with everybody "reaching out" these days. Like, is that better than contacting, or touching base with or any other term you want to you for connecting with. I guess I can see 'reaching out" to save a drowning person, but "reaching out" to a pocket tool manufacturer? Really? How noble. ;-)
I carry the Stanley quickslide for work. It has served me well. Its qualifies more in the realm of a replacement edc knife rather than a small backup cutter, but I love it.
Man, my brain says Mossy Oak, Screwpop or Outdoor Edge but my heart says Big Idea Titanium Tool. But you could buy all three of the former for the price of the latter.
I’ve recently included my Gerber EAB razor knife into my EDC rotation. It is becoming my favorite blade to carry for every day carry. Light, razor sharp, it cuts everything that needs cutting.
In what part of the world id it enough to say EDC and everybody knows what the heck you are talking about. Even Google has a hard time figuring that one out
Today I missed my check in at a air port so I had to go through security with my suit case. They took my normal knife. But for my utility knife I just took out my blade and gave them my spare blades... and they let me keep the knife. So that's good if you forget your knife. 'Side note they will steal your liquids too
The Maker Knife by Giaco Whatever seems promising. I backed it on Kickstarter and am hoping to get it soon, but maybe you might be able to get one sooner for a review!
I own and used the Outdoor Edge for several months, I love the size of it but it quickly became very frustrating. The blades would always jam up and the blade retraction was super sensitive causing the blade to retract at the worst times.
You bastard!!! I was just agonizing over getting a Casio Edifice EF106D watch, but running out of available funds. I looked at the Gerber EAB Lite for under $7.00, but then saw I needed to make it up to $25 (another Amazon con. or an opportunity?), so I ended up getting the Casio as well. I already have 50 watches... I look at it as saving the edges on my 20 plus knives, as I mostly use knives to open Amazon packages. There goes my grocery money. Oh well.
They are one of the more expensive, but having spent a while in a receiving department opening massive numbers of boxes the Lenox Gold blades stay sharp so much longer than the cheap ones that they actually save you money over time.... as well as saving you the time of changing your blades as often.
Oh, and my favorite utility knife to carry is the Stanley 0-10-810. It's heavy compared to the others you're showing, but the ergonomics combined with quickly being able to move the blade into position with one hand make it the most convenient I've used. When I carry it I do replace my primary blade with it.
In my case, i enjoy Edc'ing large blades whether fixed or folding. In addition, I Edc a leatherman. So i already have at least 2 blades on me. Adding a small razor knife like one of those solves the last part of the equation for uses under 3in (as in the leatherman). That way, every day i have access from 6-7in, down to tiny razor knife blades. The cool part is it is easy to forget I'm even wearing a knife!
Even this tiny ones knife, say law in Denmark, are a murder knife - even with 1/2 inch long blade - are you on a bar with this, are you a criminel. A knife is a knife. Mad Law, Denmark has made. Not 9/11 Law, but only a Crackpot Law. Things with a sharp edge, are a weapon. A hobby knife, is a deadly weapon say Law. People there has forgot, a utilyti blade in poket, and go in a bar, must Pay a ? Fine ?
I have that exact Gerber EAB, it's so well built. Only problem is the need for a second tool to change the blade. I have since purchased the updated Milwaukee Fastback 1505 as my new EDC.
Just came across your channel on my feed; enjoyed your no nonsense approach, gonna check out more of your stuff. Thanks, Carry on (everyday). BTW, that is a watch pocket......kids.....
A word of warning from the UK. Here in the UK, it is illegal to carry such utility knives in public without good reason such as work related and using it actually for work,otherwise has to go in a tool box, when carrying definitely not EDC. Any locking knife are also banned in public (Pocket/Jacket) as well as any knife with a non locking blade longer than 3 inches being carried in public, such as your pocket or jacket. Some of the better multi tool knives (Gerber, etc) may, on some models fall foul of the law in the UK, if the main blade is longer than 3 inches and the Police will take it off you permanently and you may end up in Court for carrying a concealed weapon or similar. A fairly safe bet is the venerable non-locking "Swiss Army style Knife" multi-tool. When I go through town walking when I am going camping, I put my knives all the way down the bottom of my rucksack under my sleeping bag, so not easy to get out until I unpack my rucksack when setting up camp and basically legal for camping/fishing purposes if I am doing that activity. I am aware your post is for mainly aimed at the USA/Canada, etc. but please be aware if you come to the UK and buy a knife to carry in your temporary EDC when here our laws are very strict on knives. The law abiding go by the rules, but the criminals don't care and carry what they want, hence the amount of knife crime in London, etc.
