2024 Favorite EDC Knives and Gear! The Best Of The Year.

[@bladebingeofficial]

Thanks Zac, great video!!

[@zacinthewild]

Thank you guys for giving us an awesome way to buy and sell used knives/gear safely👊

[@DownEastSaw]

WTH? You made the “I’m quitting” video…..

[@zacinthewild]

@@DownEastSawwe did put a pin in the channel back in Feb. We were hoping it wouldn’t be forever but we couldn’t keep everything floating and keep the channel authentic (too many sponsor offers asking us to back products we would never use). After that we heard from the audience and tons of great places and people (like BladeBinge) wanting to see the channel continue so we decided to make another run at it. Hopefully that’s a good thing😁

[@DownEastSaw]

@ love a lot of your videos but I’m growing tired of the “I’m leaving KZbin” videos posted by channels only to show back up not long afterwards. If you’re an entertainer and like making videos, don’t just randomly quit. What would you say to your auto mechanic if the next time you go to his shop, he says he’s leaving the industry to pursue something else. You’d be a little surprised. Did Tim Allen leave television to pursue knitting? Nope.

[@HeyItsCoates]

Eric you legend.

[@kyleedwards9056]

Glad this channel didn’t end like you guys said it was

[@zacinthewild]

Me too😁

[@angelanarchy1846]

My thoughts exactly

[@JohnBloggart]

Absolutely!

[@hanktheknife4352]

@@kyleedwards9056 so glad!

[@sda4jesus1]

​@@zacinthewildThis channel was waaay too good to end!

[@roostermasa0956]

I like ya back Zac and hope more awsome edc gear videos in 2025

[@zacinthewild]

Got some rad stuff planned!

[@a.o.fishin6533]

I would love a video of turning the phone back into a tool. This has been on my mind as of late

[@muskyman1018]

I used to destroy $280 Danners in 6 months. I got a pair of Nicks in 08’ that I’m still rocking today, had a couple resoles but not even ready for a rebuild yet, and that’s probably with 300+ days a year in them. So that initial $450 investment was well worth it. And you know you have a great pair of boots when you realize you still have them on hours after getting off work. Living 50 miles from Spokane where there’s Whites, Nicks, Franks, and JK boots I feel pretty lucky.

[@theGodfatherGBO]

Glad you are still making content...always enjoy & appreciate it! Happy New Year!!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks, I'm stoked to be back too! Happy New Year!

[@beau_lyman]

Got my yonder for Christmas, love this knife been watching for years. Thanks Zack! Make some more different yonder varieties too please.

[@hanktheknife4352]

My three knives in 2024 that reeally shook me up (in order of purchase): Lander 1 with original cat engraving Yonder, of course (obligatory) Bowen / L.L. Bean Trapper Bullet Stag Limited Edition (which i traded off against a leatherman TTI) Every single one a very special knife for me - my grandchildren (twins) are already waiting for it : - )

[@zacinthewild]

It’s an honor to make your list! I’ll have to check out that LL Bean collab👊

[@hanktheknife4352]

@@zacinthewild yonder and lander are fighting to be my #1 EDC, but the bullit is awesome: old, big, limited and somehow a fail - too nice to carry around. But it came by pure coincidence & I don’t think this will happen again…

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Stoked to see you're posting regularly again, Zac! I'm also totally here for the nerd-stuff that you slip into these vids, haha...Keep up the great work, man and have a Happy New Year!

[@silvercommander]

Pro tip. Read the description. It'll save ya about 28 minutes.

[@itbakkawi]

I think part of what makes Zac’s channel great is that you still get the sense that it’s the original premise of KZbin that it’s just some guy posting his own thoughts on the internet. It’s refreshing, but at the same time it’s that og KZbin upload whenever which I can dig as long as it keeps this overall ethos.

[@allanwilliams679]

Great to see you back Zac. Always love a posting from you. Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and super successful 2025….

[@sportsmonster66]

The yonder is such a good daily carry and the customer service from Civivi is really good. 10 out of 10.

