B'yond EDC / Asymmetrical Contact - Small Details Overview - Dirk Pinkerton Reverse Tanto Knife
Published: 2 years ago
Today we're taking a look at a brand new knife from a brand new knife company, the Contact by B'yond EDC and designed by Dirk Pinkerton. We'll talk all about what B'yond EDC is, what Asymmetrical is, where they came from, and get pretty nerdy about this incredibly strong early offering from the brand.
You can check out B'yond EDC at...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/beyondedc.knives/
Website: https://beyondedcknives.com/edc-knives/ols/products/contact
You can find a fantastic interview with David Sun all about B'yond EDC (and how the knife industry works in general) over on the @KnifeNutsPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_gf7ED3Rzo
Chapters
00:00 Background
00:53 What IS B'yond EDC? (/David Sun)
02:10 Who Makes B'yond EDC Knives?
03:38 Confusing Branding
07:14 Who Is Dirk Pinkerton?
08:26 The Blade Shape
08:58 Cutting Geometry
10:45 Plunge Grind/Sharpening Choil
11:33 Cutting Performance
12:06 Excellent Jimping
13:26 The Handles Geometric Contouring
14:42 Handle Thickness
14:59 Handle Milling & Traction Jimping
16:45 Pocket Clip & Carry
17:50 Clip Ergos
18:51 Weight, Skeletonization, & Perfect Balance
19:49 Grips & Ergos
20:43 Aesthetic Pet Peeve
21:19 Fingerprint Magnet Anodization
22:09 Lock Bar Access
23:08 A Problematic Detent
26:10 Slightly Problematic Thumb Stud Placement
27:13 Fun & Fidgety (Once You Figure It Out)
27:40 Detent Angle & Closing
28:37 Fit, Finish, Value, & Final Thoughts
You can check out B'yond EDC at...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/beyondedc.knives/
Website: https://beyondedcknives.com/edc-knives/ols/products/contact
You can find a fantastic interview with David Sun all about B'yond EDC (and how the knife industry works in general) over on the @KnifeNutsPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_gf7ED3Rzo
Chapters
00:00 Background
00:53 What IS B'yond EDC? (/David Sun)
02:10 Who Makes B'yond EDC Knives?
03:38 Confusing Branding
07:14 Who Is Dirk Pinkerton?
08:26 The Blade Shape
08:58 Cutting Geometry
10:45 Plunge Grind/Sharpening Choil
11:33 Cutting Performance
12:06 Excellent Jimping
13:26 The Handles Geometric Contouring
14:42 Handle Thickness
14:59 Handle Milling & Traction Jimping
16:45 Pocket Clip & Carry
17:50 Clip Ergos
18:51 Weight, Skeletonization, & Perfect Balance
19:49 Grips & Ergos
20:43 Aesthetic Pet Peeve
21:19 Fingerprint Magnet Anodization
22:09 Lock Bar Access
23:08 A Problematic Detent
26:10 Slightly Problematic Thumb Stud Placement
27:13 Fun & Fidgety (Once You Figure It Out)
27:40 Detent Angle & Closing
28:37 Fit, Finish, Value, & Final Thoughts