Bearded Gear

Jake Wright, known online as Bearded Gear, runs a long-form EDC podcast that leans heavily into the knife world. With over 8,000 YouTube subscribers and close to 800 videos under his belt, Jake has become a respected voice in the online knife and EDC community. The podcast format lets him go deeper than a YouTube video typically allows, with episodes stretching anywhere from an hour and fifteen minutes to over four hours for particularly meaty conversations. The interview episodes are the show's strength. Jake brings on knife makers like Bryan from Keanison Knives, the team behind Jack Wolf Knives and Tactile Knife Co, along with other gear content creators and industry personalities. These conversations get into the actual craft of knife making — the design process, material choices, production challenges, and the business realities of running a small knife company. Solo episodes fill in the gaps with personal gear reviews, collection updates, and thoughts on where the EDC market is headed. With 32 episodes and a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews, Bearded Gear is a smaller podcast that punches above its weight in terms of guest quality and conversation depth. Jake also co-founded Luft Concepts with Ryan of Rimmer Designs, launching their first knife (the Avant), which gives him firsthand perspective on the maker side of things — not just the reviewer side. The long runtimes won't suit everyone, but for knife collectors and EDC enthusiasts who want real talk about the craft and culture behind the gear they carry, this show delivers conversations you won't find anywhere else.