[@IGmeanwell]

Glad to see your channel back! A couple years ago I also invested in some of the Milwaukee pack outs. I bought each item individually in order to get them on max sale or clearance (if lucky) but now I have the three drawer and the two drawer to hold my battery tools + sockets, with the rollers as well as the work top and it’s been fantastic , if I head to someone’s house to do a project or help I’ll just throw them into my truck. Then I have the medium pack out when I just need one tool box with a small amount of tools and supplies. I’m eyeing the yonder hard to enter my rotation with my Lander 1 D2 (with 3d lunar scales) and Lander 1 14c28n (with flytanium micarata scales), sendy, and mini bugout. For Christmas I was gifted the new Boker Modern Barlow, it’s small but an absolute razor blade and with a clip point that will pierce anything with ease including my Index finger. I love it as it’s quite close to my dad’s old Imperial Barlow that I’m paranoid about losing (probably a $9 knife when he bought it in the 70s but it means a lot to me). So would love to see your traditionalist knives. Also I would be very interested in a phone as a tool video.

[@xanderpovey7719]

always super excited to see your vid drops, man! The energy is always so passionate and down to earth. Happy new year!

[@Logangreenoutside]

Hey Zac, just wanted to say thanks again for all the inspiration you’ve provided. it’s been huge in shaping my own content journey. I really enjoy watching your videos and always get some great ideas and motivation. Keep up the awesome work, and I appreciate everything you do for the community!

[@thezieg]

Glad to hear you're doing well enough to buy some nice bucket list gear!

[@keithandrews7696]

Bicycles .. love it! The knife collection here numbers right around 100-ish and I've been doing it for ten plus years. But the road racing bicycles number forty and I've been doing it for fifty years! Great to hear we have more than one common interest.

[@Weldandcarry]

Great to see you back to posting Zac. My name is Hunter and we met at Smoky Mountain knife works. Nice video and it was nice meeting you. Working to get my channel like yours. Keep up the good work.

[@stsw4314]

Happy New Year, Zac! I LOVE my Yonder! It's beautiful! The Damascus blade, wood handle is gorgeous! It has the sweetest and smoothest action ever! My husband got it for me, and now he wants one, too! Aces! 😊 We're so happy you're back! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@zacinthewild]

I’m so glad they did that variant and that you guys are enjoying it!🤘

[@stsw4314]

@zacinthewild Thank you so much!

[@jryker28]

I actually just ordered a yonder a couple of days ago, BUT I had completely forgotten it was your knife and I ordered it because it was exactly what I was looking for.

[@OzMan9989]

Buster Scruggs!!! Love the hat.

[@ramonjr-ca]

I love the yonder I picked up. The best knife I’ve ever had thus far. It’s light weight, smooth action, and it’s fairly priced. Ty 🤙🏼

[@Tackleb3rry]

Glad to see you still making content! I’d absolutely love to see you make a video on turning your phone back into a tool!

[@RABBIT-EDC]

Zac is back! Glad your back on the tube. Your a legend in this space. I like packet too. I'm thinking about using one for a knife case

[@ntme6506]

Great post Zac. Great to see you back

[@TannerWendellStewart]

Hey! Loved the video. My favorite things I picked up in 2024. Favorite production folder. Bull knives xyro. Favorite budget knife. Civivi yonder Favorite fixed blade. Bark river gunny sidekick. Favorite flashlight. Stream light wedge xt. Favorite jacket. Prometheus design werx stratus down hoodie. Favorite boots. All black redwing moc toes. Lots of amazing pickups this year…

[@zacinthewild]

This is a great list! I’m going to have to check out that Bull Knives Folder I don’t think I’ve heard of it before.

[@TannerWendellStewart]

@zacinthewild it’s the newest design Bull did with reate Production. It’s like a crk mnandi front flipper with vero style cut outs. Super nice.

[@ThtGuyWtThBeard]

After your Yonder launch/announcement video I picked up both that and a copy of Education of a Wandering Man. Gotta say, huge thanks for that recommendation. Not only a great read itself, but it sparked an interest in reading I was not expecting. Went from reading a few books a year to a few a month since then.

[@GOxHAM]

The hat box always makes me chuckle. Such a specialized box but makes sense why you want to protect such a well crafted hat.

[@mattymoney96]

I got the rigid version of the pack out. Easily one of my best purchases of the year. Even for just working around the house it’s nice to have a modular set of boxes I can pop together with what I need and roll over to the work. Plus it provides a small work surface to set things down and organize tools.

