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The Tekto A5 Spry Mini is a tiny automatic OTF knife built around a very specific idea: give someone the speed and convenience of an automatic knife in a package small enough to disappear in a pocket. This is not a hard-use work knife, and it is not trying to replace a larger folder. It … Read more
The Tekto F1 Alpha has been the most recent addition to my EDC rotation. It’s a bit larger than some of my usual pocket knives, but still manageable for daily tasks. I prefer knives that feel substantial in the hand while remaining lightweight, and the F1 Alpha hits that balance. Despite its name, this is … Read more
The Olight Arkfeld Pro was recently introduced as a first-of-its-kind, rechargeable EDC flashlight. Now, when I think of EDC, it’s usually a compact pistol or a pocket knife. But this is just as much a tool for your daily kit. It combines three essential lighting functions into a single unit that’s both compact and versatile. … Read more
In the crowded EDC market, the new Ruger MAX-9 manages to stand out. It does so by ticking the boxes that new and seasoned shooters look for. That includes up to 12+1 of 9mm, and a tritium/fiber optic front sight in an optics-ready package. There’s more to it, which I’ll cover below, but it’s competitively … Read more
Ruger’s LCP MAX continues the trend of small pistols with large capacities. Except this one is even smaller, yet still packs 10+1 or 12+1 rounds of .380 into its tiny form factor. It that sounds familiar, it’s because that’s the current approach (which I happen to like) for carry pistols. If it looks familiar, that’s … Read more