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

Although not entirely novel, a hawkbill-bladed EDC knife is a rare sight to behold. Even more rare is the hawkbill-bladed EDC knife that isn’t aggressively tactical or curved like a karambit. But this Kizer pulls it off beautifully, offering ergonomics and a shape more in line with classic EDC knives while also presenting a less straightforward blade shape (which just so happens to be great for opening packages, as the tip can hook into the packing tape). It doesn’t hurt that this blade is positively overbuilt, boasting a DLC-coated S90V steel blade and DLC titanium and camo carbon handle scales.

NWKW’s most reliable hunting knife gets even better with notable upgrades to both its blade and handle. Regarding the former, the 3.5-inch drop-point blade now features CPM MagnaCut Steel, prized for its supreme blend of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. As for the latter, alternating rubber and G10 layers promise a “SureGrip,” even when slick with water or blood, and this particular new edition stands out thanks to its unique aesthetic, inspired by the mountains around the brand’s birthplace of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Inspired by 1969’s masterful Z28, the final Camaro of the first generation, this Tommaso Rumici design aims to deliver an equally potent blend of performance and style. The cutting edge is a 3.15-inch drop-point blade made from 80-layer Damascus steel with a fine PVD finish, hand-forged by the legendary Chad Nichols. The “Tread” pattern nods to the Camaro’s sloped cowl-induction hood, complete with authentic components from the car’s upper control arm integrated into the blade material itself. Meanwhile, the black hard-anodized aluminum handle echoes the Camaro’s body lines, specifically the notchback profile, subtle rear spoiler and gill-like rear fender vents. And just as Chevy built that classic Camaro in Detroit, the American auto industry’s historic heartland, Böker made this knife in Germany’s Klingenstadt (“City of Blades”), the brand’s hometown of Solingen.

Although not as well known as its sister brand, Kershaw, Zero Tolerance offers some truly exceptional high-performance EDC knives. Take, for instance, the 0020, which just took home this year’s Blade Show award for the Best American Folding Knife of the Year. Boasting a slender and sleek 3D-machined, PVD-finished titanium handle, DuraLock mechanism (which operates similar to a crossbar) and drop-dead gorgeous Vegas Forge Damascus spear-point blade, this folder has style and substance in spades.

The mad scientists at Titaner bring their unique prowess to bear on an underserved accessory, the belt buckle, with this overbuilt multi-layered bit of engineering. Highlights include a rugged core chassis, magnetized interchangeable faceplates that can be swapped in seconds, a micro-adjust belt system that dynamically responds to your movement for the perfect fit and a writable NFC chip for storing critical info unique to you.

Shooting the gap between overpriced and cheap, Böker’s latest gentleman’s knife looks classier than it has any right to at its price. Highlights include a 2.87-inch drop-point blade made of reliable but unfussy Nitro-V steel, a snappy rear flipper tab, a liner lock masquerading as a hidden frame lock and integrated bolsters emerging from the titanium-grey coated liners and stylishly framing the light, tough, grippy black micarta handle scales.

The Bowie is probably the most iconic American fixed blade, known for its big, bold clip-point blade. However, this modern reinterpretation takes things in a different direction. For starters, its a folder, boasting a traditional slip joint mechanism (meaning it doesn’t lock). It also gets a machined titanium handle, reversible pocket clip, Böhler M390 high-performance steel blade and it measures just 5.25 inches total, making it micro-sized compared to traditional fixie Bowies.

If you’re an EDC enthusiast looking to up your AirTag game, this is the carabiner for you. Available in three material configurations, the Saegusa Design AirTag Carabiner is a minimalist, premium EDC implement individually hand-crafted in Japan with a sleek 0.2-inch profile that fits into any load out. Two precision-machined layers house the AirTag and prevent it from being lost, while the carabiner securely fastens to a belt loop, bag strap or anywhere else you’d like to hang it. The three material options include the 0.59 ounce  aircraft-grade Duralumin alloy version, the 1.7-ounce untreated Brass option or the stainless steel model, which comes in the heaviest at 2 ounces.

One of WESN’s best EDC knives gets even arguably better with a fresh treatment. While the look is new, courtesy of a black 2.35-inch Sandvik 12c27 steel blade matched perfectly to blacked-out titanium handle scales, The Henry’s tech is charmingly old school. It opens with a nail nick and the mechanism is a simple non-looking slip-joint. It weighs just 1. 6 ounces, surely helped by the fact there is nary a pocket clip in sight.

The Stockman pattern is one of the oldest American folding knives, dating back to the 1800s. However, this German reinterpretation takes that legend and blasts it into modernity with some crucial updates, including a flipper deployment, liner lock, Nitro-V blade steel and Micarta handle. Yet, it still has the same charm as its ancestors, courtesy of that unmistakable silhouette.

The bestselling Fenrir is already arguably the best folding knife from rising brand Kansept and its budget-friendly sibling, Tenable. This stunning new treatment ups the ante with a top-notch top liner lock, which makes the harpoon-shaped 3.4-inch CPM‑20CV blade just as fidget-friendly to retract as it is to deploy via the ambidextrous thumb studs. Stonewashed titanium handle scales with a mesmerizing crystallized titanium inlay only boost the appeal of Greg Schob’s beautifully balanced design.