Best New Knives and EDC

It's unusual for any brand to drop this many variants of one knife, especially with so many different material combinations.

Kizer's Sparrow has a subtle design element that makes a big difference in the knife's security while cutting.

Benchmade's iconic, fan-favorite Bugout folder gets a serious stylistic and material upgrade that's sneakily functional.

Although the slate of EDC releases was smaller by the numbers, the few drops from brands like CRKT, Bestech, and We Knife made a big impact.

I'll admit, I'm scratching my head at how a knife that looks this good and promises so much could cost so little.

It might not have been the intention, but this bag works beautifully as a standalone sling and an additional supplementary pack.

Designed by Grant Chambers, this We Knife offering packs a ton of cutting power into its complex, multi-faceted blade.

This unique cutting tool combines the precision-friendly shapes of artisan blades with the convenience and security of a pocket knife.

This honest, hard-working cutting tool punches way above its weight class.

From the manufacturer to the materials to the tiniest details, this tongue-in-cheek cutting tool proves goofy fun can still be EDC-worthy.

Designed by Vulpex Knives, this shockingly affordable front flipper is packed with more value than you might expect.

A persistent presence for literal decades, this underrated mechanism is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

This week, Böker went from corny to classy, Spyderco got in on a major trend, Ka-Bar brought back a fan favorite and more.

Along with its personalization novelty, this cyberpunk-styled cutting tool is made from some impressive high-end materials.

An Italian knifemaker known for crafting high-end knives for other brands proves yet again it doesn't need any outside help.

This blade's silhouette predates most other folding knife styles, but the materials and mechanisms are thoroughly contemporary.

Pro tip: There's no rule saying you can't keep your bladed tools on you when you attend more formal events.

If you missed your chance to snag this novel beauty, now's your chance to get an even better version than the initial release.

Mightier than the sword, indeed.

One of the lauded brand's best longtime staple mechanisms gets a swanky upgrade, making it even better.