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@The_Horny_Ghost

3 ай бұрын

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

@Jakoshdw

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

i love the P51 and P38 can openers

@vixter0

2 ай бұрын

​😅😮😮😮😢 y y0

@aaronmartin1698

29 күн бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

Came here to say the same thing.

@marcushamilton7006

3 ай бұрын

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.

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.

Zippos in the camping section of Walmart are like $10

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.

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

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

@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

13 күн бұрын

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.

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

The Scissors are just brilliant.

@michaelrandall6109

3 ай бұрын

Can cut through a penny

@joeredman

3 ай бұрын

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.

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@michaelrandall6109

3 ай бұрын

You can cut through a penny with them

@TrapkingT

3 ай бұрын

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

Hey I used to work as an electrical apprentice. Best piece of advice i got was on those scissors, put your middle finger through one loop, and the other in the palm of your hand and grip the palm loop with your ring finger, pinkie, and thumb. You get a lot more torque , and you won't tear your knuckle up

@KevinMogee

3 ай бұрын

Old time telephone technician here. Can confirm this is how they are supposed to be used. Can cut through 25 pair of phone wires like butter.

The last time I got one of those D key ring shackles you recommended I lost all my keys. They all come apart. No thank you.

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

3 ай бұрын

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

@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!

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@ROOSTER-ql5fs

2 ай бұрын

Old school

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

@michaeldoerksen2841

3 ай бұрын

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!?!?

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. 🍻

@reddevved

2 ай бұрын

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

@travisbarney220

2 ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

​​@@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.

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

@HorsepowerHeaven

3 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@HorsepowerHeaven

2 ай бұрын

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

@rogueonezombie7288

2 ай бұрын

Zac in the wild quit KZread.​@@bigcountry28056

@rogueonezombie7288

2 ай бұрын

He quit KZread.​@@bigcountry28056

What fixed blades were there at the end!

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

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

@poopdotzilla6192

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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?

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

Love to see this content, do more of it please!

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

@michaeljodon1726

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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.

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

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.

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 KZread 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

3 ай бұрын

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

What is that mini fixed blade that you showed last?

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...

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

Another great video! Thank you!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

It’s because some people can’t afford several hundred dollar knives, pry bars, flashlights etc..I love budget gear because if I break it…it doesn’t cost me a lot to replace it..that is why I love the 1505 for most tasks

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_

3 ай бұрын

Looks like a Yeemo mini pen on Amazon

@willpate7257

3 ай бұрын

It writes well too

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

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

This is probably a ridiculous request, could you make a video showing us how you maintain your knives? Cleaning, oiling that kind ok thing?

@BestDamnEDC

3 ай бұрын

I already have 🤘🏻 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIaos8mapMLHaMY.htmlsi=-o3j1LRhyvr39muA

@TjCaron978

3 ай бұрын

@@BestDamnEDC thank you!!

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.

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

Excellent Review!

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

Was just about to order 2 fastback 6 in 1s but check out the work pro. Thanks for the heads up. Always great recommendations!

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)

Great video! Just a heads up your link takes you to a different model of the Klien’s. Your video you show the 2100-7 model, your link though takes you to the 2100-5 model which do not have the wire strippers built into them. Just wanted to pass it along

Great video!!!

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

man you are my life savior thank god for you finding these things

Your best video yet!!

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

The free key organiser and the hero clips are fantastic pieces of kit, well worth buying

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

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.

I am glad you showed the work pro

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

I use my big carabiner in my car to hang shirts and coats from back seat hand rest. Perfect.

Awesome video! Could you please give me a recommendation on a kit or assortment of those tiny little screws that go in knives? I've lost a screw out of my pocket clip on my pyrite that I just got not long ago and would really like to start carrying it again.

Awesome budget EDC 👌

Need to add Screwpop Ron’s Utility Knife 3.0. $9.95. It’s so utilitarian and magnetic. I have one on my kitchen fridge.

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

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.

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

another awesome vid

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

There's so many fun things under $20 these days. SO many choices! thanks for sharing

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

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

2 ай бұрын

Yes, this!!

Aye love the Tkell hoodie! Picked up the Nightstalker CQC from Tim last summer and it’s been one of my favourite edcs

@UnderbeIIy

2 ай бұрын

I actually have that same bolt action pen 😂, I wrapped 2 small rubber bands around it and 1 thin layer of electric tape around it where your fingers sit to give it some girth and control

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

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.

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.

check out the Kappa Quick Release from promethius lights, works so well for my edc keys and quick removable far the car key

@BestDamnEDC

3 ай бұрын

I use Urban Carvers for that

I would have included the Rogan Tool And Knife “sport pocket tool” it’s a decent pry bar for 19.99 👌🏽

The Klein tools scissors are fantastic

Best Greatings from Germany!

The small bolt action pen that did not make the list: Could you still include the link to it, because I am actually interested in this size pen.

I actually kinda like that goofy little bolt action pen

Would be cool to see a best under $50 video.

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.

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!

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

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.

Just found your channel as iv recently gotten heavy into knives, EDC and pens. Big main thing I’m looking for now is a really good portable power bank, so have you done a video on power banks yet?

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.

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.

As a long time telecom contractor who wears those scissors on my hip every day. I can tell you they are an awesome EDC. Most the time reach for them before my knife.

Best video so far sir. God bless

Do you have a link to the Anbernic? Great video.

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.

What knife do you have the last clip on? Thanks!

yesssss now i need that pennn

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!

Had to subscribe seeing The Game cutout behind ya