2024 EDC/KNIFE RECAP- Let’s TALK.

[@JunkyardFox]

"grab a snack, grab a mom, grab a beer." LOL you dont gotta tell me twice!

[@ericasedc]

You and I have the same taste James!🤣🥰🤪

[@Barney_Greenway]

Hi Erica! Greetings from Germany and all the best for the rest of 2024 ✌😊

[@ericasedc]

Cheers to that my friend! All my love to you!❤

[@Barney_Greenway]

@@ericasedc ❤‍🔥

[@friedpork_owl]

Your passion for knives is intoxicating. Thank you

[@ericasedc]

@@friedpork_owl I LIVE for them!🥰🤣so glad you understand and enjoy!

[@Black_Cat_997]

Great 2024 recap. Looking forward to your continued success. As a folding knife collector/user for my first fixed blade knife (beyond what is in my kitchen) I will be following one of your recommendations.

[@ericasedc]

I am honored, and love hearing that!

[@davidkurle5418]

Your videos this year have been a joy to watch. Fun to see the myth busting, and I really appreciate getting to see alot of these custom knives that I might otherwise not have known about. Have a great weekend, E!

[@ericasedc]

@@davidkurle5418 happy weekend D! So glad you’ve been here the whole time. I appreciate you!!!

[@jasonmccomas7220]

Happy thanksgiving and merry Christmas and a happy new year Erica!!!🎉

[@ericasedc]

@@jasonmccomas7220 hey brother!!! You as well!!!!!

[@hardtailz]

One of my all-time favorite people in the EDC community. Hope you know what a gem you are!

[@ericasedc]

@@hardtailz you are MY favorite!

[@hardtailz]

🙌😊

[@barboki]

What is so impressive to me is your designs. Both with your knife collabs and leatherworking. I am so happy to have a slip from you. I know 2025 will be a BIG year for you. Keep Sharp and use your shit!!!

[@ericasedc]

@@barboki I really appreciate you B!

[@DarthSobekus]

Love you and keep doing what makes you happy which makes us happy🫂 PS Beanie Supremacy✊🏾

[@ericasedc]

BEANIE CLAN FOR LIFE!

[@craigslater2321]

You put out some good information this year, looking forward to 2025 with you !

[@ericasedc]

Can’t wait to bring you all along!!🎉🎉🎉❤

[@Knife_guy]

2024 was a rough year for both of us personally and within the knife world. Some good things did happen though and some good things are already in line for 2025. Some very exciting things are in the works. Hard to believe it’s only been 3 years of the channel!

[@ericasedc]

I know! Feels like a life time😂

[@snowtiger44]

Hi Erica i remember the part that you cut your dreads 😂 we go that long ago my friend happy holiday greeting from your buddy in the Netherlands all the best for the channel

[@ericasedc]

@@snowtiger44 omg I almost cried doing that on camera!

[@ericasedc]

@@snowtiger44 Happy New Year my friend. You really are an OG!

[@snowtiger44]

@@ericasedc yeah that was pretty emotional and powerful to do you came from far pretty proud of you

[@snowtiger44]

@@ericasedc thank you 6 jan my Birthday 🙂

[@CIGARURI]

My FAVE,KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO❤

[@ericasedc]

Always!!!! You’re MY fave!❤

[@jusme8060]

Trying out some of these more simple carbon steels with higher hardness and better geometry killed my inner steel snob. I love how honest you are, even if i dont always agree. You may not be right but at least i know you aren't lying. That's important to me. I appreciate that.

[@ericasedc]

@@jusme8060 I appreciate you watching!

[@Nickies_edc]

Another amazing video. 2025 is going to be even bigger and better!

[@ericasedc]

@@Nickies_edc I hope so!!!

[@danielruprecht8932]

I'm just getting into knives and I find your efforts here quite helpful 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@ericasedc]

@@danielruprecht8932 WELCOME!!!!! You are loved!

[@3SGetcha]

You remind me of Darlene Connor and I absolutely love it 😂

[@ericasedc]

Everyone says that😂

[@donc5220]

love the testing and sharpening , Roselli Finland actaully has a "ultra high carbon" UHC line with 63hrc to 67hrc Seen one with 66 it was wicked . Love your Channel Stay safe this Holiday season.Moms the word.