I've been carrying a folding Gerber utility knife attached to my ankle holster for years. It functionally weighs nothing and consumes no space. It's a second knife that has no penalty for carry, why not? Since it rides in the same holster as my BUG, there isn't even a don/doff or retention penalty. It's a "free" extra knife.
Roger Berry. I've been watching your videos for over a year. I just discovered I haven't been subscribed yet. Problem corrected. I carry the Gerber utility knife in black as well as a folding K-Bar.
Stanley 99E: The very definition of elegance in simplicity. It's about as long as your hand (so it's not easily concealable) with a simple ergonomic shape, solid metal (no compromising grade-school plastic here), built like a frikkin' tank with a smooth sliding mechanism that'll advance the blade to five different lengths, held together by one Philips head screw, has a rear compartment that'll hold a bunch of other blades, a hole in the back for a lanyard, and will last forever. If you don't mind the size, this tool is all pros, no cons.
I've carried a utility blade since I turned 18. If I was doing a lot of hard cutting I'd take the old school 1 with a big candy bar shaped handle, or a folding knife most days which gives better leverage than these mini knives. Now a days I'm responsible for cutting much at work so I just carry a screwpop, or pocket knife for food or when I need something sharper than a utility razor blade.
Basically the average person needs about three knives. A combat knife well it is useful to be able to kill a bear with it. It's really made for doing the basic things that you need without having to carry extra things. We talkin cutting a fence wire driving a tent Peg skinning a deer batoning. So basically three types of knives food grooming utility why not take something like you have there in this very nice video. And make it a part of a larger knife. Add a spork Cook's knife shaving knife. On-the-job knife. Skinning the creature knife self defense knife. And voila
You're right the rexford Are you CKO my God this phone is sucking on believable anyway you know what I'm trying to say is ridiculous But I do like the concept of those little throwaway blades and I apologize for the phone or a bit to Google they can't bucking spell
I've been carrying Olfa CK 2 for about 2 years now. It's not as common as other utility knives, but the blade is a more useful for me than standard blades. It has wider cutting edge and a little thicker.
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4 years in prison for carrying a knife in the UK. WE HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DISARMED! DO NOT LET THE SAME THING HAPPEN IN AMERICA!
As long as it’s under 3 inches, you’ll be fine
Wow. Unfortunately not much you can do. It's year 2024 and they are trying really hard and winning at this point. If covid was a little worse, the police wasn't coming, only the looters would. With no weapons would be a bad Dat. Things are just getting worse. Good video, six years ago you were saying h 18,000 subs cool nnnow at 300,000. Good to see, 300,001 now. Lol
@@StanleyPaulson-Ellis asians rejoice
I am a knife junkie and love videos like this. An old guy at over 70 now, I have carried about every knife and combo there is from the obscenely heavy Leatherman 'everything in it but a hammer' Tool down to a sharpened file in my fingernail clipper. But over the years I have always come back to my little Victorinox Classic XD that is with me everywhere (I have owned maybe six over the years.) My other Go-To is the Leatherman Wave. Both are bullet-proof and long-proven dependable. That said, carry on. You're doing good work here.
Side note: I bought one of the first Leathermans that Tim Leatherman made. That was a long time ago. Sadly, someone needed it more than me and took advantage of my involuntary generosity.
Tony Kibble.I like to make nu own knife for my own business or Necessity.
Tony Kibbie , I EDC a SAK Classic XD looped on a boot lace around my neck. Too handy not to carry it.
I actually really like the pros and cons approach, too many youtubers just try making videos to convince you to do something instead of looking at the pros and cons.
My grandfather taught me a man should always have some form of knife on him.
A man without a knife is a man without a life
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I hear that. I live in Texas where 2 years ago they legalized the open carry of machetes and swords....ya know to justify why ya might need to open carry an AR. Never know when Ninja's or Conquistadors might attack!
Good man. Everyone should have a knife. Feel naked without one.
3:06 Why not just resharpen the utility blades? I do it all the time, takes me less than 2 minutes to get them back to shaving sharp even when I'm only using a piece of micro grit sandpaper on any hard flat surface. It's still fascinating to me to think of how effective the marketing has been over the years to get people to fully and blindly accept the concept of disposability on things that could be reused over and over again for years (if not exceeding the life span of the user/ consumer).
