25 BEST Budget EDC Tools Under $20 | 2024 Update

[@BestDamnEDC]

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[@The_Horny_Ghost]

I wish VPN would change delivery locations too. No blades for EU, or Asia, or Afrika, or even your Canadian neighbours

[@Jakoshdw]

Depending on the retention of the blade in the handle... reaching into your pocket to find a exposed razor could be a very bad day. So... many budget cutters may be Tip down just as a prevention from lawsuits. I can say this for the workpro as a button lock... having the blade tip down makes sense as you can press the lock as you pull the cutter and flip the blade out as part of the motion of drawing the cutter from your pocket. Tip up / Tip down... really depends on the locking system and or deployment options of the blade in my opinion. For example: A typical spyderco (or mostly any knife with a deployment hole) can actually be deployed relatively quickly from a tip-down carry if you use the "spydie-drop" deployment method as your primary blade deployment... as having it Tip down will let you pinch grip the hole as you draw the knife making it really easy to flip the handle down.

[@genebodjtb]

i love the P51 and P38 can openers

[@vigii95]

​😅😮😮😮😢 y y0

[@aaronmartin1698]

@bestdamnedc what is the pouch that you keep the scissors and wrench in?

[@morganw02]

Pro-tip: The Klein electricians snips work better if you don't use 2 fingers in the holes. Put your ring finger in the bottom hole, and then use the meat of your palm on the top hole. Close your entire hand vs. just moving your finger. It's less fatiguing and it gives you more leverage. I have been carrying the Fiskars version for 2 decades now, can't start any cabling work without them!

[@BenButler1]

Came here to say the same thing.

[@marcushamilton7006]

Yes, as a low volt guy I use these every day and I was taught that technique by our lead technician within my first week. Much better control. 😎👍 And yes, I have big hands so I use the variation with the bigger loop on one side.

[@Aethid]

I have some similar Engineer scissors (which are also excellent), and they moulded the handle grips to make it more obvious that they should be held like this.

[@WonkaWillE]

@@morganw02 ring finger on the bottom hole, meat of palm on the top hole. 10 4

[@fordstar25]

I knew somebody was going to say it

[@camhunsaker354]

The electrician scissors are the best. Been using a pair that have rubberized handles at work for years. Never thought about getting a pair to EDC until now.

[@scottfirman]

Only purchase tools you know you will use. I see a LOT of worthless items here that are just not worth the investment. Honestly, if you have something floating around that just keeps getting pushed to the side in your tool kit, throw it out. Do not go out and buy a bunch of multitools that clutter up your bag. I have tossed so many of those tools and mini bit sets that were all rusted up and missing bits. The best thing to do is buy JUST WHAT YOU NEED. Stop throwing your money away on things you THINK you need. Buy what you KNOW you will use. The rest is CLUTTER. If you know you need a certain tool, go buy that one tool. Not a kit with a hundred useless extra parts. A hardware store sells individual bits and specialty drivers that are better quality and treated to prevent rust.

[@WonkaWillE]

Hey man, I do not leave the house without my fingernail clippers...

[@hexane8]

What's this communist propaganda in my murican feed

[@asmacr.8391]

True i just installed 2 cctv camera using just my victorinox explorer really helpful if you know how to properly use it.

[@HernandezEstrada-sh5rs]

Noone is reading that

[@uncleatthegame]

That's a good point, but he is recommending things for everyone. Some things might suit you, while others might not. I think the decision to buy or not to buy is up to us consumers. Buy what you need; no item is useless, some are just not for you!

[@HoNow222]

The Scissors are just brilliant.

[@michaelrandall6109]

Can cut through a penny

[@joeredman]

Used a pair (well several) through 21 years with the telephone company. The are lineman's 'snips'. Put your ring finger in one loop and palm the other loop. You can get leverage with one hand, enough to cut pennies in half. Barely open the end and they work as a flat-head screwdriver. They are stout enough to 'lever' something within reason. They make a good set of makeshift needlenose, and even half-ass as tweezers. I still carry mine everyday, in the pouch with the lineman's knife.

[@Nix27.]

Yeah my dad has used them for decades working in telecommunications. He has tons around the house

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

An Opinel is under $20, fantastic knife. Carbon steel or stainless, both are great. They require a little extra upkeep due to the wooden handle, but I've had mine for years and they've served me very well.

