EDC Storage That Doesn't Suck! || 7 Best Knife and Gear Storage, Display, and Travel Solutions.

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EDC Knife tool and storage has a lot of pitfalls and bad options so after a ton of trial and error I have found the 7 best ways to store you EDC Knives and EDC Gear! We are looking at systems that can store, display, and even travel with your collection. We are also using 4 knives ranging from XL to Small to show exactly how useful these systems can be to your specific collection.
0:01 Introducing The Best EDC Knife and Storage Gear.
0:32 Knafs Co Burrito Grande Knife Roll Has It All
4:28 Ikea Elloven is a Great Ikea Hack Storage System!
7:03 Konig Safe is a Great Secure High Tech Way to Store Your EDC Knives and Gear
11:27 Vault Cases Will Store and Travel With Your EDC Knives And Gear!
13:33 Holmes and Hadfield Armory Is The Best Way to Display Your EDC Collection!
17:55 Nalpack Knife and Collection Storage Can Store and Protect a Ton of Knives
20:53 My Favorite Way To Store Knives is a Big Old Craftsman Toolbox!
Knafs Burrito Grande Knife Roll: www.knafs.com/products/burrit...
Ikea Elloven: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/elloven-...
Konig Safe: konigsafe.com/
Vault Knife Storage: vaultcase.co/products/vaultcase
Holmes and Hadfield Gear Storage: www.holmeandhadfield.com/
Nalpak EDC Knife Storage: nalpak.com/cases/nalpak-knife...
Craftsman Toll Box: www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-10...

[@edc4fun]

Shoebox companies need to step their game up

[@DuxLindy]

ben should make a compartmentalized storage unit that resembles a shoebox

[@edc4fun]

@@DuxLindy good call

[@zacinthewild]

Love it!😁

[@willeniumfalcon]

I picked up the Elloven from Ikea after seeing Maurice's video. A little hack I did to help pad / keep things in place was to use a cork mat. Ikea sells the "susig", a cork desk mat for like $9. Just cut the mat to size and drop it in the shelf spaces.

[@Phuzzyoctopus]

cigar boxes have been my recent choice of desser storage

[@dominikhaberstock]

That opening shot was really cool! It probably took a lot of work but absolutely worth it!

[@cc_likesknives]

I actually got one of those Ikea storage things when I saw Maurice's video! The bottom of the drawer was too slick so I just cut some thin leather to fit the bottom of each section... works like a charm 😊

[@zacinthewild]

Love it!

[@BrewCityRider]

Hey Zac...lots of good options there. I store my folders and other EDC gear in a wooden machinists tool box from Harbor Freight. Lots of good sized drawers to separate knives by type, i.e., one drawer is neck knives, one is small fixed blade belt knives, the two largest drawers hold all my normal folders, and the large top tray holds my daily items plus my edc pistols and holsters. For my large fixed blades and XL Cold Steel folders I utilize several drawers in my Milwaukee 46" tool cabinet/chest combo. This box has two full width drawers that work beautifully to store and display my large fixed blades.

[@jpl7043]

Always excellent content coming from you brother! The content is so appreciated and always so well done! God bless my man!

[@crodriguez2760]

Sticking with my toolbox but I appreciate the both of you keeping us in the know for other options. 🤙🏽

[@zacinthewild]

Toolbox is my go to for sure!

[@TheZackFox]

Just straight up bought the Knafs Co Burrito Grande Knife Roll before finishing the video. Literally exactly what I was looking for, excited to actually receive it.

[@zacinthewild]

It is great! Let me know how you dig it!

[@The_VietnAmerican]

Dude, your channel is definitely a fave of mine. Keep up the fantastic content! ❤

[@zacinthewild]

Thank you so much for tuning in🙏

[@papik1965]

Thanks for your great review man 😊. I don’t have that many (yet) pocket knives in my collection, but the Ellovan looks great. Really appreciate your review.

