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My Evolving Thoughts on EDC

 I have watched a lot of videos (a lot!!!) and read more than a few articles online on EDC (Every Day Carry) since getting into my 'knife hobby'.  And my views have evolved.  There are a lot of ideas out there as to what a person should carry.  Here are a few of my evolving thoughts.... EDC is different for all people.  One size does not fit all.  Urban EDC is different than country or outdoor EDC.  And EDC differs for those in the trades vs. office workers.  And so on.  You can end up carrying more than you need.  I used to think that I needed to be prepared for any and every situation.  Screwdrivers, both Philips and flat heads were critical.  Yet now that I look at my actual daily routine and needs, do I really need all this stuff all the time?  Probably not. Most of my needs involve small tools, not large ones, and only a few at that.   I do have EDC rotations for different scenarios.  For example, my ED...