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February 3, 2021February 26, 2021

MTECH 8035 FIXED BLADE KNIFE

Product Review

Cool Knife Design

Product: MTech 8035 Fixed Blade Knife

Price: $17.64

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

MTech Fixed Blade Knife, Model# MTX8035, 7-inch overall length, 3.75- inch brushed finish 440C stainless blade, a black and gray micarta handle, a lanyard hole, full, extended tang construction, includes a molded black Kydex sheath.

Specifications Of This Product:

Model # MTX8035
Fixed Blade
7-inch overall
3.75-inch brushed finish 440C stainless blade
Black and gray micarta handle
Lanyard hole
Full, extended tang
Black Kydex sheath.

What I Like About This Product:

This is a great little knife for the money and it looks very cool. It has a very sharp blade and nice micarta handles. The sheath is nice and made out of Kydex. It has a belt loop that can be changed left or right-handed. Mine also had a length of paracord that could be used as a neck knife.

What I Would Change About This Product:

The knife and sheath is a great design, the only thing I dispute is the neck knife possibility. I feel it is too heavy to be a neck knife. If I use a knife around my neck, I like it to be light so you do not even feel it. This knife is kinda heavy for the neck. The other slight comment I will make is about the micarta handles, they look very nice but they were slightly uncomfortable in my hand. I am more nylon or G-10 style handle fan.

Final Remarks:

This is a great knife, sharp, good balance, feels ok in the hand, and has a great little sheath. Is it perfect – NO. But for the money, it’s an awesome little knife. I recommend it highly.

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in similar products, click on the link below and it will take you to my EDC Fixed Blade Knife page, Thanks for reading this product review.

Go To EDC Fixed Blade Knives.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

January 10, 2021February 26, 2021

MTECH 2070T TITANIUM TANTO FIXED BLADE KNIFE

Product Review

Awesome Tanto Knife

Product: MTech 2070T Titanium Tanto Fixed Blade Knife

Price: $33.22

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

The MTech Model # MT2070T is a fixed blade knife. It is a 10-inch overall, with a 5-inch gray titanium coated stainless tanto blade. This knife has a black grooved glass-filled nylon handle, a lanyard hole, and has full tang construction. Comes with a black nylon belt sheath.

Specifications Of This Product:

Model – MT2070T
Fixed Blade Titanium Tanto
10 inch overall
5-inch gray titanium coated stainless tanto blade
Black grooved glass filled nylon handle
Full tang
Extended tang
Lanyard hole
Black nylon belt sheath.

What I Like About This Product:

This knife was sharp right out of the box and with a little touch-up on my ceramic stone it was extremely sharp. It feels very good in my hand and I had no “hot spots” after some basic use. I am not into total punishment of a blade but it held a good edge after some good use.

What I Would Change About This Product:

The knife is a good knife for the price, and I cannot find much wrong with the design, but the sheath is another story. This sheath does everything it is supposed to do, it fits the knife, it protects the blade, and has a belt loop to secure it on your belt. But to be honest, I do not like nylon sheaths! As I have said in previous reviews, I like Kydex sheaths. I like my knife sheaths to fit like a glove, snap when it goes in, and holds it there without a snap enclosure. So this is one knife I will make my own Kydex sheath, in the design I like.

Final Remarks:

This knife is not the best on the market, but it is a good knife. It will probably go in my pickup or car as an all-around knife and that suits my purposes. I like knives! But I hate to pay a fortune for one and then lose it. This Tanto blade holds a good edge and feels good in your hand. And with the right kind of sheath, it will work great. So check this knife out, I highly recommend it

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in similar products, click on the link below and it will take you to my EDC Fixed Blade Knives page, Thanks for reading this product review.

