New EDC Gear Haul: 6 Pocket-Worthy Picks Worth a Look

Introduction

Everyday carry hauls are a great way to spot gear you might otherwise scroll past. This round covers six acquisitions: a compact titanium flipper, a genuinely clever magazine-fed utility knife, a premium horween leather wallet, a serious 5,000-lumen flashlight, and two multi-tools that upended some long-held assumptions about their maker.

Each pick fills a different niche, so the real question is which one matches how you actually carry.

VED Mini Labrador

The VED Mini Labrador runs about $69 and comes in two colors: silver and the all-black version shown here. It is a genuinely small knife, built around a 2.73-inch 14C28N drop point blade with a flat grind and a black stonewash finish. The rear flipper deploys with a very smooth action thanks to caged ball bearings in the pivot.

The rest of the build leans premium: black titanium handles, a frame lock with a titanium backspacer, and a milled titanium pocket clip that is tip-up only and looks reversible. At just 1.93 ounces, it is light, sleek, and sharp enough to slice paper with zero effort. While minis are not usually the most exciting category, this one has strong gentleman’s knife energy.

Toughbuilt Reload Utility Knife

Found on a hardware store shelf, the Toughbuilt Reload Utility Knife caught attention for one reason: it has a magazine. The three-stage deployment mechanism extends the razor blade, and a push-button quick release lets you swap a dull blade in seconds.

The autoload chamber holds five blades, and a folding compartment carries another ten spares, so a swap takes only a moment: press the button, retract, reload. It shipped with two magazines, one with five straight razor blades and one with five hook blades. The grip offers plenty of surface area with rubberized texture on the top and bottom, and at $19.98 with a lifetime warranty, it is hard to argue with the value.

Ashlin Leather Private Stock Lucky Wallet

Wallet fans will want to take note of the Ashlin Leather Private Stock Lucky Wallet, pre-ordered here for about $125. That is admittedly pricey, but the materials tell the story: 100 percent full-grain Horween leather in the Color 8 Dublin finish.

The layout includes three card slots and a dedicated cash compartment, with capacity for up to nine cards and 20 unfolded bills. A full review is in the works, but first impressions suggest this one is aimed at buyers who want a traditional bifold with genuinely premium leather rather than a minimalist card holder.

Nitecore EDC35

The Nitecore EDC35 follows the well-received EDC33, with the same overall design and UI in a slightly larger body. The big differences are output and throw: 5,000 lumens and roughly 550 meters of throw.

Operation matches the EDC33: full press to turn on, half press to cycle through four brightness levels, half press for flood, and a full press and hold for that long-distance throw. It even keeps the twist-to-expose USB Type-C charging port and the quick half-and-full lockout switch. A full review is coming, but on paper this is the EDC33 formula scaled up for anyone who wants more reach.

Roxon XS Knife Scissors

Roxon has been coming on strong lately, and these two tools are the best evidence yet. The Roxon XS Knife Scissors runs about $27.99 and combines two tools in one: a knife and a pair of full-size scissors. The knife is an 8Cr13MoV drop point with a flat grind and a swedge, held by a liner lock and deployed via an oval thumb cutout.

The scissors are the standout, as Roxon consistently makes some of the best scissors found on multi-tools. They fold out with great action and are genuinely full-size, cutting sash cord and paper cleanly. G10 handles and a pocket clip round out the package.

The biggest selling point is modularity: two tabs release the handle, exposing the blade, which can be swapped for up to 17 optional blade styles, including a utility knife option. That alone makes this a very interesting platform rather than just a two-in-one tool.

Roxon KS 2E Elite

The Roxon KS 2E Elite was chosen specifically for the nine-piece bit set that comes with the Elite version, along with a D2 steel blade. D2 sits in lower mid-grade territory but is still a clear step up from budget 8Cr13MoV. This is a 13-in-1 multi-tool with a liner lock and thumb stud blade deployment.

The scissors fold out the same way as on the XS, slightly smaller but with equally nice action, and tweezers tuck neatly into the handle. On the other side, an upward push deploys three tool carriers: one holding a ruler, small Phillips, and file; another with an awl with threader; and a third combining flathead, can opener, and bottle opener. There is also a genuinely useful locking saw with its own liner lock, and the other tools lock too, released by pushing the deployment mechanism the opposite way. G10 handles and a deep-carry pocket clip finish it off.

Overall Buying Advice

If you want one pick per budget tier: the Toughbuilt Reload is the easy value winner at under $20, the Roxon tools deliver impressive capability around the $28 mark, and the VED Mini Labrador and Ashlin Lucky Wallet occupy the premium end at roughly $69 and $125 respectively. The Nitecore EDC35 is the outlier for anyone whose priority is raw light output rather than pocket bulk.

Wait for the full Roxon and Nitecore reviews if you want deeper testing, but nothing here looks like a risky purchase in its own lane.

Conclusion

This haul covers a lot of ground, but the theme is simple: thoughtful design at every price point. The Toughbuilt’s blade magazine is a genuine convenience innovation, the Roxon tools signal a real step up for the brand, and the VED Mini Labrador brings premium materials to a small package. Whichever direction your carry leans, there is something here worth a closer look.