Apparently, small knives aren’t “real” knives—at least according to some of the recent comments. In this episode of Deep Cuts, I explain why you don’t need a big knife for most daily tasks, and why I’ve been leaning hard into smaller blades lately. I also break down the lawsuit Gavin Hawk just filed against Microtech (yeah, the timing’s wild), talk through this week’s Community Carry, and try to solve a puzzle box on camera. Plus: gear I’m digging right now, a few titanium lighter recs, and this week’s giveaway winner.

0:46 Hot Take

"Why are you showing us these baby knives? Show me a real knife."

8:00 Carry of the Week
Submitted by RJL (@sanjuanedc)

• Maratac Ti Field Watch
• Wurkkos TS10 (Titanium)
• Leatherman Charge TTi
• Vero Fullcrum Mini
• Big Idea Design Dual Side Click Mini
• Olitan Ti 024 (modular utility knife)

11:46 On My Radar

• Gavin Hawk vs. Microtech lawsuit
• RZ UTD8000 restock
• WESN x Chris Ramsay 1st Puzzle Box

17:33 What’s in My Pockets

• Tactile Rockwall Flipper
• Knafs Little Lulu
• SOG PowerPint
• Lumintop Frog 2
• CC x Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Honeycomb
• Big Idea Design Pocket Pro USA Bronze
• RZE UTD-8000
• Gaslight Industries Prototype Lighter

18:45 Giveaway

• Bugout 535-09 winner: @michaelmullane8141
• Next up: Wii Knife Tyro by SNEX
• Subscribe to EDC Weekly for your chance to win

20:19 Outro

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Apparently, the only way to qualify for “everyday carry” is if you never change your gear—ever. At least, according to one spicy community comment. In this episode of Deep Cuts, I break down why that take isn’t totally wrong… but also why it completely misses the point. I walk through what EDC really means (or used to mean), share what’s in my pockets right now, and dive into the gear I keep coming back to. Plus: this week’s Community Carry, a PowerPint defense, a slingshot showdown, and a sneak peek at next week’s collab reveal.

0:38 Community Hot Take
"It's not everyday carry if you rotate everything every day!"

2:00 What's My Pocket
- Big Idea Design Overlook https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
- Tactile Knife Co Redhawk https://shrtm.nu/tactile
- Big Idea Design Pocket Pro Bronze https://shrtm.nu/bigidesign
- Garmin MARQ Adventurer
- Best Damn EDC Topo Zippo https://shrtm.nu/JwxSVtO
- CC x Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Honeycomb https://shrtm.nu/lpm6jSV
- SOG PowerPint https://amzn.to/3SGGRUs
- Lumintop Frog 2 https://amzn.to/3SGdIc2

5:38 Carry Of The Week

8:32 Just One Question

12:52 On My Radar
- TKell WharnEDC https://shrtm.nu/IbY9zGX
- Pro-Tech Antique PVD https://shrtm.nu/Z4Rw0Xk
- RMJ Mortifier Micro Axe at Monkey Edge https://shrtm.nu/i6xF8Xj
- UltiClip APH (comes out at Blade Show) https://shrtm.nu/Ypjn1ZX

15:29 Up The Ante (Taylor vs Rikki)

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This week, someone said “everyday people don’t carry the knives I feature.” So we’re talking about pricing, accessibility, and why we cover gear across the whole spectrum—from budget to boutique. Also, KnifeCenter got hacked (and recovered), the Redhawk finally dropped, and we run through some recent highlights in EDC and knife world news.

Plus: a killer community carry, a new segment of Taylor vs Rikki, and giveaways galore.

1:28 What's In My Pocket
1:26 Missed The Point
7:02 Carry of the Week
10:06 Sponsors
11:20 On My Radar
14:28 Giveaway
15:35 Taylor vs Rikki

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This week on Deep Cuts, Taylor explores how our gear preferences evolve—and why the blade shape you love today might not be the one you stick with tomorrow. He answers a thoughtful viewer question about shifting tastes, breaks down what matters more than specs, and makes a case for the most versatile blade shape in everyday carry.

You’ll also get a 60-second pocket dump, a standout community carry, the latest gear drops worth watching, and a round of EDC Would You Rather?

In this first episode of Deep Cuts, I’m breaking down the internet’s freak-out over magnesium knife handles—specifically, Work Sharp’s bold choice on the RMX—and whether any of the panic is actually justified.

You’ll also get:
– A standout community carry from @6x6matt
– The first round of Keep, Trade, Toss
– The winner of the Benchmade Mini Bedlam giveaway
– And a quick look at what to expect from Deep Cuts moving forward

Hot takes. Good gear. No filler.