Shorter than a standard house key, as tough as they come and loaded with features, the Stoke Scout is an outstanding representation of what a keychain multi-tool can be. Despite its small stature, it is extremely durable and strong (courtesy of its stainless steel one-piece construction), and it boasts 7+ functions: a driver, pry bar, box cutter, cord cutter, hex wrench, wire stripper, bottle opener and more. Best of all, it’s also highly affordable.
Just in time for spring fishing season, Case Knives has debuted its new Fillet Knife Collection, featuring the Fillet Knife 8 Inch. Built to handle both delicate and larger catches, the knife is designed with a mirror polished, stainless steel fillet blade with a flat taper grind for clean, smooth cuts, along with a slip-resistant synthetic handle that stays secure even when wet. At 4 ounces with a 14 inch overall length, the Case fillet knife is also suited for small game dressing and for cutting up meat and vegetables for campsite meals. The 8 Inch knife is accompanied by a 6-inch counterpart.
Lightweight (five ounces) yet packed with useful functions such as pliers, wire cutters, a large bit driver and a 2.6-inch blade made of 154CM steel, plus an integrated carabiner, the CX is one of the most EDC-friendly Leathermans ever. Adding to the spring 2026 appeal are three fresh colorways: Aurora (shown), Nocturnal and Sandstorm.
Vosteed’s Nip-L is both a new version of an existing knife, the Divo Nip, and a reimagining. Not only is it bigger, boasting a 3.15-inch blade that’s a serious bump up from the original’s 2.25-inch option, but it’s also more refined, ergonomic, convenient and even safer. It also sees its steel upgraded from S90V to Elmax, the handle is now crafted from titanium and it gets a button lock. It’s a pretty solid example of how a revival should be done: not a copy, but an improvement.
This unique take on an EDC knife is inspired by traditional Japanese warrior swords, an aesthetic that extends from end to end. The cutting edge is a 2.44-inch Chū-Kissaki-style straight back blade made of budget-friendly stonewashed 440C stainless steel that is full tang, extending through the 3.86-inch handle. That’s arguably the most aesthetically interesting part, as the base is imitation ray skin wrapped in a wine-red cord using the traditional Hineri-Maki cross pattern. The knife also comes with a Kydex sheath and belt clip, increasing its EDC-ability.
Civivi’s Elementum has been its best-selling knife for years. It’s almost definitely the brand’s most recognizable silhouette. But this version kicks it up a notch with a high-performance S35VN steel blade and FatCarbon handle scales, which is a pretty big bump up from the typical G-10 and D2 or 14C28N steel. The knife also has a handy, strong, ambidextrous crossbar lock, reversible pocket clip, lanyard hole and thumb studs for easy manual deployment.
Named for a Nuremberg bar beloved by GiantMouse’s Danish founders, the Ace Atelier leans into its Art Deco-inspired vibes with this heritage treatment. The business end features a 2.9-inch black PVD-coated drop-point blade made of Elmax super steel. The handle scales from which this knife takes the second half of its moniker, meanwhile, are made of a lovely flat brass that, together with the matching brass backspacer, will patinate beautifully over time.
The budget-friendly little brother brand to We Knife and Civivi packs a ton of value into this frisky little slipjoint. The business end is a 3.12-inch drop-point blade made of D2 steel, which offers excellent edge retention and toughness without breaking the bank, while the handle features your choice of G10, canvas micarta (shown) or wood, plus a lanyard hole and a reversible tip-up pocket clip.
This might be the most inconspicuous everyday carry knife ever made. When closed, it looks and functions just like a standard 3/4-inch mil-spec plastic BDU button. However, run your fingernail around its edge and you’ll catch a nail nick that extends a teensy-tiny serrated 1095 steel blade. That makes it the perfect “in case of emergency” addition to your apparel, offering you a powerful cutting tool in a marvelously small package. And when you close it back up again, it goes right back to being a regular old button.
Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.
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