One of the All-Time Best Tiny EDC Knives Gets a Textured Titanium Upgrade

Were there to be a Mount Rushmore of tiny EDC knives, WESN’s one-ounce, multi-deploying, frame-locking flagship would most certainly occupy a spot. No wonder the brand consistently introduces new treatments of it, the latest of which is arguably the best yet. Limited to 200 units and selling fast, this black beauty boasts a grade-5 titanium handle with a CNC-machined honeycomb pattern that boosts not only grip but, shall we say, haptic satisfaction. Meanwhile, the 1.5-inch drop-point blade gets upgraded from the standard D2 to durable, edge-retaining, corrosion-resistant CPM S35VN. Bonus: Every “Microblade May” drop comes with the new-and-improved WESN lanyard bead, featuring a two-part bead design that make accessing and carrying your knife easier.

After months of teasers and anticipation, Mercedes-AMG just revealed one of its most important cars of the decade: the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. Not only is it important as one of AMG’s halo cars, it’s also the first-ever ground-up and all-new AMG GT based on the company’s electrification efforts. And to get straight to the point, it’s an absolute monster. Just peek at the specs: up to 1,153 total system horsepower, 1,475 pound-feet of torque, all from three state-of-the-art axial flux motors, one 800-volt Formula 1-derived battery pack with a 600 kilowatt-hour charging capacity, around 285 miles of range, and fast-charging in as little as 10 minutes. The results, 0-60 mph in just 2.0 seconds while keeping the pedal to the metal yields 124 mph in just 6.4. Top speed, 186 mph and a curb weight of around 5,423 pounds.

Vuarnet gets ready for summer with its Ocean Capsule, which takes inspiration from the French brand’s sailing heritage to outfit three of its silhouettes specifically to perform in marine environments. The Legend 02 Originals, Belvedere 01 and Racing 05 all receive matte transparent blue frames paired with Blue Polarlynx mineral lenses designed for enhanced anti-glare protection, clarity and color perception on the water.

The Flytanium Beef is a supersized combo meal at a value menu price, metaphorically speaking, of course. Well, now, Flytanium is offering an even better value for that same killer EDC knife with a bonus for tinkerers and folks who don’t mind a little wrenching. The Beef DIY kit offers the same knife, but you assemble it yourself (with a $10 discount, starting). The kit includes all the parts required to build a complete Beef, plus the tools to do it. And you can even customize a bunch of it (for an additional fee), including the blade, handle scales, colors and more.

The Handschalter is BMW’s first-ever manual-equipped M3 CS and the swansong expression for the current generation. As a result, it also ditches the M xDrive AWD system in favor of a true rear-wheel-drive layout. While it doesn’t come with the same 543-horsepower engine found in the regular CS, BMW nevertheless claims that the 473-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six is enough for a 4.1-second 0-60 mph time. After all, as part of its badge designation, this special sports sedan sheds some 75 pounds over the standard M3. BMW is offering the Handschalter exclusively for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Noble Audio has introduced a higher-end (or “Pro”) version of its FoKus Apollo wireless noise-canceling headphones, released in late 2024 and priced at $649. The FoKus Apollo Pro are quite similar to its non-Pro siblings, featuring the same unique hybrid driver (dynamic and planar magnetic) arrangement and the same active noise-canceling technology. The primary difference with the Pro headphones is that they’re made with higher-end materials, including fabric finishes, revised gunmetal accents and upgraded fabric cabling. The brand hasn’t specified how many, but claims that only a “limited-run” of the Apollo Pro will be released.

Jansport made itself a household name by crafting accessible backpacks that have become school staples for students, but its new line takes a more expansive approach. The Good Latitude Collection, the brand’s first foray into travel, spans wheeled luggage, travel packs and duffles and travel organizers and accessories, designed with a blend of rugged utility and the easy, casual style that defines Jansport. Every piece in the new collection is made with proprietary Loop Form fabric, crafted from recycled textile waste. The Good Latitude is a new expression of Jansport’s commitment to providing dependable, long-lasting products.