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

Although Victorinox is best known for its multi-tools, there are a number of more pared-down, purpose-driven knives in its repertoire. The Evoke is among its best. And this special edition elevates it in a number of ways. For starters, it gets a stunning 115-layer Damasteel Gysinge blade with its legendary wave pattern. But it also gets a more traditional handle crafted from sustainably sourced plane wood. With that combination, no two knives are alike, making each and every example completely unique.

Considering it is named for the genus of several species of raven and crow, it’s no wonder this knife boasts a black textured micarta handle and beak-like 2.76-inch wharncliffe blade made of budget-friendly but reliable Nitro-V steel. That cutting edge is also as tactical as a Blackbird thanks to its swedge, the secondary bevel that slims the blade near the tip, boosting its piercing ability without sacrificing strength. A rear-flipper tab, ball-bearing pivot, liner lock, pocket clip and lanyard hole round out this compelling value play.

If you’re familiar with Oknife, you probably know that this brand is an offshoot of Olight, one of the most respected flashlight manufacturers in the EDC and outdoor community. Armed with that knowledge, this multi-tool knife makes perfect sense, as it combines both brands’ expertise. On one end, there’s a performance-focused M390 super steel knife with a complex grind and a convenient button lock. But on the other end there’s a rechargeable 400-lumen high-output flashlight. It’s really the best of both worlds wrapped into one.

In its highest-end treatment, this Dusty Rhodes-designed knife is a tip-to-tail delight. On one end you have a dynamically modified clip-point blade made of coveted S35VN steel, complete with a thumb slot, fuller and grippy jimping. On the other, you have a gorgeous crystal titanium handle (and clip) that’s ergonomic too. Not to be outdone, the middle boasts a ceramic ball bearing and a top liner lock, ensuring swift, smooth deployment and retraction with a single hand.

For all the amazing multi-tools out there, precious few prioritize (or even attempt) hammer functionality. Into the breach steps Eck Studio with this ambitious Kickstarter offering, which features a Grade-5 titanium body and interchangeable hammer heads made of durable, wear-resistant 440C steel: one for heavy-duty jobs and one for more delicate work. The roughly 5-inch-long beast also boasts an adjustable wrench with a 1.3-inch jaw capacity, a scriber/glass breaker and three rulers, plus a host of handy add-ons.

Last year, the blade-sharpening wizards at Work Sharp shook things up by releasing their own EDC knife, which uniquely offered the ability to get your hands dirty switching between automatic and manual deployment. Now the brand gets back to basics with a more approachable treatment of the RMX, ditching swap-ability in favor of fan-requested ambidextrous thumb studs for swift, smooth one-handed opening. Meanwhile, other coveted qualities remain, including a 3.2-inch drop-point blade made of M390 super steel, a lightweight integral magnesium handle finished with corrosion-resistant Cerakote, a reversible deep-carry pocket clip and a sturdy button lock.

Taking cues from Gerber’s top-of-the-line Assert, this Mini-Me boasts a rather rare feature in a knife this affordable: a pivot lock that enables quick and easy retraction of the blade. Deployment is just as smooth thanks to the ambidextrous thumb slot on the 2.5-inch drop-point blade made of reliable, budget-friendly 440A stainless steel. Rounding things out is a glass-reinforced nylon handle that is textured for grip and outfitted with a lanyard hole and pocket clip for convenient carry.

Spyderco’s Yojimbo 2, based on noted personal-defense expert Michael Janich’s original design, is among the brand’s most easily identifiable knives thanks to its unique Wharncliffe blade shape. But this is not that knife. Rather, this is a smaller, even tougher version that’s a part of the brand’s beloved, formidable Salt series. Along with being shrunk down to 6.22 inches total (from the original’s 7.69), it also gets an upgrade to MagnaCut blade steel, which is much more corrosion-resistant. And it has a milled G-10 handle that’s easier to grip in wet conditions, even with gloves. It still retains that fan-favorite Compression Lock, however, so don’t fret about that being swapped out.

One of GiantMouse’s most popular EDC knives gets arguably its coolest treatment yet, highlighted by a 2.9-inch drop-point blade made of black PVD-coated MagnaCut super steel, an ergonomic double black canvas micarta handle, brass back spacer and brass pivot collar. The action is smooth and secure courtesy of a ball bearing pivot mechanism and liner lock, while the 3.7-ounce knife is easy to carry thanks to a reversible black steel wire clip.