
An Upstart Brand’s Tiny, Heritage-Quality EDC Knife Is a Puzzling Masterpiece
Made in collaboration with magician Chris Ramsay, this keychain blade requires cleverness and brain power to unlock.
Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.
Made in collaboration with magician Chris Ramsay, this keychain blade requires cleverness and brain power to unlock.
By Sean Tirman
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I already loved this tiny cutting tool, but the changes in this configuration make it even better than ever before.
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