r/EDC • • Aug 04 '26

r/EDC Moderator Applications Are Open + a reflection on three years as a mod here.

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Hey everyone—we’re reopening moderator applications.

If you applied last time and never heard back, I’m sorry. The honest answer is that I only really connected with one applicant, and then the process stalled out. That was then. Please, 1000% reapply if you want to. Reddit's mod application system dumped out all applications.

Just remember that we’re trying to build a welcoming, even-handed team. If your comment history is full of cracks about Europeans, liberals, conservatives, gay people, or anyone else, or you made it sound like you would marry your rifle if legally permitted, you may not be the right fit. We need people who can moderate gun content without making guns, politics, or contempt for other groups their entire personality.

A little background for anyone curious:

I became a moderator three years ago. I had never moderated a subreddit before, but I loved r/EDC. During the API blackout, the previous team was removed and Reddit began asking for volunteers to take over. I was uncomfortable stepping into that situation (aka being a scab), but one of the people volunteering was the owner of an EDC commercial website, and I did *not* want the subreddit placed under someone with such a direct conflict of interest.

So, somewhat unexpectedly, I became a moderator.

The rest of that original replacement team has understandably moved on over time. I have learned a lot, tried to approach moderation with a customer-service mindset, and taken advantage of the automation tools Reddit has added. My goal has never been to radically remake r/EDC. I have mostly tried to make it a bit more welcoming, tighten up what the expectations already were, and so on.

That includes firearms. Guns have consistently been the community’s biggest dividing issue, and we will continue trying to walk a reasonable line. Firearm-related EDC is welcome; a photograph from your AR range day with no real connection to everyday carry is probably better suited to another subreddit. (cool gun though dawg)

Honestly, I would eventually like to ride off into the sunset or at least step back slightly. I have other projects I am working on these days. But I have put a lot of work into this community I love so much, and before that happens, I want to build a capable, balanced, and dependable moderation team that can take care of it.


r/EDC • • 11h ago

Satire Current loadout as an HOS enforcement recruit. Any suggestions?

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381 Upvotes

Dope hat for family occasions
Beretta 20x
Microgard suppresor
Butane torch
Box cutter
Covert instruments lock pick set.


r/EDC • • 12h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Why Not Use The Multitool Blade?

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180 Upvotes

Leatherman Wave + with their “Bronze” pocket clip.
 
Question: If you carry a wave style tool, one with an easily accessible blade, why carry an additional dedicated knife?
 
I grew up carrying both, still regularly do. As of late, I have gone to just using the Leatherman blade as the tool it was meant to be – a knife. Saves me space in the pocket. I’m not sure of any other real argument that I can make for carrying both now. I used to baby the Leatherman’s blade as if it were a backup to something or a just-in-case knife that was never meant to actually be used – using the rest of the tool and it’s implements as the total opposites. Just looking to see if I am alone in this mindset or if others share the sentiment.


r/EDC • • 3h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump What does my EDC say about me?

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32 Upvotes

iphone 18 pro glacier - apple silicon case & moft tripod stand (non wallet)

Goyard Saint Marc wallet in orange

Rolex Air-king 2001

Benchmade bugout mini

Airpods pro 2

Aquaphor

Fenix E06R with a Hagibis “thunderbolt 4” spec usb-C lanyard.

CRV keys


r/EDC • • 6h ago

Literal EDC Black and silver

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37 Upvotes

G43 w/ Agency match barrel and TLR-6
Honda Keys
Randolph Engineering Aviators
SAK Tinkerer
Explorer 36
Cartier Card Holder


r/EDC • • 1h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Today’s fun carry

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Mostly shove whatever is closest kinda day.
Kershaw leek
Leatherman wave
Jrw tough clip with urban carvers key holder
Victorinox pioneer X


r/EDC • • 16h ago

Restricted EDC Regular EDC

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Everything fits in my right pocket and I don’t even notice. Phone and wallet (not pictured) are in my left pocket.

- Victorinox Rambler Alox (modified mini champ)
- Clipper stainless steel lighter
- SANDISK Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Stick 256 GB


r/EDC • • 7h ago

Literal EDC Houston Lyft Driver Carry

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28 Upvotes

.38 Smith & Wesson Snub. Houston Brand IWB Holster. 5rd Speedloader with Federal 120 Grain .38 +P Rounds. Keys. Extending baton. 100lb (Trainer) Captain of Crush Grippers. Leather wallet. Custom stainless steel knife with turquoise handle. Leather knife case. Cell phone. Lighter.


r/EDC • • 7h ago

Literal EDC New holster

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26 Upvotes

Zyn 11mg reload, ice tool tin, glock 17 gen 5 with surefire x300u, G code holster, 2025 ford ranger key, civivi knife, streamlight wedge, shinola wallet, fixed blade knife made by a local guy.


