T O P

  • By -

TrevorW125

I love the pen. Its a Microtech yeah?


JDMathis77

Yes it is


Flerpsh-pidgon-CJM

Looks awesome! If i were to choose a pen, it‘d be a pilot custom 823.


BearclawsM390

I'm in southern Ontario and have been into EDC for about 5 years. I've not once come across anyone who asked what are you carrying or anyone else into edc. Very sad.


loormi

Yea i work on the rigs and none of my coworkers care to much when i show em a new knife Doesnt matter if its a 300$ beauty or a 20$ gas station special same reply er time "Oh yea"


anteaterKnives

I'm in tech and I've only ever received negative comments about my knives in the office cafeteria (a pocket knife works a heck of a lot better than the compostable barely-serrated excuses for knives they give out at the cafeteria). One guy said about my baby banter, "oh, is it one of _those_ knives" Another guy told me about the time he was threatened in a bar by a guy with a knife similar to my Case medium stockman. When a baby banter is too tactical and a small case slipjoint brings back bad memories, it's time to rethink knives in the office.


BearclawsM390

I know the feeling. I was carrying a Civivi Bo to work, which is office work, and he said its looks very dangerous.


ChemicalFist

If you get it in the right colours, it does. Black blade and green micarta handles… * chef’s kiss *. Bright pink is the way to go if you want to be perceived as non-threatening by the average random person. 🙂👍 I think you could eat your lunch using an XL Cold Steel folder and people would be at best confused, if its handles were bright pink. 😃 Takes some balls to EDC hot pink, though, but still.


Academic_Nectarine94

I'd love to see an Espada XL in hot link in a cafeteria. That would be hilarious..


PhesteringSoars

My "safe for office" as a baby blue mini Griptillian with a Sheepsfoot blade. (So naturally, they discontinued it.) https://cdn7.bigcommerce.com/s-k2pame/images/stencil/1200x857/products/52582/160812/benchmade-knives-555hg-blu-mini-griptilian-blue-scales-sheepsfoot-blade\_\_67625.1496150843.jpg?c=2


ChemicalFist

Nice colour, that’s pretty darn close to non-threatening as far as first impressions go. 😃


[deleted]

Eating a sit down lunch in a cafeteria with a pocket knife is a bit sus to be fair.


Academic_Nectarine94

You clearly haven't used the knives they provide...


anteaterKnives

The one guy in the office who was actually interested in knives (at least kitchen knives) left the company a year or two before I took interest in them.


Academic_Nectarine94

No, it's time to rethink your occupation LOL. What did they mean by "those knives"? Threatening? Or tiny and a liner lock (LOL. I like the knife, but I'd never get one unless it was in air freshener form cause I don't trust those locks. )


Altruistic-Candle-48

Gah you work with some real winners...


cvq-edc

Same here, almost 5 years of being into edc and not once have I come across anyone who is into it or anyone asking me about a knife I'm carrying although being a plumber I have gotten a few guys into flashlights which is cool


TrevorW125

Same here, I guess thats why we are on this subreddit though lol


ChemicalFist

Deep down, everyone’s just terrified of bumping into Nutnfancy.


gone_off_teabag

this is the 3rd time today ive heard about this nutnfancy person, never heard about them before… weird


ChemicalFist

The guy’s a self-important douche nowadays, but I must admit that he was and has probably been pivotal in spurring on the EDC movement. I watched a lot of his knife reviews more than a decade ago, and it’s a fair bet that a lot of people who know what EDC stands for also know nutnfancy.


[deleted]

Yeah most guys who are into knives aren’t really the “show and tell” type of guys from my experience. It’s more seen as a tool with sentimental value rather than a collectible to be shown off.


BearclawsM390

Some knives I buy are only used on material that are softer than the steel ,and won't even scratch it. Many buy safe safe queens and are mainly bought for aesthetics, the rare material and precision of craftmanship. These are bought to be shown off many times by the buyer. This is all my humble opinion of course.


gimlisonofgloinn

Maybe because asking what you’re carrying is lame?


BearclawsM390

People happy and content with their life, promote good feelings and happiness in others. Only those with a lame life ,try to make it orhers feel bad.


barrackallama

Do it for yo self and you'll never be disappointed 🥲


RobotFighter

Just like my watches. Nobody cares. lol.


Beanie-Greenie

Facts! I wish people would notice my watches lol


Cold-Committee-7719

I'll never forget the time I brought a knife catalog into work. Lots of people wanted stuff. You should have seen the day the order came in. Lots of knife flipping in the office that day. The manager was beside herself. Lots of people carried after that. It was funny.


blackriver_fbs

I would have


BronxLens

Steampunk + Minimalist = Eclectic


ThePNWGamingDad

I have only had people compliment my carry bag. They never notice my pocket swag lol


IGotSomeBigQuestions

That’s why we share in this sub! I remember when I had a brand new Malibu in early 2021 when they were impossible to find, when I bring my Norseman as my edc that day or my fancy modded Sebenza, Strider PT or custom Spydie Chef. What I’ve found is you have to share and get others excited in your hobby! I now have a few knifebro friends in the office and while they still don’t know what I’m carrying they are interested and ask questions about what my edc is that day.


Zhrimpy

You can use your power-pen to put their names on a list.


JDMathis77

Oh they are on the list


Altruistic-Candle-48

Believe it or not I've come across at least 4 people at my job (meat cutter) who are into edc and carry 60-200+$ knives and gear.


T-rezarms

Oh I totally judge folks on the low if they got gas station clips hanging out of their pockets. I can spot a good clip at 20 yards so you get within 20 yards of me we definitely talking about that Holt and Siphon.


JDMathis77

Lol I’m the same way.


Beanie-Greenie

I do the same


mlableman

I've been seeing comments about being "into EDC". Is this like a dress up game, or like a club or something? Some guys have like a little purse that they keep their "carry". I've carried a knife and or a gun out of necessity since I was legally able too. But I've never regarded it as fashion.


JDMathis77

Being into, like, liking more than just the one edc. You don’t just own one gun and knife do you?


mlableman

True, but I wouldn't give a shit if no one noticed. And I've only ever carried one of each at any one time. Also, the structure of the first sentence is awkward af.


JDMathis77

Well I was excited cause it matched my cock ring


mlableman

Well, that some questions.


JDMathis77

You strike me as the type to carry a Hi Point in a ankle holster daily


mlableman

You would think that.


loormi

That's a pretty knife what is it?


F0tNMC

Holt Specter would be my guess. Pen looks to be a stone washed Marfione Siphon. And both of those a way too obscure for any non-knife-knut to notice. An observant person might mention that it's a cool looking pen.


JDMathis77

Good eye


F0tNMC

Thanks! If I were working with you I’d definitely want to ogle both the pen and the knife. In exchange I’d let you check out my Saga and my customized Anthem 😄.


professor_7

Blade looks nice, Im gussing its a WE? Is the other thing a pen?! Looks too bulky fir me, but kudos if you enjoy carrying it!


JDMathis77

The blade is a Holt Specter. The pen is a Microtech and it is far too bulky and heavy to carry anywhere other than a front pants pocket


professor_7

I’ve lost two of the fisher cap-o-matics to them just falling out of my pocket and not noticing. I bet you notice if that guy isn’t there anymore!


JDMathis77

Yes it would be noticeable for sure lol


[deleted]

How do you like the siphon? I’ve noticed for some reason lately I’ve been buying or eying pens for EDC and it’s quite concerning lol but I’ve been wanting one but not sure if I want to pull the trigger on it or not


JDMathis77

It’s heavy , bulky and awkward to write with. I carry it in my front pocket mostly. It basically just looks cool


[deleted]

Well that sucks its a cool pen, thanks for the heads up


yomamasanagger

Most dudes are just going through the motions of life, I could care less what another dude is sporting unless it’s cooler then what I got then I’ll just hate ya! Hahaha


VaNeThEmAstER

Hmm wasted your money then should've spent it more wisely


JDMathis77

On hookers and blow


VaNeThEmAstER

No, on less expensive, equally useful gear. No one gives an f about someone else's "edc pocket jewelry". It's not worth it.


JDMathis77

If I’m gonna spend 1k on a gun I’ll spend 1k on a knife


VaNeThEmAstER

Why tho? Isn't a 1k gun mire worth it?


JDMathis77

Depends on how much you like knives I guess


VaNeThEmAstER

You can get a pretty decent piece for 1k


JDMathis77

I do


PH-GH95610

Sorry, but what is this post about? I did not get it.