Go To EDC Fixed Blade Knives.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

September 4, 2020March 5, 2021

SCHRADE SCHF16 FIXED BLADE KNIFE

Product Review

Handy Little Knife

Product: Schrade SCHF16 Neck Knife

Price: $23.57

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

Schrade Full Tang SCHF16 Neck Knife Fixed Blade, Black 9Cr18MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel Notched Clip Point Tanto Blade, Grooved & Textured G-10 Handle Overlay Slabs, Lanyard Hole, and Thermoplastic Sheath with Lanyard, Four Grommet Holes, & Neck String

Specifications Of This Product:

Overall Length: 7.00″
Handle Length: 3.90″
Blade Length: 3.10″
Overall Weight: 4.60 oz
Steel: 9Cr18MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material: G-10
Full tang
Lanyard hole
Thermoplastic sheath

What I Like About This Product:

This knife was extremely sharp when I received it, no need to touch it up with my ceramic stone. It really felt good in my hand, no hot spots developed as I used it. Its just a pretty cool little knife.

What I Would Change About This Product:

This knife is advertised as a neck knife and it comes complete with a cord or breakaway chain in the box. My idea of a neck knife is something small that is light and does not get in the way. This knife is 4.6 ozs. which is a bit heavy for me. I would have liked it to also come with a belt loop for the option of carrying that way too. While the black finish looks cool, its not my first choice style of finish on my blades, give me satin finish any time.

Final Remarks:

I really like this knife, not as a neck knife but put it on your belt and its a great EDC fixed blade knife. I really like the tanto style blade which is made out of 9Cr18MoV high carbon stainless steel. It is not the best quality steel but would be easy to sharpen and will resist corrosion. I was a bit surprised that the thermoplastic sheath worked so well. It retained the knife quite well and has enough eyelets to fasten a belt loop on very easily or keep the neck loop in place if desired. When looking at this knife overall I highly recommend this as an EDC fixed blade.

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in similar products, click on the link below and it will take you to my EDC Backpack page, Thanks for reading this product review.

Go To EDC Fixed Blade Knives.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

August 31, 2020March 5, 2021

OLD TIMER SCHPHW-BRK PRO HUNTER FIXED BLADE KNIFE

Product Review

Fantastic EDC knife, that will not break the bank.

Product: Old Timer Pro Hunter Knife

Price: $26.17

Durability: Very Good

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

Old Timer® Pro Hunter Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife, 7Cr17 High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade, Desert Iron Wood Handle Slabs with Nickel Silver Bolsters, Lanyard Hole, Brown Leather Lanyard, and Brown Leather Belt Sheath.

Specifications Of This Product:

Overall Length: 8.00″
Handle Length: 4.40″
Blade Length: 3.60″
Overall Weight: 6.20 oz
Steel: 7Cr17MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Desert Iron Wood Handle Slabs with Nickel Silver Bolsters

What I Like About This Product:

Old Timer says it all! It reminds me of the type of fixed blade knives that I had when I was a kid. It has perfect balance, extremely attractive, very sharp out of the box and has a nice leather sheath for a very reasonable price. Its nothing fancy, its just a great little knife.

What I Would Change About This Product:

The knife itself is really a nice knife but it comes with a leather landyard and that is not my style. The minute I pulled it out of the box and saw the leather landyard, it had to go! I untied the leather thong and off it came. Some people my like them, I do not. You might as what I have against landyards on a knife? It’s just not my style.

The leather sheath is functional and will work, but I like Kydex sheaths for my fixed blade knives. I think they fit your knife better and do not sweat like leather knife sheaths do. I am trying to get setup so I can make my own Kydex knife sheaths, and when I do I will write an article about it.

Final Remarks:

As I said, this knife is nothing fancy, just a really good all around knife. My favorite thing about this knife is it has a nice satin finish on the blade and that gets me every time. Many people like the black finishes on their knife blades but not me. A satin finish makes the knife look much better to me. I guess you could say it really has a traditional style to it and that just makes the whole appeal of the knife come together.

This was one of the few knives that I did not have to touch up with my ceramic stone when I got it. It was outrageously sharp right out of the box and the hollow grind on the 7Cr17MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel blade will hold up under high moisture environments very well and keep a very nice edge.

The Desert Ironwoon handle scales have a great look to this knife and they really feel good in your hands. I got no hotspots when using this knife for an extended period of time.

