10 Years of EDC: Whats embarrassing and What Still Works?
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- Опубліковано 5 тра 2024
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Near daily Pete videos. The arc of the moral universe really does bend toward justice after all.
Woo Whoo !
Came for the EDC/Rope cutting videos, stayed for the JRPG music. Very happy to see some things don't change. Keep being you, Pete.
I've been watching your channel for about ten years. "Notice me, Sempai" is how new people feel about you, now. You're one of the best channels on UA-cam, and thanks for sharing your life and thoughts with us.
Notice this, simp
The combination of tractors and sonic basically gives 100% correct diagnosis.
Sega should really lease Sonic out to the ASD charities for free use.
This comment wins. 10/10 correct.
I appreciate you being the one UA-camr that advises us to not try to keep up with UA-camrs. It’s crazy how much STUFF people can pass in front of a camera. Keep up the good work Pete!
I literally watched a dude unbox 8 Spydercos yesterday like it was normal
I have accumulated a decent size collection of pocket knives over the last decade or so. The range is from Rockstead, Benchmade, Spyderco, Case, Buck, Fox, Victorinox, Chris Reeves, Leatherman, Microtech, and KABAR. Long story short, I have enough to rotate EDC knives over an unspecified period of time and fall back in “love” with a new/old knife from the collection. For example, I just transitioned from a year of Benchmade 940 series (full size and mini) back to Case traditional slip joints with Indian Sambar Stag. i.e. Peanut, Scout Jr., and Stockman.
I don’t know what the next infatuation will be from my existing collection, but the pool of choices is enough. Yes, I do have a tendency to gift knives to people who demonstrate a genuine appreciation for quality cutlery.
Wow we live in a parallel universe
I’m still carrying a 6-D cell mag light in my truck. It’s mainly just a self defense tool at this point because the AA flashlight in my pocket is brighter😂
For real my keychain light is brighter than my three pound maglight.
The Velcro wallet had me sideways 😂😂 “That sound echoing through the shop” 😂
“the sickness was taking hold” 😂😂😂 12:57
I actually carry one of those little kits with me everyday. I have a small backpack that I take to work with me that has my coffee, a snack, etc and it just sits in there at the bottom. I can't tell you how many times it has been useful.
the velcro RIIIIIIIIP. It's a tried and true mating call from the 21st century. Good stuff man!
Condom in the wallet ?, we all did.
RIIIIIIP! Makin 'em DRIIIIP!
2:30 That was a time when Leatherman owned most of Ledlenser's shares (2011-2018). I thought it was cool that Leatherman would invest in a flashlight company with a factory in Yangjiang where the location is famous for having many competing knife and utility knife factories.
Hmm well said.. I think you explained why I’ve all but stopped watching edc/knives/tools content. What was once the whole reason I’d browse youtube, instead, started becoming unpleasant. Even had occasional feelings of disdain watching someone’s new upload showing their new knife or a couple new knives or items picked up that week.. and again the following week etc
Feels pretty frustrating and stupid to be thinking like that. I’m always happy to see someone doing something they enjoy but I think it was more that I can only watch so much of essentially the same thing. I dropped $130 on a civivi on special last year, the most I’ve spent after 5ish years into this stuff. You’re very correct! But dang if it ain’t hard not to compare yourself ..
I’ve been watching since circa 2016 or maybe a year or two earlier. You were one of the first channels I started to watch, along with MC, JT’s knife life, Doctor frunkey, nuthin fancy, a Frankie and bird. I still watch all of you that still make content. You’ve come a long way - but your style has always shines through. The edits, the humor and the honesty and integrity are what keeps me coming to every video. It’s a total breath of fresh air in the community, Pete. Please keep being you, man. And if you keep sharing it, we’ll keep watching!!!
Autism check: insane hobby(s) that take up all of your brain space, money and time. ✅
Possibly having one or two more hobbies that do the same ✅
The need to info dump on any object that will act like it’s listening ✅
Headphones just so you don’t have to talk or interact with anyone UNLESS they look like they might have similar interests. ✅
Knowing you’re awkward but not having a clue how to not be awkward so you just eventually own it to a certain extent. ✅
Watching videos of other autistic people talking about your hobby(s) for thousands of hours and you get upset when said UA-camrs are fine too long. ✅
10 years of stickin' it to Shinra.
This video has made me think back to my EDC journey. I remember going out of my way to mix up my EDC as much as possible taking different stuff every day, and I'd just got married and bought a house so as you can imagine, it was all cheap and terrible.
These days I carry the same 3 tools 90% of the time, It covers everything I need without carrying unnecessary bits.
the "notice me senpai" bit hit me right in the feels. I try not to do it so much anymore. It never went well when I was noticed eventually. I just try an contribute where posible. patreon, channel member, buy merch, etc.
I appreciate your comments about not not comparing yourself to what you see on UA-cam. I do all the time and wonder why I’m not doing as good as these people are. I’m 23 and need to realize that they’re boasting the best aspect of their life and it may not even be 100% accurate like you said.
I bought that Fenix E03R partially based on your recommendation and had it on my key chain for a few months. Unfortunately I had to stop carrying it because it kept switching on in my pocket, even when it was "locked". I think the button being somewhat raised and with no protection along with my pocket being a bit cramped made it so that it was fairly easy to turn on accidentally.
I ended up switching to a Streamlight 73302 Pocket Mate. It has a raised bit of aluminum around the button to protect it, and the button is flush the housing. As a result it's fairly rare for it to turn on by accident. They're comparable in brightness, though the Streamlight lacks the red light mode and I think the battery life is also not quite as good, however it makes up for it by being cheaper.
Not sure how long I've been watching, but your holistic approach is what draws me in, as opposed to the knife shills who just open boxes and make pronouncements. I don't buy many knives, but I did pick up a 10th anniversary Elementum in the green carbon scales, just because I like the original brown Micarta one I've had so long. But truly I could have stuck with my R2D2 and got along fine. it will all go in the sale, since I'm an old. But still enjoying everything and think you should have far far more followers.
I’ve only been following you for a couple years now but it’s been a really fun couple years! This video was great to watch you back in the days. I don’t have anything special for a channel. It’s honestly just more for me to share videos I take with my friends because they’re too long to be able to text. But I have some from 15+ years ago and they are funny to watch now days. 😂
Batman and a SAK Tinker...a winning dynamic duo 🦉
Don't feel too bad about the self diagnosis because you're probably spot on so welcome to the club!
Feel bad. Verify with data.
Lots of people are glomming onto this newfangled thing and they’re probably misguided
I’d say data of how he acts, and that he’s genetically brought about some other neurodivergent people is good enough, but then again why do we even do diagnosis?
I think an adult diagnosis will always be imperfect
@@lindboknifeandtool Some people just like to know. That being said getting a diagnosis as an adult is surprisingly difficult and there's not much that can be done with a diagnosis that can't be done without one.
Lol. the comment about being "lucky to not get something given to you if you show an interest my hobby" is me %100
I’ve been known to go home to get one and come back on the same day, in case the persons i terest loses momentum (it does)
Me too, I've given away a ton of knives LoL
It’s all in hopes you can acquire a crazy friend you can info dump even more on. A selfish act really.. 😂
I love to give away my knives to kickstart a collection.
I don't know how long it's been since I found your channel but its been well over 5 years for sure. I found you and another guy that does machining and tool videos called Clickspring around the same time. I've been watching one series about the ancient Green Antikythera mechanism for like 7 years. So it's been a minute for sure. I liked your video style and humor and thought it would be neat to see how an Australian does edc and whatnot. I stayed for Bricky and your more utilitarian view on knives and tools. I don't care for the flashy newest anything really, my favorite and most used edc is a Delica 4 and a microstream flashlight. Now that summer is coming over on this side of the world I'll be using my 13 year old PM2 and my k390 Stretch 2 outside more and I quite enjoy the Esee Izula 2 for heavier work around and outside of the house too.
Great video, Pete. I appreciate your genuine and down to earth take on the EDC world.
I love seeing your progression of gear choices, and it’s fun to compare it to my own. I’ve definitely changed my edc quite a bit over the years. The rubrics cube is pretty funny because I tried carrying a fidget (spinner) a handful of times during the craze time period. I quickly came to my senses that it just wasn’t for me. 😁 Thanks for sharing.
I just find your content so much more enjoyable than the tabletop upload overloads. I mean if others enjoy essentially watching commercials saying buy the new knife of the week, then have at it. I’ll pass though
I only found your page a couple years ago, but I instantly fell in love with your channel. Informative and fun.
"The sickness was taking hold"😆 I sadly know how you feel!
I love the fire emblem three houses music in the background
The velcro noise reminded me of something "fun": where i live, there are the occasional traffic checks by police, where they stop random cars comming their way and check for drivers license, car registration papers and the mandatory first aid kit.
A little over 10 years ago, our car registration papers were done with a strange laser printering toner, and i had the papers in sort of a wallet folded for 3 years without them ever been taken out of there. Went through all temperatures we have in central europe.
