I have a checklist for what I consider great EDC, and I’m going to share it with you. Good EDC (in entirely my opinion) should be compact, well-crafted, appealing, and should try to be multipurpose. Tick all those boxes and you’ve won my support – something that I instantly felt with the Edge & Pop the second I saw it. It’s compact, has a fairly plain silhouette, but is filled with character. When open, it sports a tiny drop-point microblade made from gorgeous Damascus Steel. Close the blade, however, and the EDC transforms into a bottle opener.
That’s where the name Edge & Pop comes from – its two personas. When open, the blade reveals its sharp edge, but when shut, it lets you ‘pop’ open a brewski. The magic lies in the way the blade’s formed. The bottle opener is built right into its rear, and juts out when the knife’s shut. Use the bottle opener as a finger-flip, and it allows the blade to swivel open… and when your hands aren’t loving this fidget action, your eyes are admiring the spectacular Damascus bladework, wrapped in gorgeous ebony wood.
Designer: LUNARK
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“I created Edge & Pop because I was tired of bulky, uninspired pocket tools. I wanted something that’s sharp, stylish, and truly everyday-carry friendly, so I designed a compact Damascus steel knife with a built-in bottle opener,” says Lunark, the man behind the Edge & Pop. “A great pocket knife should feel like an extension of your hand, effortless to carry, built to last, and always ready when you need it. Inspired by centuries of craftsmanship, I set out to create a pocket knife that honors tradition while embracing modern everyday needs.”
Measuring a mere 1.85 inches when closed (1.6 inches if you just measure the handle), and opening to a tiny 2.7 inches when you need to wield the blade, the Edge & Pop is so compact you’ll forget it’s even there. It weighs a paltry 1 ounce or 28 grams (that’s lighter than your average AirPods case), but pop the blade open and it really does mean business. The blade may measure only 1.1 inches from base to tip, but that’s enough to really get the job done, whether you’re using your EDC knief indoors or outdoors.
The gorgeous Damascus steel blade is truly a work of art. Lunark prides himself in craftsmanship, which is why the entire EDC is such a celebration of tradition and handiwork. The blade’s drop-point profile allows it to do everything from cut open envelopes to even slice through paracord and whittle/carve wood. 67 layers of high-carbon stainless steel give the blade a rating of 58-60 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale, which means it’ll take on all the tasks you throw at it without really needing much upkeep or maintenance. The 9Cr18MoV steel blade holds its shape and retains its edge even with sustained use.
Meanwhile, the back of the blade sports that nifty little bottle opener. In many ways, the bottle opener acts as a flipper to quickly deploy the blade. A liner lock holds the blade in place, and can be disengaged to shut the knife and reveal its bottle opener detail once again. Made from the same Damascus steel, it effortlessly cracks open the caps of any bottle, while the handle acts as the fulcrum point.
The handle itself is fashioned from a piece of ebony wood. The unique grain on the handle is a sheer treat to look at, and is unique to every knife. Similarly, the Damascus blade has its own unique marbling, which means every single Edge & Pop is different in its pattern, sort of like human fingerprints. That also means your Edge & Pop knife is truly yours, and unlike any other out there.
“I set out to create a pocket knife that blends heritage craftsmanship with modern utility, a tool that’s compact, effortless to carry, and designed for everyday use,” Lunark mentions. “After multiple iterations, I arrived at the perfect form, sleek, precise, and uniquely functional. The built-in bottle opener became an essential feature, adding an extra layer of practicality without compromising the knife’s slim profile. Every detail was carefully considered to create a tool that feels just as good in hand as it looks in your everyday carry.
Compact, utilitarian, versatile, and visually striking, the Edge & Pop really does tick all my boxes for good EDC design. It starts at just $39 per unit – extremely affordable for a hand-forged Damascus Steel blade – and makes for a great gift if you’ve got friends/family who love the outdoors and the adventure it brings… Or just appreciate their occasional beers!
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