I gotta say, I really liked the beginning minutes of this video. You portrayed the frustration in a comical way and as the viewer, we are able to feel that same frustration alongside you. I was literally LOL-ing because I was able to relate to those feelings. Great work!! Someone had previously mentioned to try EDC-ing these items for a week or so and do follow up videos on those items. I think that would be pretty rad.
When you do these videos i think you should carry everything for a week or so and give feedback on you initial impressions vs after you've used the gear. Especially after sharpening and maybe breaking in that gerber
The Zebra F-701 is amazing! It’s just a heavy duty version of the 301. All metal, thicker walls, and mine got run over by a car and didn’t squish. Great budget pen and the refills are available everywhere.
I always thought it was Shady how Dicks quietly moved Firearms over to Field and Stream if I am correct, but tried to garner the "Favor" of Anti Gun Folk by keeping that Quiet
The Gerber Dime and the Timex Expedition are always staples for a super affordable carry. They have incredible quality and value for the money. I considered picking up that Gerber knife to try out, and I am glad now that I didn't. I would like to see you put together a carry from like an antique shop or thrift store. Might be a fun challenge even if you have to go to a few of them.
Thanks for all the effort for such a fun interesting yet short video. The amount of effort you spend behind the camera on these videos is very appreciated! Thank you!
Also I think you could find some good choices at Sierra! They definitely have some decent choices in flashlights, multitools, knives, but not sure about wallets or pens.
They need to grow up and start selling grown up food and stop with that baby food stuff. That baby has grown up by now and so has his taste and stomach. He needs bigger portions
I had an identical experience with a recent Gerber purchase. I wound up returning it to the store. If a flipper won't flip right out of the box without maintenance, and it's dull to boot, it's indicative of lousy quality control. Gerber makes some good stuff, but their budget offerings are junk these days.
If you can find one, find a Tractor Supply. I have one nearby that’s pretty good with its selection in anything really.....except watches, they don’t carry them.
OMG.. When you called that Gerber blade "obtuse" I swear I almost peed my pants. As far as Gerber Dime, great little multi tool. Had that for a while and then replaced with Leatherman Micra.. Honestly, like the Dime better.
Every so often someone in a forum will defend Gerber as the "great American knife maker" and every time I shake my head. Every single Gerber I've ever bought, over thirty years, has at best been an "ok" knife, but most have outright sucked. Their multi-tools are usually a bit better though.
For 29.99 at Home Depot, I picked up a CRKT Piet while I was shopping for tools to make my own knives. Super big fan of Jesper Voxnaes designs, so I bought the Piet and boy o boy do I love this little thing. Such a great knife for 30 bucks. Super sharp, great action, deep carry. Only wish there was jimping on the back of the blade, but other than that perfect little budget folder.
Hey Taylor I know I am late seeing this video but I actually liked the look of the Gerber Quadrant knife. Was wondering if you sharpened it up and if you did how would you feel about it after it came out of the package that way?? And after oiling it up for better flip action?? Let me know 👍🏼
I was told here in Florida that they were eliminating the hunting scene here at a Dick’s , luckily in Upstate NY where it originated from still has a hunting section
Working theory: the knives sold at Target or similar retailers are purposely dull so that if an assailant gets ahold of them, they can’t do too much if they attack or threaten an employee or other guest. Sincerely, Target Worker
the supply chain issue makes me think people might put more effort into maintaining their stuff instead of breaking/buying new again which seems good. that gerber knife was pitiful looking.
I wish we could drag you across to the UK and have you do our budget household store WILKOS just for the challenge! 😆As usual very entertaining video, thanks. 👍
I mean I know gerber is known for cheap but all of the knives I usually put in my pocket that are flippers are usually gerber or Benchmade, or Kershaw and some of then was not cheap in terms of cost and have lasted me years. I got a kettle bell that tip broke off when I was tying off the bail to a cardboard compactor and the blade is still sharp and still finds itself in my pocket over the 100 dollar gerber fastball I got. And it also doesn't help that I'm more of a fixed blade person but my job restricts carrying a knife but everyone has a pocket knife so I just carry mine. During the winter months when Ima be dressed in more clothing I'll go back to my fixed blade knives. And I haven't had any issues with dull blades either. Idk if that's just a lemon or I manage to get lemons but yeah sorry.
