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

The Case Cheetah Cub was originally released in 2005, and it was a smaller version of the Cheetah from decades earlier. A smaller, more pocketable version, it has a 2.73-inch blade and a 3.5-inch handle. Now, the brand is pulling this design out of its vault, offering it in a wealth of handle materials that will be unveiled throughout the year, including bone, horn, synthetic, G-10, Abalone and more.

A popular Böker annual tradition returns with two new knives presented like an advent calendar. That means 24 individual boxes, each containing a single knife part or tool you can use to assemble a complete knife from December 1st through the 24th. The more traditionally heirloom-y of the two is a classic gentleman’s folder featuring a clip-point blade with a nail nick for two-handed opening, held in place with a backlock. 

The more modern advent calendar knife has a name that is short for Everyday Duty Knife and a silhouette is quite similar to another acronymed Böker offering, the DTK (Duty Tactical Knife). This one features a tanto-shaped 3.07-inch blade, held in place with a backlock, plus an open length of 7.44 inches, a weight of 2.61 ounces and a thumb slot for one-handed deployment. 

Gerber’s latest multi-tool combines two of its popular models, Stakeout and Drive, into one multi purpose, compact tool that works equally well outdoors and on DIY projects around the house. By ditching the namesake tent stake puller and replacing it with a flip bit driver, the Stakeout Drive has become a go-to tool for any sort of task. 10 tools and a butterfly opening complete the utilitarian package.

Kith and On expanded their eagerly awaited Spring 2026 Monday Program capsule with two new functional accessories: the Kith for On Lightweight Cap 2.0 and the Waist Pack Lite 2L. The blacked-out waist pack is built with high-strength nylon ripstop and has a mesh lining, and features a Swiss Seil grab-handle, an adjustable strap, an easy access front compartment, a zippered back stash pocket, and reflective Kith and On co-branded details. The slim profile and performance-focused materials and details make this an excellent EDC contender. Sign-ups are open now to be notified of its release, and there is a 2-unit limit per customer.

The Simoon combines a knife style with centuries of history — by name the Bowie knife dates back to the notorious Sandbar Fight of 1827 — with a knife mechanism barely a year old, the Recoil Lock V2. That translates to a 3.47-inch clip-point blade made of AR-RPM9 and deployed three different ways: via thumb studs, the crossbar lock or the little jimped tab on the back of the handle that controls the crossbar lock. G10 handle scales and a pocket clip round out a pretty impressive feature set for the price.

Based in Leeds, England, MetMo has found success in an unusual lane, identifying past mechanical concepts that were ahead of their time and bringing them to life with modern materials and manufacturing. Derived from a 113-year-old patent, the latest example incorporates the adaptive parallel jaws of an existing MetMo breakthrough, the Fractal Vise, into a hyper-efficient multi-tool that also boasts a hex drive zone, plier teeth, a V-groove for square drive tools and an edge nipping point. Don’t snooze, as the Pocket Grip has already raised well over $600,000 on Kickstarter, and supplies of early bird-priced units are running low.

Measuring a whopping 10 inches from tip to butt, the Cold Steel Immense really lives up to its name. But it’s not just a gimmick; this is a serious cutting machine. Its Shilin-style blade (a style borrowed from Taiwanese culture) is ideal for long cuts and precision work alike, and it’s crafted from XHP steel, beloved for its corrosion resistance, edge retention and high hardness. That beefy blade is mated to a 6.0-inch G-10 handle equipped with the brand’s legendary Tri-Ad locking mechanism. While you could theoretically EDC this knife, it’s tough enough to handle hard outdoor use.