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Going postal in Sweden, Martin (@gnistedc) still remembers the moment he got his first Victorinox Classic at age 11 and his first Leatherman Wave at age 20 (which he still owns and uses). Like many of us, Martin has gone through countless iterations to finally arrive at his current state of carry. Read on to learn what works for Martin, and find out why the Torqbar will always have a special place in his carry.
What's in your carry?
What's your story?
Hi! My name is Martin and I’m from Sweden. I’m 39 years old and this is my everyday carry.
I’ve always been interested in cool gear like knives and flashlights. It all started in the '90s when I was 11 and got my first Victorinox Classic. When I was 20, I bought my first Leatherman Wave, which I use daily around the house.
The thing that really got me started on EDC was the hype of fidget spinners, like the Torqbar, back in 2017. I love the idea of carrying fidget toys in my pocket and that evolved into more useful gear such as pens, flashlights and pocket knives.
Like most in the EDC community, I’ve tried a LOT of different combinations before landing on where I am today. I’ve learned what my needs are and what I just like to collect without carrying.
I work for the Swedish postal service. And when I’m not working I love to spend time with my wife and two daughters, who are taking up most of my spare time at the moment.
Favorite EDC Tool?
My favorite, if I have to choose one, is the TiScribe Mini pen. It feels really good in the hand and I love the bolt action click and the brass patina.
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