Smith & Bradley Ambush PVD An Endlessly Versatile Field Watch EDC Specialties First Look Review Another remarkable product from the watchmakers of Smith and Bradley has arrived here at EDC Specialties. This beautiful timepiece is known as the Ambush… Just like all other Smith and Bradley products, the Ambush offers a perfectly balanced mix of features, quality, style, and functionality at an affordable price. These attributes put the Ambush in a league of its own, with competitors few and far between. In this blog we will break down the Ambush and its features that make it  “A superi ..read more

Carl From The Rat Bastard Unique, Tough, Quality New to EDC Specialties are unique and specialized Everyday Carry tools from Rat Bastard. These tools are classified as multi-function bottle openers, but offer an extremely unique and artistic designs unlike any other bottle opener or EDC tool on the market. The specific tools now at EDC Specialties are the Enigma Pocket Probe, Enigma Tab and the Rat Bastard “Carl”. In this blog we will break down Carl, the conspicuous and diligent rat. Carl, the cutest tool around. Carl is the first multi-function bottle opener now at EDC Specialties from RB ..read more

Conceal Carry Gear What to Carry with a Firearm Safety and Preparedness The Importance, Having been around many people who carry a licensed firearm, I feel most of them do not recognize the importance of having certain conceal carry gear other than their firearm and spare magazines. Although I do recommend you have these tools with you, not every tool I will include on this list needs to be carried in your pocket, as sometimes that can be unpractical. But many people do carry these every day and are safer and more prepared as a result. #1 – Flashlight One of the most underappreciated tools t ..read more

The Princeton Tec Tec-1 Small, Lightweight and Water-Proof Multi-Use Flashlight Versatile and Powerful The Princeton Tec Tec-1 Flashlight is a fantastic multi-use flashlight, offering great features that are all stuffed into a small and lightweight package. The Tec-1 is great for any EDC and is versatile enough to serve as a hiking light, weapon light or even a swimming light. Here’s a breakdown of all of the Tec-1′s features and specs. Features and Specs: Weight 2.4 Ounces Bulb Type LED (1 White LED) Manufactured Made In The USA Beam Type Spot Light Output 250 lumens Max Light O ..read more

EDC Key Carriers Organizers, Belt Carriers and More Designed to Improve Your EDC Times Have Changed Key Carriers have changed dramatically in recent times. Today there are many options, each fulfilling specific needs or desires. From carbon fiber organizers, to carabineers, to belt holders, many options exist. We’ll introduce you to three exclusively USA made variants of these products to help you understand available options and their differences. #1 – Key-Bak KK2: Locking Key Ring with Belt Carrier The Key-Bak KK2 is a multiple piece belt carrier for you key ring, that allows you to keep y ..read more

Slim Wallet Options Designed for the minimalist Flowfold, Magpul, Hitch & Timber, and more… Wallets for the Essentials. As many men know, wallets can become thick and uncomfortable causing many problems, from chaffing, sweating and sitting comfortably. It has become common place for a guy to carry a wallet almost 2 inches thick in his back, or sometimes front pocket. Most of this size is determined by the contents of the wallet, but the wallet material and thickness also contributes. Little do most guys know, there are a lot of wallets that are extremely thin and made from durable materia ..read more

Women’s Self-Defense Tools Perfect For an EDC Pepper Spray, Pens, Knives and More When it comes to being prepared, there are multiple tools available that are geared towards women. For those who do not wish to carry a firearm but still want protection, short ranged personal tools or less than lethal options would be the next step. There are many awesome tools ranging from pens, knives, to even freakin’ retractable claws! In this blog, we will break down various options available by their functions and uses. #1 – Pepper Spray Sabre Concealable Lipstick Pepper Spray, Small but Useful… An extre ..read more

Sans – 13 Evolution From Smith & Bradley The Best USA Made Watch for the Money Once in a while, as a consumer, you stumble upon a product that reminds you of a time when United States was the leader in making affordable products of un-paralleled quality. Here at EDC Specialties we are surrounded by nothing but top of the line USA Made products. When analyzing these products nothing catches the eye quite like the Sans – 13 Evolution watch. “Remarkable” Smith & Bradley describe the Sans – 13 Evolution as the “perfect watch in live tactical conditions” and built this watch with inspirati ..read more

Keychain Sized Multi-Tool The Leatherman Micra Small, Lightweight, and Perfect for Your EDC When searching for a fantastic, multifunctional tool to add to your Everyday Carry, look no further than the Leatherman Micra Multi-Tool. This super small and lightweight tool, can add ten different functions to any personal Everyday Carry and is found at an extremely reasonable price. Specs: Closed Length: 2.5 in | 6.5 cm Weight: 1.8 oz | 51 g Blade Length: 1.6 in | 4.06 cm 10 Tools Featured: 420HC Knife Spring-action Scissors Flat/Phillips Screwdriver Ruler (4.7 in | 12.0 cm) Nail Cleaner Tweezers ..read more

Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight vs Benchmade Griptilian Similarities, Differences and Our EDC Preference Two Competing Everyday Carry Knives (Left: Benchmade 551SBK Griptilian – Right: Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight)  Excellent EDC Options   When looking for a good sized, lightweight, everyday carry knife at an affordable price, the Benchmade Griptilian and Spyderco Native 5 are great options. Both knives offer excellent features, from excellent brands and unlike most competitors, they are both made in the USA. In this blog, we will break down the differences between the Benchmade 551S ..read more