
The Grandfather of Tactical Knives Gets a Japanese-Inspired Blade Upgrade
Emerson knows a thing or two about building sturdy, reliable EDC knives. The brand also knows how to listen to customer feedback.

Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

Emerson knows a thing or two about building sturdy, reliable EDC knives. The brand also knows how to listen to customer feedback.
By Sean Tirman

Following the success of the GR1 USA Throwback, GoRuck has revived original versions of some of its other beloved packs.
By Sean Tirman

This Cobratec offering is a fully functional everyday carry writing utensil with a secondary feature that gives it a serious edge.
By Sean Tirman

Not only does the iconic basketball sneaker get a chunky, revamped sole, but its upper has been reimagined, too.
By Sean Tirman

Designed for concealed carry, it's a quirky and simple yet formidable tool steeped in rich espionage history.
By Sean Tirman

This button lock flipper was already an outlier for the brand. Now, it might be a grail-level EDC collector's dreamboat.
By Sean Tirman

You'll never find flip-flops that fit your feet better than these ones, period.
By Sean Tirman

Although the lock design is in the public domain, the brand worked with its creator to launch this unique cutting tool.
By Sean Tirman

With stunning geometric etching on its anodized titanium body, this beguiling writing utensil is more than meets the eye.
By Sean Tirman

Inspired by the rare wide-body variant from the 1980s, this high-performance Singer restomod might've just won me over.
By Sean Tirman

Interestingly, this minimalist cutting tool doesn't come from a traditional knifemaking brand, but that works to its benefit.
By Sean Tirman

To celebrate End. Clothing's 20th anniversary, the clog brand gave one of its best hikers a stealthy, water-friendly makeover.
By Sean Tirman

Keep time with watchmaking's most captivating new releases.
By Steve Mazzucchi, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

This week saw a grab bag of releases, including numerous tactical folders, utility cutting tools and even a couple ultra-affordable knives.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

The Exhange-a-Blade has been a staple of the EDC brand's catalog for years. It's finally been given a pair of significant overhauls.
By Sean Tirman

Bellroy already makes some of the best everyday carry backpacks, slings and more. Now the Aussie brand is taking aim at travel.
By Sean Tirman

Crafted in collaboration with HouseFly Fishing, this pack is as handsome as it is utilitarian and durable.
By Sean Tirman

The brand's first collaboration with Torbé Custom Knives is a precision-cutting powerhouse that won't break the bank.
By Sean Tirman

Massena Lab teamed up with independent watchmaker Raúl Pagès on a stunningly serene and shockingly refined timepiece.
By Sean Tirman

This hardworking folder's unique shape and material textures were designed to evoke the vibes of a particular legendary beast.
By Sean Tirman