Cause utility knife blades are dirt cheap
Then why not just use a knife?
That's not a bad idea at all. Micro grit sandpaper? I'm sure a standard kitchen knife sharpener should work as well.
Great idea. In the siding business we'd snap the tips till there was nothing left. Scoring aluminum you wear out the tip constantly. If they aint trashed , why not sharpen.
Convenience. They are dirt cheap. It's not worth my time to resharpen them when I can buy like 100 blades for 10 bucks.
I started carrying the Gerber to work with me. Cut a couple of hoses off of brass or stainless hose barbs and you destroy the tip of whatever EDC knife you're carrying in a big hurry. I don't carry it outside of work, but it has saved me a lot of sharpening time, and the company I work for pays for the blades as supplies, so... win-win!
I’ve carried that flatter thinner gerber for at least 10 years now. Never done me wrong
@Alex Smith i use a penny fits screw perfect
This is a great idea. I would love to carry a super tactical badass knife all the time but then I think about how many boxes I use it to open every day......so a boxcutter just makes sense
Very cool. A bit like the ninja card but actually useful.
I switched to a utility knife a few months back. I mean...I love my Spyderco's, Benchmade's etc etc but I honestly got tired of sharpening my blades. I purchased a Tecni Edge (Amazon 03-731) and it's perfect. I switch out a new blade every few weeks. It's very convenient.
Thank you for these videos. I have been carrying at the minimum a utility blade for the past 8 years and I can't say enough about having one available for use. I usually have a Gerber EAB or my rexford rut and then I decide if or what regular knife goes out the door with me. My work knife is almost always a utility knife and if I'm carrying my sebenza or something fun well that knife is mostly to make me happy I have it with me. Probably im the worst knife guy for that but facts are facts. Can't wait for more videos
I'm excited to watch the roundup video, but after watching this I already decided to order a sidewinder. $10 isn't much of a gamble lol.
I’ve taken the screwpop without a blade through theme park security, when they asked what It was and told them a bottle opener and they let me through.
I have EDC'd a utility knife for 6-7 years now, like you said I realized that most of what I used my pocket knives for was opening boxes, and I was dulling them. Current one is the small "Husky" branded one from Home Depot, where I picked up two 75 packs of replacement blades for (I think) $12. I am set for cutting boxes for probably the rest of my life.
The guilty philosopher in me keeps nagging me with the question: "Am I becoming a materialistic person full of greed and self-centeredness (while so many in the world around me are going hungry and not having their basic needs met)?"
Dude $75 bucks for that TPK is insane it doesn’t even have a pocket clip on it what a rip
Because people a dumb enough to buy them.
@@racheldolezal738 Yes. It seems today any market that can be tapped into... is tapped into. (for better or for worse)
@@racheldolezal738 Lol that made me laugh. each to his own I suppose. And I can't say I haven't splurged on shoes or jackets in the past that were waaay out of my budget. but I don't regret it now! Especially if I have something to pass down to my kids.
@@racheldolezal738 I'm 6'3" and I have the same problems.
@@racheldolezal738 Yes, leather jackets can be very pricey. Like Filson for example. Very nice but very expensive. But if you're on a budget even brands like Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, etc. are really good.
It's all about what fits the best. So it could be difficult to buy one as a gift...
I had and loved the Gerber number of years ago and lost it working in the backyard. I bought a couple of replacements and went on with my life. Several years later I was digging in the yard and found it. The blade was completely rusted but the the rest was in pristine shape, I still carry it today.
This used to be the edc of all the emo kids in school back in the day
But for the purpose of cutting themselves
Very important to be prepared when that suicidal urge hits. Anti-survivalist EDC!
@Something Wicked This Way Comes how?
Hahahahahaha
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I never thought of carrying a utility knife. Since watching this video, i bought 5 of them. So far i like the workpro the best. Thx
Have you checked out the makerknife on Kickstarter?
Sure have!
I can’t wait to get mine!
Cheers for the heads up. Just ordered two.