[@ericasedc]

Happy Holidays D!🎉🎉🎉❤

[@lxixg9]

Glad to see that I am not the only one who doesn’t want to support Benchmade not just for the pricing but also because they try to drag down their competitors in court

[@ericasedc]

@@lxixg9 yep. I want no part🤜🏼🇺🇸

[@chrisreuther4546]

I think the opening half is such a mic drop moment... I love what you had to say about the bushcraft community... I think I will stick with the Hunting community... and your EDC group. There is a reason for years... Buck has done so good for so long (up til recently I'd say) they have a great BTE and hard steel. Thank you for all of your honesty... and challenging the status quo. I think it's funny... what you say about thickness... when Mora is still such a great go to for bushcraft and they are thin... very thin knives.

[@Headhighinc]

Good to see you homie ❤

[@ericasedc]

@@Headhighinc great to see you here!

[@9mmmike642]

WE = The Fam Civivi = Mid-priced Fam Sencut = Budget Fam

[@ericasedc]

But somehow they’re all the same😂❤

[@9mmmike642]

Yes they are. 😂

[@robertbarker5802]

I'll miss your folder reviews but these are still fun.

[@ericasedc]

@@robertbarker5802 who knows. Maybe they’ll come back!!!! I am do e with production fixies for now. Not folders…!🤪

[@John..18]

Great video,, I'm so looking forward to what you do in 2025,, From your channel I've learned one thing of joy, and one thing of sadness,,, Firstly,, I now just use 600DMT followed by 1 micron diamond emulsion, (on balsa or bass),, on absolutely everything, - totally awesome,, And secondly,, I'm sad that it's so risky to try and buy any of those fantastic custom knives, because they'll probably get confiscated by our customs "officials" (not to mention the excessive import duty /tax we have to pay the "government",,)!!! Anyway,, Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you, from across the pond, 🇬🇧🎅🎅

[@ericasedc]

So happy to have you here though!!! Cheers to 25!🎉

[@chaddamron3877]

Dropping that knowledge n Truth 👌💥👑👑

[@ericasedc]

@@chaddamron3877 thanks man!

[@Mr.Spectaculous]

Ive been buying Hogue knives the last couple of months. The extrak in M4 and magnacut. Its thin and sharp the sheaths just stink. Spyderco has also seen a few dollars this year. K390 dragonfly and a Native chief in magnacut. Im a cardboard and kitchen knife kinda guy. Its just an interest. I love being outdoors especially now that im an old man.

[@ericasedc]

Love it!❤

[@kathleensmith370]

you have accomplished so much

[@ericasedc]

@@kathleensmith370 thank you!!🥰

[@robertfinneide5044]

Soft 1095 is a pita to sharpen 😓 I think it is the only steel I have had a problem getting sharp. Too bad I have several soft 1095 knives 😅

[@ericasedc]

Oh it’s AWFUL!!!!! Like sharpening clay😂

[@robertfinneide5044]

Totally agree 😂

[@chrisreuther4546]

Thanks Erica!

[@ericasedc]

@@chrisreuther4546 thank YOU!

[@Chrisshallperish]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@ericasedc]

@@Chrisshallperish no thank YOU!!!!

[@PuReBlOoD3478]

What about cold temperatures? Is that a reason they're running soft? Idk, but that struck my mind with the michigan pattern axe why they rounded the corners on the bit.

[@ericasedc]

@@PuReBlOoD3478 no it has nothing to do with weather haha

[@bavarianedc]

@ericasedc I'm very happy that you and Levi did the Dart. It's such a great eec fixie!

[@ericasedc]

@@bavarianedc why thank you!

[@thetschoni3813]

Could you testhigh hardness steels at really low temperatures? It is commonly said that non carbon steel will have problems. Wonder if thats true

[@ericasedc]

@@thetschoni3813 I have haha

[@thetschoni3813]

@ cmao whats the Titel?

[@ericasedc]

@ what

[@thetschoni3813]

@@ericasedc cry my ass off. Because I thought i watched every single one of your videos this year. So what is the title?

[@ericasedc]

@ title of what? I have used steel like that. I don’t remember if I have a video on it

[@richterknives]

Awesome video OG!

[@ericasedc]

@@richterknives thank you brothaman!

[@JeffJordan-n9s]

Have you checked out Cypress Creek knives?

[@ericasedc]

Yes I know of them❤

[@Edcreviewer]

Hell yeah new vid lets goooo!!

[@ericasedc]

@@Edcreviewer One of the last of the year!🥹

[@dw8143]

Evidence will always win out over the fudds. The gun community and the knife community would do well to banish the fudds by adopting your approach. Granted, the powers that be aren’t going to like it,and it can get tricky, but it’s worth it for the betterment of the hobby. For those of us who use our shit, what you provide is infinitely superior to the substandard garbage that amounts to nothing more than a crappy infomercial. Please keep doing what you do. I will anxiously await your content. I wish you a fabulous new year.

