The Dark Side of EDC Reviews

Am I part of the problem?

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Taylor Martin
October 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve talked, so there’s plenty to cover. We’ve got a massive Leatherman comparison video, a breakdown on why OTFs are the best EDC knives, a Deep Cuts where I reflect on the effects of EDC reviewers on gear that should’ve been given a better look, and some spicy Carry Commission drops.

Let’s do the damn thing.

This Week At BDEDC

Deep Cuts

If you’ve ever skipped a tool because “reviews said no,” this one’s for you.

A viewer named Daegan from NC wrote in explaining that he never would have bought a Leatherman Free K4 for himself due to reviews and general perception of the EDC world. But when his wife bought him one, he learned he loved it and carries it every day.

I dive into how what we say as reviewers—and even how the EDC world at large feels about things—shapes the entire industry, intentional or not. There’s that and more in this week’s Deep Cuts.

OTFs and Leatherman

You should be carrying an OTF–unless they’re illegal where you live. I talk about seven reasons OTFs are really the best EDC knives and four reasons why you should avoid them in this OTF breakdown.

I also made a massive comparison video between all of Leatherman’s best multitools — the Arc, Wave+, Wave Alpha, Surge, and Charge (RIP). Other EDC favorites like the Signal and Skeletool CX also make an appearance.

If you’ve been trying to see how the Wave Alpha stacks up physically and dimensionally with the other heavy hitters in Leatherman’s lineup, this is the video you need to watch.

Carry Commission Drop

Earleir this week, we restocked the Carry Commission Exclusive collaboration with Jack Wolf Knives K9 Jack Ultralight.

This new Ultralight version sports a dogleg pattern, a hollow-ground stonewashed S90V blade, checkered milled G-10 scales in OD green, tan G-10 liners, and blasted titanium hardware.

Rikki also made a video highlighting not only the new Ultralight series knife, but also what makes Jack Wolf Knives so unique in the EDC space. There’s also a special reveal at the end of the video that you won’t want to miss.

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Carry of the Week

As you can probably tell, I love titanium! Other than my phone, the knife definitely gets the most use. My job is mainly a desk job, but with property management duties. I also order all the supplies for our office, so I'm always opening and breaking down boxes. I also love adding leather wherever possible. It adds a touch of class and is a pleasure to hold and watch patina.

Love the channel and have been watching for years. You're the main person who got me into EDC, and for that, I'm grateful!

I'm looking to add a new watch to my collection! Currently, I have a Seiko 5 Sports, Orient Bambino, and Vaer S5 Tradition. I'm trying to diversify my collection. Specifically, I'm looking at the Citzen Tsuyosa and the Lorier Neptune, but am open to suggestions!

Dave Rodriguez

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