I use a Gerber Arm drive and a Kershaw Cyro 2 and I think they hold up incredibly well for the price. Both are about 30 each and I've beaten them to hell and back
I recently got that exact timex and got a replacement band from Threaded Leather, it's real leather, similar color with the threading and it's my hard use everyday watch. I was surprised by it. Not too long ago someone complimented me on my watch too. I highly suggest getting a better band for that watch. It's also a loud watch.
CVS/Walgreens. Not entirely sure they would have anything, but, if you were to fly somewhere let’s say, can’t take a knife and stuff on a plane, could you run into a cvs which is everywhere, and put together an edc to get you through your trip?
Just got an Ontario rat 1 in aus 8... shaving sharp right out of the box, also got a Gerber paralite it was dull as heck right out of the box. same issue that you had with that knife. The one side of the blade has about a 20 degree angle on it the other has maybe a 10 but that's a maybe. Overall not impressed at all by Gerber. Love the videos. Always nice to see the an honest review.
That line of energizer lights is pretty solid (the aa model). I’ve had the 3x aaa version. And I have a pretty solid collection. The tint was even pretty acceptable on the one I had.
Hey man, love your videos and this content is great. Honestly not sure why your likes and comments are so low for this. This is good stuff. Keep doing what you are doing. Editing was also good.
Maybe try Field and Stream if there is one near you? Dicks made them as a subsidiary for their outdoor stuff. Basically the same as Bass Pro or Cabella’s. Enjoying this series though
Sorry but the scissors on the dime suck, the handle edge hits the main part of the multitool when trying/closing to cut. And it can cut anything, that's why I'd recommend the leatherman squirt.
I would have liked to have seen him sharpen the knife then give his thoughts on it. I like my quadrant. None of what he said about it was wrong but I've found it sharpens nicely and I like it's asthetic. Never really thought the necessary wrist flick to open was a major problem. I guess coming from a guy who's average knife is 10x the price it's understandable though.
I think they doing Field and Stream combo stores in many locations. They moved most of that stuff to the Field and Stream side in those stores I been to.
I have the quadrant somewhere around here and mine is sharp but the flipper is pointless on mine. I’ve oiled it and repeatedly manually tried to work it and still sometimes it’ll wrist flick.
I almost bought the Quadrant a few weeks ago at my local Target and now I'm glad I didn't lol. I've had $4 Walmart knives that were way sharper 😂😂 Thanks for experiencing the disappointment for me 😆 Great EDC otherwise
The one I’ve found with some surprising results is ace hardware/true value hardware stores. Gonna pay a premium for some lower level gear. But the local one has keysmart along with a decent amount of flashlights and knives
Johnny Morris solidified the BPS retail chain with the Cabalas acquisition, and Dicks has become a distant player in the Sporting Goods market. As a result, Dicks removed the hunting sections from most, if not all, of their stores back in 2020. Their fishing sections have also become atrocious as well. Their focus is going back to clothing and golfing gear. The immense failure of their 'Field and Stream' stores (which is where they moved hunting/fishing) has caused their bottom line to suffer.
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You should do one from a military surplus store!! They have decent gear. Or one from somewhere like LAPG.
Awesome idea bro!
Big support this idea
Nope, gotta look like you're not suspicious. You go to any surplus store... Automatic watch list
I gotta say, I really liked the beginning minutes of this video. You portrayed the frustration in a comical way and as the viewer, we are able to feel that same frustration alongside you. I was literally LOL-ing because I was able to relate to those feelings. Great work!!
Someone had previously mentioned to try EDC-ing these items for a week or so and do follow up videos on those items. I think that would be pretty rad.
i thought the intro was funny also 😂🤣
I didn't know Dick's Sporting Goods was owned by Target.
When you do these videos i think you should carry everything for a week or so and give feedback on you initial impressions vs after you've used the gear. Especially after sharpening and maybe breaking in that gerber
I would not subject Taylor to this type of torture. At least not this time around. Maybe from a better store.
I have a gerber dime. I’m in highschool so I took the Blake’s out and it’s saved my teachers from needing to call the office for tools.
