12 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed

Weighing just 0.86 ounces and measuring only 2.6 inches when closed, this tiny ultralight titan packs a mean punch. That’s because, despite its small stature, it boasts a G-10 handle, 10Cr15MoV steel tools, an integrated carabiner and a handful of useful functions. That includes a 1.5-inch knife blade, bottle opener, emergency seatbelt cutter and more. If you need a high-function multi-tool but can’t spare much room for a full-sized one, this minuscule wonder will get the job done.

Like so many great Civivi knives, the Noctis blends head-turning looks, reliable materials, smooth functionality and a less-than-you’d-expect price. It boasts a 2.98-inch straight-back blade made of capable Nitro-V steel, ambidextrous thumb studs and a crossbar lock. The strategically holed out, ergonomic G10 scales help keep the weight to a feathery 2.75 ounces in this variant. Other editions offer micarta and guibourtia wood, not to mention a Damascus steel blade.

The original Benchmade culinary knife is already a champ thanks to a 5.97-inch clip-point blade made of CPM-154 steel, full belly and narrow tip that make it perfectly capable of tackling all manner of cookout tasks, from chopping veggies to slicing steak. This edition gets a premium upgrade in the form of a FatCarbon handle dubbed Dark Matter Blue. It comes complete with a fitted sheath, enabling you to protect the blade (but still show off that fancy handle) when it’s not in use.

If you seek a kitchen superstar with serious flair, check out this upscaled Station Knife treatment, boasting an aesthetic that recalls volcanic terrain courtesy of a milled FatCarbon handle bearing the fitting moniker of Dark Matter Gold. It still gets the classic edition’s blade, a 5.97-inch clip-point made of CPM-154 steel — plus a black DLC coating to complement the handle — as well as a fitted sheath to shield that precious edge when it’s not on chopping and slicing duty.

We Knife’s Collinear is a combination of Brutalist, minimalist design language and high-performance materials — including titanium and Böhler M390 super steel. This angular, cyberpunk-inspired folder includes a flipper deployment, integrated frame lock, reverse tanto blade and caged ceramic ball-bearing pivot. It’s also available in five distinct configurations, including an ultra-high-end version with a Fafnir Damasteel blade.

After listening to customer feedback, Vosteed decided to take its fan-favorite Marten folding knife and beef it up a bit into a bigger version, the Marten 330. Now measuring 7.52 inches overall (with a 3.3-inch blade), it’s more friendly to larger grips without losing any of the elements that made it such a great knife to begin with. In fact, some versions have even been further refined, such as the new criss-cross diamond aluminum pattern handle scales and gentle backspacer jimping.

Even by Sencut’s standards, the difference between the price of this knife and how well its outfitted is impressive. Boasting a respectable 9Cr18MoV steel blade with two ambidextrous deployments (thumb studs and fuller grooves), a G-10 handle, a crossbar lock and numerous other killer details, this knife is a crazy bargain starting at under $50.

Measuring just 3.7 inches long, this is one of the more compact EDC pens out there. Plus, thanks to its sturdy titanium construction, its also incredibly strong and lightweight. While its primary functionality can be accessed by its combination pocket clip and bolt-action deployment, it also has swappable heads, turning it into a highly utilitarian multi-tool. In fact, it works as a knife, pencil, driver and more — meaning it could feasibly replace most of your EDC (and then some).

The insanely tiny Pinner measures 3cm (1.2 inches) closed and 4.3cm (1.7 inches) open, with its chonky little blade offering an 11.5mm (0.45-inch) cutting edge. Yet when it comes to many daily tasks such as box opening, tag removing and twine cutting, this keychain-ready, CNC-machined dynamo is absolutely qualified. The main ingredients are stainless steel, but those willing to splash a bit more cash can upgrade to a titanium handle and a blade made of Damascus steel, renowned for its history, rippling finish and blend of edge retention and toughness.

Grzegorz Grabarski’s Wet Nellie might with the award for the worst EDC knife name. However, it could also win design awards, so take the good with the bad. Not only does this knife boast a fan-favorite material duo — titanium handle scales and a MagnaCut blade — but it also has a unique dual-lock situation — a button-actuated frame lock. Pair that with its sleek, futuristic looks and this one’s a winner.

When working in incredibly tight spaces, where only micro twists are possible and/or advisable, many ratchet tools can’t help but backlash, returning the screw right back to the starting point. Pushing the limits of R&D, Titaner’s solution features an internal mechanism with a minimum swing arc of just four degrees. The result is the equivalent of surgical precision when it comes to tightening (or loosening) screws in the most confined of spaces, with a dual-lock gear system ensuring 100% power transfer. True to brand’s name, the compact 29.8-gram unit is made of tough GR5 titanium. 

This kit adds a variety of accessories to Titaner’s EDC Ratchet-Basic, tapping into endless possibilities. The most fundamental accessories are the four extension bars that can be attached to the Core’s four ports in various configurations to tackle a wide range of challenges. For a bit of targeted oomph with delicate jobs, you can add the Gyro-Stabilizer Cap. These key pieces, plus 12 common S2 steel bits and the Core itself, pack neatly into the hockey puck-sized Pocket Performance Module, which doubles as a high-torque handle.