And then i was stopped by two police ladies at such a traffic check. Showed them my drivers license, gave them my registration paper (but didn't unfold it myself) and she walked to the backend of the car to compare with the license plate and even though there was traffic going by, i could hear the noise (almost like velcro) of her unfolding my papers.😂 Had to concentrate hard to not laugh.
She didn't find it funny...looked alittle pissed off and sent me off after giving me the papers back without even wanting to see the first aid kit.
It must be that kind of noise, that makes women want you to leave instantly i guess 😂🤓🤷♂
I commend you for going down this path of reflection. 😂 I too, have videos posted from over 12 years ago and I cannot get through one. Cringe factor is too great.
Great video love the honesty.
Hey Pete, You were mentioning about self-diagnosis of some type of "-ism", so that is why I'm discussing the following on your 'history of edc use' video!
I found out as an adult that I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I found out when I was doing some marriage counseling with my wife (because my OCD was driving her crazy - I just didn't know that was the reason). When the psychologist/counselor diagnosed me with OCD, I completely denied it - "No Way!", but since learning more about OCD, I can say he was DEFINITELY correct. I AM NOT SAYING YOU HAVE OCD, PETE; however, I think that many people who have these intense special interests, such as knife collecting, might have OCD, which is why I'm sharing this information here on your channel. I am also very experienced with autism, because I'm a pediatric OT who has worked with children on the spectrum for 20 years, so I'm also aware that people with autism tend to have very intense special interests. In my experience, the autism spectrum is VERY WIDE, so there can be some extremely high-functioning individuals who are very capable in daily life and often have some amazing talents and genius level cognitive abilities (e.g. Elon Musk, Albert Einstein (possibly), etc.). The key to understanding the wide range of ability levels in individuals with autism is the consistent difficulty with social cognition/understanding to varying degrees (e.g. the ability to understand the perspective of others [e.g. their possible feelings, thoughts, knowledge about a given topic, beliefs, etc.] and use this information to guide social interactions and communication).
In my opinion and experience, the male brain tends to be more "autistic-like" in the way it processes information anyway. Compared with females, males are often (but not always) much slower to pick-up on social cues, social understanding, social communication, etc. For example, a woman can walk into a room and know that someone is jealous, sad, upset, etc. and the man is like, "what are you talking about?". We also tend to be very single-minded in our focus, whereas females tend to have strengths in processing on multiple levels at the same time. I also noticed in the kids that I have worked with that the girls who have autism (unless they were very severely impacted), tended to fare a bit better because of their natural strengths in social cognition/understanding. Sometimes I wonder if people with OCD might possibly be a type/sub-group of extremely high-functioning people on the spectrum? I've never seen any studies or literature to confirm such an idea, but there is definitely some overlap with the intense special interests. I also have 2 family members (that I know of) who are on the autism spectrum.
Anyway, I hope you don't mind me saying all this and I hope you don't take offense. It really helped me in life to find out that I had OCD, because I can now understand why I'm doing what I'm doing and get it under control earlier before it causes too many problems. For example, I have a long history of 'perfectionism' and getting very "carried away" with various things, such as getting perfect grades in school, worrying about my family's safety, cleaning the house, doing laundry, gardening, video games, collecting knives or other things, etc. These things in themselves are not bad, but the extent to which I "obsess" about them can certainly cause issues! I would get upset with my wife and family if they did not follow "my way - the right way-the perfect way" of doing things. I would also go on and on and talk about my special interests/obsessions and spend a lot of money on them. Now I take some medications that help calm things down a bit so I can see when I'm getting carried away and work on getting things under control, but it still takes effort and is not easy. I still drive my wife crazy (especially my expensive hobby of collecting knives!), but it has helped me in my marriage and life to understand my OCD better. I also had some "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" counseling sessions, which gave me some very practical steps to help get my obsessions/compulsions under control.
I say all of this, because it is my suspicion that there are many guys out there who are intensely involved in the "knife community" who may have similar issues and it might help them to know more about OCD and investigate further if they think this might be an issue for them. On the positive side, I think many people with OCD, autism, etc. (those who are neurologically ""non-typical") make the world a richer and more colorful place. We have made significant contributions to humanity in science, inventions, math, music, art, medicine, knife collecting, etc.! 😎👍
The content we needed…but may not have deserved.
You are the best man! Keep it up, so grounded!
Always great and always very real. Thanks, Pete!
Been carrying my para2 for 10 years during work, great knife.
Great video man!!! Loved it
Thank you for the great content!
