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

Knife-sharpening standout Work Sharp jumped into the knife-making business last year with a newsworthy innovation: the ability to transform from manual to auto with the included tools and some DIY knowhow. This compelling 2.2-ounce release retains that unique trait while also boasting a fan-requested 2.4-inch reverse tanto blade made of CPM 3V steel, a finger choil and an ultralight alloy-cast, precision-milled integral magnesium handle enjoying enhanced style and durability thanks to a protective Crocodile Green Cerakote finish.

A pen is an essential tool everyone should have in their EDC loadout. But what if you could get double the capabilities out of the same in-pocket real estate? That’s what Makeduo’s A/B Pen offers. Taking up about the same space as a single writing utensil, this magnetic device opens into two completely independent pens, which can have their ink cartridges customized for additional versatility. Furthermore, they’re machined from T6-6061 aluminum, so they’re also incredibly lightweight and tough as nails.

While it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, CRKT’s latest spin on an affordable flipper merits mention for being bold and fresh for the brand, in a Supreme kind of way. The fan-favorite Drifter retains its 2.88-inch drop-point blade, with its reliable D2 steel getting a protective Cerakote finish that pops in logo-laden blue and pink. Meanwhile, an ambidextrous thumb stud, IKBS ball bearing and easy-access liner lock ensure swift, smooth one-handed deployment and retraction, a matching textured, ergonomic G10 handle helps you get a grip and a deep tip-down clip makes pocket carry a snap.

If you haven’t considered a safety whistle as part of your EDC load-out, this new release may make you change your mind. Eck Design’s new TriReso is a modular rescue whistle system that can be used as a single unit thanks to integrated magnets, or split into three and shared amongst a group. The handy, minimal new tool’s multi-whistle design, with each unit tuned for a specific environment, allows it to produce sound levels of up to 120 dB, with a multi-frequency signal spanning 3,600 Hz to 4,800 Hz, which means it’s easier to hear everywhere. Available in titanium and aluminum versions, the TriReso weighs less than an ounce for the aluminum version and 1.2 ounces for the titanium variant. Its Kickstarter campaign has 22 days to go, and once it is funded, units are expected to ship in October.

While it would be hard to pick a favorite among Buck’s 2026 Limited Collection, there’s something particularly alluring about this 119 Special. An interpretation of the legendary American Bowie knife, this one features a 6.0-inch blade crafted from MagnaCut super steel with a Cerakote finish paired with a Micarta and brushed aluminum handle. While it looks stunning, those materials are enough to handle even the toughest of outdoor cutting tasks.

This impressively balanced flipper boasts a full-bellied 3.47-inch drop-point blade made of corrosion-resistant, edge-retaining AR-RPM9 steel, an ambidextrous thumb stud, grippy textured G10 handle scales and a reversible deep-carry pocket clip. But the real standout feature is one not often found on knives at this price: a top liner lock, which makes one-handed operation not only swift and smooth but also fun.

The Brova marks the first entry in Civivi’s new Elite line, meant to further bridge the gap between the brand’s sensible, mid-range offerings and the high-performance, high priced options from its sister brand, We Knife. At $145, the Brova isn’t Civivi’s most expensive knife (that is owed to a special-edition Elementum), but it is a sign of things to come. Of course, that price comes with material and mechanical prowess as well, including an S35VN blade, aluminum handle with a button-actuated top liner lock and so much more.

Last summer, the kings of titanium EDC launched a slick wallet sneakily packing an array of tiny multi-tools. This summer, they’ve improved upon that offering, as the super-slim Verso seamlessly opens to deploy cards while also boasting RFID protection and internal magnets that let you attach it to the back of a MagSafe-equipped smartphone. Even better, it discreetly houses even more handy multi-tools, ready to bail you out of everyday jams at a moment’s notice.

For 136 years, the same French family has been operating the Opinel company, making it one of the most enduring knifemakers in the world. While most of its offerings adhere to the same iconic silhouette, the brand has been expanding into more modern, adventurous designs. The latest is the No.09 Ocean Folding Knife, which turns this legendary knife into a capable, ocean-going multi-tool equipped with a marlin spike, shackle key, a fiberglass-reinforced handle and a partially-serrated stainless steel blade.

The 102 Woodsman has been a reliable Buck Knives outdoor fixed blade staple since the early 1960s. But this special edition doubles the appeal (for roughly double the price) with numerous upgrades. Highlights include a beefy 3.86-inch clip-point made of S35VN super steel, a beautiful brass pommel and matching guard with ivory acrylic spacers and a durable marbled ironwood handle that ensures no two of the 500-unit production run are alike.

The Carter is among The James Brand’s most popular knives ever. The brand also calls it “[their] most advanced everyday-carry knife.” And if that’s not enough, it once took home a Carryology Best EDC category award. Now, this knife has been given a subtle, but impactful style upgrade with a new Primer Gray colorway. It retains its satin VG-10 drop-point blade, machined G-10 handle scales and slide lock, but it gets a green finish on the thumb disc and purple slide lock colorway.

A part of We Knife’s new Armed Forces-Inspired Collection (which comprises eight different models), the Muster is an impressive combination of style and performance. It boasts three available colorways: all-black, OD green and a combo of camo, black and silver. But perhaps more impressive is its built, which includes a M390 super steel drop point flipper blade and titanium frame lock handle. Power, performance, precision — this knife delivers them all, just like the Army that inspired it.

Originally launched back in March of this year, GiantMouse’s Redington is arguably the brand’s most formidable knife, helped along by the fact that it was created in tribute to and with input from the U.S. Navy’s SERE school experts. This new edition retains the knife’s form and virtually all of its function, but with a steel swap from MagnaCut to N690. While users shouldn’t notice too much of a difference in overall performance, the price takes a significant hit, making this formidable fixed blade an even better value than before.

Limited to 99 pieces, this exquisitely crafted knife combines top-notch materials and an elegant design. The standout element is a 2.58-inch drop-point blade made of Damasteel Damascus in the Nidhogg pattern, featuring 264 layers and offering superior hardness and edge retention. It’s deployed via a subtle rear flipper, held in place with a liner lock and complemented by a shimmering violet-and-blue Mokuti handle and pocket clip with gold-colored hardware. A fine display case rounds out this truly superlative collector’s folder.