[@stereodreamer23]

Opinel is now making knives with polymer handles in all kinds of colors, and stainless steel blades and lock collars. They maybe aren't as capable of a super-fine hone as the carbon steel blades, but they will NEVER rust, no matter how you neglect them...

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

@stereodreamer23 they can still rust - they're just not very prone to it. The standard No. 8 is also under $20, those are not. While they are a great knife, at $40, that's double what his goal was for this video.

[@Countryboy071]

I have one in blue, with the integrated whistle. I accidentally left in my fishing box for a couple of weeks with some wet stuff, took it our expected it to be rusty and surprisingly no rust whatsoever.

[@christopherrobinson4421]

I haven’t notice if anyone has asked to do a TEMU best EDC. If you’ve already done one, cool I’ll look and check it out. Awesome Channel

[@chrisjgilmore1]

@BestDamnEDC the reason you’re having issues with the scissors is because you aren’t holding them correctly. Lineman’s scissors aren’t used like standard scissors because they are used to cut wire. Have someone that has ran a bunch of Ethernet show you how to use them. It will change how you use them BIG TIME!

[@FalconBushcraft]

The 6th tool on the milwaukee utility knife is once the bit is removed it can be used as a 1/4 inch nut driver

[@jonf2086]

And the said nut driver has a stop built in at 90 degrees if you’re unable to drive from a straight path.

[@razgrizbird4562]

Under $20 for a knife, I would actually recommend a Rough Ryder carbon canoe or an opinel for stainless. You aren't getting a lot of fit and finish, but carbon steel folders were the bread and butter for 100+ years as pocket knives. You won't get the next thing since sliced bread, but you'll get something that can last a lifetime if cared for.

[@nomad583]

i like these classic looking knives, thank you for the recc. God bless 💪

[@ROOSTER-ql5fs]

Old school

[@ArieHans-5]

Very good suggestions but they don't know of wallets for that price and that are not from recognized brands

[@uriche5]

Why don't you want recognized brands? Well I think in other videos they were talking about vionentus vn400airTag something like that hahahaha

[@ArieHans-5]

@@uriche5 Is it new on the market? I've never heard of them, but what do they say in the videos? I'm too busy to look for the

[@uriche5]

@@ArieHans-5 I'm not sure how long they've been on the market, but in summary they explain that they have an acceptable quality-price ratio.

[@ArieHans-5]

@@uriche5 When I'm less busy I'll look into what they are like, thanks a lot bro

[@uriche5]

@@ArieHans-5 Exactly, look for the videos and create your own criteria hahaha

[@pasquale78]

Hey Taylor, just wanna say thanks for the video. I like these better than the very expensive stuff.

[@michaeldoerksen2841]

Nice to see him coming back down to the normie level. Honestly a huge reason why I stopped watching his channel. Just gassing over all the bougie gear he would showcase. "This fix blade is amazing, not that big either, oh I forgot to mention it's $600... and the next peice of gear I got on the list..." 😮😢😮 WTF man!?!?

[@pinoy7tfc]

im a general surgery resident and that Olight iMini 2 has been an absolute gamechanger. I attach it to my ID tag in the hospital and when i do rounds super early in the morning and whan i ahve to look at wounds and incisions, or like pupils, instead of ppl pulling out their phone lights or pen lights, i have mine out already. some of my coresidents and med students got one too bc of me

[@Kh2456]

50 lumens to check pupillary response? Good lord, bet your patients love that.

[@THESPORTINGCAMP]

What would you use for an emergency tracheotomy from this list? 🤝

[@staceyroberts9177]

Zebra F701. Bulletproof, common, easy to find refills, and last time I checked were well under 20 bucks. They write well to.

[@poopdotzilla6192]

Zebra 33602 collapsible twist pens (2 pack) $14.39 at Able Paper & Janitorial Supply. Have not seen these at Walmart for ever so long, but maybe at some office supply store (Office Max/Warehouse, Staples, etc). Takes standard refills.

[@staceyroberts9177]

@@poopdotzilla6192 Never heard of them, I’ll have to check them out.