[@brettsasser]

Love your end of year videos. My New Year’s resolution is to make a Yonder the first knife I purchase in 2025! Appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication to the hobby we love. Happy new year and best wishes to you and your loved ones!!!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks so much! Happy New Year to you too🤘

[@ecz4001]

Glad to see you back! Hope for more.

[@everydaycelt]

Fellow Milwaukee man 🧰🤘 In 2024, I got back into Case pocket knives and have really enjoyed their huge catalogue of 🇺🇸 made stuff. Thanks for keeping the killer content coming 🙏 So many great (and “big dumb”) gear ideas in this one!

[@abdulkhaliedkariem8538]

Thank you so much for the video... and even more for the Yonder... got it this weekend... perfect size beautiful blade shape and so sharp... going to be my main EDC for 2025 😊

[@zacinthewild]

Absolutely love hearing it! Thanks for the support💪!

[@JTown-tv1ix]

Really like the design of the Yonder, great job

[@nunninkav]

Jack Wolfe is 100% a knife guy and Mel, brand. I was snickering at the hat box until you gave us the price for the Hat. I can't imagine sitting on it or tossing that bag on it. Looking forward to the BDK video!

[@Pancakes479]

I'm digging my yonder, and digging that you're back making videos! Keep it coming!

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

There’s nothing better than opening KZbin and seeing a video from my favourite creator! Thanks for sharing buddy, happy to see you making content again.

[@kickingitwithjim8066]

this video is awesome!! great work Zac

[@vonbourdeau]

Just got the Yonder two days ago. It is legit. Sharpest blade I've purchased straight out of the box. Also, the ergonomics are excellent. Highly recommend even if not accounting for the knife being priced at such a value.

[@dantevaccarino8667]

Zac I am happy you are back. You’re awesome brother!! Please make a large folder. 3.5 inch or bigger blade with some premium steels. I would buy one of your designs and recommend it to everyone I know.

[@justinspoerle1739]

My EDC changes are basic but solid this year. Civivi Yonder, wonderful EDC knife, M4 benchmade Osborne, and a BladeHQ EDC wallet has been a game changer for my SAK/Fenix E12 wallet/EDC carry. Outdoor Elements Scout Feather has replaced my Buck 105 as a woods fixed blade. Great video as always Zac.

[@Rees95]

Just got my Yonder for Christmas and LOVE IT 🤙🏼

[@mustandu01]

You may think about designing a modern traditional… like with a Bowie blade, pocket clip… and with your touch, I’m sure it’s gonna be an awesome knife !

[@zacinthewild]

I definitely have been putting together a few ideas😁

[@mrbuttons1243]

Sounds like the Crooked River?

[@ralphnye664]

Great to see you back sir!

[@richierich6013]

Just ordered my Yonder with wood grain, should arrive in a couple days!

[@theDolTom]

1. Cadence app for tracking my bicycle rides 2. Leatherman Bond + Knipex Cobra XS 3. Cheap Aliexpress OBD2 car diagnostic tool 4. The CVV Yonder for Christmas 5. Fjallraven Canada wool shirt & Hanwag Waxenstein boots That's what I've began to use almost daily the moment I got my hands on...Thank you Zac, for being the inspiration you are!

[@zacinthewild]

Great round up! What type of bike are you riding?

[@theDolTom]

It's a heavy steel frame cross-type bike which I got like ten years ago because it was the cheapest one I could get in my size locally...I call it the ship of Theseus, the last original thing on it is the frame...which I am thinking of replacing for Aluminum one due to weight 😀

[@zacinthewild]

@@theDolTomgreat reference😁 I’m actually a big steel frame guy myself. Surly doesn’t really have any soul anymore but they do make a great thin wall steel bike frame. I find aluminum to be a more harsh ride so I ride 4130 Chromoly. Love that you’re turning pedals too!

[@mumblypeg687]

Zac sharing his tag removal ceremony felt oddly like watching asmr of someone taking the plastic cover off of an electronic device. In a good way. Thanks for another great video, brother! Perfect way to end the year!

[@zacinthewild]

It seemed like the right time🤣

[@seth2891]

Damn I’m glad you’re back dude. One of my favorite channels

[@roundpaw]

Awesome mix of item types, one of your best lists yet. Book section was perfectly sprinkled in, glad you went with it

[@zacinthewild]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aaronness3059]

Always enjoy your videos, keep it up!

