What Makes a Good Everyday Carry Wallet?
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Wallets are one of the most personal pieces of everyday carry. They’re used multiple times ...
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The Wide-Jaw Nail Cutter That Actually Works
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Some products solve a problem so cleanly that you wonder why everyone isn’t talking about ...
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What Counts as a Tool in Everyday Carry?
By John Cruz
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Everyday carry gets talked about as a single category, but not everything we carry serves ...
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The Find: A Brass Worry Coin With Perfect Patina Potential
By John Cruz
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There’s something timeless about a solid brass worry coin. Heavy in the hand, warm to ...
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The Find: A Titanium Grenade Capsule Built For Everyday Carry
By John Cruz
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As a child, I was always fascinated by capsules. Whether large or small, I liked ...
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How Magnetic Quick Release Keychains Work
By John Cruz
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Magnetic quick-release keychains look simple on the outside, but there’s a surprising amount of engineering ...
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Knife Lock Types Explained: Frame Lock, Liner Lock, and More
By John Cruz
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There are a few knife lock types that you should know about, unless you want ...
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Titanium vs Aluminum For EDC Gear: What’s the Difference?
By John Cruz
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Titanium and aluminum both show up across modern everyday carry, but their similarities end at ...
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How Bolt-Action Pens Work: The Mechanics Behind the Action
By John Cruz
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Learning how bolt-action pens work will not only make you get one, but you will ...
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Is The Grunt Pen By Voodoo Tactical the Best Pen Under $20?
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The Grunt Pen by Voodoo Tactical is considered one of the best pens for its ...
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Steel VS Titanium: Which is Actually the Better Material For Gear?
By John Cruz
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Steel or titanium? It’s the age-old debate in the gear world, and you won’t know ...
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Vero Open Water 41 Daybreak Watch Review: Why This is My New EDC Watch
By John Cruz
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So, I finally got my hands on the Vero Open Water 41 Daybreak watch, and ...
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Beginner’s Guide to EDC
By John Cruz
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EDC has taken the gear world by storm, and it is not slowing down. What ...
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Welcome to MetalDetected: Your Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)
By John Cruz
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Welcome to MetalDetected, which was created for you, the EDC gear enthusiast. Like you, we ...
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