Spyderco EDC

Whenever the topic of everyday carry [EDC] comes up you will generally hear people talking about what guns they carry, in which holster and where on their body they prefer to carry. There are a couple of other EDC items that seem to get left out of the conversation; knives and flashlights.

Since I grew up learning how to use bladed weapons defensively, my choice of knife is just as important to me as a gun and holster. Honestly, I feel more vulnerable when I do not have a knife on me than if I did not have a gun. The old adage is "Never bring a knife to a gunfight" but having a knife on you and knowing how to use it is imperative in any given situation.

Now, I did not mean to turn this into a post about EDC, but I felt it was an important lead in to the pictures you are about to see and it also answers the question of why I have so many knives! haha There are two primary knives that I switch between on a regular basis, a Spyderco Tenacious Black [plain blade] and a Kershaw Blur [partially serrated]. The Kershaw is the knife I used on an accident that Christy and I came upon in January. I had to use it to cut away the multiple airbags and seatbelt just so I could help the driver until emergency crews arrived. It performed flawlessly!

Okay, I am rambling again! Now on to the reason that I started this post in the first place, my newest knife! I just picked up a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 knife that was custom coated by Up-Armored Knives and Coatings. You can also find them on Facebook as well. The pattern is their Team Six Skull pattern and the colors are chosen to match Multicam.

So far the finish is holding up great even after using the knife as an everyday carry. I definitely did not buy this knife just to put it in a display case but as good as this knife looks it would be right at home on display!

I've enclosed a few pictures so judge for yourselves and if you like their work be sure to check out their different patterns, custom knives and you can even send them a knife of your own for a coating of your choice! They can also do knife sheaths and AR 15 furniture as well.