My Favorite EDC Knife and Why

About this video

McPhee discusses his preferred everyday carry knife, the SOCP Dagger, explaining its design advantages, proper carrying methods, and why he considers it superior to carrying multiple blades. He shares his perspective on minimalist loadouts and demonstrates how to wear and deploy the knife safely.

Key takeaways

• McPhee argues that carrying one versatile knife is more practical than carrying multiple blades (folder, fixed blade, and multi-tool), as most additional knives go unused
• McPhee recommends the SOCP Dagger because it fits in MOLLE, can be worn centerline on a plate carrier or clipped to a belt loop, and can be accessed with either hand
• McPhee emphasizes that knives should be reholstered slowly and deliberately, never rushed, as a critical safety principle

Episode details: published December 23, 2024 · 448.2K views · 3:34 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.

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