Can't find it
The RUclipsr Giaco Whatever started a Kickstarter, it's probably closed by now so maybe check his channel or just Google "makerknife"
carry a second knife so you dont have to use your first knife, makes sense
EDCed a Milwaukee fastback with Dewalt carbide blades for almost 2 years
I have a fastback that I've had for 5 years through 3 jobs in construction and warehouse. Ive cleaned it once and it still functions beautifully. Its had concrete, dirt, cardboard and everything inbetween in it. I carried it as my edc until recently as I decided I could spare the $15 bucks for a hawkbill fastback.
@@MrFucktard12345 I have both the 3 blade in the handle version and the slim version with a single blade. I beat the tar out of them on carpet, cardboard, sheet rock and other stuff my EDC knives would be destroyed on... Love the toss the blade when done ease of use. The one hand deployment makes the fastback a fun to carry option.
These days I carry a Gerber EAB Lite for all my primary cutting tasks. I also carry a Leatherman Wingman for my EDC multitool and usually a Mora Eldris or other small fixed blade for shit happens.
One of the worst things about enjoying good knives is watching them get damaged by use. A well made but inexpensive utility knife is the best option for someone who wants to carry a sharp knife but doesn't want to mess up the good stuff.
I carry a Milwaukee fastback. Love the one handed open with full grip.
YOU CAN'T TAKE THEM THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY. I had to go through security twice, I had to put the BLADELESS knife, Ti, in checked luggage.
Oh man oh man Taylor. I could literally sense the frustration at the beginning 😅. Just know your effort wasn't in vain! Quality as usual
EAB Gerber ( exchange a blade ) is a quality and durable knife . A dime fits the screw slot . The money clip holds well in a pants pocket . Stainless steel clad . $11.00 Amazon 10/22
Been carrying a full size blade for 22 years, I don't notice the size but a quality blade steel is very important.
AND I can do everything then some with a full size blade
I'm with you on this squire 👍
Lenox gold razor blades absolutely the best Unbreakable and maintain a sharpest edge with that titanium cut a tire no problem and keep on working on your construction site bend that bitch completely sideways and straighten it out with a hammer they're like 5 bucks for just a few of them but very worth it
I carry the Gerger EAB lite or a Stanley quickslide for work.
The titanium model falls into the "TactiFool" category for my needs, no way I'm paying 70 bucks when what I have each only cost me 7 dollars and both do the same job.
I carry a wood handle Husky fold out utility knife from Home Depot. Good solid fit in the hand, only $10
Same here, except mine's a Sears Craftsman.Oh, and I use serrated blades in mine. I find they stay sharp longer and will still cut even when dull.
Is that the one with the blade release in the back if so I use it all the time at work opening boxes, cutting rubber hoses, turning flat head screws, prying on stuff etc I abuse the literal tits off it and it's still going strong
I carry the Gerber blade you showed. Its amazing because you have more space to hold it. I use it almost every day. And I carry multiple blades on me daily. Its do good I went back and got 1 more just in case I lose it.
Aaron Ziesemer has your blade lock started carving a circular grove in the blade holder yet?
@@TechnomancerTheWise nothing yet. It still works amazing. And its been like 3 years of use now
Haha I did the same. Warren Gerber in the kitchen four packages and one for EVC.
I’ve EDC’ed an Olfa knife for years. Just break off the blade for a new edge.
I got mine plus 100 blades for $5 at the flea market 6 years ago. I still have probably 70 blades.
My edc is a Gerber Artifact. It is by far the best I have found in place of my nice pocket knives.
That is so true, when I go to open a package/box and reach for my knife, I second guess and then reach for scissors, so I don’t dull my defensive knife, I need to get a utility knife.
Or you can cut at the tape securing the package and not cut into cardboard.
realistically you would be using a knife to stab, not slice, in a defensive situation anyway
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What does this have to do with utility?
Might want to add check local laws. I live in a pretty laid back state where I can carry just about anything (switchblades, no length, and so on) but for some stupid reason a razor blade is a no no. I'm an electrician so use a razor knife daily for stripping cables and romex but found out this stupid law while driving home one evening. Idiot cop was trying to throw a fit over a folding utility knife I had clipped on my pocket until his backup showed up and asked enough questions.
Absolutely! Knowing/checking local laws always trumps anything I (or anyone else) might say. lol
Just got a Stanley utility knife, the one that's stainless with wood grips. Very nice for the price but the construction is quite shitty, as expected for a 15€ full size folder.
Work for Circle K, I carry a Husky folder utility knife. It's a bit bulky but it's has a nice fit to my hands. I use 10-15 times a day cutting carboard flats and plastic wrap open.