[@knghtbrd]

Zebra F-301 Compact. Just bought two off Amazon for $8. Ballpoint, boring, fit into a wallet-sized pocket pouch. Lightweight AF. Why so excited for a boring ballpoint? File out the hole at the tip. Add single layer of scotch tape around the plastic part of the ink cartridge just above the metal tip to make up the difference and consider it a permanent mod for the life of that cartridge. But making the tip a little wider accommodates gel or Fisher cartridges of the same size. Steal the spring from the Zebra cartridge if necessary. Cheap enough to lose but useful enough to keep.

[@micahsexton4281]

I use Klein scissors at work and I'm consistently blown away by how effective and long they last

[@michaelrandall6109]

You can cut through a penny with them

[@TrapkingT]

Came here to say the same thing. The penny thing really impressed me the first time I saw it.

[@petedavidson712]

These are the sorts of videos that got me hooked on your channel to begin with. I miss the edc weekly also, maybe you could do one once a month or so?

[@magosdante]

When I did a lot of low voltage electrical work (pulling ethernet cable and phone lines), I used the Klein Scissors every day, all day. The one with the wider handle makes a huge difference in grip too. Even though I don't do that kind of work regularly anymore I still have 2 or 3 pair of those around and in my bags, they are absolutely worth every penny.

[@wcropp1]

Someone else mentioned it already, but there’s a technique for using those electrician’s scissors to get maximum leverage-in simple terms, you don’t really use your index finger/thumb. Instead, put your ring/middle finger through the bottom loop and mash the top one down with your whole inner palm/base of your thumb. Open them with your thumb by pressing/pulling the handles apart via the gap where the two halves meet. Hard to explain in text, but there are videos on KZbin showing the “correct” way to use them. This is the reason for the funny shape of some of the asymmetrical versions on the market.

[@wcropp1]

Regardless of how you use them, they’re super handy and will cut Kevlar, dyneema/spectra fishing line, you name it. They’re like a miniature version of heavy duty utility snips.

[@anthonybaran7718]

I found one of those 4” crescent wrenches at an antique mall for $2 and have carried it for about a year and it comes it handy way more often than I expected it to. I initially bought it just because I love small versions of things lol.

[@voffbe]

I would add the Olight i3T 2 too, I simply just love mine. Love the fact that I can just swap the battery in under like 10 seconds. It's much brighter IRL than the i1R 2 Pro, because it can output almost twice the candela. You can even boost it up to 300 lumens from 200 (drops down to 150 instead of 100 after 7 minutes), if you use 10440 3.7 V lithium cells, which it's now officially compatible with, unlike the older i3T, which messes up the 5 lumen mode and overheats when used with them. They even upgraded the pocket clip, which is now even more secure and a deeper carry.

[@kylephelps7817]

I have that olight pen in green. It’s my favorite edc pen. Possibly one of my favorite pens. Highly recommend.

[@FakeGatsby]

Sanremu 325S is a great slipjoint knife in 12C27. Sanremu is a Ruike brand, Ruike is the massive OEM that also has the sub-brands SRM and Real Steel, and they have done OEM work for many American brands, including but not limited to Spyderco, Kershaw, Boker+, CRKT, and Buck. Very, very good knife for the money. Lots of great deals on Ali Express but that's the best one currently, at least in my opinion.

[@stereodreamer23]

Klein Tools makes a FANTASTIC folding utility knife that is $19.99, and it is the BEST folding utility knife on the market, IMO. I carry one every day to open boxes, and it is solidly build, has a flick-open-smooth action, and positive, rattle-free lockup. It's all-metal too, so it feels substantial in your hand, not like a toy, like most folding utility knives...

[@jasong2269]

things have definitely changed!! Thanks for the 2024 update !!

[@keithlopez2583]

The Klien Tools scissors, I use them everyday for the last 18 yrs at work. They are one of the best EDC items. I have around 20. I have on every bag, car. I cut almost anything with them. Good EDC pick!

[@jblip1]

I wanted to add that I like and have a few each of the Ulticlips and the HLR clips. The only drawback for me is in some cases, they catch on things. When I'm driving my camry, they have actually caught on the steering wheel while exiting the vehicle. And removed small chunks of the steering wheel. For real.

[@aands21]

I think under $50 is still acceptable most of us at this point consider it a budget option lol

[@kagegardner8880]

I would love 2 videos. One at 25 and one at 50.