The Zebra F-701 is amazing! It’s just a heavy duty version of the 301. All metal, thicker walls, and mine got run over by a car and didn’t squish. Great budget pen and the refills are available everywhere.
I too was misled by the looks of the Gerber Quadrant……then I tried to flip it open…….it’s been in my gas station knife/junk drawer ever since !!!
I was the Lodge Lead and fire arms salesman at Dicks for 2 years till they caved to media hysteria and closed my whole department down. Screw them.
I always thought it was Shady how Dicks quietly moved Firearms over to Field and Stream if I am correct, but tried to garner the "Favor" of Anti Gun Folk by keeping that Quiet
The Gerber Dime and the Timex Expedition are always staples for a super affordable carry. They have incredible quality and value for the money. I considered picking up that Gerber knife to try out, and I am glad now that I didn't.
I would like to see you put together a carry from like an antique shop or thrift store. Might be a fun challenge even if you have to go to a few of them.
Thanks for all the effort for such a fun interesting yet short video. The amount of effort you spend behind the camera on these videos is very appreciated! Thank you!
Also I think you could find some good choices at Sierra! They definitely have some decent choices in flashlights, multitools, knives, but not sure about wallets or pens.
Happy to see a target episode. I’m in there every other week. Unfortunate about the gerber quadrant because it looks sick.
It’s sad to me that Gerber is still ok with just pumping out non QC’d items. Or just cheap stuff in general. They could do a lot more. Oh well.
They need to grow up and start selling grown up food and stop with that baby food stuff. That baby has grown up by now and so has his taste and stomach. He needs bigger portions
Gerber in general is just shit, it's a lost cause by now
I had an identical experience with a recent Gerber purchase. I wound up returning it to the store. If a flipper won't flip right out of the box without maintenance, and it's dull to boot, it's indicative of lousy quality control. Gerber makes some good stuff, but their budget offerings are junk these days.
If you can find one, find a Tractor Supply. I have one nearby that’s pretty good with its selection in anything really.....except watches, they don’t carry them.
I've had that card holder for a while and, though I'm not too hard on my stuff, it's held up really well.
OMG.. When you called that Gerber blade "obtuse" I swear I almost peed my pants. As far as Gerber Dime, great little multi tool. Had that for a while and then replaced with Leatherman Micra.. Honestly, like the Dime better.
Every so often someone in a forum will defend Gerber as the "great American knife maker" and every time I shake my head. Every single Gerber I've ever bought, over thirty years, has at best been an "ok" knife, but most have outright sucked. Their multi-tools are usually a bit better though.
Their tools are leagues above their knives! You absolutely have to get a USA Gerber knife to even begin to get close to a decent blade lol
The amount of effort you put into your videos is great. Im a new subscriber and im pleasantly surprised.
Have you tried to build an EDC from Tractor Supply? That might be cool.
For 29.99 at Home Depot, I picked up a CRKT Piet while I was shopping for tools to make my own knives. Super big fan of Jesper Voxnaes designs, so I bought the Piet and boy o boy do I love this little thing. Such a great knife for 30 bucks. Super sharp, great action, deep carry. Only wish there was jimping on the back of the blade, but other than that perfect little budget folder.
Actually own that wallet in brown and I’ve had it for about 2-3 years and it’s held up well enough for what’s it’s worth
I just recently bought a Gerber armbar cork. Love it
you should try an office max/depot EDC carry and for a pen grab a Tul my favorite "cheap" pen by far
Hey could you look at doing a UK legal EDC? I'd be interested to see what your picks are for knives!
Hey Taylor I know I am late seeing this video but I actually liked the look of the Gerber Quadrant knife. Was wondering if you sharpened it up and if you did how would you feel about it after it came out of the package that way?? And after oiling it up for better flip action?? Let me know 👍🏼
That little Gerber Dime cut my artery in my hand by accident ofcourse. The blade in the Dime is more sharp than the gerber folding knife. Haha
The F301 in blue is my go-to pen. Has been forever.
I was told here in Florida that they were eliminating the hunting scene here at a Dick’s , luckily in Upstate NY where it originated from still has a hunting section
Working theory: the knives sold at Target or similar retailers are purposely dull so that if an assailant gets ahold of them, they can’t do too much if they attack or threaten an employee or other guest.