You’re a real one for talking about money being tight, especially now. Regardless, I bought my brother a Kershaw bel air for his graduation. Put on a mirror polish and tightened up the pivot. Impressive knife. I want to buy one for myself but I cant justify the purchase when rent is a thing.
Fun Fact: If you say “rise up lights” in an American accent, you’re also saying “razor blades” in an Australian accent
Apparently if you say kahkis in a boston accent, it sounds like car keys in an Australian accent.
Try saying bacon with a Jamaican accent and then beer can with an English accent
When a Kiwi says "take the piss" sounds like they're lancing a boil, or leaving with a cat.
Btw; I joined a pistol club the other day; we start at 9, ....... drink til 12 ......... and piss-til 3.
Beer can in British accent, bacon in Jamaican accent
Can relate to getting in deep, spending a little outside your means when starting out in life. The addiction was real but here we are HAPPY 😊
The Shabazz got me into this channel but the psychedelic vids really set the hook.
It's sure been a wild ride so far and long may it continue and thank you for everything you have done to expand so many peoples knowledge on knife steels ( and more besides! ), as your testing and your dedication to doing it is a phenomenal achievement Pete, and I'm not joking, you have suffered for your art, and there is no human on earth that has cut so much sisal, cisal, cecil(?) whatever it is, than you mate, and you kept on producing videos even when you were quite obviously totally knackered!
I definitely owe you a huge thank you as your channel and content really perked my interest into Metallurgy (I've read Larrin's Knife Engineering at least 20 × now!) and I still watch your channel and videos more than any other knife/steel review channel on UA-cam, and that really is quite something!
You're a good guy, and I respect you and your good lady very much, so thank you for enriching the knife world community with your unique style and friendly persona.
My best wishes to you and and all of your loved ones mate and all the best to you all for the future, 💯🤝🏻.
The Velcro wallet got me 😂
Too perfect haha
Absolutely love the retrospective, Pete. Such stamina, Sempai!
Really nice vid mate.
This made me laugh so many times! I'm happy to see that you're still doing well. Continue to kick ass :D
One day soon, I hope we'll get to see Dickhead survival Part 4???? Thanks again for all the hard work you've put into all this. You certainly have made a difference in my life. A good difference!
Dang it. This is incredible. Thanks
PS, as a knife and watch guy, I was very interested in what watch you rocked!
Not sure what this means, but I am still carrying a Gerber 06 Manual S30V that's been riding in my pocket since around 2006. Also have a 1995 Leatherman Original Supertool that's been on my belt since 1995-96.
Love the flashlight. I've carrying the D3A (the double a version) for years now, and it's my favorite flashlight ui ever. It has all the fancy modes, but you can go from firefly to turbo with just a little twist. Also, the glow in the dark tail switch is great.
21:25 Hey Pete
Have you ever seen/tested a Spyderco Ikuchi? Kind of a gem. S30v slim minimalist compression lock with a unique deployment mechanism->kinda like a bic lighter. Very sturdy. Been following for years, you rock dude ✌️
That was fun. I went through a similar evolution. I have a Juice CS4, and all the other ones except the E. I think it is their best line. I also tried a man-EDC-purse but mine didn't last long either. I have that same Leatherman folding knife. Never use it.
Now I have a Deejo Naked on my key ring, and carry my current fav, a Kizer YPP. Inside my wallet is a SOG XR Ultra Carbon. Sometimes I carry a SOG Powerpint which is about as big as a Dime but with 18 tools. It's very under-rated. Too many lights to mention and they keep improving! My next knife will probably be a SOG Twitch 3 because I like back locks and flippers.
Say, why does Kizer feature a drop bear? Surely there is NO defense against THEM!
My DEC is a folding knife, my wallet, my phone, a 12 foot piece of parachute cord, and my keys.
Now what would be interesting is carrying that kit from 10 years ago for like a week and seeing where it still works and where it fails.
I dropped a gerber ez-out in the river, that was bad enough. Stopped watching nutnfancy when he got political.
The Curl doesn't get enough appreciation
I've gifted a few led lenser p3s as gifts since I got a few at a really good discount once. Led lenser are still sold in a decent chunk of stores here in Sweden.
I love how Pete always carries his garden on his Stretch...
Enjoy your content. Thanks.
Hi Pete, I can relate. It's difficult to get quality stuff for cheap. I find your videos entertaining. I think your first video I've watch was the Swiss tool, and subscriber since, maybe 7 or 8 years ago. When you have children and mortgage life is different 😁 Probably your hobby keeps you sane. Cheers mate 👍
i havent forgot about the purple pants
I have the sickness but i buy 2 or 3 of each item. Lost 2 leathermen waves and im always worried of losing them and not getting a backup
I had that wallet for the longest time. Mates gave me shit about it but if you were ever in the shops waiting for the staff to serve you while they were doing something else I'd rip open that Velcro and they instantly snap their head around to serve you...worked every time. Haha
You were very casual with showing your keys on screen back then! 😉 But it's very interesting seeing your EDC develop.
