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

What is now Leatherman’s simplest, smallest and most affordable multi-tool is also its most elegantly designed. It poses no risk to your pockets — as some pointier alternatives do — and thanks to a small but smart set of functions, it easily outpunches its admittedly feathery weight. These TSA-friendly elements include a package opener, pry bar, flathead screwdriver and, of course, a bottle opener.

The Barnes, The James Brand’s first-ever integral folder, was already an achievement in design an engineering with a stunning and strong billet titanium frame lock handle. But now, TJB has kicked it into high gear with a significant blade upgrade, swapping the typical Böhler M390 for stunning Hakkapella Damasteel. The rest of the details remain, including the frame lock, integrated pocket clip, removable lanyard, thumb stud deployment and more.

The prolific titanium whizzes at Titaner are at it again, this time tackling the challenge of creating a pocketable CNC-machined ruler that can measure just about anything (including round or contoured objects). The fully mechanical coin-sized unit boasts an elegant rotating ring design with a magnified viewing window, magnetic detent clicks for precise control and a soft rubber “tire” secured with anti-slip metal teeth for reliable grip on any surface.

There are reasons this knife is pricey, and most of them are found on the business end, a satin-finished 2.99-inch tactical tanto boasting a dual grind, defined ricasso and reinforced tip, plus MagnaCut super steel, still prized for its high toughness, corrosion resistance and edge retention. The Duty Tactical Knife also features a tear-drop thumbhole for swift deployment, a smooth and sturdy crossbar lock and an ergonomic glass-reinforced nylon handle, helping keep the weight well under three ounces.

QSP is no stranger to animal-themed knives — the Penguin, for instance, is a fan-favorite — but this one is a little different. The Ferret shares some noteworthy similarities to another legendary rodent-themed knife, the Ontario Rat. Like the Rat, this knife is incredibly budget-friendly, falling under $75 for even the highest-end configuration, and is also a workhorse folder made with reliable materials and mechanisms, like Nitro-V steel, Micarta or carbon fiber, and a liner lock.

So the story goes, back in the day, sailors were expected to break off the tips of their knives upon coming aboard a ship, so as to limit their ability to mutiny. While that tale has never been proven truthful, the ACE Iona Sailor still takes its inspiration from the myth, offering a curved take on a sheepsfoot shape that’s ideal for seafaring applications, courtesy of its excellent precision, control and safety. That S90V blade is attached to an injection-molded FRN handle, which offers excellent grip in any conditions (even wet ones), and it has a liner lock, thumb stud deployment and a reversible wire clip.

True to Civivi’s rep, this knife boasts striking aesthetics and strong performance with a price tag that dips well below a Benjamin. In three variants, the blade is a 3.22-inch drop-point made of reliable, wallet-friendly 14C28N, while a fourth treatment deploys Damascus steel (for $28 more). The streamlined beauty also featurs a rear flipper tab, a button lock, a sturdy aluminum handle and a weight of 2.78 ounces.

Some time ago, Tops Knives decided to launch its first-ever chef’s knife. To coincide with that release, the brand’s president, felt it was prudent to launch an outdoor cleaver. And thus, El Chappo was born. Now, that beefy cleaver gets a tiny, EDC-friendly counterpart that’s nearly half its size, called El Chappito. However, it’s still built just as tough (and in the USA), boasting a full-tang 1095 steel blade and Micarta handle scales.

Machine-milled of stainless steel — with options to upgrade the handle to titanium and the blade to Damascus steel — the Coin measures less than an inch in diameter. Yet when you deploy the blade, which secures with a satisfying but non-locking “click,” you’ve got a surprisingly capable EDC cutter. This small wonder doubles its functionality with a social gathering superstar — a bottle opener on the backside of the handle.

Vosteed’s Corgi V, which features its unique pivot-based Vanchor lock, is among the brand’s best releases. Now, that knife has gotten an extremely playful stylistic update as a part of the Doodle Monster series, which applies G-10 scales in a black, green and blue doodle scheme on a white or black background. But this isn’t the only knife in the series. Two of the brand’s other most popular folders, the Marten and Porcupine, are also included in the collection.