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

Taking its name, basic shape and texture from (no joke) a hardy European toad, the Natterjack is a chunky, funky EDC knife that’s ready for anything. Having a 3.19-inch modified clip-point blade made of legendary Damascus steel helps, as do ergonomic G10 handle scales and multiple deployment methods, including thumb studs, a rear flipper and a modern button lock, which also makes one-handed retraction a snap.

Because Leatherman is best known for its overbuilt multi-tools, its other offerings often go overlooked. And that’s a shame in the case of the Skeletool KB, which is one of the brand’s most purpose-driven tools — AKA a pocket knife. With a 420HC drop-point blade, Cerakote-finished aluminum handle and a replaceable pocket clip with an integrated bottle opener, this knife has everything you need and then some, all while keeping the weight exceptionally low (just 1.3 ounces). And it just got some vibrant new editions for spring.

The higonokami knife style dates back more than two centuries, but this affordable new treatment offers more than most modern versions. The 3.02-inch modified reverse tanto blade is made of tough, budget-friendly D2 steel, which looks its best with a rose gold coating and black micarta handle. Howver, the real upgrades over the traditional design are a liner lock, which holds steadier than any non-locking mechanism, and a stainless steel pocket clip, which just makes it easier to carry.

This knife is not exactly “new,” but it’s very much in the news right now as NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission takes flight. That’s because each member of the four-person Orion crew will have the orange-handled version stowed in their spacesuits. Designed for first responders, the Triage boasts unique traits well-suited to cosmic quests, including a 3.4-inch opposing bevel blade made of corrosion-resistant N680 blade steel with a protective Cerakote finish and a partially serrated edge, plus a 440C stainless steel folding hook and carbide glass breaker.

Filson’s latest collaboration with renowned Seattle bladesmith Robb Gray sold out in a flash, but my, wasn’t it lovely while it lasted? Highlights of the individually numbered 30-unit run include a 4-inch full-tang drop-point blade made of tough, edge-retaining CPM-154 steel, curly maple scales custom-dyed and shaped by hand for optimal ergonomics and an oiled latigo leather sheath.

Originally, this auto-deploying fork started as an April Fool’s Joke. But as has happened a few times now, Blade HQ got such a strong response that they put it into production (with no small assistance from Böker, obviously). Built just like a Kalashnikov auto knife, this tool has a grippy aluminum handle, push-button deployment and lock and food-grade steel “blade.” It also has a built-in bottle opener for a little extra utility. And if you want one with more flair, the brand has also put out a donut-themed Dessert Warrior edition for the same price.

Thanks to its stonewashed 3.2-inch S35VN reverse tanto blade, front and rear flippers, ergonomic Fatcarbon handle, 3D-milled titanium clip and liner lock, the Halide is one exemplary gentleman’s knife. But where this variant really stands out from the pack is with a sneaky lume treatment that enables it to, as the name suggests, glow in the dark.

While coin knives aren’t exactly a novelty at this point, they are still highly unconventional. And the well-executed ones are pretty far between. That said, Kizer’s Snail-Trail, which boasts an aluminum handle and AEB-L steel, is a pretty exceptional interpretation, boasting a slider deployment that helps it stand out even among its peers. Furthermore, in its deployed state, its Hawkbill blade is the perfect size and shape for the most common EDC cutting task: opening packages.

Kansept’s wallet-friendly spinoff continues its pattern of releasing more affordable versions of that brand’s most popular knives with a folding Bowie you can get for less than a third the price of the original. Tenable’s Bison variants boast the same streamlined Ray Laconico design, only in a smaller size and with budget-friendly but nonetheless reliable materials. That means a 3.24-inch clip-point blade made of Nitro V steel plus handle scales featuring G10, black aluminum or carbon fiber overlays. The blade deploys via ambidextrous thumb studs and is held in place by a sturdy liner lock.

Based on the brand’s CAS OTF, which was a California-legal out-the-front knife, this version is bigger, badder and just plain better — although it is a full-sized auto, which comes with legal restrictions. It measures 8.15 inches total, with 3.25 of those inches made up by its MagnaCut drop-point blade and the rest made up by its aluminum billet handle. It also has a glow-in-the-dark inlay on its slider mechanism for easier low-light use.