Talk about having a dream job! Having made his own beer, cider and mead since 2005, Bjorn (@btb_toolsngear) is now the Brand Director for a Homebrewing Supply company near Minneapolis. Aside from homebrewing, Bjorn is also an avid outdoorsman and has played the guitar for over 30 years. Read on to learn all about Bjorn’s diverse interests and find out what piece of gear he’s gunning for next.
From Malaysia, Daniel (@time_tyro) works as a Senior Brand Manager for a telecommunications company. Working in an office environment, he opts for classy gentleman knives that are more discreet to blend in better. Read on to learn about Daniel's four different blades and how he chooses the right tools for the right job.
The epitome of a man who works with his hands, brain, and heart – to paraphrase Louis Nizer – Andrew (@0.8200.20) is an artist, craftsman, collector, photographer and leatherworker all rolled into one. A self-professed “patina-fiend”, he seeks out vintage Leatherman tools and Old Cross Alox SAKs. Read on to learn about Andrew's love affair with all things old and how he strives to live a simple, honest life.
A modern man of science and style, Frank (@instafr4nk) works in the field of biomedical research. Newly based in New Jersey and having grown up in Europe, he enjoys the outdoors, especially hiking and bird-watching. Read on for the full rig walkthrough of Frank's assembly of undeniably "cool gear and gadgets" and find out what 2 knives are next on his hit-list.
From Ann Arbor, Michigan we chat with Matt (@blackbeard_edc) who, for the record, has a black beard. Between earning a bachelor’s in Environmental Studies and working part-time at a custom apparel printing shop, he enjoys getting down and dirty in the outdoors. Read on to learn all about Matt’s well-used and well-thought-out carry, and find out what’s he’s saving up for next.
When Nick (@scv_edc) was first introduced to the world of EDC by his best friend, he made fun of him for paying for knives and beads. That was until he joined USN – and as they say, the rest is history. Read on for the story of Nick’s EDC journey and find out all about his spectacular knife rotation.