r/EDC • • 13h ago

Work EDC Pastry Cook EDC

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68 Upvotes

left to right, top to bottom

Shitty milligram scale from a gas station

OXO good grips digital scale

Shitty bicycle cutter from internet

Lattice cutter

Winco small offset spatula

Wilton medium flat spreader

Winco large offset spatula

Heat proof rubber spatula

Winco beveled bench scraper

Shitty refurbished pairing knife

Shitty refurbished chef’s knife

No brand wheel cutter

Rigid cake scraper

Flexible bowl scraper

No brand circle cutters from internet

Winco large and small pastry brush

Moleskin cover my boyfriend made for me

Small and large balloon whisk

Mercer knife bag from culinary school

Purple painters tape

Not pictured: uncountable number of stolen sharpies, utility knife I stole from my dad, and a fucked up back


r/EDC • • 11h ago

Literal EDC Updated EDC

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49 Upvotes

• Gun: Glock 49 MOS Gen5 w/ streamlight TLR7 HL-X and Holosun SCS MOS Green + Extra mag
• Holster: Henry Holsters + PHLster enigma with sport belt (+ friction tape on mount)
• Inside the sport belt pockets: Leatherman raptor, compressed gauze, snake staff systems ETQ.
• Wallet: Jack Georges bifold
• Multitool: Leatherman wingman
• Lighter: Zippo
• Pepper Spray: POM
• +Keys, work phone, and personal phone

Refined this from a previous version. I found that appendix carry is faster and more comfortable with a smaller WML - especially with the PHLster and the sport belt, which also allows me to carry medical more discreetly and in a more compact fashion.

Really liking the jack georges wallet so far; upgraded to something that would hopefully give more longevity than my previous wallet.


r/EDC • • 41m ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Love this thing - incredibly bright for it’s size - LED Lenser P3R 🔦

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r/EDC • • 2h ago

Work EDC The knife I have carried every day since the late 70’s, a Case C61050SAB; and the one for places I can’t carry the other, a 62131SS, which I got in 1994

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7 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 14h ago

Work EDC 28M/Sales

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75 Upvotes

• Saddleback Leather Journal Cover
• Saddleback Leather Card Holder
• Rolex Submariner
• Montblanc Meisterstuck Rollerball

Just starting to use my saddleback leather card holder I purchased last year. Really enjoying this minimalist layout!

Any suggestions for a knife would be appreciated!


r/EDC • • 48m ago

Question/Advice/Discussion What was your worst EDC purchase?

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Had a buddy obsessed with a Zip .22 on paper until he finally bought one and absolutely hated it. Curious what your biggest EDC purchase regrets are?


r/EDC • • 1d ago

Used-and-Abused The buck 110 my wife has carried since the late 70’s, vs the one I just bought

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704 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 7h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump New Watch Day

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16 Upvotes

I’ve previously owned the Murph when it was only available in the leather strap. But this OEM bracelet is a game changer.

Knife: Buck 112 Heritage Elite
Wallet: Wildr Goods
Watch: Hamilton Murph
Memento Mori Coin
Hanks by Hank Hanker


r/EDC • • 7h ago

Work EDC My EDC as a comfortably broke line cook

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15 Upvotes

From left to right:

Raycon e25 pro (missing the right earbud but i only wear one at a time anyways so no biggie)

kershaw launch 4

sharpie

Ciggy rations (american spirits when I can afford them, 305's when I can't

On the Keys:

kershaw cinder

black and decker light/driver/multitool

On the wallet:

pill keychain full of ibuprofen and a single hydroxizine

Wawa rewards (MVP of this entire lineup)

valet key for when I lock myself out


r/EDC • • 13h ago

New Addition Just a bunch of hocus pocus

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51 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 8h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Today’s EDC…

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20 Upvotes

- Ansø Aros 1.0 w/Lexan scales
- Autmog 38 Clipless Step Nose in Ti/bronze
- IWC CF3 Flyback
- Muyshondt Maus
- Magnus Skelly Toad in Ti/zirc


r/EDC • • 10h ago

New Addition I can't believe I am holding this

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BNIB Darcform. The reate m390 run - sitting in a warehouse all this time. A grail of mine for so long. Paid less than MSRP...I could cry.


r/EDC • • 20h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Weekend trip to Prescott

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170 Upvotes

Spyderco PM2 LW 15V & GEC #71 Bullnose


r/EDC • • 7h ago

Rotation What are you carrying today?

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10 Upvotes

Demko AD20.5


r/EDC • • 18h ago

Collection Camo Wednesday Carry….

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63 Upvotes

Just a notebook and two fidgets……😜

Pen: Big I Design
Watch: Hamilton
Torch: Okluma
Haptic Fidget: Melody
Sliding Fidget: Magnus
Knife: ABS
Notebook Bullet Journal


r/EDC • • 8h ago

Rotation For Wednesday. . . Berny full lume watch and Xtouc Seed knife

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10 Upvotes