John Rusk of EMP EDC [Every Man's Pocket (EMP) Everyday Carry (EDC)], joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on episode 346 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. Find show notes and links mentioned in this episode at https://theknifejunkie.com/346 (https://theknifejunkie.com/346).From collector to creator: John Rusk and EMPEDC aim to put the most robust and appealing Everyday Carry (EDC) gear in Every Man's Pocket (EMP), hence EMP EDC. Less than two years ago EMP EDC was formed around John's passion for EDC gear, with the help of other successful makers and partners the dream became a reality.EMP EDC's first knife, the Nymble, has come out in multiple versions, employing a variety of materials and blade shapes, and is the company's flagship model. Ergonomics, cutting utility, fidget factor and attention to aesthetics are all crucial, so, each EMPEDC design is prototyped with multiple shops and run through a broad range of tests.The Thick Boy V2 Wharncleaver folder is available on the website in a number of dress options, from the ruggedly handsome to the exotically beautiful. EMP EDC also offers replacement handle scales for the Thick Boy V2 as well as Mokuti kits for the Nymble T and a Robot themed Knucklehead "Keychain" knuck made of Titanium.Find EMP EDC online at https://empedc.com (https://empedc.com) and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/empedc (https://www.instagram.com/empedc).Be sure to support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a Patron -- including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon (https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon) for details.Let us know what you thought about this episode. Please leave a rating and/or a review in whatever podcast player app you're listening on. Your feedback is much appreciated.Also, call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any comments, feedback or suggestions on the show, and let us know who you'd like to hear interviewed on an upcoming edition of The Knife Junkie Podcast.To listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen).