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5 6 7 8 Coast The FX200 is a versatile pocketknife with two useful tools — a bottle opener and a money clip. The FX200's Frame Lock mechanism keeps the knife secure and the user safe. Morakniv The Eldris is a compact, fixed blade knife that fits in a pocket or can be hung around the neck. It has a stainless steel blade and a ground spine compatible with a fire starter. MSRP $29.99 (knife); $49.99 (neck knife kit). Gerber The US Assist is American- made, with premium materials and features Boss Tech ball bearing technology that gives the knife an ultra fast and smooth deployment. Ontario Knife Company The OKC Dozier Strike Lock- back Folder, designed for daily use, is slim and durable with a stainless steel blade. A thumb stud assists with easy opening and a solid lock-back keeps the blade secure. 4HE -UNCHER TITANIUM MULTI TOOL BY &ULL 7INDSOR IS MORE THAN JUST AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN TOOL IT IS DESIGNED TO DELIVER THE FUNCTIONALITY OF DIFFERENT TOOLS G reat things can come in small packages. And when it comes to knives designed for all-around outdoor use, the compact "Everyday Carry" knife is right at the top of the list of adventuring essentials. As Addison Nanney, marketing coordinator with Industrial Rev- olution, Morakniv's U.S. distributor, puts it, "Knives are one of the most important tools that man has created for itself." Everyday Carry (EDC) knives and all-purpose tools are gear es- sentials precisely because they can be a fit, or quite literally, a lifesaver, in nearly any situation. Compactness and reliability are key attributes and in the case of EDC knives, simplicity can be an asset. "People are looking to get more function out of their tools, but not necessarily more complexity," says Mark Windsor, founder and CEO of Full Windsor Tools. "The more use- ful we're able make a particular tool, the less stuff a consumer needs to bring into the backcountry. We're looking to create elegant simple tools that distill the amount of gear you need to carry to just a few essential items." The market is currently seeing a great variety of EDC pocketknives from brands large and small, notes Tim Lyden, senior category manager at Leatherman. "They are introduc- ing unique looks, colors, handle materials and even knife blade qualities," he says, add- ing that minimalist design is more and more apparent. "'Naked' knives have been in the marketplace for a long time, but they are showing up more lately." O *ULY s /UTDOOR )NSIGHT s