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Anthony Sculimbrene

Lawyer and EDC gear reviewer; publishes scored knife, flashlight and multitool reviews at Everyday Commentary.

6 things

Surefire EDC1 DFTHardware Surefire

loved

Its not the Surefire EDC1 DFT, which is the best compact single cell throw ever, but this is really, really good.

Comparison inside his Cloud Defensive MCH Micro review.

2026-08-23·everydaycommentary.com ↗

Benchmade Mini Bugout in S90VHardware Benchmade

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In the end, the MBO in S90V is probably the best EDC knife Benchmade has ever made and it is a jewel in my collection (the Valet and the Aphid were pretty good too; Benchmade can we get a re-issue of the Aphid with upgraded materials?). The exposed rear tang is an irksome but ultimately minor issue. The size, refinement, steel, and weight make this one of the very best knives on the market right now.

Review scoring the S90V Mini Bugout 19/20, docked only for the exposed rear tang.

2026-08-15·everydaycommentary.com ↗

Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in SPY27Hardware Spyderco

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But in the past two years, Spyderco released a SPY27 version of the Dragonfly 2. It is an amazing steel that perfectly fits the role the DF2 serves. It is a S35VN/S45VN that has better sharpenability. The result, in my mind, makes for the absolute best all around DF2 ever made.

Short-form review scoring the SPY27 Dragonfly 2 a perfect 20/20.

2026-08-01·everydaycommentary.com ↗

Victorinox CompactHardware Victorinox

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There is no perfect SAK, but the Compact is the best SAK. And this is not a "smartest Kardashian" scenario. Over the years I have genuinely loved carrying the Compact. Adding the pocket clip and the excellent PDW scales has made it one of my most frequently carried items.

Essay working through his criteria for the ideal Swiss Army Knife and landing on the Compact.

2026-05-03·everydaycommentary.com ↗

Jon GadgetOther Jon Gadget

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Opening line of his Swiss Army Knife essay, pointing readers at a YouTube channel about European EDC.

2026-05-03·everydaycommentary.com ↗

Spyderco Para 3Hardware Spyderco

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A similar fate befell various versions of the Bugout and the Para3 (which is still, to this day, the most overrated knife on the market)

Parenthetical aside in his Dragonfly 2 review.

2026-08-01·everydaycommentary.com ↗

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