

Release Roundup: soundcore's Solid New Audio Lineupįor over a decade, Anker has made some of the EDC market's best batteries, chargers, and charging cables. If you haven't had the pleasure of owning or using the Dragonfly 2 before, pick one up at the link below. The drop point shape featured in many Spyderco models allows plenty of cutting versatility, and deployment is handled with the trademark Round Hole. The VG-10 blade sits at 2.28“, playing to both balance in hand as well as legalities across regions. Most of the Dragonfly 2’s specs are in pursuit of its compact and pocketable design. Through a combination of exact lengths, cleverly placed angles, and the blade geometry itself lending to the ergonomics, the Dragonfly actually allows a full-length grip with your entire hand, allowing control and leverage that belies its size. That is, until you deploy it and actually grip it hand, which is when it reveals its true secret. With a tiny closed length of 3.33“, the Dragonfly 2 appears at first glance to be more a keychain knife than one suited as a main EDC blade. If you’ve never handled a Dragonfly 2 before, it’s easy to jump to conclusions with its appearance. It’s compact and surprisingly capable with endless variations of style and steel since its inception. In many ways, the Spyderco Dragonfly 2 is a perfect EDC knife. Check out the exclusive Huckberry collaboration colorway at the link below. The James Brand’s The Carter knife takes their unique design language and combines it with solid features to produce a versatile knife for the modern EDCer. No matter how you carry, The Carter’s minimalist profile and 3.8 oz weight affords you plenty of choices.

You can also remove the clip and replace it with an included lanyard insert, allowing additional EDC or decorative options or integrating with The James Brand’s other carry accessories. First is its (of course) reversible deep-carry pocket clip for a tip-up, subtle carry in your pockets. You have a few options for carrying the knife. From deployment to release to handle shape, The Carter’s design reinforces its versatility for any user. Locking the blade into place is The James Brand’s use of a new ambidextrous slide lock, which when disengaged, allows the blade to fold back into the 3.8” contoured G-10 handle in an exclusive OD green. This puts the knife’s 2.75“ VG-10 blade into play, in the classic drop point shape that gives it a sweeping belly for versatile cuts. With its fully ambidextrous design, The Carter accommodates users of any orientation, starting with its hi-vis orange thumb disc in deployment that gives you one-handed purchase from either side. Thanks to a special collaboration with Huckberry, it's back in a fresh and exclusive new colorway to add to your collection and to suit the sights of your next outdoor adventure.

It ticked all the boxes for an ideal everyday knife, operated from either hand, and came with the flair and elegant finishing touches you’ve come to expect from The James Brand’s modern knives. With plenty of experience building stylish, minimalist knives for EDC, The James Brand released one of their most advanced knives yet in The Carter. But it’s one thing to have great features on paper-it’s completely another to have them all on the same knife and have it look as good as it performs. Huckberry x The James Brand The Carter KnifeĪ solid drop point blade in a versatile steel, ergonomic handles, a reliable lock, and a low-profile clip: these are the elements that make up an ideal EDC blade.