[@timtitus2532]

I use a wooden toolbox, not as deep as yours, so I have my long knives going cross wise. Works pretty good, has a lift top and 8 drawers of various sizes, felt lined bottoms to the drawers keeps things quiet while opening. Reinforced with brass at the corners and a felt lined face board that covers the drawers when closed and doubles as a table top for sorting when open, kids and wife got it for me a couple years ago, holds nearly all my knives.

[@highwindsedc]

I’m really enjoying how comprehensive your videos are! I like this video!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! Definitely try to make them useful👊

[@emesser7087]

Fun fact im cuttently building my own knife and edc storage to hang on the wall. And yesterday I was searching on KZbin for a video with exactly that content. Thank you for your work and enthusiasm for the edc hobby. Much appreciate it. If my storage is done I'll send you a stroy I want to make wich shows what I des from beginning to hopefully final "product".

[@zacinthewild]

I’d love to see it!

[@jonathanwatson268]

I liked the Holmes and Hatfield display box but I couldn't justify the price so I started thinking about how I could make my own display. I got a small dresser with a three shelf top section and I use the bottom two shelves as my knife display with some 4 knife display holders that my dad was able to 3D print for me. It came out awesome!

[@twiggywolfedc]

I used to use an old dresser that i painted black. But really love using the harbor freight waterproof cases. The knaf knife storage and tool burrito both look awesome.

[@niklasbecher8968]

Similar to the KNAFS tool roll I use a Spyderco SpyderPac hanging on my closet door🙌🏻 It holds just enough knives and displays them well enough through the see through pockets. Also you can just roll it up and take it with you! Definetly works best for me, but I see the advantages of the other options as well👍🏻

[@mhsvz6735]

Excellent, thank you! Craftsman tool chest for my money!

[@olbubs]

Love the video! I use a castle creek wooden box with drawers. It has large capacity and is a little bit more aesthetically pleasing for the nightstand than the toolbox approach.

[@ntme6506]

Thanks Zac, this is something I have been trying to think about. My wife does not like my current pocket dump and has been asking for me to figure something out. Knafs burrito grande, Ikea hack and craftsman tool box are the best for me I think.

[@CruelWorldVids1]

Loving all the EDC content lately!

[@noonespecial9840]

Well thought out video. Good job fellers!

[@ryanharnell9268]

Great Great video Zac . I'm heading to Ikea for the bedside table Elloven solution. The other options are stuck in my brain for the future. 👍🤟

[@ericdurham1280]

I've got the locking vault case in orange. I love the flexibility of what im able to carry. I get a lot of use out of the taredown section on the bottom, and it's TSA friendly!

[@FlintandSteelSurvival]

For EDC dumping I also recommend an Ikea product - the UPPDATERA silverware organizer. That's dropped in the top thin drawer of my Ikea dresser and all my EDC rotation gear goes in there with room on the side for my pew. Then back to Ikea my collection is in one of their glass display cases.

[@EDC_Soldier]

The Craftsman toolbox was a game changer for me. Mines a bit older and with one less drawer, but my setup is very similar in how it's organized. Mine is slowly becoming covered with stickers too, like a visual history of my travels and interests.

[@utubetjc]

I like your solution. I have a modest collection of about two dozen knives and a three drawer Craftsman toolbox fits my style of thinking. Regards......Tom

[@SturleyArt]

An old woooden cigar box is a great solution, especially if it has attractive logos etc. Nice retro vibe. A bit of felt in the bottom helps with scratching and so they knives don't slip around.

[@tonnynijholt7090]

Man just 5 minutes in and the Ikea Elloven got my attention. I just started collecting knives on a budget and this seems a nice affordable way to organize my EDC stuff. And when it all gets out of hand and you need something bigger, it shouldn't be hard to find a other purpose for this drawer! 😃

[@jaychaos7851]

Also a big fan of the toolbox storage for EDC gear. Dedicate drawers for Knives, lights, Wallets and Sunglasses. I save the bottom drawer for old holsters and rotating magazines. Since the items are tools, why not a toolbox? I have the next size up for the power supply, and peg board options. Great video on some products I wasnt familiar with.