This 8″ overall fixed blade knife is a real “keeper” in my book and I highly recommend this knife as a great EDC knife.

Go To EDC Fixed Blade Knives.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

August 24, 2020March 5, 2021

SCHRADE SCHF55 FIXED BLADE KNIFE

Product Review

Great Design, Excellent EDC Knife

Product: Schrade SCHF55

Price: $44.99

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview:

The Schrade® SCHF55 Mini Frontier Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife features a 3.55″ black powder coated 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade. It has very lightly textured black Grivory handles that feel good in your hand. This knife has a grommet holes on the end of the knife where a landyard could be attached. It comes with a black glass filled nylon belt sheath with a rubber belt loop and has slots for multi-carry options.

Specifications Of This Product:

Blade Length: 3.55″ (9.02cm)
Handle Length: 4.12″ (10.46cm)
Overall Length: 7.75″ (19.38cm)
Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.18″
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Black
Handle Material: Grivory
Handle Thickness: 0.82″
Sheath Material: Glass-Filled Nylon
Weight: 5.7 oz.
Made in Taiwan

What I Like About This Product:

Since I look at knives and other gear strickly as an EDC item, my reviews may look different then others. I do not care about chopping or batoning or other bushcraft tasks. I just want an good sturdy knife that can hold an edge and take some standard punishment for everyday use. This little knife is extremely sturdy, with the blade being 3/16″ it sure will not bend at all. The knife feels very good in your hand although the texture on the handle is a bit too smooth for me. With a blade length of 3.55″ and an overall length of 7.75″, it is perfect for an EDC fixed blade knife. The sheath is pretty nice and keeps the knife very secure. Since I am left-handed, I like the fact that you can easily change this sheath to left-handed.

What I Would Change About This Product:

I really like this knife but there are a couple of things that I would do differently. The handle is very nice, it is a great color and fits the knife very well but I like a handle that has some texturing on it so I doctored it up a bit. As you can see by my picture, mine looks different then the original. I added some additional texturing to these grivory scales, lightly sanded them to remove any hot spots, and re-dyed them black. This gave me some additional grip on these handles without spending more money on new fancy scales. If you are one of those people that do not like the grivory scales, LMF Knives make some very nice micarta scales that would really accent this compact fixed blade knife nicely.

My knife out of the box was sharp but not quite sharp enough for me. I took some time with my ceramic stone and placed a better edge on this knife that was more to my liking.

Lastly is the sheath, it is a decent sheath, rather then many of the cheaper nylon designs that come with many Schrade knives. This sheath is easily changed from right to left-handed and that’s a good thing. My favorite would be having a Kydex sheath for this knife with a nice belt loop that is adjustable for left or right-handed users. I am experimenting with Kydex, if I am successful I may talk about that in a future post.

Final Remarks:

The SCHF55 has a heft and strength in it’s 3.55″ drop point blade produced from quarter-inch thick 1095 high carbon steel, the all black SCHF55 offers outdoor enthusiasts a knife eager to take on the rigors of the back country.

The powder coated fine edged blade resists corrosion and is razor sharp right out-of-the box. The knife is 7.75″ overall length, contributing to its versatility and ease of use. The 90 degree angle of the knife’s spine can be used as a striker against a ferro rod.

The handle offers a contoured design that fits with your hand’s natural shape. Jimping on the blade’s spine and underside adds traction while the finger choil offers increased blade control. Pass cordage through the lanyard hole to keep the SCHF55 close at hand.

Designed to see you through the unexpected, crafted from premium materials and built for a lifetime. I highly recommend this Schrade SCHF55 Mini Frontier Knife, it’s design is really cool and it’s quality is very good and should last a very long time. I usually link to Amazon.com but they are out of stock on this particilar knife so I linked to the Smokey Mountain Knife Works.

Go To EDC Fixed Blade Knife.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

August 17, 2020February 26, 2021

If You Are Going To Carry Concealed, Think About This!

