I’m Rikki Hernandez, a videographer and EDC storyteller exploring the world of knives, everyday carry, and the makers behind the gear we love. This channel blends documentary-style storytelling with honest knife reviews, gear breakdowns, and the history of iconic designs. I dive into what makes a knife good—and why we connect to the tools we carry.

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the Thumb Stud RMX is almost here!!! I was so pumped to have the opportunity to chat with Dan Dovel, the Lead Engineer about this change to the already popular RMX platform.

If you haven't already please go check it out. If you want to snag one be ready. TODAY @ 10AM PST.

worksharptools.com/products/rmx-thumbstud-drop-poi…

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Last year I had the opportunity to check out the Pro-Tech Duke 2 and I kinda fell in love with it. You guys know I'm not the biggest fan of autos, but the more Pro-Tech's I handled, the more my mind started to change.

To me, the Duke 2 is perfect for EDC. Bigger than the Runt, much smaller than something like the TR-3 auto.

What do you guys think? Are you a fan of autos? And if so, what's your favorite?


My friends at CKG have some in stock if you want to own one for yourself!

tinyurl.com/3wbd74v6

(Affiliate link! If you decide to pick one up, it helps keep the lights on over here. Thank you for the support!)

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These ‪@auxmfg‬ x ‪@The-Knife-Connection‬ Exclusives look so damn good! I made a video about some of his models last year and you guys went crazy over the Pocket Lint's and the Runt XL.

All of these are handmade by Michael in Reno, NV. He's a good dude who makes awesome knives.

If you guys wanna snag one of these I'll have links down below. Let me know which one you would carry?

Pocket Lint:

Carbon Fiber: tinyurl.com/53rxhkxj

Ironwood: tinyurl.com/3j2jfts9

Grip X: tinyurl.com/3hnbt38c

Runt XL: tinyurl.com/5em8f7p7

Model 1: tinyurl.com/3b59sx3m

(these are affiliate links and your purchase helps keep the lights on here!)

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Hey… if you’re a JWK fan there’s a few on sale at The Knife Connection, a few older models like a micarta Diamondback Jack!

tinyurl.com/bdh3huvt

Make sure you use code SAVE20 at checkout to apply the discount!

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Last year I shared the story of Vero Engineering and Pro-Tech. The Synapse is one of my favorite Vero designs and seeing it in an auto is just awesome.

I found this one while I was doing some window shopping at Cajun Knife and Gear one of the channel sponsors.

What do you guys think? is the Synapse better as an auto?

Check it out here: tinyurl.com/mu74s4ru

(that is an affiliate link and a purchase using it helps keep the lights on around here!)

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As a non bushcraft guy I always assumed that anything labeled that way was out of my wheelhouse. But a few years ago I connected with Tom from Knives By Nuge and that all changed for me. Him and I have camped together and he taught me some useful light saving skills (and he gave me the nickname Capt. Bushcraft lol)

It's awesome to see him partner up with ‪@The-Knife-Connection‬ on a Cub (right) and Bruin (left) exclusive. These go live at 7PM EST TODAY.

If you guys want to support a USA made maker and these catch your eye check em out HERE. CODE: RIKKIHERNANDEZ gets you 5% off (and supports the channel)

Bruin - tinyurl.com/338u6sre

Cub - tinyurl.com/mvxauf88

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The Pocket Bowie will always hold a special place in my heart. This was one of my first collaborations EVER (not this exact config). I love the work that Michael from Aux MFG puts out and it's been an honor being a part of his journey.

This is one of his production Pocket Bowie fixed blades and it retails for $99. A great gateway knife into the world of fixed blades if you want to keep the budget maintainable.

Snag one here: tinyurl.com/5btwffe2
CODE: RIKKIHERNANDEZ gets you 5% OFF

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One of my favorite fixed blades of all time and one I recommend to anyone gettin into fixed blades.

The Winkler SD-1. This was my very first fixed blade and the history behind the Winkler brand is just awesome.

Check it out here: tinyurl.com/mpp57zy  
CODE: RIKKIHERNANDEZ gets you 5% at checkout.

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I've yet to check out a Microtech MSI Ram-Lok, what do you guys think?

This one is a new arrival at ‪@CajunKnifeAndGear‬ I kinda like this one but I think I want the plain titanium one more haha.

Check it out here:
tinyurl.com/fz2396d4

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I've found myself back in the slip joint realm and maaaan I kind wanna snag this one hahah. It's made by Josh Fisher, the Master Bladesmith behind 15:58 Knife Co.

What do you guys think?

Check it out here: tinyurl.com/3ep3n6en

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