Are these standard trading-card size?

Yes. Each card is 2.5 by 3.5 inches, the same dimensions as sports and collectible trading cards, so they fit standard binder pages and sleeve systems.

What makes the cardstock holographic?

The holographic foil is embedded in the premium cardstock itself, creating a reflective finish that catches light. It's not a surface sticker, so the card stays smooth and durable.

Do I need to choose which sleeve to use?

No. You get both hard and soft protective sleeves for each card, so you can use whichever fits your storage or display setup, or swap between them depending on whether you're traveling or keeping them at home.

Who are the people featured on these cards?

The set includes eight figures from the knife and everyday-carry community: knife designers, gear makers, a magazine editor, and a retailer. The merchant lists Ben Belkin, Jamie Williams, Joseph Vero, Kyle Burgess, Maxi Haensch, Steve Shackleford, TC Barnette, and TJ Schwarz.

Can I buy individual cards or only the full set?

This is sold as a complete eight-card set. Individual cards are not available separately.

Is this a one-time production run?

Yes. This third-edition set is a limited run, and once stock is gone, there's no plan to reprint this particular lineup.

Everyday Cards 3rd Edition (EDC's)

Made in USA

The 3-second version

Eight cards featuring knife makers, gear designers, and community figures
Holographic foil cardstock with illustrated custom artwork
Includes both hard and soft protective sleeves for each card
Limited edition—no restock planned
Pre-order shipping window
Collectible only, no practical function

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Trading cards for the everyday-carry world, featuring makers and collectors

Most trading-card nostalgia projects end up as novelty prints that nobody actually collects. This one works because it targets a community that already gathers in person—blade shows, EDC expos—where signature hunting is part of the culture. The holographic cardstock and dual-sleeve packaging treat these like real collectibles, not gag gifts. That makes them worth carrying to events and worth the risk of getting them signed rather than leaving them sealed. If you follow knife makers or attend shows, the subjects are people you've heard of, and that shared reference is what turns a set of cards into something you'd actually trade or display.

Good gift when

People who attend knife shows, blade expos, or EDC meetups regularly
Collectors who follow custom knife makers and gear fabricators
Anyone who wants signature-hunting projects at in-person events
Fans of the featured makers looking for display pieces

Skip it if You're not plugged into the knife and gear community and won't recognize the featured makers. These work as collectibles only if the subjects mean something to you or to the person receiving them.

Specs

Cards per set: 8
Card dimensions: 2.5 × 3.5 inches
Material: Ecofoil holographic premium cardstock
Included sleeves: Hard and soft protector sleeves for each card
Artwork: Custom illustrated by Black Ink Branded
Edition: Third edition, limited run
Made in: USA

What's included

Ben Belkin (Jack Wolf Knives) card
Jamie Williams (JRW Gear) card
Joseph Vero (Vero Engineering) card
Kyle Burgess (Cougar Kyle) card
Maxi Haensch (Knife Lounge) card
Steve Shackleford (Blade Magazine) card
TC Barnette (SMKW) card
TJ Schwarz (Schwarz Knives) card
Hard protective sleeves for all eight cards
Soft protective sleeves for all eight cards

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

Works best if the recipient follows knife makers or attends EDC and blade shows.

The details

This set brings the collectible-card format into the pocket-tool and knife community. Each of the eight cards spotlights a figure from that world—makers, shop owners, media personalities—with illustrated artwork on premium holographic cardstock.

You get both hard and soft protective sleeves for each card, so you can store them long-term or carry them to shows for signatures. The cardstock is rigid and the holographic finish catches light the way vintage sports cards did, giving each one a tactile presence that feels like a real collectible.

The subjects in this third-edition run include knife designers, gear fabricators, a magazine editor, and a retailer who have built followings in everyday-carry circles. The artwork is custom illustration rather than photography, which gives the set a unified graphic style.

Each card measures 2.5 by 3.5 inches—standard trading-card dimensions—so they fit into any sleeve or binder system you already own. The holographic foil is embedded in the cardstock itself, not a surface sticker, so it stays smooth and resists peeling.

Because the print run is limited and many of the featured people attend blade shows, knife expos, and EDC gatherings, you have a realistic shot at getting signatures in person. The dual-sleeve system means you can swap protection levels depending on whether you're displaying, storing, or traveling with them.

This is a manufactured collectible rather than a functional tool. It exists because a subset of the knife and gear community wanted something to swap and sign at events, and this set answers that. If you attend shows or follow the makers featured, the cards serve as conversation pieces and a way to document who you've met.

Big Idea Design

Everyday Cards 3rd Edition (EDC's)

Third edition set with eight cards, holographic cardstock, and dual sleeve protection

$28at bigidesign.com

Quantity

Ships and sold by Big Idea Design. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Eight cards featuring knife makers, gear designers, and community figures
Holographic foil cardstock with illustrated custom artwork
Includes both hard and soft protective sleeves for each card
Limited edition—no restock planned
Pre-order shipping window
Collectible only, no practical function

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Questions

Are these standard trading-card size?: Yes. Each card is 2.5 by 3.5 inches, the same dimensions as sports and collectible trading cards, so they fit standard binder pages and sleeve systems.
What makes the cardstock holographic?: The holographic foil is embedded in the premium cardstock itself, creating a reflective finish that catches light. It's not a surface sticker, so the card stays smooth and durable.
Do I need to choose which sleeve to use?: No. You get both hard and soft protective sleeves for each card, so you can use whichever fits your storage or display setup, or swap between them depending on whether you're traveling or keeping them at home.
Who are the people featured on these cards?: The set includes eight figures from the knife and everyday-carry community: knife designers, gear makers, a magazine editor, and a retailer. The merchant lists Ben Belkin, Jamie Williams, Joseph Vero, Kyle Burgess, Maxi Haensch, Steve Shackleford, TC Barnette, and TJ Schwarz.
Can I buy individual cards or only the full set?: This is sold as a complete eight-card set. Individual cards are not available separately.
Is this a one-time production run?: Yes. This third-edition set is a limited run, and once stock is gone, there's no plan to reprint this particular lineup.