[@jasonjavelin]

Aw man this gives me so many ideas!!!

[@WheatCitySole]

I have large ultra durable lockable containers for the collection as a whole, but I would like a convenient way to keep the things currently in rotation for quicker easier access. A wooden tray or something along those lines seems like a solid idea.

[@MatisseStLaurent]

I remember the Craftsman from the deep dive video of your entire knife collection. It kinda makes sense because it has plenty of room, and I like the idea of having everything in one centralized location.

[@sharonrookard4035]

Craftsmen tool cabinet is a great way to securely store your knives, Knafs big burrito would be my choice for travel. Great video as always.

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks!

[@mikehawton805]

Great video guys, the tool chest is the way I have gone for all of my gear. Plus keeps it all out of my kids hands

[@zacinthewild]

It is hands down my favorite😁

[@vincewalburn4506]

Completely agree with the toolbox storage. That's how I've done it for years.

[@spicey9951]

Thanks for the great vid Zac! 👍🔪

[@jasonscott6906]

Another great video Zac and Jamie! I really like Bens knafs roll, that would work really good hanging in my closet where my wife makes me keep my edc gear

[@zacinthewild]

It works great!😁

[@jeffw4942]

Thanks for the video. This is one thing that drives me crazy. Where to put what. But still have easy edc access to it. Going to look at the Kalpak for my Apache case.

[@jespernakskov6206]

I keep my knives and gear in 2 old ammunition boxes from the Danish army. And for the daily knives, it is a knife box, where my grill cutlery was in😁 Keep up the fantastic content Zach🤘🔪

[@FaustoGrajeda]

I'm going with the craftsman toolbox. I'm also going to add some velcro to the bottom of the top lid (where you put those sticker eyes) to add some pouches to display more knives when in the open position.

[@austinbridge]

I love Konig!!

[@Kilt_Camera_and_Carry]

Nice! ... I knew I was hooked when I got a table top gear organizer with a glass display "Top Shelf" ... I mounted a flashlight to the side and it is covered in EDC brand stickers ... Awesome Video!

[@zacinthewild]

Yeeeessss!🤘

[@johnnyd667]

Love the Vault case. It even holds my ridiculously oversized Cold Steel EDC. However, I really think the Craftsman toolbox is in my future. My collection is spread over several rolls and cases. I’d like to have the majority of it in one place.

[@eagles7235]

I have that same tool box, along with the rolling bottom. It’s a great system, just make sure to get stuff for each drawer to cover the metal bottom. Otherwise, it’s a 10/10!

[@frankcostanzo8391]

I love the Vault case style too. Nalpak also sells inserts for other brands including other Pelican product lines, Apache cases available from Harbor Freight, Nanuk, and others. They're all very reasonably priced and just as robust as the Vault. I have an Apache 3800 and a Pelican 1120 with Nalpak inserts and I absolutely love both. The only drawback is that the vertical storage Nalpak insert like in the video doesn't easily fit super wide knives like the Spyderco Manix 2 and Manix 2 XL without some shoving and squeezing. I'm assuming it would similarly run into problems with other cleaver style knives like the Sheepdog. However, all that aside, Nalpaks have been a godsend for storing my collection.

[@rhythmyth9704]

More than 36 spots populated, now that’s a collection that would justify a toolbox (I say this whilst I too have a empty toolbox ready to go without too much of the gear)

[@nickmartino2839]

Excellent showcase of useful ideas to store gear!!!!!!! Thanks zac!!!!

[@zacinthewild]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful👊

[@LonestarCivilian]

im more of a nafs burrito roll type of guy, thanks for this video. going to be getting one !

[@nsamaniego7939]

Rustico products are great! I am going to call you out for having that Olight. Thought you were a fenix man (Tops Video) Thank you for showing some great options. I have the jumbo roll roll right now and it works but want something a little different for some knives.

[@donusmc1]

I use the 8 drawer wood tool chest from harbor freight. Love it.

