Louis Martin Custom Knives
Handmade Everyday Carry (EDC) Knives
An everyday carry (EDC) knife is a compact, practical knife carried daily for utility tasks, either a small fixed blade or a folder. Louis Martin EDC lots mix both styles in Damascus and high-carbon steel, and every knife ships with a sheath.
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An everyday carry (EDC) knife is a compact, practical knife carried daily for utility tasks, either a small fixed blade or a folder. Louis Martin EDC lots mix both styles in Damascus and high-carbon steel, and every knife ships with a sheath.
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, and with blade quality that makes every cutting task a pleasure.
Characteristics & Construction
These notes describe everyday carry knives in general. Lot pieces are picked from stock, so features such as blade length, handle material and construction vary piece to piece.
Compact Carry
EDC knives in our lineup are compact and light, made for everyday cutting jobs. Lots mix small fixed blades and folding knives, so no two pieces are alike.
Carry Options
Every knife in an EDC lot ships with a sheath. Some folders also have a pocket clip; features vary from piece to piece.
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Everyday Carry Knives: 10-Piece Lot
A hand-picked lot of 10 everyday carry knife pieces from stock, mixing fixed blades and folding knives. No two are alike, and features vary piece to piece. Every knife ships with a sheath. Choose your steel below.
Assorted is a mixed lot of everyday carry knives, no two the same. 10% off all lots for a limited time. Free US shipping. 60-day returns. See our shipping and return policies.
Also on our eBay store (97.7% positive across 57,600+ ratings) and in our daily live Whatnot auctions (4.8★, 12,200+ reviews), at in-person 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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