[@kyokarbstein4177]

Happy New Year 2025! Great video! I look forward to your future videos.

[@michaeldavid1471]

I’m so glad you’re back babyyyyyy

[@lennartdr7898]

Love the yonder I bought one yesterday waiting for it to arrive

[@zacinthewild]

Let me know how you like it! Thanks for the support💪

[@70lightning]

Another great video. Happy New Year!

[@reedelliott3301]

Went and checked out Grommets per your recommendation. Pretty cool comics, it was my first time in a comic book store. The gentleman at the store was nice enough to show me where it was, I would have never found it. 😅

[@twatmunro]

I hate to admit this because I always hate it when KZbinrs come out with knives, but the Yonder was definitely my knife of the year.

[@UpstateMaveric]

Would be interested in seeing the video talking about how you set your phone up! Great video! Happy New Year !

[@larryfisher9972]

Getting wild with that top button undone!

[@zacinthewild]

I was actually running a 100 degree fever while filming and didn’t even realize until everything was shot🤣

[@dangrimes5078]

I bought a pair of Redwings a few years ago and they are more comfortable than slippers on my over sensitive feet.

[@brettwarner719]

Zach’s Micarta Yonder? Back ordered all over the internet. Hitch and Timber Pocket Organizer? Sold out everywhere. Not a coincidence I think.

[@zacinthewild]

😁😎

[@seedeebun]

Love these videos, thanks for sharing

[@Terrysknivesandmanstuff]

Another great video brother as always 👍 I really dig those boots!!! Definitely gonna look into them!!!

[@Stefanolik]

Great to see videos on this channel

[@muskyman1018]

Have the rolling base of the pack out, and a small parts tray. But looks like it’s time to fill it out with some of the new pieces.

[@Icecold-zp6hz]

Best EDC channel in my opinion!!!

[@zacinthewild]

🙏🙏

[@timharris3125]

I agree 100%

[@ofthedawn]

Terrys knives and man stuff pointed me in your direction and the Yonder. He talks highly of you. Says alot about you. 😊

[@zacinthewild]

Stoked you found the channel, hope you enjoy it!

[@BaboLonian]

I like turtles 🐢

[@alexdoberman7137]

I want to see the van.

[@zacinthewild]

Me too!

[@zacinthewild]

Trying to decide what to do with it🤘

[@GSK4EVER]

Big dumb turtles especially

[@jasonpitcher7158]

For me. My favorite thing from 2024 is the Kizer Muskrat. Hasn't been getting the attention I feel it deserves. It is a fantastic EDC fixed blade.

[@mielbeekman]

Glad you are back! Did you forget talking about the charger on the table, or was it on the table by accident?

[@kobepolston2707]

Man I love comics didn’t know you liked them so much would love to hear more there’s some great issues being released

[@zacinthewild]

I’ve also been enjoying the main Conan run as well as Savage Sword of Conan. There is a silly HeMan/TMNT cross over I’m also reading right now that’s fun if you like those characters. What have you been digging lately?

[@kobepolston2707]

@ that’s awesome who doesn’t like Conan the barbarian and can’t go wrong with he-man and tmnt if you like Conan the barbarian you should read the savage avengers run by Garry Duggan I been reading a lot of GEOFF JOHNS unnamed universe there’s story’s called geiger, junkyard Joe, redcoat, rook exodus and Hyde street

[@zacinthewild]

@@kobepolston2707thanks for the great recs. Savage avengers is awesome too!

[@ewakingwood]

Zac, I’ve been watching your content since the Blade HQ days and I knew you could geek out but the depths you went to in this video rocketed your geek cred into the stratosphere with your Dune refs from nomad patches. Checked out the site and gonna drop at least 60$ on patches and stickers… I see references to Grant Peterson (the S24O patch) Frank Herbert and possibly some homage to Rick Smith’s “Yehuda Moon and the Kickstand Cyclery”; Spencer is exactly the kind of bicycle/artist/geek I can support!

[@StickyFalanges]

Another great share appreciate your info very much…some I know some I don’t enjoy the vids regardless. Hope you have a happy new year

[@timtitus2532]

Zac don't know if I spelled your name correctly seems like there's a K missing. Anyway, love all your content, when I see it. I grew up in Milwaukee so the brand sparks feelings. My favorite knife of this year that I purchased is the Spyderco Manix 2. Steel framed S30V version. Thank you for what you do. Stay safe and have a great New Year.