I carried that Gerber for a while but fun fact: if you are active it will open in your pocket, not a good situation
I have three of the Gerber EAB and haven't ever had that happen. The first one I got actually can open with an inertial flick, which I like; the other two are too stiff to do that. I've been trying to find something to loosen the pivots on those but don't have anything able to do that.
H Wingerrr I’m sure if you place it inside of your pocket it would be fine, I used it with the pocket clip and was out shooting and it kept opening in my pocket, great little blade otherwise
Did you clip it outside your pocket or put it inside the pocket with the clip?
DTR RTD inside of pocket, I was wearing fatigue type pants so they fit loosely, if it were jeans you may be fine
Henry Swanson you probably just got a loose one, gerber quality control is not great. Mine never does that.
I already carry one.
I lost my second Gerber EAB recently and switched to a generic one from Tractor Supply that is fairly similar, but has a seatbelt cutter.
I'm looking at that Mossy Oak one. Seems slimmer and lower profile while still being easier to swap blades than the EAB.
Thanks for the video.
Gerber Artifact has been in my edc for almost a decade now.
Do you use standard x-acto blades?
Bought both Milwaukees folding knife and utility blade i love them they each have an specific use
Excellent choice of beverage for the bottle opener demo. :-)
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, my favorite beer :)
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO QUALITY! DESERVE WAY MORE SUBS KEEP DOING WHATCHU DOING!!! #10K GANG
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A trick for EDC utility blades: The cutting edges are absolutely smooth as manufactured. This doesn’t provide the best cutting for most things you’ll cut in the daily. Make a couple passes on a fine sharpening stone to add minuscule “saw blade” texture to the edge.
I carry the Husky compact from Home Depo. It's inexpensive, one hand opening and very slim. Solid lock-back, all metal construction and easily fits in the watch pocket of your jeans yet opens up to full size for a FULL GRIP that can easily do heavy duty cutting.
Gotta get one. I use my EDC knives to cut a lot and my method of just just buying a new knife whenever they get dull isn't very cost effective.
I’ve seen similar knifes using exacto blades, throw one of them in :)
Taylor congrats on the numbers. Another good video, after your last video on these knives I went and grabbed a Gerber one from Lowes. My regular knife is a swiss army and I break it out for all kinds of stuff during a day. Figured the utility blade would make quicker work of boxes and some other cutting tasks. I'll see how it goes, look forward to the round up.
Chris L
I EDC the Milwaukee fastback it's all metal construction and one handed opening plus the end comes to a point which makes it a great impact device
Plus I use it at work every day it is larger than the ones that you have demonstrated but fits in hand very well
That one will LIKELY make it into the roundup. It's not my style at all, but it's definitely popular.
Dan T great knife I have one daily user
Love the fastback, but's a little bulky for most folks EDC, imho. I always carry it when I need a "full strength" utility knife, but enjoy the Gerber for edc.
Yeah, I'm an Electrician, it's my main utility blade for work, but I edc it. I've always had issues with retractables catching and not closing all the way and I end up having to fumble with it..
Milwaukee's quality makes it hard to justify over spending on more hype based products. I have used $15 Milwaukee knives / blades that far outshine knives that cost ten times as much. You break one? Buy another. You wouldn't trust something so cheap? What are you working on?! A Rolls Royce?!
The Original EAB has been in my pocket for years now, really great, reliable utility knife. One of the only Gerber products i can get behind next to the flatiron.
$75.00 ??? I just laughed when I saw the price.
I started carrying the Gerber folding utility knife some years ago and was really impressed I later bought the first generation of Rexford rut and have had many good years use out of it
TPT $75 LMFAO 😂🤣😂
I still prefer my cold steel and opinel folders
What are the hexa-traingle light things in the back called?
Well....... fuck me. Never thought I needed one until now. *Opens up Amazon browser while digging out credit card*
I have the Gerber that I purchased for like $7 on Amazon! Works well...
Your best bet if you're doing any type of construction work is to get the best sharpest most expensive knife blade you can you'll save yourself hundreds of dollars in the long run. The sharper they last longer everything about them is better
??? WTF???? Why would you want an expensive knife for Construction. You use it so much it will be destroyed. Why not a utility knife that you can instantly change to a cheap and sharp blade? U dont work in Construction
Actually my bad i think you are just joking
You got 3k more subs in a week?
