Best $150 Complete Everyday Carry | Budget EDC

[@BestDamnEDC]

Update: I put a new edge on the Feldspar and have checked it out extensively. No matter how hard I close the knife, it's no longer hitting the standoff, so I'm forced to believe it was an assembly issue and not a tolerance problem.

[@irhymeswithpie]

I have the same issue with my feldspar along with lock rock. kind of turned me off from cjrb. i'll prob still recommend the rat ii and elementums.

[@BestDamnEDC]

I’ve owned several to date and haven’t had a single one fail yet. I dropped one of the poly models on concrete and it cracked a little, but continues to work to this day. And I’ve bought several with my own money both before and after working with them.

[@sda4jesus1]

Enjoyable vid Taylor. One thing; it would be a very helpful info point if you would mention where each product was made.

[@regulator5]

Taylor, you know the Gerber dime has a pair of tweezers, right? Right next to the bottle opener there is a little tab. You can actually see it when you lay all of the items beside each other on the table near the end of the video. Pull it straight up and they will come out. They aren't great but in a pinch they work. Thanks for all the great content ! Edit.: I just noticed a lot of people have pointed this out. So just thanks for the content instead.

[@caseyroan1161]

My Feldspar also had a small chip in the blade out of the box. The blade also gained a bit of play after flipping constantly for a few hours. Both of these issues were easily correctable and even after all that I still love it and it is a ridiculous value! 👊🍻

[@flytdigforhelvede3961]

You should open the knife first, then open all the other stuff with the knife!

[@BestDamnEDC]

I have to build a pyramid of suspense!

[@jinxjax6428]

Lol that’s funny man!

[@danielcluley870]

$50 Sog Terminus XR D2 $35 Vaultskin Notting Hill $15 Eos I1R2 Keychain Light $20 Fisher Space Pen Bullet $8 Titanium D Ring for Keys $15 Nitecore Titanium Whistle $5 Ferro-rod with a hole in it (I have a multi-tool, a bit driver with multiple bits, a Mora fixed blade, a set of wrenches, and other heavy stuff in the trunk of my car, but don't carry on person)

[@hommelus]

If you let the Rovyvon switched on for more than 3 min in one mode of choice and than switch it of, it will switch on in that mode again afterwards. So if you want it to switch on in moonlight, simply let in burn in moonlight for 3 min and than switch it of.

[@patina_turner6791]

Homme De Vries Your the man for dropping this comment. Just tried it out for Low and worked ! Thanks 🙏

[@ejavenger]

Thanks for this. I thought my RovyVon was broken when I got it yesterday. Works the way I need it to now. Very much appreciated.

[@jasonbrown6686]

This is more my speed . I’m not broke , but don’t have a lot of money to throw around right now . Thanks for the video . Take care Taylor !!

[@Every_Day_Aaron]

You know what my favorite part of your early “budget” videos? The actual shopping part, where you’re hunting for each category of EDC gear. That being said, you make it and I’ll watch it! 🤘🤘

[@thejonathandoan]

Man, I got the Feldspar on your recommendation from this video, and I have loved it more than any knife I've purchased so far! The bearing is super smooth, the liner lock is smooth (when using my right thumb) and the ergonomics and open/close action is superb!! Not my favorite shape of all time, but it's nicely done, and I love the tumbled blade. And the price point is just insane for how well made this knife is. Absolutely top notch knife for the price. Thanks!

[@knifelore1647]

I got one too, an agree its a great knife, it just doesn't see any pocket time. My three absolute favs are the Kubey Raven, the Spyderco's Amalgam, an the Civivi Praxis, an an honorable is the Kershaw Bareknuckle, all of these fight for the 1st pocket, an the second, as most days I carry two or three knives, an its simply for the love of them, an I wouldnot leave my man cave to go to work without them lol. Wish you well!

[@williamgranger4653]

I daily the Gerber Dime and I love it. I use the bottle open all the time and it's the best bottle opener in any multitool. Also, you forgot the tweezers which are so handy when you need them. I find myself using them all the time.

[@janodewald6087]

Absolutely agree on the bottle opener.And the tweezers are a big plus.

[@engineeredlifeform]

People really overlook tweezers, until you get a splinter or a thorn stuck in you, then you wish you had tweezers.

[@Camelotsmoon]

$150 feels right, cuz you have enough in a budget to get a decent quality things like a $40 knife or a $30 flashlight.. It's a sweet spot I would say; just a step above Complete budget gear for every item.