Concealed Carry is a hot topic these days, most everyone has an opinion about this subject. If you have not figured it out, I am totally for concealed carry. Is it for everyone, Abosolutely Not! Is it for most people, Possibly! Is it for some people, Yes!

What makes concealed carry for some people, but not all people? I feel it comes down to the reason they want to carry a handgun. If they have a need to carry a handgun to feel tough or invincible, then maybe they should not apply for a CC Permit.

Concealed Carry is a privilege and should be handled that way. Some people say it is our right to carry concealed and that may be true to a certain degree. But if you understand that your concealed carry permit can be taken away if you break the laws in your state, that’s why I say it is a privilege, not a right.

OK, so you are considering getting your concealed carry permit, please think about the following topics before you do that.

Is Concealed Carry For You?

Just because you have a handgun does not mean you need to carry concealed. As I mentioned, carrying concealed is a privilege and you need to have that mindset in order to carry a handgun concealed. You need to be willing to follow the laws in your state concerning firearm carry and do all that is necessary to carry in a way that keeps your handgun concealed.

It is also important not to tell everyone that you carry a firearm, it is not their business to know this information and if you are ever in a confrontation where you have to use your firearm, surprising your perpetrator is half the battle.

What Gun Will You Use For Concealed Carry?

There are many handguns on the market and sometimes this makes your decision of what to carry very difficult. As you make your decision as to what firearm to carry, make sure it is a good quality firearms. There are many cheap handguns available that may not be a good choice and therefore do not go just by price.

Look at many brands of handguns so you can decide on the features that are important to you. Talk to your friends, read some gun reviews and read some gun forums to get some good information before you buy. Do you want an automatic or a revolver, What caliber do you want to shoot: .22, .380auto, 9mm, 38 spl., .357mag, .40, .45auto, etc. Do you want a manual safety, no manual safety, regular sights, night sights, long barrel, short barrel, rubber grips, wood grips, high capacity magazine or low capacity magazine, etc. The list goes on!

The best way to choose a firearm is to try it before you buy it. Whether it is a friends gun or one of those gun shops that have a range in their store. Shoot the handguns before you buy it. If you have never shot a gun before then get someone to show you gun safety before you put a live round in that handgun.

Once you have done the research, handled different brands of firearms, shot many different handguns and put together a list of what you want in a handgun, it is time to purchase your handgun. Go down to a good gun store, fill out the paperwork, pass the background check and purchase your handgun and pickup some ammo that the gun dealer recommends.

All the research you just did finding the right handgun is what you need to do to find the right ammunition for your handgun. Some guns like certain brands of ammo, don’t be afraid to experiment. Once you have figured this out, it is time to practice, practice, practice.

Are There Differences In Holsters?

There are many different holsters on the market, some that are mass-produced and some that are custom made. Some are made of leather and some are make of synthetic materials (Kydex, etc.). When I think of my ideal concealed carry holster, I think of two major characteristics. The first one is a closed trigger guard and the second is it must stay opened for re-holstering. A closed trigger guard means the trigger is covered by holster material so nothing can accidentally pull that trigger. Both of the above mentioned items increase the safety of your holster and for those considerations I do not compromise on!

There are some good mass produced holsters that work and they are a little cheaper, but they are harder to find. These are the holsters that are available at your local gun store. Many people like them and that’s OK. But I like custom holsters that fit your gun perfectly and you get it the way you order it. Are they more expensive – Yes, but they are worth it.

Some people like the look and feel of leather and with some breaking-in they can be really nice. One thing I have noticed with leather is that it wears the bluing off your gun fairly quickly. So if I was to have a leather holster, I would have a stainless steel finish on my handgun. Leather cannot rub off a stainless steel finish. I myself like Kydex holsters, it molds to my gun, has great retention, requires no break-in period and does not wear off the finish on my gun.

Once you understand holster issues I have mentioned then it is up to you to decide which one to purchase. Another thing to think about is what position will you wear this holster? I wrote another post a while back that talked about these issues so I will not talk about that now. If you are interested in those comments go to Everyday Carry Holsters – Which Do I Use? for more information.

