Nordic Knurled EDC Capsule

Keep your small essentials organized, safe, and stylish.

This 3D printed EDC (Everyday Carry) container is designed with a focus on tactile feel and rugged utility. The detailed knurled texture not only provides an excellent grip—even with wet hands or gloves—but also hides layer lines, giving the print a premium, injection-molded look.

The screw-top lid features a sturdy loop, making it easy to attach to a carabiner, backpack, or keychain. The contrasting color ring adds a modern touch and allows you to color-code your contents.

🌟 Key Features

• High-Grip Texture: Available in multiple patterns (Blank, Diamond, Dots, Bubbles & Cube)  for maximum grip.

• Secure Closure: Smooth-running thread keeps the lid tight and your items secure.

• Color Accent: Designed for NO AMS/MMU. Print the ring in color of your choice.

• Travel Ready: Integrated loop for easy carry on backpacks or belts.

🎒 Ideal for Storing:

• 💊 Pharmacy: Pills, vitamins, or supplements.

• 🌲 Outdoor: Matches, tinder, or water purification tablets.

• 🧵 Emergency: Sewing kit, safety pins, or buttons.

• 💰 Cash: Rolled-up banknotes or coins for emergencies.

• 🦷 Hygiene: Toothpicks, gum, or earplugs.

🖨 Printing Instructions

These containers are designed to be easy to print. For the best aesthetic results (like in the photos), follow these recommendations:

• Material: PLA Matte, PLA+, or PETG (for higher durability/heat resistance).

• Nozzle: 0.4mm standard.

• Layer Height: 0.16mm or 0.20mm (lower layer heights make the threads smoother).

• Infill: 15% Gyroid (strong and fast).

• Walls/Perimeters: 3 walls are recommended for sturdiness.

• Supports: NO supports needed. The design is optimized for 3D printing. The internal threads and overhangs bridge well.

• Orientation: Print standing up on the bottom flat surface.

📏 Sizes & Variations

• Sizes: Standard model size Ø28x50mm

• Scale Sizes: Scale to fit Your needs. (Z for longer capsule - Y/X for larger diameter - X/Y/Z for overall larger dimension)

If you like this design, please leave a like and post a make! I’d love to see your color combinations.