[@aands21]

@@kagegardner8880 yes sir i think that’s the sweet spots for most of us. Pick up a few items and build a good edc for under 200

[@austinprice6844]

You don't know that

[@deykno87]

🧢

[@viktoriadis]

It's $20 each one, not $20 all of them bro

[@MrStew1985]

If you like the klein scissors you might check out the stainless ones they have! A little more money but far more corrosion resistant

[@scothaskell6361]

for $10, the Screwpop utility knife is hard to beat. Easy to operate, super lightweight, compact size. I bought several for keychains and to put in lightweight first aid kits so I always have a clean, sharp blade for emergencies. I've been shopping for better scissors, and those may just fit the bill! Also, the Crescent RT24 pliers are great little pliers for $10

[@squatch2461]

Tip down is safer, less liability. If the blade opens when tip up in your pocket, you're more likely to get cut when reaching into the pocket. imho, that's why Great video. You find stuff and deals I'm not even looking for. Ordered the Widgy grab bag. 🍻

[@digadigado]

also the bulk of the blade holding mech is now keeping it closed if half folded, not trying to unfold

[@travisbarney220]

Tip up carry is dangerous. I won’t carry a tip up knife except that it has a spring action, like an Axis lock. Definitely not in a liner or frame lock. Tip up carry is a fad that became popular about 15 years ago and I blame Emerson but that’s just my observation. It became popular because fan boys got the idea that it was cool to deploy the knife more quickly as though somehow it made them look ready for anything. The only thing it does is give your knife a chance to fall open in you pocket and then it either bites you, rips a whole a your favorite pants or both. To prevent this you have to tighten the pivot and that makes it stiff to deploy. Nobody needs a folding knife that quickly but it’s cool to fidget and flip it. If you need a deployable blade for self defense then you need a fixed blade. Utility knives don’t meet any of those requirement because they are tools! A knife is a tool first, always! Tip down carry will always be safer but that’s not popular and does not sell knives. Fan boys have ruined the market for liner and frame lock knives because they demand a tip up carry. Some of my favorite makers no longer offer a smart tip down option because fan boys won’t buy a tip down carry. My comment is only to the question about tip up carry. Thank you for opening the door. And this was a great video! I really liked this video. Keep rocking it.

[@paullanglois3768]

This is interesting to me. I always was told if you carry tip up, the spine of the blade is “against the outer seam of your jeans” where tip down could open into the pocket and cut a hand coming into the pocket or the thigh/crotch. It alas made sense to me, but I’d love to hear the counter. You guys seem to have a solid argument.

[@workinprogress5431]

​​@@paullanglois3768 I went to the comments because I'd never heard anyone prefer tip up. I prefer tip down for the safety reason and that's how I'm used to drawing one, but your point is valid. Except for lefties. For me tip up knives can be dicey because in the left pocket the seam aspect doesn't apply. More than once I've reached and stopped short because I feel the blade is half out or (luckily) gotten a mild poke. Stopped carrying one for that reason, the other I tolerate because I keep a hook blade in it for work so no pointy stab issues. *Edit: This all made me curious so I went through my knives and watched some vids on point up vs down. I see the benefits of both depending on the knife design. Unfortunately I also realized I never caught on to any of it because none are made with left hand in mind so I've always had weird multi-step opening and never considered otherwise.

[@darthblade2016]

I want to start off by saying to each their own and no judgement for whichever way u carry ur blades. I can see what u are all saying here if u carry a standard pocket knife in ur left pocket. The concerns here with tip-up carry do not apply for carrying in the right hand pocket. I have carried a pocket knife in right hand pocket for 20+ years and i can only think of one instance where my knife blade came open in my pocket. If it does come open in the right pocket, the seam holds it closed and might possibly put a hole in the pants, but not ur hand. Happy blade carry!

[@Kjohn1995]

Absolutely love those scissors I got a pair from my stepdad 6 years ago I still use them every day at work

[@meagey9256]

The olight open mini is my favorite pen I ever owned. Got it as a free Xmas gift from olight and it writes waaay better than my $40 Everyman pen.

[@mikesabella8281]

i bought those Klein scissors since 2018 and the serrations have held, makes everything buttery smooth

[@ZSB_vids]

Ontario Camp Plus EDC! Fantastic knife for only about $13

[@michaeljodon1726]

I thought the same thing. This is probably the only one to recommend besides Ganzo knives, but they are kind of copy cats of others so most don't recommend.