[@ericasedc]

@@dw8143 I loved this comment! You rock!!!

[@timtitus2532]

Erica, I think your messages need to be repeated over and over again. The reason I'm saying this is there are new enthusiasts coming into the world of knives every day. I have fostered 6 newbies this year alone. My daughters fiance, my granddaughters, a couple of young men that are coming of age, graduating high school, and next week, I'll be gifting a knife to an old colleagues youngest son. When ever I do this, I instruct the person on its operation and safety. I love what you do, keep doing it for goodness sake. I will be out here in California rooting for you.

[@ericasedc]

@ you are the MAN T!!!! I love that. Keep spreading the word!!!!!!

[@jusme8060]

Gotta be careful not to do the "trust the science" stuff too though. We all saw what "science" has become, basically just a new religion. Gotta test stuff and try for yourself and protect trusted resources like erica at all costs.

[@ericasedc]

@ I do hear you!!!!

[@birdman6499]

Wonderful.

[@ericasedc]

Cheers!🎉

[@JohnnyQ714]

Oui! Oui! 😁

[@ericasedc]

Hey Johnny!!

[@JohnnyQ714]

@@ericasedc, ❤️🇺🇸🔪❤️🇺🇸🔪❤️🇺🇸🔪🍺🍺🍺

[@dualsportoutdoors]

I wonder if your testing is why Benchmade is now running their steels north of 60 HRC instead of the 58-60 they used to be. I won't let anyone back the channel whose gear I haven't tested and trusted. Nelson Rigg is my only "sponsor" at the moment but I had ran and trusted their gear long before I ever started the channel so I'm happy to represent them

[@ericasedc]

@@dualsportoutdoors could be!!!

[@Sanctified_Leather]

I’m grabbing my cinnamon roll and coffee ☕️ on this one !!!! ❤️👍

[@ericasedc]

@ there ya go!!!

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Great stuff Erica. That very last fixed blade you held to the camera looked amazing !!!!!

[@ericasedc]

@ why thank you S!!!

[@DoggoneJohn]

New Erica’s edc vid just dropped! 🎉🔥

[@ericasedc]

Eyyy you’re early Doggone!🎉❤😊😊😊

[@bryantburnsred7667]

@ericasedc Okay, so recently I bought one of my grail knives and it just came in. Its the Spartan Harsey Difensa, and man is it awesome. BUT I thought I looked before ordering but apparently I messed up. It was supposed to be Magnacut (my dream version) but I ended up with the S45VN version. I will admit I only start my blade collecting about 6 months ago so I am still learning about all of the different sorts of steels and which ones are best for for which task. I'd be using mine primarily as a hunting/bushcraft knife As of now I live in Kansas so far now rusting isn't a major concern, that said I will be moving closer to the coast for work in the next year or two. My question would be, in your personal opinion, is it worth going through the process of sending it back and waiting until they have the magnacut in stock? Or is S45VN close enough that the differences between the two is negligible. Anyone with an opinion I'd love y'alls input! Cheers!!

[@ericasedc]

@@bryantburnsred7667 just keep the 45🥰🥰

[@bryantburnsred7667]

@ I’ve asked about 10 people this question, on reddit and then you, and to my surprise 9/10 have said just keep the 45. And I do get the logic, if it was good enough for Canadian Special Forces it should survive anything I throw at it lmao. It’s fun learning about all of the different steels and what their best use is. And Btw I appreciate you and your content. It’s super helpful and informational. Keep up the superb work. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@ericasedc]

@ yay! I fit in for once!🤣🤣I appreciate YOU!!!

[@bryantburnsred7667]

@@ericasedc Most definitely! I think if the difference between the two were further apart I’d send it back. But after receiving opinions from folks like yourself that are more knowledge than myself when it comes to blade steel. Thanks again, and cheers!!!

[@ericasedc]

@ cheers!!

[@kyle875]

How does one get a wallet? Lol great video as always

[@ericasedc]

@@kyle875 either IG message me, or email me! My email is provided in the description of the channel 🥰

[@kyle875]

@ericasedc thank you!!

[@Stuart-er8qz]

At last! Someone telling it like it is. I always guessed these thick knives with shit steel were for people who don't know how to sharpen properly and have a lack of knife skills. ATB👍👍👍

[@ericasedc]

@@Stuart-er8qz glad you enjoyed!!!!

[@chrisreuther4546]

I am so thankful for channels like yours. I watch some videos... sometimes people that are supposed to be an industry expert, and they spout some crap... It's ok not to know... but for crying out loud if the information is readily available... and you are doing a video on 3 knives... and one is super main stream... how do you not know anything about it! Maybe it's petty of me... but come on... how do you take someone serious then...