[@TheStayHomeKnifeDad]

Love the channel!

[@Awesome_1789]

Definitely great options I used to use Spyderco knife roll but now I use Pelican 1450.

[@duartduplessis1046]

I ended up using a tool drawer as well. Seems to be the best option for a lot of knives. But stil use a custom slotted knife butler for my top 5 knives in rotation that week

[@lowmsp]

Definitely the toolbox is most efficient. I tried one but sadly my dresser is too tall and it put everything out of my line of sight lol. Maybe it’s time for a new dresser 🤔. Great videos.

[@ZeeHawWorks]

I'm currently using a We/Civivi 8 knife pouch that came free with a BladeHQ order. It typically has about 10 knives in it and doesn't display them. Great for travel though. The Burrito Grande is next on my list. Ben for the win!

[@SlppyBacn]

Just two days ago I realized I've outgrown my current storage setup and have been trying to find something I like lol. Perfect timing🤣🤙

[@zacinthewild]

Love it!😁

[@Ashton.everydaycarry]

I am currently using a carhartt tool roll for my knife storage. Lots kf good options for me to think about upgrading!

[@rockon609]

I have used container store kitchen knife organizers, with cork on bottom and in layers so you can leave your knives open. And/or cork rolls that I cut for the drawers so there's always a soft surface and they don't slide around.

[@bigneek714]

The large Spyderpacs are excellent too. I like how they are flat as opposed to a roll

[@kaydenlyons-jones500]

This video is just the best 💪🏻

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks!🤘

[@maximolandia447]

FABULOSO COMIENZO !!!

[@MrLewisTan]

I'm new to collecting. Right now I use a pistol gunsafe and keep the knives in eyeglass bags. Those drawstring bags really hold the knives nicely.

[@alexcantu4252]

13:55 the fastback thoooo. 🤣 there goes my coffee as I've just spit it all out 😂😂

[@zacinthewild]

🤣🤣

[@unfi6798]

Very well presented Zac. Impressive collection. Got a couple of Ben's burritos replacing our actual tool roll. After watching TM vid, we decided to make ourselves 2 of the Armory display box. One from driftwood we found along the coast & one from a fallen Gum Tree (eucalyptus). We get a lot of satisfaction out of our creation & save some cash as well so we can buy more knives.!! Of course we blame you & Ben for turning us into knife addicts. Cowabunga mate.! Greetings from Australia.

[@zacinthewild]

So rad! I need to come visit sometime and check out those boxes.🤘

[@unfi6798]

@@zacinthewild Not a problem mate. You & Ben are welcome to The Land Down Under.

[@egbluesuede1220]

I use that Ikea Eloven for my WFH monitor stand and keep a bunch of knives and other EDC in the drawer to fidget with during the day. It also lets me switch up my knife carry daily in my pocket organizer. Its a really good solution for me, but I may check out that craftsman tool box for main storage. Looks like it's on sale for fathers day coming up....

[@user-po7iv4ni3o]

I like that you keep the Craftsman tool chest on the kitchen island. That is the correct answer.

[@tonyrome655]

The wood toolbox from Harbor Freight is a great option (although a little smaller then the craftsman toolbox).

[@koblades9076]

I'm using the harbor freight wooden toolbox and really like it.

[@bunzoreviews8049]

Awesome video. Would love a video dedicated to notebooks and the such.

[@TravisTaylor208]

Currently, I have stuff everywhere! HA! I've got most of my folders in a cheap vinyl knife roll. Holds like 50. Fixed blades and multi-tools go in an old wood gift box with a sliding lid. My "Church Knives are in a 10 slot silicon knife sock. that hangs in my closet. My True EDC are on my nightstand in a Teslyar (Found them on Etsy) organizer. Then my extra watches and few other odds and ends are on my dresser in a watch box with a small drawer under it. What I'm holding out for is an old wooden machinist tool chest.