[@mikesal8088]

It was, but they stopped making the Camp Plus EDC last summer when Ontario sold the business. I got a frost handle EDC from Chicago Knife Works before they sold out. I just picked up a DuraTech knife for about the same price that I like a lot.

[@davidhousworth1638]

To use the electrician snips on stouter materials put your ring finger through the bottom hole and nothing in the top one. Just let the top one rest in your palm. You can open them with your thumb. When I was a bit younger I once cut a quarter with a new pair.

[@surge311]

I have never understood why or how EDC knives are so expensive. I love EDC but could never justify the knife expense. I believe a knife is always good to have on hand and I have used for years the Wal-Mart Ozark trail folding knives. They only cost $5.94! Walmart even carries Gerber branded knives but the way I lose them I am not stressing at all if I lose my Ozark trail knives. They come sharp out of the package and as long as you sharpen them even with a cheap $5 knife sharpener, you won't need another knife.

[@dtps_champion6016]

autism is a powerful drug

[@UltraMagaFan]

I got a brand new street brass Zippo the other week for $18. You can also buy them second hand for even cheaper. They should have been on this list. They’re still under $20

[@YeetInfection]

I'm an arborist, and I highly recommend DMM XSRE carabiners (other companies have started making similar products which I'm sure are just as good and probably cheaper.) Rated to 4kn and come in a few different levels of gate security. Essentially just a really high quality version of normal keychain biners.

[@akb8323]

I've been using the milwalkee fastback for years now. It's not urban edc but I'm a tradesman (plasterer) and on site this tool is soo useful. Must use it 20-30 times a day and it saves you going to the tool box every one of those times.

[@2legit2trip53]

The Gerber Prybrid over the eab or the likes every time. Plus a nice & usable prybar on it❤

[@milododds1]

1) Got my wife a foldable box cutter from Lowes. It sits on the bookshelf and she uses all the time to cut down boxes. 2) picked up a really nice pair of German tweezers, use them all the time for slivers. 3) Hide & Drink leather pocket protectors, use them daily. 4) STAEDTLER Mars Plastic Eraser Refillable Holder, since I use mechanical pencils, best to use these as your eraser as opposed to the tiny ones on the mechanical pencils. 5) I carry a small Zico torch lighter that I use to burn 550 para-cord, unfortunately they don’t make this model anymore but it’s their best design.

[@cylentone]

Cool list - thanks. Some budget tools under $20 I have used and can recommend: True Utility KeyTool, Kershaw PT2 pry bar/bottle opener/wrench, CRKT Pocket Tool 9913 pry bar/bottle opener/cutter/hex-bit tool, SabreCut MRSC01 Micro-Ratchet, Opinel Picnic Plus fork & spoon for Opinel #8

[@jonf2086]

Love the Opinel Picnic

[@charlescollier7217]

Great list! A few additions, maybe: 1) DuraTech folding button-lock utility knives, like Work Pro, but dark/stone-washed color. 2-pack on Amazon for $13. I always have one of these or a WorkPro on me. 2) Work Pro also has a self-contained precision driver/set, similar to the HOTO, but for half the price ($14 on Amazon). 3) Klein Tools Mini Ratchet Set - 5 bits + great mini ratchet with a generous ring. Despite it's small size, you can get a lot of leverage with it. The only reason it isn't my main EDC driver is that the Prestacycle Pro-T ratchet handle is even more compact, offers more leverage, and more versatility. It's over $20 though.

[@mikesal8088]

Good additions. Here are a few more knives: 1) DuraTech linerlock folding knife - nice flipper; brass washers and G10 handles 2) Morakniv Companion - Sandvik stainless with military green or orange handles 3) Baladeo Papagayo Lockback - cool little budget folder

[@charlescollier7217]

@@mikesal8088Thanks man! I can't believe the price of the Papagayo folder!

[@docmcquack7252]

I've bought several hide and drink leather pouches on that big A delivery service. Just being careful about deletion. Awesome quality for the price. Like 10-15$ for a back pocket full grain leather pocket. Not paid in any way, just happy with the product for a few years

[@bikecommuter24]

I use the Milwaukee 6-1 as my work knife, yeah its big compared to others but that is actually a good thing, the size and red color makes it easier to find when you set it down somewhere, mostly I use it for it boxes, I do use the screwdriver once in a great while. My personal EDC knife is a Victorinox Evo Grip 14, which lives in my backpack. I bought my 6-1 at the auto parts I work for so check your local auto parts store they may have it.