Somebody learnt the hard way !!
"NEVER take any item near water that you can't afford to lose" .... Knives, Watches, Jewellery, Phones etc
Water ruins ALL !!!
After 10 years. Still going strong. Uncle Randy approved. 👍💪
Very cool and a lot of fun.
You mentioned Kyle Noseworthy and i just got done watching his newest video. Been following him for years and hes up in Canada just going full blast making his custom fixed blades in which im saving to get one.
yeah he’s gone off in a really cool direction
Any tips for peoole going through your journey. Like buying when not needed.
What pen was that? I love copper in my edc for the petina. I am also thinning out my daily carry. I have a ton on things I was carrying in my pack and really have no need of.
tactile turn bolt action pen 😃
@CedricAda Thank you so much for the response. It's a stunning pen.
PRIORITYS Pete, family then toys/ tools.
Nemesis made some Al-Mar designed(?) lockback knives a while back, the MPR-1 in titanium and VG10, and MPR-3 in G10 and S35vn. I wonder if they are any good, they are pretty inexpensive.
Moral of the story - Delica is the best!
Background music ain't so background 😂 but great video. 100% on the neat little edc kits. They are for those that will never really use there stuff but way to look yt cool.
In ten years I went from fixed blades to folders and back to fixed blades. I’d rather spend $400 Australian on a fixed blade that at least looks good and does the job, than a folding knife that that’s mimicking the ones I already have. At the moment fixed blades rule and in South Australia nobody as yet challenged me for carrying one.
I about spit grapefruit juice through my nose over the Velcro wallet bit. 😂
Awesome!
I've been passing you up because I thought you were contributing to unrealistic unhealthy expectations. I could have been wrong. I've subscribed and thank you.
I've seen every video to date 👍
Oooohhhh kuromaku sneak peak!
I need to do this exercise with some of my stuff. But I probably don’t have that many tissues. 😆
Did I miss a video where you switched from the nitecore tiki to the fenix? I wanna hear about that.
Howdy!
What are your local knife laws like? I heard australia has some strict laws.
I heard from shadiversity that if you use knives/swords for filming/youtube, if its your job, you can carry whatever, mostly wherever.
I’m not sure which state Pete lives in, but all Australian states except Queensland have essentially the same knife laws. Queensland specifically allows you to carry a “Swiss army knife” for general utility, in every other state you officially need a “genuine reason” to carry a knife, and that does not include general utility or self defence etc. Basically, you need to be using it for work, fishing, camping or a picnic or something, not just in case.
I've enjoyed the recent glut of sharpening videos.
This is the BEST! 😂
Love my Fenix flashlights, there are better but they have worked well for me.
I'm going to have to get drunk to watch this
That was awesome mate, a great dive into nostalgia.
While we are here though, i think we take a walk down dickhead survival lane?
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, but my Tenacious is still my workhorse and needs the least amount of TLC and sharpening. But… I don’t have any high end blades anymore. For $50 I don’t think you’ll find a better hard use EDC that’s gonna last decades though.
I was in my fallkniven obsession had to have every model back then .. lol Bark River right was right up there as well . Not anymore lol
7:23 - I have alot of respect for you for actually saying the quiet part out loud there. Most of these people will not only claim that you are irresponsible if you dont carry one of these kits while doing groceries, but they will also actively try to sell you those items. Nothing wrong with having a kit like that in a backpack or a vehicle, but lug it around on your body at all times? Come on.
how did you even find old comments like that??
Re-watching the channels you watched years ago is how I always stumble on mine.
What I liked about cliff stamp was he tested the shit he had. He never was hype driven to buy everything. Just test the hell out of what you do have.
Things that made it for yhe long haul. Also never had to worry about guilt for buying $500 knife. Cause I've never spent over $200 on one.
Did I miss out ? Everything I needed to cut has been cut, sooooo......
You're not alone, I've never dropped more than around $150USD on a blade and don't intend to. Anything more than this really is diminishing returns IMO. Plus I already have several blades that do whatever I need them to, and I'm not really looking to further my purchasing addition.
If you think knives & real flashlights are expensive try getting into guns. But I guess all of these fall into the tool category. Surefire, Shirogorov, Snap-on, and Wilson Combat. All great names but oh the cost.