Shiny
It's been a while ride!
Nice video! Looking forward to buying a utility knife. I think of the gerber eab v1 because of its elegant design. Congratulations on 14k btw, you deserve it
Congrats on 14k!!!
Thank you!
This may seem incredibly petty, but what's the big deal with everybody "reaching out" these days. Like, is that better than contacting, or touching base with or any other term you want to you for connecting with. I guess I can see 'reaching out" to save a drowning person, but "reaching out" to a pocket tool manufacturer? Really? How noble. ;-)
I've always been curious on Keybar's mini utility knife. Wondered if it was practical for EDC.
I carry the Stanley quickslide for work. It has served me well. Its qualifies more in the realm of a replacement edc knife rather than a small backup cutter, but I love it.
I use a hook blade...
Man, my brain says Mossy Oak, Screwpop or Outdoor Edge but my heart says Big Idea Titanium Tool. But you could buy all three of the former for the price of the latter.
I know the feels. But then again … I bought them all. 😭
@@BestDamnEDC Well they're in my wishlist. So now we see if my heart or head wins!
The Gerber EAB LT( Eablate in Shabazz ease) is ergonomic and only one tool.
Milwaulkee fastback for me!
Have one in my pcket now, with a Lenox carbide blade.
I’ve recently included my Gerber EAB razor knife into my EDC rotation. It is becoming my favorite blade to carry for every day carry. Light, razor sharp, it cuts everything that needs cutting.
You can just swap it out when it’s dull....unless you’re a neurotic cheapskate and decide to sharpen razor blades...like someone I know....
Congrats the 14k bro. Would love to see a review on the Orbitkey’s multi tool key
In what part of the world id it enough to say EDC and everybody knows what the heck you are talking about. Even Google has a hard time figuring that one out
Have em. Unless you open boxes all day they are not very useful. If your going to carry, carry a decent knife and learn how to sharpen it.
Today I missed my check in at a air port so I had to go through security with my suit case. They took my normal knife. But for my utility knife I just took out my blade and gave them my spare blades... and they let me keep the knife. So that's good if you forget your knife. 'Side note they will steal your liquids too
Of all the utility Knife..i pick the Veleno Silet ti Knife..
I had a Gerber EAB without blade confiscated by TSA.
The Milwaukee 48-22-1500 is an awesome utility knife
My wife says, "Screw you." Because, of course, I gotta have a titanium model.
;-)
lol Tell her I said, "No problem. 👌"
The Maker Knife by Giaco Whatever seems promising. I backed it on Kickstarter and am hoping to get it soon, but maybe you might be able to get one sooner for a review!
I caught wind of it just a few days before the campaign ended. I should have backed it ...
My facilities maintenance (and 24/7) EDC: Milwaukee 6 in 1 Fastback, 37 years EDCed Victorinox Swiss Champ, Knipex 5 inch Cobra and pliers wrench, Kline short impact 1/4 - 5/16 Flip Bit, Craftsman 8 foot tape measure and Olight S1R Baton ll.
Ceramic ones don’t fit the Big Eye Design or the Rexford RUT. If you have a link to ceramic ones that do please post it!
I'm not entirely sure -- the Maker Knife has ceramic blades and I'm hopeful they're a little slimmer.
I own and used the Outdoor Edge for several months, I love the size of it but it quickly became very frustrating. The blades would always jam up and the blade retraction was super sensitive causing the blade to retract at the worst times.
You bastard!!! I was just agonizing over getting a Casio Edifice EF106D watch, but running out of available funds. I looked at the Gerber EAB Lite for under $7.00, but then saw I needed to make it up to $25 (another Amazon con. or an opportunity?), so I ended up getting the Casio as well. I already have 50 watches... I look at it as saving the edges on my 20 plus knives, as I mostly use knives to open Amazon packages. There goes my grocery money. Oh well.
They are one of the more expensive, but having spent a while in a receiving department opening massive numbers of boxes the Lenox Gold blades stay sharp so much longer than the cheap ones that they actually save you money over time.... as well as saving you the time of changing your blades as often.
Oh, and my favorite utility knife to carry is the Stanley 0-10-810. It's heavy compared to the others you're showing, but the ergonomics combined with quickly being able to move the blade into position with one hand make it the most convenient I've used. When I carry it I do replace my primary blade with it.