[@SosaBladez]

The Klein tools scissors are used best when you put your middle finger in one hole and use the inside of your palm to chomp down. The only time you use them with 2 fingers is scoring cable which is only recommended if you know what you’re doing and don’t damage the copper on cabling or simply cutting paper. As a LV commercial technician those are my #1 tool that is used daily in my trade. They’re meant for copper so they also cut through Pennie’s you should do a video of them cutting through one. Cheers!

[@josiahsybrandy3089]

Cold steel bird and trout is great little fixed blade for like $17

[@GorggW]

tip down on utility knives, i used to work at home depot, had a lot of contractors and construction guys come in, most of em carried fastbacks on the outside of their pocket, like they'd use the clip to hang it off their pocket, often a utility pocket, maybe they default tip down so the knife doesn't come open when its hanging outside your pocket? idk, i don't do that sort of work, but heck its a theory

[@LikeAboss168]

I got an imini 2 for Christmas it is PERFECT so much brighter than most people realize it lights up a small yard maybe 15-20ft and magnet helps. Great gift for anyone in the trades too small flashlight sticks in tight spots

[@HarryBudkins]

I used those Klein snips back at at&t, and an older tech showed me a trick with them... They can cut through pennies with ease!

[@andrewjohn8401]

I have a 15 yr old pair of Klein snips from my cable pulling days...still sharp and cut great

[@christopherarauz3880]

As soon as you showed the Anker USB-S Card Reader, I said “Yuuuuuuuuuup”. I’ve had mine for over a year and it has come in clutch so many times already

[@Wannabearborist]

25:02 Ima stop ya there real quick, some of the fastbacks do have a place on the other side to mount the clip so you can switch to tip up carry, I personally like tip down more tho

[@TheLoneBrick]

I carry the Irwin 4” vise grips. About $15, handles all the small scale ply and wrenching I run into. Paired with the crescent wrench they should be able to do everything the knipex can do.

[@FatherOak]

19:25 Those aren't scissors, they're snips. The guy at blade show was probably a cable dawg. You do not put your thumb in them. I have opened manholes with them, and that's the only thing that broke them. 😅

[@gregrudzinski]

Got a 3 pack of WorkPro utility knives for 20 bucks. Great value and function. The 4" WorkPro adjustable spanner wrench is a good value as well and opens up wider than the Crescent 4".

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Awesome check list!! You are the best edc guy on the planet, thank you for all that you do for us viewers. Greetings from Southern California, God Bless you, Alan

[@huntergreene3453]

I use those Kline scissors at work. I've had them in my tool box for 6.5 years and they're still like going strong with little signs of wear. They'll cut through anything even better than scissors 2 or 3 times their size. Definitely worth a buy.

[@schmidtythekidd]

Screwpop utility knife/bottle opener is one of the few things I actually have on my keychain. Use it all the time.

[@alltheseflavors]

I love the Hero clip, I use the small one at work to keep my bag off the dirty warehouse floor, & from being kicked/having to bend over to get it.

[@thadimusgames3460]

Those Klein snips are great. I started low voltage work a few years ago, opened a brand new pair and without even getting them out of the plastic box had already cut my finger wide open with them... and they were close lol

[@texasfirst1836]

The Gerber Paraframe Mini or the Kershaw Shuffle are some commonly found EDC Knives that you can still find under $20 also stumbled across the Kizer Denim Wallet as a different kind of pocket organizer under $20 and the Maxpedition Gear Tactical Travel Tray when on sale is a good EDC tray under the $20 Price Point. Thanks for the good Content.

[@Argent_99]

That Anker USB-C CF reader is something I’ve used so many times over the years. I personally use the one that has a USB-A on one end and -C on the other (still costs less than $20.) The ability to move files from my devices/network to someone else’s or go from PC to phone/tablet is just fantastic. Ultimate sneakernet device.