Sincerely, Target Worker
Should try Cabela’s!! One opened up recently and it looks nice
the supplies at your local retailers could be linked to the delays over at the ports. EVERYONE is getting screwed in the supply chain right now.
Target used to sell some victorinox models(classic SD and tinker)
It’s a shame they stopped selling them
Yep, I got a tinker and a climber there. They also use to carry Coast flashlights. Those are decent budget lights.
the supply chain issue makes me think people might put more effort into maintaining their stuff instead of breaking/buying new again which seems good. that gerber knife was pitiful looking.
I wish we could drag you across to the UK and have you do our budget household store WILKOS just for the challenge! 😆As usual very entertaining video, thanks. 👍
I mean I know gerber is known for cheap but all of the knives I usually put in my pocket that are flippers are usually gerber or Benchmade, or Kershaw and some of then was not cheap in terms of cost and have lasted me years. I got a kettle bell that tip broke off when I was tying off the bail to a cardboard compactor and the blade is still sharp and still finds itself in my pocket over the 100 dollar gerber fastball I got. And it also doesn't help that I'm more of a fixed blade person but my job restricts carrying a knife but everyone has a pocket knife so I just carry mine. During the winter months when Ima be dressed in more clothing I'll go back to my fixed blade knives. And I haven't had any issues with dull blades either. Idk if that's just a lemon or I manage to get lemons but yeah sorry.
I use a Gerber Arm drive and a Kershaw Cyro 2 and I think they hold up incredibly well for the price. Both are about 30 each and I've beaten them to hell and back
I recently got that exact timex and got a replacement band from Threaded Leather, it's real leather, similar color with the threading and it's my hard use everyday watch. I was surprised by it. Not too long ago someone complimented me on my watch too. I highly suggest getting a better band for that watch. It's also a loud watch.
My targets have several SAKs that would have been great as a knife/tool selection. I love a Swiss Army knife. So practical with a classic design.
Nice to see a video that does feature all high-dollar items that working people can’t afford.
Hahaha the beginning of the video was just priceless 😂😂😂
CVS/Walgreens. Not entirely sure they would have anything, but, if you were to fly somewhere let’s say, can’t take a knife and stuff on a plane, could you run into a cvs which is everywhere, and put together an edc to get you through your trip?
The package opening tool is great. I wish it was a tool on the wave, on the outside.
Just got an Ontario rat 1 in aus 8... shaving sharp right out of the box, also got a Gerber paralite it was dull as heck right out of the box. same issue that you had with that knife. The one side of the blade has about a 20 degree angle on it the other has maybe a 10 but that's a maybe. Overall not impressed at all by Gerber. Love the videos. Always nice to see the an honest review.
Honestly can never go wrong with a pilot g2. I carry a parker jotter fountain pen and pilot g2 as back up or if I need a pen with black ink.
That Gerber knife is kind of nice looking. You should have tried to sharpen it to see how it holds an edge.
The Timex watches are extremely loud
That line of energizer lights is pretty solid (the aa model). I’ve had the 3x aaa version. And I have a pretty solid collection. The tint was even pretty acceptable on the one I had.
My local target has a larger version of the flashlight you chose. It uses 3 AAA batteries and is 350 linens.
Try West Marine for a complete EDC carry. It should have a good selection even with the supply chain thing going on.
Hey man, love your videos and this content is great.
Honestly not sure why your likes and comments are so low for this.
This is good stuff. Keep doing what you are doing.
Editing was also good.
You should definitely go to Cabela’s in Fort Mill. They’ve got a decent selection of knives. Better than Bass Pro at Concord Mills imo
Maybe try Field and Stream if there is one near you? Dicks made them as a subsidiary for their outdoor stuff. Basically the same as Bass Pro or Cabella’s. Enjoying this series though
Video idea.
Do a relatively short video explaining how you come across the gear/stuff
In your honest opinion what is the best EDC belt pouch for small tools
Casio Wolrd Time (Casio Royale) for $20 dollars would have been way better watch with 10x the functions.
Sorry but the scissors on the dime suck, the handle edge hits the main part of the multitool when trying/closing to cut.
