19 New CRKT Knives and Multi-Tools That Deserve a Closer Look

Few EDC brands can match Columbia River Knife & Tool’s range, as this bevy of compelling 2026 releases makes abundantly clear.

Collage of close-up images showing CRKT branded knives and a flashlight with various handle materials and blade designs.

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By Steve Mazzucchi and Hayley Helms

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Few knife brands manage to stay genuinely interesting across a catalog this wide, but Tualitin, Oregon-based CRKT has given us plenty to write about this year.

From clever multi-drivers to compact fixed blades to all manner of uniquely deploying folders, the brand continues to bring innovative silhouettes from top custom designers to the fore.

Catch up on the latest and greatest CRKT releases you might have missed so far in 2026 below.

Close-up of an orange CRKT knife sheath with black handle and orange paracord on camouflage fabric.

CRKT Walker Blade Lock (4200K)

Close-up of a CRKT knife blade with a textured blue handle and a brown cord attached.

CRKT Minimalist Nessmuk (2375W)

Close-up of a CRKT folding knife blade with a wooden handle and metal screws.

CRKT M16-10XK Crossbar Lock and M16-10XD Crossbar Lock

Close-up of a black CRKT folding knife blade with a metal locking mechanism.

CRKT CEO Microflipper (Natural G10)

Close-up of a CRKT folding knife with a translucent blue handle resting on green moss.

CRKT Padawan Frame Lock (Natural G10)

Close-up of a black CRKT folding knife with a textured thumb stud and circular pivot on a dark textured surface.

CRKT Walker Blade Lock (Natural G10)

Close-up of a silver folding knife with a blue thumb stud and textured handle against a green background.

CRKT M16-02BALI Balisong and M16-03BALI Balisong

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.