Louis Martin Custom Knives
Handmade Everyday Carry (EDC) Knives
An everyday carry (EDC) knife is a compact, practical folding knife carried daily for utility tasks. Louis Martin EDC knives are handcrafted in Damascus and high-carbon steel with slim, pocket-friendly profiles designed for reliable daily carry and use.
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An everyday carry (EDC) knife is a compact, practical folding knife carried daily for utility tasks. Louis Martin EDC knives are handcrafted in Damascus and high-carbon steel with slim, pocket-friendly profiles designed for reliable daily carry and use.
The best EDC knife is the one you actually carry — every day, effortlessly. Louis Martin's EDC knives are designed with this reality in mind: compact, lightweight, with a slim pocket profile and blade quality that makes every cutting task a pleasure.
Characteristics & Construction
Compact Carry
EDC knives in our lineup feature blades 2.5–3.5 inches — the sweet spot for legal carry across most jurisdictions and genuine daily utility.
Pocket Clip
Deep-carry pocket clips in tip-up or tip-down configuration ensure the knife is always accessible but never obtrusive.
Made to Order Made-to-Order Lot
Everyday Carry Knives — 10-Piece Lot
A hand-picked lot of 10 everyday carry knife pieces, hand-forged to order in East Northport, NY. Choose your steel below: every lot is one of a kind, always available, no waiting on stock.
10% off all lots for a limited time. Free US shipping. 60-day returns. See our shipping and return policies.
Also available on our eBay store (Top Rated, 110K+ sold), Amazon & Etsy storefronts, in our daily live Whatnot auctions (4.8★, 11,200+ reviews), at gun & knife shows, and for wholesale volume. Carry rules vary: see knife laws by state.
Care & Maintenance
Full care guide →- 1
Daily wipe
A quick daily wipe with a dry cloth prevents the gradual accumulation of pocket debris, oils, and moisture that degrade Damascus and high-carbon blade finishes.
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Weekly strop
A brief weekly strop (5–8 strokes per side on a loaded leather strop) maintains a working edge without shortening blade life through frequent grinding.
Everyday Carry Knives — Frequently Asked Questions
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One of a kind
Each piece is the only one we made. Sold once, gone for good.
Hand-forged since 1993
Forged, ground, and finished at our own facility.
Warranty in the box
Every knife ships with our warranty card.
Free US shipping
Dispatched within 3 business days.
What Live Buyers Say
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