The Dark Side of Gear Reviews

This week, Taylor takes a hard look at how reviewers and influencers shape the EDC world—sometimes for the worse. Sparked by a viewer’s confession about the underrated Leatherman Free K4, Taylor reflects on how trends, thumbnails, and first impressions can bury great gear before it ever gets a fair chance. It’s a deep dive into bias, influence, and what happens when the loudest voices decide what’s “good.”

0:45 EDC Confessionals
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4:57 Sponsors

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• Carry Commission x Jack Wolf Knives K9 Jack Restock

17:38 Show and Tell

• Axial x Best Damn EDC Shift V3
• Work Sharp RMX Blackout Reserve Series
• Pro-Tech x Chaves Redencion Custom

21:25 Carry Of The Week
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• Vosteed Psyop
• Big Idea Design Ti Arto
• RovyVon Aurora A4 Pro
• Popov Leather 5 Card Wallet
• Apple Watch Ultra 2
• The James Brand Mehlville
• OrbitKey Organizer

25:00 What's In My Pockets

• Axial x Best Damn EDC Shift V3
• Leatherman Surge
• Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
• CC X Wilder Goods Co Hithchhiker
• Big Idea Design Pocket Pro Bronze
• Gaslight Industries Jerry Can Lighter

26:13 Giveaway
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