[@zacinthewild]

Such a great knife! And yes only the ‘c’ mom knew I was only smart enough for 3 letters🤣

[@theriznock]

It’s great to see you back on a regular basis. I really would like to hear what you think about DCs Absolute run? Are you reading all three books? I’m enjoying Absolute Batman, and I haven’t heard too many folks talking about the Wonder Woman book.

[@davidv4416]

Recently bought 2 D.H Russell made in Canada, basic fixed blade, basic steel but feel great in the hand and looks like nothing else on the market

[@bigg7379]

The yonder is badass! Been carrying it in my fifth pocket ever since I got it right after release!

[@zacinthewild]

My man!💪👊

[@coyote4936]

That comic book grommets looks cool

[@zacinthewild]

Super rad! Just a reminder that it has some strong language in it👊

[@bulltastik]

Happy New Year, Zak‼️ Congrats on the “yonder”…👍🏼 Continued success in all your pursuits…✌🏼 Also, nice hat🤠

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks, man! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@paulblanscet3411]

Please make a video on how to use your phone like a tool. Also, I use the milwaukee packout system and it is amazing!!

[@zacinthewild]

Definitely would like to. Packout forever!😁

[@Konstantine_marine]

congrats on the yonder just picked one up and I love it. great job.

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks so much! Glad you like it.

[@egbluesuede1220]

BTW - I really loved the Louis L'Amour recommendation. When I got done reading "Education of a Wandering Man" I had to start my own book list which will keep me out of trouble for many years to come.

[@zacinthewild]

I love hearing that! Thanks for letting me know👊

[@zjplusa]

Burns also made quite a few of the hats for Yellowstone, including John Dutton's.

[@chaddamron3877]

Man...... Stellar vid n info my man

[@badmunkyedc1]

That Guthrie is sweet!

[@nickmartino2839]

I LOVE Milwaukee tools..especially the packout and M18 fuel stuff

[@игорьцуциев-щ7ч]

С новым годом 🎄. Ждём больше видео в новом году.

[@Mowntandewey]

The Yonder has become my favorite daily carry! I rotate between that and the Lander 1. I think you should close out your videos with "I'll be Zac" in your best Arnold impersonation.

[@zacinthewild]

So glad to hear! I may have to do that💪

[@Nordraw]

The Yonder is the real deal. Nice job with that

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks so much! It turned out even better than I expected.

[@Mikey_Trailz]

Thank you for all you do brother! Huge inspiration to me my guy. Happy Holidays! I hope your 2025 is awesome! I Got a "Dirty Hands - Clean Money" hat for Christmas thanks for putting me onto that brand!

[@zacinthewild]

Right back at you! Also I love that brand😁

[@Mikey_Trailz]

@@zacinthewild 😁😁🙏🙏

[@egbluesuede1220]

Check out the Kuneu Geezer for a modern traditional slip joint. Less than $200 unless you get the ti scales. Elmax steel, pocket clip and a great half stop that is at a 135 deg angle. Not as hard of a pull as JWK and more blade to grip when opening.

[@zacinthewild]

Sounds awesome! I will definitely check that out👊

[@jongurn00]

Patiently waiting for the comic video!!

[@gmc2345rx]

Is it CRKT padawan ? Or Paladon? I think you called it two different names 🫠😁

[@andrewzach1921]

Thanks for the video Zac

[@CLIFFORDBROOKE3]

Hey Zac, I used to work at Burns in the custom hats department and I loved it there. Did you take a tour of the shops?

[@Thepunkprofessor]

Just started reading Stolen Focus myself!

[@zacinthewild]

Rad! Tell me how you like it👊

[@b_shady_22]

Absolutely Rad ! A Zac chat to start Monday. 👊🏼💜✌🏼

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for tuning in🙏

[@Icecold-zp6hz]

Got a “Yonder” for Christmas and love it!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for the support and super stoked you dug it!

[@Greg_Koenig]

Speaking on the comics, have you dove into the Energon Universe?Transformers, Gi Joe, Void Rivals, lots of great stuff tied together in one new universe. Great stuff

[@les3782]

Definitely picking up a Yonder!