[@rayhaandesai2823]

Hey Taylor. Love all the Videos. You have me really thinking about fixed blades. Want to buy at least 2 or 3 to try but not willing to shell out big bucks on 3 blades just to try. How about a budget edc fixed blade video for people to if a fixed blade will work for them. Thanks for all the work man.

[@Dickwescreek]

Yes, this!!

[@ic5319]

I've had that WorkPro Utility Knife for a couple of years, GREAT little button lock knife, and super compact when folded. Highly recommended.

[@namethem00]

The Milwaukee utility knife is my eork edc. I replaced the screwdriver with an awl bit. So useful

[@Hello-yr6cu]

Tbh, the best stuff to carry if u don’t carry much, is a victorianox Swiss card, Stanley fatmax blade, I use a ridge wallet coz they hold the Swiss card well, and if u have the room, get yourself a really basic 1/4” ratchet set, they always come in clutch

[@Adam.297]

Something I have been looking at getting but have yet to actually buy is the Keysmart Nano Pliers. They seem handy enough even as a standalone item.

[@noahlathrop4111]

The larger handles on the Klein scissors make all the difference, plus they come rubberized and that combined with a longer lever let you chop through some serious stuff. Use them everyday, combined with a retractable cable so I can drop them and not lose them

[@bepstein111]

so glad people outside the industry are finding out about the electricians scissors. those things are magic.

[@Deraldgjr]

Those Klein snips can cut through a penny like butter. As a low voltage technician I have used those things to fit through many things I was surprised by. I also like the Fluke version with the rubber handle, because you can put even more leverage into it. Klein makes a rubber handle version but the handle is thinner than the Fluke ones. And you are using them correctly, you put your finger in the bottom loop and put the top loop into your palm/thumb muscle.

[@greekveteran2715]

Cool edc set up: Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack. Victorinox Spirit X plus rachet.Victorinox Explorer.Fenix LD12 or E12/E20.+ a pair of extra batteries ( I like Energizer Lithium AA for spare or rechargable) Knipex 150 Cobra (you can avoid this, I just like to be as versatile as I can). Pentel Graphgear 500 0.5mm (if you also like sketching on the go!) or Pentel Kerry if you only use pencils to write. Fisher Spacepen (any). Write in the rain notebook (any). Buff (any! It has saved me from cold and many other emergencies, so many uses!) Falkniven CC4 (I like my blades SHARP!). 2 Bic lighters. Dental Floss + 2 small bundles of Kevlar + Steel wire. A small tin of meds,like painkillers, pills for diarea etc and bandaids ofcourse!. 10ft of Gorilla tape. That's 95% of my edc, I was itching to add the Klein or Knipex electritians scissors to my system, and now that this video also praises them, I'm probably going to add these too! The only reason I haven't already, is the fact that the Maxpedition that carries most of these, becomes too heavy at some point and I don't like that on long walks. Hope this list helps others, that are new to the party!

[@ityler95]

Random shoutout: earplugs! Most are $12-$18, great for concerts, shooting ranges, and very good for reducing over stimulation

[@MB_EDC]

Great video - EDC doesn't have to be expensive. I was disappointed you didn't include any knives.... There are some great knives under $20 or under £20 ( I'm from the UK)

[@jeremyhansen7055]

I've had two pairs of those Klein Scissors for over 20 years (and they belonged to my electrician Dad before that)....best shop scissors ever!

[@kakashie950]

the gerber pry-brid is worth the $30 to minimize tool carry IMO. you get a nice pry-bar and a utility blade/knife. had it with me when i was doing IT/Network installs and it was a life saver more than once.

[@TH-jq8gx]

I carry my knives tip down. I find for my +4 inch handled knives, I can reach the button, flipper, etc much easier and faster. Thanks for this video. Great content.

[@Nick-xt2dx]

I carry the Milwaukee Fastback all the time for work. You could EDC it. You'll forget it's there.

[@HeyKMO]

100% I carry it everyday. A screwdriver in your pocket! Revolutionary!!!

[@3moirai]

I love the Exotac key system, and I used it for many years. However, I have updated the main keyring to an Orbitkey Ring v2 with the Exotac accessory rings. I find the Orbitkey Ring v2 is quicker to open to remove and add keys; however, the Exotac Accessory rings help my keys stand away from the main ring better.

[@daviddurr3275]

You should check out the Park Tool SZR-1 scissors. Serrated with really good rubberized Grips and very compact. I think those could solve the issue you had with the small finger holes.