Will Any Belt Work For Concealed Carry?

I have discussed this belt issue quite a bit in other posts and the reason is it’s very important. A thin leather dress belt or casual belt will not work when carrying a concealed weapon. It is important to have a thick leather or rigid tactical style belt that can hold up to the wear of carrying a handgun, magazine and anything else you might put on your belt. If you are unsure about what to choose, go to my product page, EDC Belts, and see what is there, that may help you to choose the belt you would like.

Does The Type Of Clothing Matter?

If you like wearing tight clothing then wearing a concealed handgun may not be for you. You will need the relaxed-fit type of wardrobe when carrying concealed. Depending on where you wear your holster will determine how you wear your clothes. For instance:

If you wear wear it on your belt, outside your waistband (OWB) this will not usually change your pants size.
If you wear your holster inside your waistband (IWB) then you will need an extra 2″ added to your waist size to make that work.
If you wear a shoulder holster, you will need to wear a cover that is loose enought wear the handgun will not show through.
If you wear an ankle holster then you will need to wear pants with loose enough lower legs that will hide your handgun.
Whether you wear your handgun on your belt or in a shoulder holster, you will need to wear a cover garment that will hide your gun. Things like a vest, untucked shirt, coat or sweatshirt will all be necessary to cover your handgun. If your holster is designed for concealment, it will work best. Make sure they are loose enough so your gun does not “print” (show the outline of the gun through the fabric). Dark colors or material with prints on them usually work the best.

Some Other Things To Think About?

When you first begin to wear a concealed carry firearm, you feel pretty cool! You may even feel tough and able to take on anything. Try to resist those feelings. If you go around looking for trouble and get into something, you will probably be found guilty and may loose your concealed carry permit.

On the other hand, you may feel very unnatural and awkward, with this big “thing” on your hip. Relax and go through your normal day, you will get used to it.

Another thing that newly concealed carry permit holders do is constantly touch their handgun or they are adjusting their holster in public? This draws attention to themselvesand then if people look hard enough they are bound to notice you are carrying a handgun. That’s when the police get called and questions get asked and trouble can happen. One rule about concealed carry is you are not to show you are carrying concealed. If you do it is called brandishing your firearm, and that is against the law.

Putting It All Together

So there you have it, many things to thinks about before you get your concealed carry permit. My whole point to this article is do not just say I am going to get my concealed carry permit so I can carry a handgun legally and do it! It takes some planning! It takes some thought! It takes some research!

I will just say my favorite type of holster is on my belt and it is the inside the waistband (IWB) style. Once I decided on that I had to decide what type of belt attachment I would like. Well one very popular attachment is the belt clip so I bought one with my first IWB holster. They are very convenient to put on your belt, but they have one tiny flaw, they come off just as easy. And I will leave you with this sight picture. I was walking out of Kmart, about 10 feet from the exit door and I heard something hit the floor. I looked down and there was my Glock sitting inside the holster, right next to my feet. Boy was I embarrassed! I scooped up my handgun, stuck it under my arm and walked very fast out to my car without looking back. From that time on I always use belt loops. Why did I tel you that? Convenience is not always the best rule to live by.

If you have any questions about this post or anything related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

All the best,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

August 12, 2020February 26, 2021

VICTORINOX CAMPER KNIFE

Product Review

Very Nice Multi-tool Knife

Product: Victorinox Camper Knife

Price: $23.52

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

The Victorinox Camper is perfect for campers, hikers, and anyone else who enjoys the outdoors, this knife can do everything but set up the tent! With 12 functions, the Swiss Army Camper is the perfect companion on your adventures! It has a large blade, small blade, can opener with small screwdriver, bottle opener with large screwdriver & wire stripper, wood saw, reamer with sewing eye, corkscrew, toothpick, tweezers and key ring.