[@DrakeLincoln]

There is also a set of tweezers on the dime near the bottle opener. I went a year before I found them!

[@DrakeLincoln]

Bwx Bwx they are so small on the dime they are next to impossible to find if you don’t know where they are. They have hidden them well. It wasn’t until they caught my finger and half pulled out that I saw where they were

[@skrow3180]

I just went a few years and this is the first I’ve heard of it. I had to check....yep it’s there.

[@DrakeLincoln]

S Krow I know right. Make a good tool even better when you find that little Easter egg!

[@Jack958]

Not really sure I’d consider it an Easter egg it’s right out in the open but happy your happy lol

[@framergod69]

my second most used tool on them , after the paint can opener

[@AdamBondi2008]

I recently purchased my first EDC knife - the Civivi Elementum. This was then followed by a CJRB Centros. Yes the CJRB was 35 vs 50 for the Civivi but the quality of the Civivi is outstanding.

[@ricksilva36]

Sorry bro... it's been a few months since I checked out your channel. I remembered about you now and just binged most of your videos - great content. Congrats!

[@davidcrisp3832]

The only changes I would suggest are the knife and the flashlight, but the flashlight comes with a couple of caveats. The knife you chose is nice enough, but at the end of the day it's just a pocket knife. D2 more brittle and less corrosion resistant than stainless steel. I would suggest swapping out the single-function D2 pocket knife for a multi-function stainless steel rigging knife, especially if you actually use multi-tools. There are different variants that have shackle keys, can openers, fish scaling tools, etc. If your knife is also for self-defense, the marlins spike on a rigging knife is a formidable stabby weapon... I carry a 10,000 mah battery bank and cable to recharge my cell phone. The companion to that is a small package of LED chips that fit any USB port. I carry a variety of chips, so I have dimmable options and color options if I don't want to attract any attention. I find that's more difficult to achieve if you carry a flashlight that can be seen from a mile away. The battery bank will recharge my cell phone 3 times or run 2 LED chips for 48 hours. Because it's a battery bank, it can run or charge virtually any device that has a lithium battery like hand warmers, sewing machines, grills, drink warmer/coolers, insect repellant devices, etc., etc.. The extra size and weight make it worthwhile if you value the versatility rather than an overpowered light.

[@mitchellerickson9836]

Olight still kills it when it comes to flashlight UI. Best I've ever used

[@MrSachasan]

Same

[@DS..69]

@Alastair Bryant He got you guys . Lol

[@KyleTheDalek]

Alastair Bryant are Fenix American made? Would rather get a streamlight.

[@wingy158]

I JUST bought a Gerber Dime for $13 at Target over the weekend. I'll keep it for now and upgrade to the squirt if I find myself using it a lot.

[@regulator5]

Did you find the tweezers? He forgot to mention it in this video. Right beside the bottle opener, pull up on the little tab.

[@lexinad]

@@regulator5 Owned a Dime for years and never even realised it had them until recently. Also, Gerber support are fantastic. Over torqued my pliers and they replaced it no questions asked.

[@jameyanderson9418]

I'm really glad you added the watch! I've been rocking cheap casinos for work for a long time. They're really durable and simple. Just ordered an upgrade, thanks!

[@HollywoodTacticool]

firstly, watch yes. i don't get people who think i should always have to pull out my phone and unsleep it in order to check the time, i want to just look at my wrist and know already! so yes, you have to include watch in EDC, sorry to newbies who don't know what watches are for. and the casio is a great choice. super retro. love it.

[@anthonycolasante1206]

Hi Taylor, I live in France. Since I searched for a flashlight one year ago, I was watching youtube video's. I came up on your channel. Your content is amazing. In France, the concept of Edc is not really used. I dig to fill up mine since 1 year. Thanks for your work and wish you the best!

[@obviousgreyman]

Love the budget videos it’s cool to see what you put together for limited prices and makes for some cool and interesting carries as well as shows off some good budget gear.

[@davidcodesidolopez1040]

I have a rovyvon aurora a9 and I think that it has memory. If you stay in low for a few minutes (1-2) it will remember next time and start in that mode.

[@arileyking]

So many videos that show the Gerber Dime never highlight the hidden gem. THE TWEEZERS! They are hands down better than SAK and Leatherman tweezers.

[@17Blower]

Came to the comments to say the same thing, The tweezers are why I bought the Dime over the Squirt.

[@JohnConnor636]

Not gonna lie. I picked up the Casio a168. Love it, been wearing it almost everyday. It's so 90s. I have a decent collection of watches that range between 5k 1200. The Casio is just so functional.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Love my Dimes! I have 3! The packaging opener is worth the price after 1 use. No more frustration.. I will use my Dime for everything and it saves wear and tear on my Benchmade. You Forgot the Tweezers on the Dime!!!

[@chadrojas9176]

The dime (at least mine) has tweezers in the handle and I never see anyone talk about it. I prefer it to the squirt, just because the bottle opened is on the outside.

[@chrisgasque8033]

Should mention the Dime also has tweezers. Also fairly sure the Rite in the Rain pen is pretty much a private label rebrand of the Fisher. They mention on the back of the package that they partnered with Fisher on the pen.

[@johnd48]

Got the Urban EDC Supply Hybrid. Using it as a wallet that holds my pen, a flip top notepad, and my mask. My 2020 teacher EDC! I'm ready to get back to the classroom!

[@johnd48]

I'm thinking of even upgrading my Parker Jotter for a Tactile Turn bolt in Copper. I love the fact that they're made only an hour from my house

[@TheKlebekeks]

@best damn EDC The Rovy Von Has a memory Mode for the double click. If you let the flashlight run for about 3 Minutes it memorizes the Mode its on and starts with it the next time you double click.

[@fredperry9235]

I just got a Victorinox Trekker. I'm loving it. Okay it's not D2 but it's super functional eg covers both a good size knife and a multitool on a budget in one.

[@andreahenning8076]

Awesome budget EDC! Definitely got me thinkin'. Also, I just gotta say that I love your thumbnails... so aesthetic and I would legit save some of them as pics and use them for desktop wallpapers on my computer lol

[@andreahenning8076]

Also, would it be too much to request an "EDC Seasonal Updates" playlist? Just to make it easier for the oddballs like me who wanna binge-watch your updated seasonal carries :P

[@davidsilva8695]

I love the Casio Royale, and have this one, plus two variations. Sometimes you just have to have a fun watch.

[@patrickh7744]

wow your knife went RIGHT THROUGH that gerber packaging, very nice

[@DeedleEdmonds]

I wouldn't get a watch. So taking that $30ish out of the budget Esee Izula with Sheath $52.19 I prefer a fixed blade. Parker Hotter $11.71 Leatherman Style PS $29.85 Estalon Ultra thin wallet $7.99 Lumintop Tool AA powered flashlight 650 lumens, works well for $18.99 Total $120.83

[@jinxenyou8618]

Loved this one Taylar that jade Handel is fire!

[@davidvance3527]

Nice set for the budget you chose. CJRB is a good knife for the price, it's Artisan. Another company you might want to check out in that price category is B'yond EDC. The description doesn't tell you enough about the details they put into their knifes. I only noticed it when I got one in hand.

[@williamppnguyen8295]

In Australia we can have our liscense on our phones through the state/government app. Then Apple Pay of course and all o carry is a debit card for those places that don’t have Apple pay

[@mulligan6634]

You did damn good! I would only swap the dime out with a micra and swap the jade out for the green micarta feldspar. I have the micarta one and it’s one of the best blades for the money IMO

[@dylancross5033]

From the UK - edc is a lot different due to our laws on knife carrying, would be amazing if you could do a ideal UK legal EDC challenge for your fans across the pond 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ethanfisher3677]

That would be cool, it reminds us in the US of the freedoms we might take for granted

[@johnw6613]

Just take the knife away and sounds like you have your edc then

[@michaelk487]

Casio Royale that's what it's called nickname lol from the James one movie it's a replica of the Seiko digital watch

[@just-inedc2381]

Awesome video as always! Love the watch!! I haven’t been super impressed with cjrb. I mean the price is good for the materials but not if they don’t execute. Mine had blade play, the blade rubbed against the liner, and the edge was terrible bc it had rolls and came dull.

[@nicholasmackey2496]

Yo big thanks. You got me into edc and I just picked up a elementum and love it

[@jonathandixon6201]

Not sure if anyone else mentioned it or not but that write in the rain pen, Fisher makes one too. I have one.

[@daencer_media]

The Gerber Dime also got Tweezers :D Hidden but it got some :P

[@kevinmiller7184]

I think your budget allocation was spot on. Coincidentally, I own an OD green World Time.

[@louiskoestner4337]

For the money Civivi and CJRB are the best bang for your buck currently. CJRB has even come out with it's own powdered steel AR-RPM9.

[@maxbravo9685]

Keep the good work up. Stay safe TAYLOR

[@justins8086]

$150 is the sweet spot I believe. Nothing too crazy expensive as to if something gets broken or lost, it doesn’t hurt as much.

[@focusonthefocus]

I'd consider the Gerber Suspension NXT for 10 bucks more. I haven't seen it get much screen time from the EDC crowd.

[@billdryzco5398]

QSP penguin in green micarta is in the same price range and has a D2 blade as well. That’s my go-to budget folder.

[@robr3723]

I like everything you picked except the wallet. I have to carry a fireman style badge for work. Currently I carry a Cobra Tufskin which is pretty ok... I think I paid $20 or $25 for it

[@jonmy357]

Tbh the spyderco tenacious is a good option, but you are right, there are better options at that price point. They could easily upgrade the steel, and increase the value.

[@salalbanese3525]

Love these kinds of videos! The only thing that I would probably change is the Wallet to a bifold.

[@Halsafe]

That feldspar knife looks great. Gonna pick it up for my EDC

[@obviousgreyman]

Never had a cjrb either but I picked up a large Pilar the other day for 39 bucks and it’s an awesome value at that price so far.

[@tristanmurphy4731]

For a sub $30 knife check out the QSP Penguin in D2 (jean micarta has the best feel imo out of the 3). Got mine in the last Drop, and it honestly has one of the best actions I've felt in any knife under $400. After it broke in it obtained an absolutely hydraulic drop-shuttyness

[@danielnilson6115]

Yeah that write in the rain pen goes with a paper pad that's supposedly waterproof but I'm not going to get mine wet to test it

[@tremerefury]

I work in security and EMS. I prefer quick access to Turbo while on the clock. Lol

[@farm7379]

I got kershaw launch 1 with broken spring, without spring tension the blade keep hitting the back spacer, I need to put rolled paper towel to prevent damage on the blade

[@gldead3741]

So I bought the CJRB Feldspar and being lefty I tried to reverse the pocket clip and the screws were so tight I ended up stripping the heads. Now it's

[@SirGalath]

Of you run a mode for more than 3 minutes, the aurora will run that as a first next time you turn it on

[@edgarbanderas6430]

You forgot the tweezers on the Gerber dime 😅 I found out about it like 3 months after I purchased it tbh 😂

[@latencycc]

Love my Feldspar, slicy blade, great fit and finish....

[@abc456f]

Forgot the tweezers on the dime. I get a ton of use out of the package opener. Leatherman needs to make a mini multitool with one. Good choices here, except that "wallet". That one is weak.

[@SandTguy]

James Bond 007 used that watch. In one of the older newer 007 movies.

[@nicholiburkholder2032]

It was actually a Seiko. This watch is just a homage and is very similar to the Seiko worn in that film.

[@nickdurnan1867]

Having to click a flashlight button twice to turn it on would do my head in!

[@trocha419]

For the knife you should also check out one of the esse or esee blades. $32 and pretty solid frame lock.

[@daydrinker187]

Also have a green Aurora A1, Not the updated version but I still like it

[@alecbradford3388]

So glad you did an EDC in green

[@edr4364]

You should check out the Flowfold three pocket card holder. Decent cheaper minimalist wallet.

[@TheRickyaustin713]

I was wondering if the blade hitting the backspacer was just an anomaly on my knife. But now looking at yours I think it's a universal problem. It's an awkward problem because once closed, most of the time, the blade is a good distance away from the backspacer and can't really be forced to touch it. It does hit it if closed "hard." I put that in quotations because its not really closing the blade hard it's just a normal close. I was thinking about somehow modding the knife to have it properly stop before it can get hit. If you come up with a solution I'd love to hear it or see you make a video on it.

[@TheRickyaustin713]

P.S. I have actually had to reprofile this blade from such extensive use, but it still hits the standoff. I've also noticed distance between the blade and the standoff varies from time to time.

[@eileahfrye-edmonds413]

Gerber dime looks like a good little tool I’ll have to get for myself.

[@nickdarrow1239]

I use the ridge wallet and it’s awesome I 100% recommend!!

[@sefontes]

Another knife contender under 50 would be the QSP penguin. D2 and micarta for under 30 is awesome.

[@KyleTheDalek]

I don’t suppose you know of a company that makes a multitool like these or Swiss army styled, but have ones handed opening features (mainly the knife.) Also wanting one with a blade about 3”. Also what would you recommend for a good bush craft, bug out, survival. Saw Axe Hatchet And machete? I like the cold steel tomahawks, and machetes, but then the Hultafors axes look good for the money too. And Bacho saws. Also do you know anyone who makes custom scales for Spydercos and Saks? And an idea for a video could you do a EDC video with everything in it is USA made?

