My 3 Tiers of EDC (Pocket Dump) 

I know the feeling! A bunch of the operators at the plant I’m sometimes at semi recently discovered them!

@@EngineersPerspective701 lately I've been buying them up as I need them for my business. The jaws are soft enough that they can be machined into purpose specific "soft jaws" that grip specific shapes like a hand of god. I'll never tire of ordering a new pair and excitedly opening them when they arrive.

@@ZPositive 😂 sounds like Christmas comes around often at your place! What sizes are you mostly getting?

@@EngineersPerspective701 the 6" pliers wrench is very useful because it fits in my build kits, and doesn't give my employees so much leverage that they break things. The 5" pliers wrench has also come in super handy for more delicate maintenance jobs. I'll be getting more of them for sure.

@@ZPositive good portable sizes!

Very nice gift and I’ve thought about those! This thin one is working out so far and I try to take it when I’m sitting for extended periods

It’s definitely overkill for my daily life but I like it and it works! Why do you use the saw for typically? I semi recently picked up a pocket slip and have the bullet pen, pioneer x and stream light microstream

Definitely covers the bases! Any bit kit?

Thank you for the view!

Thank you man! I’m slowly phasing out the Leatherman in my regular EDC because I don’t necessarily “need” it working from home. Not to be overly dramatic it just feels like a part of me is missing when I don’t have it though!

@@EngineersPerspective701 bro I sleep with mine . You never know . I will wear a leatherman at the beach in swim trunks I don’t care I’m with you I’m naked without it

@@howwerunit8070 They truly become an extension of us. I'd be lying if I said I'd never slept with a pocket knife clipped to my underwear waistband!

Thank you!

Thanks for watching! It's good to have options for the given day!

Thank you sir! I had a bullet pen years ago but lost it, I just picked up a new brass one a month or so ago that I’ve been using in a leather pocket slip. What’s your preference for carrying it?

@@EngineersPerspective701 For the crooked river, I bought a full grain leather sheath from a one man operation in Severodvinsk, Russia. Handmade and really matches the crooked river well in functionality and elegance. The Surge I have the Ainsworth leather case from Leatherman. The Leatherman sheath is ok, but I don’t think the quality is on par with the tools. Both get carried on my waistline vertically. If I’m going fishing or anything outdoors for an extended period of time, I’ll take my Benchmade fixed Adamas solely because it’s easier to clean (specifically if I’m around saltwater) Have you had any issues with the axis assist on the barrage?

@@gregregor9689 Use any of the spyderco salt series for the water? Been really enjoying LC200N on the waterway and native 5 salt myself. But I don't use them in saltwater because I am very far from the ocean. I actually removed the assist spring a LONG time ago. No issues for the year or 2 it was in there though.

@@EngineersPerspective701 I have no experience with Spyderco or other upper end knives. When I was doing carpentry work, my mentor always used Milwaukee power tools, Leathermans, and Benchmades, so those are the brands I stick with because I KNOW those 3 hold up to extreme use (not saying Spyderco, etc.. won’t) I’m just speaking off my personal experience. I think I’ll also go that route in the future with removing the assist spring when I finally pull the trigger on the barrage. Good call. I’ll definitely have to check out the salt series in the near future. I appreciate the insight. I will subscribe in hopes you keep making videos like this. Have a good one.

@@gregregor9689 Honestly the mini-barrage is such a sleeper in their lineup! The full size is a bit different but I'm sure still great too. Thanks man!

Only works in jeans with that small olight otherwise it gets too crowded. They all sit next to each other like a jigsaw puzzle.

@@EngineersPerspective701 So between the knife and the small olight, which one gets clipped to the pocket rim?

@@JaggedJack1 knife gets clipped. Olight goes below it at the bottom of the pocket

Unfortunately my wife put an end to carrying the machete around

Not even a little bit. It’s a phone not jewelry.