Specifications Of This Product:

Best Use	Camping
Knife Blade Type	Straight Edge
Number of Blades	2 Blades
Max Blade Length (in.)	2.5 inches
Closed Length	3.58 inches
Handle Material	Nylon
Blade Construction	Stainless steel
Standard Screwdriver(s)	2
Bottle Opener	Yes
Can Opener	Yes
Corkscrew	Yes
Tweezers	Yes
Toothpick	Yes
Wire Stripper	Yes
Lanyard Ring	Yes
Reamer	Yes
Wood Saw	Yes
Weight	3.2 ounces

What I Like About This Product:

This multi-tool knife is made of very high quality materials. There are not too many items here but enough to get the jobs done.

What I Would Change About This Product:

While it seems like a good idea to have a toothpick and tweezers on this knife, those are some things I would have rather skipped. I would rather not use the same toothpick over and over again and I know the need for tweezers but they are so thinly-made that I do not feel they will be functional.

Final Remarks:

The Victorinox Camper is a nice multi-tool and should work for those that like that sort of knife. This type of tool is not my favorite type of gear, it is high quality and should work well for you.

Go To EDC Folding Knives.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

August 7, 2020February 26, 2021

Is Everyday Carry (EDC) New To You? Let’s Discuss It

Everyday Carry (EDC) means different things to different people. If ten people pulled out their EDC, I bet most of them would have different items that they could talk about. Each person’s EDC centers around what they do and how they do it. Let’s explore a few questions and see what we come up with.

What Does Everyday Carry (EDC) Really Mean?

If you look up a definition for EDC Gear, here is what you find: Everyday Carry is a collection of useful items that are consistently carried on a person or with a person everyday. So as previously stated, if you empty your pockets and remove all the gear on your belt, that is your essential EDC. If you want to expand this list, add to it everything you have in your pack or briefcase as well.

Is Everyday Carry (EDC) Only For Certain People?

Absolutely not! Every single person has items that they carry everyday and that is your EDC. Some people carry very few items, while other people carry many different things. But the fact is that we all carry something with us on a daily basis.

What Are Some Common Everyday Carry (EDC) Items Being Carried?

Some of the most common EDC items are knives, flashlights, multi-tools, wallets, smartphones, watches, keyrings, notebooks, firearms and pens. This can vary greatly depending on the needs of each person.

Should You Carry EDC Gear?

This is a question that we all need to answer? Is EDC for me? Do we want to carry extra stuff around with us? Honestly, you already do carry EDC, if you are in dought just empty your pockets, empty your backpack, etc. and see what you find. The question is do you want to stop with what you have or expand the level of what you have now?

What Is The Best Way To Get Started With Everyday Carry (EDC) Gear?

My first suggestion would be to read some good articles about EDC. This will expand your knowledge and help you figure out what might work for you. There are many good resources on the Internet, go ahead and check them out. Once you have an idea what you would like to carry then decide the specifics about each item. I would also suggest you write those items down, this will help you in your decision process. For example, there are many knives to choose from, both fixed blade and folders, you need to see what works best for you. This is only one item on your list, now keep going. Then go down your list, item by item and use the same logic. It is very important that you understand your needs and what types of EDC gear works for you!

I am a little bias because I know my website is filled with some really good information, I have provided some very honest information in the form of articles and product reviews that you might find helpful. Check out the rest of my website, www.edc-essentials.com and see what you think. Once you do that please do not hesitate leaving a comment, if you have a question, I would be glad to give you my perspective and try to help you out. But finally have some fun with all of this, and remember, once you come up with your EDC list, it is not set in stone. It can be changed as your needs change.

If you have any questions about this post or anything related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

All the best,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

August 3, 2020February 26, 2021

SUREFIRE E2D DEFENDER FLASHLIGHT

Product Review

Excellent Flashlight, Very Powerful

Product: Surefire E2D Defender Flashlight

Price: $179.00

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview:

Whether you prefer the versatility of the E2D Defender® Ultra or the straightforward simplicity of the E2D Defender® Tactical, SureFire has developed two superlative everyday-carry tactical lights that can take a beating or give one if necessary. Machined from aerospace aluminum, every Defender body incorporates a crenellated Strike Bezel® and scalloped tailcap that turn these robust illumination tools into formidable weapons, just the thing for when a thorny situation can’t be solved by photons alone. Its intense 1,000-lumen beam is precisely focused to deliver a crucial tactical advantage.