In my case, i enjoy Edc'ing large blades whether fixed or folding. In addition, I Edc a leatherman. So i already have at least 2 blades on me. Adding a small razor knife like one of those solves the last part of the equation for uses under 3in (as in the leatherman).
That way, every day i have access from 6-7in, down to tiny razor knife blades.
The cool part is it is easy to forget I'm even wearing a knife!
Even this tiny ones knife, say law in Denmark, are a murder knife - even with 1/2 inch long blade - are you on a bar with this, are you a criminel. A knife is a knife.
Mad Law, Denmark has made.
Not 9/11 Law, but only a Crackpot Law.
Things with a sharp edge, are a weapon.
A hobby knife, is a deadly weapon say Law.
People there has forgot, a utilyti blade in poket, and go in a bar, must Pay a ? Fine ?
I have that exact Gerber EAB, it's so well built. Only problem is the need for a second tool to change the blade. I have since purchased the updated Milwaukee Fastback 1505 as my new EDC.
Just came across your channel on my feed; enjoyed your no nonsense approach, gonna check out more of your stuff. Thanks, Carry on (everyday). BTW, that is a watch pocket......kids.....
A word of warning from the UK. Here in the UK, it is illegal to carry such utility knives in public without good reason such as work related and using it actually for work,otherwise has to go in a tool box, when carrying definitely not EDC. Any locking knife are also banned in public (Pocket/Jacket) as well as any knife with a non locking blade longer than 3 inches being carried in public, such as your pocket or jacket. Some of the better multi tool knives (Gerber, etc) may, on some models fall foul of the law in the UK, if the main blade is longer than 3 inches and the Police will take it off you permanently and you may end up in Court for carrying a concealed weapon or similar. A fairly safe bet is the venerable non-locking "Swiss Army style Knife" multi-tool. When I go through town walking when I am going camping, I put my knives all the way down the bottom of my rucksack under my sleeping bag, so not easy to get out until I unpack my rucksack when setting up camp and basically legal for camping/fishing purposes if I am doing that activity. I am aware your post is for mainly aimed at the USA/Canada, etc. but please be aware if you come to the UK and buy a knife to carry in your temporary EDC when here our laws are very strict on knives. The law abiding go by the rules, but the criminals don't care and carry what they want, hence the amount of knife crime in London, etc.
Stanley 10-049
I've been carrying a folding Gerber utility knife attached to my ankle holster for years. It functionally weighs nothing and consumes no space. It's a second knife that has no penalty for carry, why not? Since it rides in the same holster as my BUG, there isn't even a don/doff or retention penalty. It's a "free" extra knife.
Roger Berry.
I've been watching your videos for over a year. I just discovered I haven't been subscribed yet. Problem corrected. I carry the Gerber utility knife in black as well as a folding K-Bar.
Stanley 99E: The very definition of elegance in simplicity. It's about as long as your hand (so it's not easily concealable) with a simple ergonomic shape, solid metal (no compromising grade-school plastic here), built like a frikkin' tank with a smooth sliding mechanism that'll advance the blade to five different lengths, held together by one Philips head screw, has a rear compartment that'll hold a bunch of other blades, a hole in the back for a lanyard, and will last forever. If you don't mind the size, this tool is all pros, no cons.
I've carried a utility blade since I turned 18. If I was doing a lot of hard cutting I'd take the old school 1 with a big candy bar shaped handle, or a folding knife most days which gives better leverage than these mini knives. Now a days I'm responsible for cutting much at work so I just carry a screwpop, or pocket knife for food or when I need something sharper than a utility razor blade.
Basically the average person needs about three knives. A combat knife well it is useful to be able to kill a bear with it. It's really made for doing the basic things that you need without having to carry extra things. We talkin cutting a fence wire driving a tent Peg skinning a deer batoning. So basically three types of knives food grooming utility why not take something like you have there in this very nice video. And make it a part of a larger knife. Add a spork Cook's knife shaving knife. On-the-job knife. Skinning the creature knife self defense knife. And voila
You're right the rexford Are you CKO my God this phone is sucking on believable anyway you know what I'm trying to say is ridiculous But I do like the concept of those little throwaway blades and I apologize for the phone or a bit to Google they can't bucking spell
I've been carrying Olfa CK 2 for about 2 years now. It's not as common as other utility knives, but the blade is a more useful for me than standard blades. It has wider cutting edge and a little thicker.