It's a Garmin 235 Forerunner. Pros: Really great for tracking distance, heart rate, sleep cycles. Super lightweight, waterproof, battery lasts a week. Cons: The smart watch features for phone connectivity never really worked on it so hard pass if you're looking for that functionality.

I may do a separate review and I'll be sure to include it. Until then, I'll say it is currently holding 4 stacked cards in the big pocket and 1 card with 2x$20s, a $5 and 2x$1s in the front quick access pocket.

@@EngineersPerspective701 I was joking in an attempt to have you reveal your cc info. It wasn’t meant to be taken seriously .

@@dmam412 😂 Right over my head like a doofus! I'll make sure to throw in my SSN and mother's maiden name in the review too!

@@EngineersPerspective701 just a copy of your birth certificate. Gets all that info and parents ssn

It’s not about 4 knives as it is the tools that are attached to said knives. In my eyes the locking blade is essentially the only “true” knife I carry. Wearing jeans I don’t even notice. But start talking chinos or shorts then that’s a whole different discussion!

@@EngineersPerspective701 I live in very hot climate, so its all about minimalistic approach :-)

@@atamata237 totally understand! We’re freezing our butts off up here for a lot of the year! When I want minimalist at a wedding or holiday then it’s usually just an SAK and a keychain tool.

@@EngineersPerspective701 I carry a Wave with bit extener and kit :-)

@@atamata237 I see! Minimal but hard hitting!

I never need one on a daily basis. However I do recognize the utility of the concept of always having a fire source but it’s just too far outside my needs

@@EngineersPerspective701 👍

@@EngineersPerspective701 A peanut lighter on your keychain would be a good solution, I carry the True Utility Firestash. Because they have a rubber seal the fuel doesn't evaporate and it's always on standby for if and when you might need it.

I haven’t been packing for a while now. Mostly because it’s a pain wrestling with the kiddos or something of that nature

I just barfed a bit in my mouth thinking about that! Sorry bro!

Appreciate the concern but we’re fine thank you

To each their own! I think I mention that it’s overkill for what I do now but hey, why pay attention?

@@EngineersPerspective701 oh I heard that, but it's overkill for what just about ANYONE does. That's why it's ridiculous.

@@docred4739 thank goodness I have your professional advice, wouldn’t want to look ridiculous. I’ll be sure to disseminate this sage wisdom to the EDC community. I explained clearly why I have it there in the video. What is it that you carry to cover you needs and preferences?

@@EngineersPerspective701 oh you've made it clear that you're the overly qualified engineer that knows it's overkill, I couldn't possibly offer you a glimpse of my simple EDC that would ever help you (obvious sarcasm) But seriously, why would you ask to see what I carry when you clearly think you're smarter than everyone else?

@@docred4739 Hey guy, I think you came into this with a bad attitude, looking for a bone to pick. You already know the full story of why I carry that Leatherman which addresses your original comment. And leads me to believe we are not differing in opinions. What is it that has you so upset? We're essentially in agreement over this. Aside from a mutual exchange of snarky comments I don't see a problem. Everyone's needs are different and their respective approaches to addressing them are equally diverse. To think that you or I know so much that we can absolutely judge how someone goes about their daily life is ludicrous. I rarely ever get to discuss this stuff with others in person. Why would I then waste an opportunity to engage in a topic I enjoy so much and learn from others? Especially because it's impossible to know and judge what people EDC from the outside.

Thanks for watching! I don’t really count the Leatherman because it’s just objectively overkill and mostly carried for the “comfort factor”. It gets carried a lot but it’s not the core of the setup if that makes sense? The blade on the rambler is something I don’t use because really it’s just for the phillips driver. I kind of “deal” with the rest of the implements but I do like the file and smaller scissors in some situations.

@@EngineersPerspective701 i'm in a somehow similar boat. I really hope for a swiss army knive with a pocket clip, few tools (Scissors, Pen, Multitool maybe?) and a great blade with great steel. That would allow to drop at least one item.

@@J_punkt_O_punkt In an ideal world some of the blades would be replaced with other tools but that's just not how the companies are really designing them right now.