Specifications Of This Product:

Battery#: CR123 Lithium (2)

Dimensions: 5.6″ long x 1.125″ head diameter

Lamp Type: LED

Light Output: 1000 or 5 lumens

Weight w/batteries: 4.2 ounces

Run Time: 2.75 to 63 hours

Focus Type: Fixed

On/Off: Pushbutton, Tail-Cap

Material: Anodized aluminum

Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty through SureFire

What I Like About This Product:

This flashlight is extremely bright and the light beam is very intense, thus as a self-defense flashlight it works perfect. The brightness of this bulb will render a person momentarily blind when this light is shined directly into their eyes. The push button tail-cap switch works great and very easy to operate. I use this in combination with my firearm and it works very well. Is it an inexpensive flashlight, NO, but it is worth the money and will last a very long time.

What I Would Change About This Product:

The only thing to remember is these lithium batteries do not last a long time so you always need to have some of these batteries on hand. That means you must plan ahead and keep them ordered ahead of time.

Final Remarks:

The Surefire E2D Defender is an excellent self-defense flashlight and works extremely well. Is it a drawback needing lithium batteries, absolutety not! You just need to plan ahead and keep them on hand at home. While flashlight that use AA, AAA, etc. batteries are easier to get batteries, they do not usually have as bright of a light beam. I highly recommend this flashlight as your self-defense tactical light.

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Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

July 28, 2020February 26, 2021

BLACKWEB RUGGED PHONE CASE WITH HOLSTER

Product Review

Great phone case at a great price

Product: BlackWeb Rugged Phone Case with Holster

Price: $17.00

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

The Blackweb Rugged Case with Rotating Holster for iPhone XR provides the highest level of protection in the smallest profile. Built tough and designed to go wherever life takes you, this phone case will have you covered. This case provides 3 layers of protection from dust, drops, bumps, and scratches. It exceeds military drop standards, passed 33 quality tests, and has been rigorously drop tested up to 15FT. Smartport protection keeps dust and debris out of the charging port and the phone can be connected through the port without taking the case off. The rotating holster can be worn either horizontal or vertically and the case can face inward or outward when placing into the holster. Whether you are out rock climbing or working on climbing the corporate ladder, when you have a Blackweb Rugged Case on your phone, you can be sure that your device will be protected!Holster with Rotating Clip Dust Protection 3 Layers of Protection Drop Tested 15FT Side Grips Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications Of This Product:

Cell Phone Case Type:

Rugged

Model:

BWB18WI918

Accessories Included:

Holster

Case

Dimensions (L x W x H):

6.90 x 4.00 x 0.50 Inches

What I Like About This Product:

I can be a little rough on my phone some times and therefore I need to use a case that can protect my phone as much as possible. This BlackWeb Rugged Phone Case is just that, a rugged case for your phone. While it protects your phone very well, it’s outside demensions is not quite a big as the leading Otterbox case that I usually use.

What I Would Change About This Product:

This is a very good phone case and I do not have very much negative stuff to say about this case. If I had to say one thing it would be that this case does not have a cover for the earphone jack. My Otterbox case has one and I was used to having that on my case. Is that a deal breaker, absolutely not, but it was nice because it helped keep junk out of that hole.

Final Remarks:

As I have said, I used to have an Otterbox case for my iPhone 6 phone and had it for many years. This Otterbox case eventually cracked and was becoming very annoying. I tried to take advantage of Otterboxe’s guarantee but they would not do any of that during the COVID-19 timeframe and that is when I needed to get a replacement. This is what drove me to try a new case for my phone and I liked what I tried. This BlackWeb Rugged Phone case is a really good case, very safe and secure for your phone. I spent a lot less for this case then I did for my OtterBox and it does just as good of a job. I highly recommend this case, it is so worth the money!

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Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials