Every guy should carry a pocket knife. No, it doesn’t mean you’re trying to get cast as a baddie in the next John Wick movie, nor does it mean you plan on using it as…

Every guy should carry a pocket knife. No, it doesn’t mean you’re trying to get cast as a baddie in the next John Wick movie, nor does it mean you plan on using it as…
As everyday carry (or EDC) tools have gone from niche items collected by gear-heads to mainstream essentials, the profile of everyday carry pocket knives has gone up. Not only are many of these knives stylish…
We’ve long been fans of knifemakers CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool). Their understated EDC is reliable, stylish, and will last years to come. Their latest offering is an upgrade to the CEO Compact. Designed…
The original Joe Caswell designed Provoke was a huge hit for Columbia River Knife & Tool because the ingenious folding Karambit knife was lightning fast to deploy, remarkably convenient, and truly unique. Now, the brand…
We here at Cool Material are a bit obsessed with the Provoke, a revolutionary knife that takes the old school karambit fighting knife and turns it into a morphing EDC dream. Now, the brand has…
CRKT—aka Columbia River Knife and Tool—is one of the most renowned EDC tool makers out there. They make pocket knives for guys who don’t carry one. They make tactical pens to protect you on the…
We’re all for the attractive design of an axe from Best Made or a similar outfit, but one is so beautiful and pricey that you are almost afraid to use it. The new Freyr Axe…
A tactical flashlight is one of the best, most useful things you can carry on a daily basis. Not only can it be used to illuminate dark paths, hard-to-see keyholes, and other late night mysteries, but…
Columbia River Knife & Tool—aka CRKT—has been making fantastic knives, tools and accessories for more than two decades. They have a mini pocket knife for your everyday carry. They have a multi-tool with a built-in…