[@dsknives310]

Pretty 💪🏼set up for $150. I would have gone cheaper on pen with a Zebra SS $7 & put the money to a Bestech Texel $50ish & a Leatherman Micra $25 & Columbia wallets too are decent. Thx for that break down👊🏼.

[@JogieGlenMait]

The highlight for my EDC will always be the watch. The rest are just optional.

[@Billybob09871]

I really want that watch, because it makes me think of the film Blue Thunder

[@SmilingGator96]

Those pens are decent. I have one. Only thing I didn't like was the clip was a bit difficult to put in your pants sometimes.

[@joserojas3906]

I would go for the d2 squid but only because of blade limit restrictions otherwise solid carry dig that Casio for the old school look 👍🏼

[@bedc4187]

Great budget EDC set up and great video!

[@mustafasaleem586]

Finally u uploded 🙂🙂

[@haakonr1]

The RITR pen is quite nice. I have all the household names of high end EDC pens, but I keep coming back to the RITR. It has never failed to write, and I never worry about loosing it. Some of the others are better writers for sure, but I don't write a lot. And when that $100 pen fails to write when your about to take some crucial notes, you really start to wonder... Now, to be brutally honest, I don't find the way these budget videos are laid out very interesting. It's not that I don't want to know about good budget gear, but the restraints you set for the challenge seems very artificial and unlikely to be a typical scenario. I might be way off here, but I think most people do (or at least should) focus on one item at a time. I think actually focusing on one item at a time, and see how much more you gain in quality ad functionality as you pay up, is a much more interesting, and a more natural scenario. And just might give people even more insight in to where the want to spend more, and where they'll be just as well served with a budget item. Just my $0.05, I'm watching the videos either way ;-)

[@handsoncameraz]

Now I know that D2 is a semi stainless steel and was wondering if it can be used to cut vegetables on a daily basis along with other EDC tasks. I have searched through blogs and have gotten mixed opinions and hence the question.

[@knifelore1647]

I see both sides, as a tool, diffently low mode first, as a self defense diffently turbo, maybe they will come out with both in the same style!

[@mariotorres6601]

Nicely put together

[@RegularRetro]

You should do this series, but by deal hunting. Ebay, Offer up etc..

[@jtg_edc]

I just got the Crag cf by CJRB and its awesome.

[@WarmHandLuke]

Hi Taylor. I'm in the UK and have really been enjoying your videos over the last few months, since coming across your channel. As you'll know, we are very limited in what we can legally carry in the UK, so would it be possible for you to maybe go through some conforming knives at some point please? I am sure you must have quite a number of subscribers from this side of the pond that would also appreciate such a video.

[@jacobelliott2143]

I'm about to upgrade my EDC a bit, I just ordered a fenix E16 and I'd like to get a leatherman but im not sure which model I want to get

[@SandTguy]

Very cool set up EDC.

[@jasonmbiggs]

Best part of the Dime is the tweezers

[@duaneraymond4252]

What was the knife you used to open the Gerber package?

[@jfilm7466]

For around $45 I'd go for a G-shock square.

[@renardleterrible6791]

got mine on amazon three months ago for $25 from Casio. I love it so far.

[@DS..69]

I like my Speedy for my EDC. 😜. My blur or griptillian and my LCR with 5 star speed loaders.

[@mrthetiger3229]

Another great video!

[@John-gx7io]

it's good to have a releable pen but when do I need to write underwater or in space?

[@dazgrantham5424]

Please may you do a review on the Honey badger Knife one of the best budget Knives I have ever owned, I think you would enjoy it

[@Redant751]

Love the honey badger knifes they are awesome in D2 or 8crmov and at $50.00 or $35.00 they really don't break the bank.

[@osamaamoush9116]

I think i would prefer a knife around (150-200) $ and a watch like the green ones that you wear usually (automatic) and a wallet that holds some cash. Thank you very much.

[@lancecorter7273]

Love the budget videos. Question: have you considered a knife sharpening edc to keep your knives sharp?

[@johndelawder5083]

I got a artisan cutlery arcyo it chipped wile opening a box about the same spot shapened it out cut a candy bar open and it chipped again

[@Tonyi49]

Dear Taylor, I buy something every time you do one of these video. Damn it! In all seriousness, another great vid my man. I think this is my favorite specified budget carry so far. -Meatballer