[@Daxm15e2s]

Cool video, ive been wondering how to store my blades better than i have been. In a plastic tote. I would like to see the burrito grande in a cloths hanger version. Beefed up cloths hanger that swivels. Would be cool and convenient.

[@jonlouis2582]

That was a good romp. I use an old wooden tool box I found in a junk shop years ago, and, yes, shoeboxes. But I'm downsizing in earnest, so I will likely be trying the Knaf's Roll that you showed. Go Ben!

[@benbanters]

Ahh thanks!!

[@john_p9640]

Love that the Milwaukee Fastback was part of the grail knife collection 😂😂

[@zacinthewild]

Got to be😁💪

[@c.garison3770]

Ben has to quit making so many things that I like. The burrito is now on my list of things to get. Currently, DeWalt T-Stak (especially the 2 Drawer) has become my friend for storing EDC gear and knives. My stack of these drawers has a drawer for my EDC, another drawer for pre-2005 slip joints, another drawer for Swiss Army knives and multi tools, a couple of drawers for locking folders of all ages (including that 1985 Gerber Bolt Action with original sheath). It is good. Takes a little work to get right, but most of us that watch you videos are into makings things almost perfect into something that fits our life.

[@zacinthewild]

Love hearing it! Most things aren’t just right out of the box but with some love they can be perfect🤘

[@austinadventure]

The burrito roll and the vault case is very nice, I keep all mine in a cabinet drawer in a mess lol

[@chaddamron3877]

Luv the grail display 🤣-- I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to talk my wife into a craftsman in the living room LOL-- great vid as always

[@zacinthewild]

I convinced mine😁 it can be done.

[@crackershoes144]

I saw that excellent specimen of a Milwaukee Fastback on grand display up there lol. That was hilarious!

[@phillnavin1212]

For the Pelican case where the small knife disappeared in the slot, you could get Pelican pick and pluck foam and make an insert to hold the knife up

[@imunclebubba8218]

So when I was helping my aunt pack as she was moving from down south to up north I came across an old jewelry cabinet. My aunt hadn't used it in years and offered it to me. My wife isn't a jewelry person, and neither am I, but I figured I could find a different use for it. I added chains to the ends, and a magnetic catch in 3 places and mounted it on my wall laying down, so the chains would keep it from opening all the way (like a drawbridge). I modified the inside and used the part where you would place rings as a built in flashlight holder. I added long coated coffee hooks on the back that securely hold my folding knives in place. The few fixed blades I have fit neatly on top of the box. It's divided in half, one side for my edc one side for my wife. Problem is we keep buying things, and I'm slowly running out of room.

[@eriklambert3809]

When my wife wanted our house remodeled I said ok as long as we cut 12x12 out of the downstairs(still a 24x24 movie/game room) and make a hardened safe room. So I have one tool box stack, a Mac roll a round and 2 Knaack jobsite boxes(both on HD pedestals). The jobsite boxes were old ones from work. I refurbished them. I bought the stack at SAMs and are stainless. The Mac box was an old one I never used in my shop. It is now my zen room lol.

[@semkoot8315]

I currently have the IKEA elloven with some added felt and I have a small molded felt tray underneath where I keep a normal carry in. It's great and half the price where I live (€20) It's great!

[@woodlandreconjoshdrakes5509]

I'm really thinking on getting the tool burrito, need something portable just in case I wanna change out gear mid day. Great video zac as always

[@zacinthewild]

The burrito is great and thanks!

[@erikramaekers63]

The toolbox is perfect

[@Grasshoffg]

Great video! I gotta get me a knife grande burrito

[@woodlandreconjoshdrakes5509]

Craftsman 3 drawer tool box is my go to for my most used gear

[@justgreg8270]

My go to is "old" wooden machinist chests, ive got the one harbor freight sells and have to say its well worth the money. You can snag one for about $60-80, and i think they look a touch nicer then the metal toolbox if you happen to have it in like an office or bedroom.

[@TravisTaylor208]

How's the quality on the harbor freight one?

