Apparently $220 is too much for a titanium frame lock—if it’s made in China, and using a folding knife for "food prep" is taboo.

Sorry, we missed Deep Cuts last week. Rikki and I were hanging out at Leatherman HQ and have some very cool stuff to share with you next week. But for now, let’s get you caught up on what’s been happening since we got home from Blade Show.

Let’s do the damn thing.

This Week At BDEDC

Deep Cuts

This week, we break down a comment calling the Big Idea Design Overlook overpriced, dig into why that argument doesn’t hold up, and respond to the guy who thinks your lunch doesn’t deserve a pocket knife. Plus: a new Community Carry from an agricultural scientist, what’s in my pockets this week, and another round of Up The Ante—this time, the Knife Price Is Right.

My Truck EDC

We haven’t talked about trucks much on the channel over the last year, and for good reason. I haven’t thought much about trucks over the last year. But I have a new(ish) truck and I’m going to be doing a full build-out on my 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor.

This first video in the series isn’t too fancy—there are more of my kids’ snacks and wipes than there are interesting pieces of gear. But this will be the first of many in this new series, so stay tuned for more interesting truck gear.

Rikki Reviews the Overlook

Rikki did what Rikki does best and did a deep dive on the Big Idea Design Overlook, the latest entry in the knife category from one of our favorite brands in the space. This third folding knife from the Chattanooga, TN firm is, by and large, their best knife yet. Watch Rikki’s video to learn why.

Sponsors

We want to take a moment to thank the brands who make everything we do possible:

Carry of the Week

• Xiaomi 14

• Benchmade 940

• Knipex Cobra 5"

• POSCA Paint Marker

• Nitecore NTP31

• Pilot G2

• Titanium Tweezers

• Carbon Fiber Wallet

• Xiaomi Power Bank 3

• Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer

• Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

• Victorinox Classic SD

• Gerber Shard

You can submit by tagging @edc.weekly on Instagram or using the submission form at edcw.co.

Giveaway

This week, we gave away two knives, a Civivi Clingman to a random commenter in the last episode of Deep Cuts (due to me losing the Up The Ante) and a Benchmade Mini Bedlam to one of the subscribers to this newsletter. Those winners are:

• Civivi Clingman: @dchappell

• Benchmade Mini Bedlam: @mattbanner3032

Next week, we’re giving away a Leatherman Wave+, courtesy of Leatherman. To enter that giveaway, follow the instructions below: