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Winter is coming. But for many of us, especially those farther north, it feels like it is already here. And those short, cold days can be pretty gloomy.
But you know what makes us feel better? A slate of new everyday carry knives and multi-tools to choose from. Picking out a few new bladed tools always raises our spirits. Okay, yeah, sure, you might also be shopping for those you hold dear, as the final big holidays of the year approach.
Really, we’re all spoiled for choice. Check all those out (and more) below.
Kansept Knives
Kansept Flank
Kansept’s latest collaboration with Geoff Blauvelt’s Tuffknives packs a ton of value into a great-looking fixed blade that won’t break the bank. Highlights include a 3.69-inch full-tang drop-point blade made of reliable D2 steel, a fist-filling ergonomic handle made of G10, micarta or shred carbon fiber and a weight of just 1.79 ounces. All five variants (including G006A5, shown) come with a rotatable Kydex sheath that fits belts up to two inches wide.
There’s much to love here beyond the icy good looks, beginning with a 2.87-inch drop-point blade made of Nitro-V steel, which offers admirable edge retention and corrosion resistance without breaking the bank. A knobby rear flipper guarantees snappy deployment from the ergonomic grey 6061-T6 aluminum handle scales, which house a sturdy liner lock to hold the blade firmly in place. Rounding things out are fittingly iridescent blue anodized elements: the pivot screw, handle screws and a reversible tip-up pocket clip.
One of the most stunningly designed, beautifully rendered high-end knives to come out this year (and potentially for the last few years), the Rike Predator is an exceptionally stunning integral folder — meaning its handle is made from a single, unbroken piece of, in this case, titanium. It also has a Böhler M390 steel blade with a highly unique pair of thumb studs.
Boasting a G10 handle (with either a G10 or carbon fiber inlay), button lock, 3.54-inch 14C28N steel blade and ceramic ball-bearing pivot, the Griffin G10 is a lot of knife for under $100. But that’s entirely the point. This slick knife offers a fit and finish comparable to knives twice its price. Of course, if its 8.50-inch overall length is too much, there’s a 6.96-inch Mini Griffin G10 for even less: $79.
Titaner has solidified itself as the master of tiny, titanium EDC, and the Shrike is no exception. This time, the brand has put together an absurdly lightweight, compact multi-tool that includes a removable replaceable precision blade, driver, pry bar, nail file and more. It also has an integrated carabiner for easier hauling. And since the blade comes off, it can be made TSA- and travel-friendly. All of that and more in a tool that weighs under 0.4 ounces — nice.
The Ace Elmer brings together the technical precision of Pro-Tech with the Scandinavian design influence and American manufacturing of GiantMouse. This minimalist automatic keeps things simple with an approachable 3.2 inch blade, push button pivot and button lock. At 3.2 ounces and 7.8 inches total length, it’s a sleek and streamlined EDC contender.
If you seek a reliable everyday knife with distinct tactical vibes, look no further. The Tarask boasts a big but EDC-friendly 2.96-inch drop-point blade made of Nitro-V steel. Generous jimping improves grip during detail work, while thumb studs and a rear flipper tab enable swift one-handed deployment from the ergonomic G10 handle scales. Adding to the ease of use is a button-lock, which makes one-handed retraction a (tap and) snap.
In the spirit of the season, The James Brand brings back one of its cleverest products for a seventh time. Made of stainless steel and boasting six legitimately sharp points, the Throwflake is, in the brand’s words “50% holiday-season decoration, 50% shuriken (or “ninja star”) and 100% awesome.” For easy hanging, the Santa Claus Red Paracord is included.
Kizer has taken one of its most beloved, recognizable EDC knives — the Sheepdog — and transformed it into a multi-tool utility knife. While it maintains its signature handle shape, it now gets a razor blade mount instead of a traditional integrated knife blade. But that’s not the only swap. The knife now gets a more convenient button lock and some multi-tool functionality in the form of a pair of tweezers and a toothpick hidden in the handle. There are two versions, which only differ by means of blade mounting — one is a button release, whereas the other has a more secure Dual-Anchor screw system.
Emerging from the Böker Manufaktur label, this knife sits at the nexus of past and present, mixing traditional design with modern materials while keeping the price securely in the double digits. It features two blades (hence 2BLD) made of D2 steel, employing nail nicks for two-handed opening and held in place via the classic Barlow non-locking slip-joint mechanism. A generous nickel silver bolster and checkered bone scales (in brown or black) round out the timeless look.
The coveted GM line’s latest limited drop begins with the GM14, which distinguishes itself visually via the Vanax steel blade’s satin finish and green micarta inlays on the titanium handle. The business end is a majestic 3.6-inch modified trailing point blade, deployed via ambidextrous thumb studs and held in place with a sturdy nested liner lock. Only 400 examples of this knife, which becomes available Tuesday, December 9 at noon EST, will be produced.
The evil twin of the GM14 brings a decidedly darker edge to the latest coveted GM line drop. The cutting edge is a generous 3.6-inch modified trailing point blade made of Vanax steel, deployed via ambidextrous thumb studs and held in place with a sturdy nested liner lock. Both the blade and its titanium handle are cloaked in tumbled black PVD, with the latter featuring real bronze inlays and backspacers that will patina, adding uniqueness over time. Only 200 examples of this knife, which becomes available Tuesday, December 9 at noon EST, will be produced.
Civivi has reissued its small, slender slipjoint knife in two new editions, both of which pay homage to heirloom knives of the past. With a pocket clip deletion, they’re remarkably slender — measuring just 10mm at their widest point — but make up for it with an easy-to-grab lanyard. The both measure 6.52 inches total with 2.81-inch Nitro-V steel blades. The difference? One has green and red G10 handle scales, while the other boasts semitransparent Ultem and a black-finished blade.
Last year, knifemaking passion project Arcform, sadly, went belly up. However, a part of it has been revived in the Flytanium Theory, a faithful recreation of the defunct brand’s first original design. This version sports a high-end 20CV blade, titanium frame lock handle and extremely minimalist styling. It also sports a more approachable price point than its predecessor, making it an even better value proposition overall.
As the wallet-friendly spinoff of Kansept Knives, Tenable typically overdelivers on value. That’s certainly the case with this EDC flipper, which boasts a full-bellied 3.52-inch drop-point blade made of Damascus steel, deployed via a sizable rear flipper and held in place/retracted with a sturdy button lock. The colorful anodized aluminum handle scales, meanwhile, offer not only an ergonomic silhouette but also a textured checker pattern to boost grip.
While they’re functional tools first and foremost, there’s an element of artistry to the crafting of a good knife, even if its a bushcraft fixed blade. And this knife is proof of that several times over. Measuring 8.0 inches (with a 4.0-inch blade), this stunning fixie is made with N690 steel, walnut and alder wood — all gorgeously rendered. It also boasts Sheridan-style engraving and wavy spine jimping on its all-purpose blade. Best of all, it is completely, expertly hand-crafted by Graycloud.
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