[@justgreg8270]

@@TravisTaylor208 Much better then expected, drawers fit and finish is great locks work, only think i would say is maybe dont carry it by the handle if youve got it loaded down, kinda seems like that would be the one thing to fail

[@chrisloehr6641]

I've been using one of these for over 10 years. Generaly referred to as a machinist tool box. It's been holding my knife collection and edc gear for the last year or so. Before that it held all my leather working tools. It's very decent quality, especially considering the price. It's survived several moves and even been sat on. The only thing to watch out for is that it doesn't have feet on the bottom which allows the screws on the bottom to come in contact with whatever you set it on. It will scratch wood surfaces, but little rubber feet are an easy addition.

[@terrillschneider3778]

I was blessed to be able to inherit my uncle’s Gerstner 52 Box and restore it so it’s my box on top of my nightstand with my edc and my traditional knives I almost had a another heart attack jk when I looked up the price of a new G52 box Thanks for a great review

[@DylanLey]

I personally use a Nalpak Pelican case and a wooden tool chest from Harbor Freight to house my knives and EDC gear! The 21-knife case houses my more expensive knives and the tool chest houses a majority of my edc gear! I think I may have to pick up a Holme and Hatfield Armory for my nightstand!

[@zacinthewild]

It’s really great and looks awesome anywhere!

[@Greg_Koenig]

I have a smaller Craftsman toolbox just like yours but mini..Holds just enough for small to medium collection ..Also have a vintage leather role but all the elastic is worn out so it's not perfect but the brown leather is cool

[@khakicampbell6640]

I have a whole bunch of budget knives, and not a lot of space, so I made myself a grid insert out of 1/6" foam core board, and put it in a small rectangular clear plastic tub with a lid that latches. It can store 24 knives safely in a 7x11" space, with great visibility. $8 bucks total. 👍

[@zacinthewild]

Love the DIY approach!

[@ryanheavilin3224]

I bought an old Frost cutlery display cabinet that I put my EDC knives and flashlights in it looks pretty awesome.

[@zacinthewild]

So rad!

[@the_gear_shak]

Besides my overflow fixed blades, which are kept in a small hardsided Boyt case, I try not have a bunch of extra edc gear and what little I do have I keep spread out between the house, truck, and various edc/hiking bags so I always have stuff with me no matter where I am. If I were to need an organizing system, though, it would be a small toolbox.

[@jj9363]

I have the holmes armory display case and you can gain extra storage space by placing knives on their spine. If you do that you can usually fit 2 knives in each slot

[@TheMaroney]

The new Olight roll /display /storage bag thing. Is actually FRICKIN SWEET

[@zacinthewild]

Dang I got to check that out now!😁

[@chickenfoot713]

Niiiice, I like the Knafs tool burrito. I feel like you could fit different types of EDC gear in there safely- flashlights, vapes, multi-tools, lighter, ect..

[@zacinthewild]

Definitely versatile! The cold steel we use for sizing is definitely the upper limit of height and width👊

[@rickyhurtt5568]

I was given a soft roll up made by car hart which works really well but I love the kinda clear plastic boxes with movable parrions. Don't cost a great lot and imo works really well

[@zacinthewild]

Rad!

[@Kris_Stiletto]

Great informative Video! Well done! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@ronfry5851]

Loving that burrito, carne asada, or carnitas, either or it's great

[@KnifeNinjaEDC]

When my collection gets past 5-6 that burrito roll looks dope! 😅

[@Dickstacy1]

Love the craftsman homemade knife. I want one.

[@2873lonewolf]

Nanuk 925 cases with Guard dog inserts. Love the ability to grab a case or cases and be mobile while protecting my gear.

[@Jimmy-gd5ho]

Tool box for the win

[@madzero0]

At the moment, what isn't in my pockets or bags, sits in my closet with my clothes. I like the Eloven for the daily rotation and I'm going to get the role from Ben for the sprintruns I carry those every now and then but not daily. Thanks for the ideas!

[@zacinthewild]

The Knafs roll is awesome! Great way to store and display those collector pieces.