Okay, it's not actually called Night of the Living EDC, I just thought that was a fun version of the actual title, Discontinued EDC Items You Want Back. And, to make it even cooler, our own David Bowen sat in with us on this episode!
What can I say, we feel bad for the last couple of episodes without Abe- you all paid for three hosts and you only got two, so we made up for it and gave you FOUR this time!
Let's start off with a pile of links:
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Discontinued EDC Items We'd Love to See Brought Back
Join us for a deep discussion on nostalgic and iconic everyday carry items, knives, tools, and gadgets that have been discontinued but we'd love to see return. We cover personal favorites, industry insights, and what it takes to revive classic designs.
In this episode:
-Favorite discontinued EDC knives and tools that should make a comeback
-Industry trends: From multitools to pocket flashlights
-Insights on Chinese manufacturing and pricing strategies
-Collector’s perspective on rare and obscure items
-The influence of design philosophies from companies like Cold Steel, Benchmade, and CRKT
Key Topics:
-Nostalgic knives like the Buck Vantage, Old Benchmade Dark Star, and Cold Steel Twistmaster
'-70s and '80s classic multitools from Columbia River and SOG
-The evolution and challenges of the multitool industry
-Reissues of popular budget-friendly lights like the Gerber Omnivore and Wuben models
-Industry practices: Manufacturing, patent laws, and market trends
-Community favorite revivals: SOG ToolClip, Leatherman Juice, and others
-The debate over quality versus price in modern knife and tool production
-The impact of Chinese manufacturing on global pricing and availability
-Unique and fun designs that pushed boundaries, like Cold Steel's "spinning lawnmower" concepts
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome and episode overview
00:19 – Introduction to the guest, David Bowen
01:06 – New gear in the last week: NightCore flashlight and olive carbide knife
02:22 – Review of Giant Mouse Jutland in brass
03:23 – Discussion of titanium and tungsten carbide knives
05:01 – Abe’s latest gear: Gerber Shard XL
08:28 – Favorite discontinued EDC items: multitools and knives
15:12 – The decline of innovative multitool manufacturers
17:02 – Market pricing and the cost of designing new tools
20:01 – Community revenge: reissuing classic models like SOG ToolClip and Buck Vantage
27:09 – Cold Steel's creative design history and market presence
29:43 – The potential of Cold Steel's Swiss Army Knife homage
36:16 – China’s manufacturing advantage and global market impact
38:08 – Reintroducing beloved models like Cold Steel Pro Lite
39:45 – The state of modern knife design and industry trends
41:23 – Closing thoughts and community encouragement
Resources:
NightCore EDC 7 Flashlight
Olive Knives Lenta
Giant Mouse Jutland
CRKT Squid Compact
Leatherman Juice
SOG ToolClip
Lee Valley Battery Organizers
CRKT Tuna Knife
Cold Steel Pro Lite
Benchtop Designs – Old Designs
Connect with the Guests:
This episode celebrates the passion for classic and innovative EDC items. Share your dream reissues and favorite discontinued gear in the forum!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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