[@ericasedc]

@@chrisreuther4546 I totally agree!

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Preach!!!👊💪🤣

[@ericasedc]

@@WhatsthePOINT_EDC eyyy man!

[@stovepipe1863]

👍

[@ericasedc]

@@stovepipe1863 🥰

[@stovepipe1863]

@ you wanna make a leather slip for a case Panama trapper?

[@ericasedc]

@ I would love to!!!

[@darksi226]

You don't have to explain common sense speech. I like your thoughts. Helps me question the topic.

[@ericasedc]

@@darksi226 thanks so much for watching!

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Get monetized for 2025.

[@ericasedc]

@@SubUrbanNinja-EDC NEVERRRR

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

@@ericasedc From what I see of your videos, there is nothing KZbin would object to. So there is no need for you to change the way you do your videos to conform to rules. Aside from that, you can still do videos the way you want to do them. Getting monetized does not mean you have to kiss butt. You don't owe anybody anything. You can still have your own opinions. You get paid by Google not the knife companies.

[@xx05jurtos]

You have your finger on the knife community’s pulse. Many people are still entrenched in outdated concepts and practices. Your decision to move away from folders was bold and seems to be working out extraordinarily well!

[@ericasedc]

@@xx05jurtos it definitely is!!! There are WAY more steels you get to try from custom makers too!

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

I don’t understand the hate on Benchmade’s prices while everyone gives Spyderco a pass. They’re just as expensive for the materials used. In 2024 Spyderco is not the bargain they once were & haven’t been for the past several years.

[@ericasedc]

@@MPerry-ox9qb I have said that a lot haha

[@nwjavahead]

Both have become what they once said they hated…

[@georgespicer907]

I still love Benchmade and Spyderco. You can buy WE pocket jewelry for roughly the same prices. Spyderco has reasonable prices for great blades with great steel in the same designs and a boring handle that I always upgrade anyway, making it cost the same as Benchmade. Benchmade has amazing designs with less steel selection and softer heat treats on their magnacut but their cruwear and M4 are on point. Spyderco charges a lot when they vary from the norm like the drunken which is as much as the narrows but nobody complains. Their are a lot of other fixed blade options, but I can't find a folder I prefer over Benchmade and Spyderco. Would rather have one of either before I buy multiple Kizer or Civivi or Kershaw or any other readily available brand. I am just at the point where I only buy when I really love a knife and I can try it in hand first.

[@achimgeist5185]

Good hardening requires more effort and more effort costs more money. That's what it's all about in the end. If only some manufacturers would admit this, but no, they just make up PR stories about why the steel in their knives is so soft.

[@ericasedc]

YEP. It’s funny

[@jusme8060]

And then crucible goes under...

[@ericasedc]

@@jusme8060 Maybe they’ll be saved… again.. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jusme8060]

Watch civivi buy it. What a nightmare. Or kizer. Oh, we make vewy vewy mor betta ultra supreme steel for yuu. Extra more carbonation for magma fine steel!!! More better for valued customah.

[@ericasedc]

@ OMG🤣

[@antongorbonosov9065]

Спасибо за информацию для размышления

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching!

[@antongorbonosov9065]

С радостью

[@antongorbonosov9065]

шалом тебе и всем твоим близким людям и животным

[@ericasedc]

Thank you!!!❤

[@antongorbonosov9065]

от всего сердца

[@jusme8060]

I drive a white van....how dare you!!! 😅

[@ericasedc]

@@jusme8060 OH NO!

[@Boogerpresley04]

HaHa. Don't ever stop being Erica. I fucking love you hairs or not.

[@ericasedc]

Well I love YOU!

[@Boogerpresley04]

@@ericasedc Holy shit you replied. Keep doing what you're doing. You are the best knifetuber. I wish you the absolute best.

[@ericasedc]

@ … why wouldn’t I reply? I respond to every single comment . If you look thru my videos from the past… about year… there shouldn’t be any comments I didn’t respond to. It’s really important to me that you all feel heard and appreciated here.

[@antongorbonosov9065]

Ники тоже шалом

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching!

[@antongorbonosov9065]

с уважением

[@floydmorrison2025]

GECs traded 😭🤷‍♂🤣

[@ericasedc]

@@floydmorrison2025 I have soooo many! It was just the two little blue guys. Didn’t ever really use them so I figured trading for something I WOULD use made sense!!! We’ve all been waiting for 121 on the channel!🥰🤣