[@iainamurray]

With the nail clipper, I find it easier to use them the other way up ie the moving lever goes on the bottom. That means that the moving cutting part is back on top like traditional clippers.

[@Justinmceowen]

I have a pen screw driver from Stanley. They are like 2 dollars . Plastic frame. I use it everyday in the manufacturing industry.

[@HeyKMO]

Those are excellent!

[@DualsportDMAN]

$30 is the new $20. Just another video idea 😉 I added a few of these to my wishlist that I'll need to snag. P.S. love seeing the overland sport I built you in your videos.

[@guppysoul1574]

im a student and learning to be an electrician and i instantly went on amazon and bought those dope Scissors

[@augustinebecerril199]

Sounds like you crossed paths with a lineman or comm tech. Those snips are priceless. Use the ring finger and palm for best leverage.

[@jasondalton6111]

Oh man, I’d actually love to know more about that tiny pen you passed on. I’m looking for one that fits inside my notebook cover.

[@T-Mo_]

Looks like a Yeemo mini pen on Amazon

[@willpate7257]

It writes well too

[@atongs_edc]

The clip is in tip-down configuration so you don't have to make additional holes for it to install coz it's right where the pivot is, I think. And from a manufacturers perspective, that's cost-saving. Less process, less time consumed.

[@ystar13]

Great list, I follow a lot of EDC stuff and still came across great new suggestions 👍

[@snickersnee15]

Have you tried the Viperade pcoket organizers? I absolutely love them and they are usually under 20bucks.

[@user-zu1tv4sk1m]

I like the video. Just an idea on slim bolt action pen, heat shrink tube as a grip.

[@rogueonezombie7288]

No more Zac in the wild is a rough way of living.

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

I’m still beat up over it. I just unsubscribed to his channel because I can’t keep going back and watching the same videos again and again. It breaks my heart. I hope Taylor never does the same thing to us! I’ll buy a hat and support if you promise to never leave

[@bigcountry28056]

What happened with Zac? I've been busy at work and must have missed it

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

⁠@@bigcountry28056 Him and Jamie both decided that they are done with KZbin and the channel. There is a quick final video that briefly explains why on his channel.

[@rogueonezombie7288]

Zac in the wild quit KZbin.​@@bigcountry28056

[@rogueonezombie7288]

He quit KZbin.​@@bigcountry28056

[@stereodreamer23]

I work in beverage retail, and I use a pry bar several times every week, to open wooden wine boxes. But I'll be honest, this is perhaps the only job I've ever had (and I've done all kinds of weird jobs) besides working in a print shop on old Heidelberg Letterpress machines, where a pry bar was something I would EVER need in my daily course of work. I'd wager that 99% of the people who are into EDC kit have precisely ZERO uses for a pry bar more than once or twice a year in their daily life...

[@leokonge4624]

I knew a guy when i was in construction who kept one that he knew was 1/4 in for doing spacing in decks. Always made me laugh that the best use for a prybar in his mind was a spacer with a pocket clip

[@Countryboy071]

Good selection there. Obviously we choose different set ups but theres always an item some will use more tham others. Ive got a selection of edc and if im going somewhere different then simple to remove few items and replace with others. Ive been carrying small kits around with me for over 40 years now, we dind call them EDC back them, just take what you think you need for the occasion. Very informative video 👍 .

[@TonyBudenz]

This was a great and very useful video - thank you!

[@Zero_motivation517]

For those scissors put your middle finger through the ring so you can use your pointer finger to add more pressure

[@mattwalker2583]

Tip up or tip down all depends on the application. It took me a while to get used to tip up, I still think tip down is better because my thumb is on the pivot point without having to stick it all the way down in my pocket and I turn my wrist instead of changing my grip. In the end you do you 👍

[@disneychef21]

Zippos in the camping section of Walmart are like $10

[@chrislamo6631]

The workpro utility knife is amazing for 10$. Just buy a few you won't regret it

[@TroyArn]

2 essentials you missed: nite ize camjam + 10 feet of nylon paracord. AND qwik bandit epdm utility ties. durable and re-useable.

[@fkoobsen]

For a budget knive i can recommend the Imperial knives. They have a cool old-school appearance and only cost like 15 bucks