And it can cut anything, that's why I'd recommend the leatherman squirt.
I like the design of that Gerber. Does anyone have any suggestions for a bullcutter style flipper?
I like when you open flash light.. i very2 excited
What do you do with the store bought edc accessories
I bet the Gerber dines knife is sharper than the quadrant.
I have that same knife and it was sharp out if package....i actually like it and keep it in my pack as a spare
If you have a Cabelas or Bass Pro close, DICK’S will not stock fishing/hunting gear because they cannot compete. Learned the hard way.
I am 72 years old and ny new goal in life is to use up all the pens and pencils I have saved up all those years
I have that watch. Isn't real fancy, and the bands are pretty worn now, but its been great for wearing around town.
Target has or at least used to have some Swiss Army knives like the Tinker and Classic.
You should try an Ace Hardware if you have them.
Hey Taylor, Where do you get most if not all of your landyard beads ?
I would have liked to have seen him sharpen the knife then give his thoughts on it. I like my quadrant. None of what he said about it was wrong but I've found it sharpens nicely and I like it's asthetic. Never really thought the necessary wrist flick to open was a major problem. I guess coming from a guy who's average knife is 10x the price it's understandable though.
the problem is that even as a budget knife it's shit
So Gerber makes a butter knife folder? Lol. You should try a Big Lots EDC. Thank you for the video!
I think they doing Field and Stream combo stores in many locations. They moved most of that stuff to the Field and Stream side in those stores I been to.
I have the quadrant somewhere around here and mine is sharp but the flipper is pointless on mine. I’ve oiled it and repeatedly manually tried to work it and still sometimes it’ll wrist flick.
Get a Casio AE1200 "Royal". The only watch you'll ever need.
You should have gotten the metallic sharpie S pens. They put the Zebra pens to shame.
I've got a gerber dime that I found, thought I lost it, its fun and good to have around for sure!
What brand of hoodie are you wearing in your video? Thank you
I almost bought the Quadrant a few weeks ago at my local Target and now I'm glad I didn't lol. I've had $4 Walmart knives that were way sharper 😂😂
Thanks for experiencing the disappointment for me 😆
Great EDC otherwise
Tractor suplly store,john deere, rdo, etc
What's do you think of smart watches
I have that 130 lumens Energizer Flashlight. It's really good quality.
Do you think that you could do an EDC for the UK all off amazon..?
Gerber really did a fine job making the Razel clone from CRKT look desirable. I mean come on 7Cr grade steel??
What watch are you wearing at 5:52 in the video? It is not in the links section.
You can't expect much from gerber the blade is made of aluminum foil even if you sharpened it it would dull super fast
I've bought all of my SAKs at Tarzhay. Sadly all they sell these days are gerber...
Home depot would be interesting to see.
You should try ace hardware/true value
I would call that more the executive EDC
I got a knife at gander outdoors the other day for like $5 from Triton tatical and its wayyyy sharper than what that gerber was 😂
what watch are you wearing on your wrist in the video?
You should do pawn shops
Is that gerber knife worse than the paraframe?
Walmart ,or home depot or both wood be good.
You should do one at Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Try Sportsman’s’s Warehouse in Greensboro 😉 you won’t be disappointed!
Sportsman’s warehouse is awesome!
ironically i like the look of the gerber a lot...... and ive had decent luck with 7cr..... anything under that nooope
we need a WISH EDC
The one I’ve found with some surprising results is ace hardware/true value hardware stores. Gonna pay a premium for some lower level gear. But the local one has keysmart along with a decent amount of flashlights and knives
Thanks Taylor!
Lol. I just got that Gerber knife. My knife was sharp. Not razor tho
What about Sportsman’s Warehouse
HOME DEPOT PLEASE
Johnny Morris solidified the BPS retail chain with the Cabalas acquisition, and Dicks has become a distant player in the Sporting Goods market. As a result, Dicks removed the hunting sections from most, if not all, of their stores back in 2020. Their fishing sections have also become atrocious as well. Their focus is going back to clothing and golfing gear. The immense failure of their 'Field and Stream' stores (which is where they moved hunting/fishing) has caused their bottom line to suffer.