Best New Knives and EDC

The Best Benchmade Releases of 2026 (So Far)
New steels, lighter designs and limited editions headline Benchmade's biggest launches of the year so far.

The Best New Leatherman Releases of 2026 (So Far)
Multi-tools, accessories and a boldly colorful rescue knife — Leatherman's 2026 catalog is broader and more interesting than most fans expect. These are the standouts so far.

This Seaworthy Sailor’s Knife Is Forged From Century-Old Nautical Salvage
Best Made Co.'s new knife utilizes century-old materials and a modern-day blade, yielding a design that is equal parts past and present.

9 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Looking for a midsummer refresh? This week's blade and tool launches offer a ton of variety and uniqueness.

11 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
CJRB upgraded its affordable flipper, Opinel revealed a lightweight, outdoor-ready knife and more in this week's EDC tool releases.
By Hayley Helms, Steve Mazzucchi, and Sean Tirman

This Ultralight, Super-Affordable Outdoor Knife Brings Heritage Style Into the Modern Era
Opinel's Néo7 Alpine Folding Knife, part of the new Outdoor Collection, blends a svelte form factor with a capable, wallet-friendly design.
By Hayley Helms

9 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Surprise and specialty drops from Buck, Kansept, Spyderco, Kershaw and more pinged off our radar this week.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

13 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Benchmade's thinnest Bugout ever, Spyderco celebrates 50 years and more this week in everyday carry tool releases.
By Sean Tirman, Steve Mazzucchi, Ethan Brehm, and Hayley Helms

Montana Knife Company’s First-Ever Folding Knife May Be the Brand’s Most Important Release to Date
It could be the start of an entirely new chapter for the brand built on crafting high-end fixed-blade knives.
By Hayley Helms

15 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
From centuries-old Japanese EDC tools to affordable backcountry blades, this week has seen some serious variety.
By Sean Tirman, Steve Mazzucchi, and Hayley Helms

11 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
From the slenderest of slicers to a beefy backcountry blade, you'll find all the most interesting new launches right here.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

9 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Sometimes, less is more. Such is the case with this week's launches, which were few in number but big in impact and significance.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

13 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
If you're a fan of innovative tech, this week's slate of everyday carry releases should be a major boon.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

14 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
From tactical reinterpretations to retro-gaming-inspired new materials, this week's launches are extremely varied in style and purpose.
By Sean Tirman, Steve Mazzucchi, and Hayley Helms

12 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Some of this week's major release highlights include a couple of robust survival fixed blades and some quirky multi-tools.
By Sean Tirman, Steve Mazzucchi, and Hayley Helms

CRKT’s Latest Affordable Folder Showcases a Key Material Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
The Padawan was already a knockout thanks to its design and durability. Now it's back, featuring a familiar material in a fresh new finish.
By Hayley Helms

This Beloved Gerber Multi-Tool Ditched Its Namesake Feature, and Got Even Better
The well-known American EDC brand remixes one of its most popular camping-focused tools into a compact everyday essential.
By Hayley Helms

8 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
While the slate was a bit more focused, this week's new releases were proof that, sometimes, less is more.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

10 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
From one of Leatherman's most affordable and tiny tools to a swashbuckling GiantMouse folder, find this week's biggest news right here.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi
