14 New Pocket Knives and Multi-Tools You Might Have Missed

There have been a lot of iterations of Böker’s workhorse Kalashnikov auto knife over the years. However, you can only get this one at Blade HQ. Done up in an exclusive colorway that harkens to Samuel L. Jackson’s purple lightsaber-wielding on-screen alter-ego, the knife comes with a sturdy D2 blade, aluminum handle and a simple yet reliable button lock. It’s certainly one of the more striking editions of this iconic automatic EDC knife.

Vosteed’s Mike Gavic-designed Leopard is one of the brand’s most unique designs to date. The shape and the exclusive milling pattern were directly inspired by one of the ocean’s most ancient predators, the shark. However, even without the interesting design cues, this is still an impressive knife. It hinges on a thick Böhler M390 steel blade with an oversized thumb hole deployment and a titanium handle with a button-operated top liner lock.

A monument to minimalism, the aptly named, Darriel Caston-designed MinimalX is all killer, no filler. Made of 12C27 steel, the aggressively modified tanto-shaped 2.19-inch blade boasts a titanium nitride coating to max out corrosion resistance. It deploys via a subtle but grippy flipper, secured by a sturdy frame lock built into the stainless steel handle. If you love Caston’s Mbombo but want something a little more compact, this is your knife.

Made primarily of CNC-machined Grade 5 titanium, this roughly 2″ x 1″ trapezoidal multi-tool boasts some pretty handy elements. These include Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, two hex wrenches, a bottle opener and a carabiner-like keyring. However, the headline is really its 1.18-inch cutting tool, one of the smallest Damascus steel blades we’ve ever seen.

Every year, Benchmade drops a “SHOT Show Special,” a limited-edition knife only available at the convention itself. For 2025, it’s this sweet Mini Freek, featuring a 3.01-inch CPM-M4 blade with a Cerakote Amethyst finish and the brand’s first use of Ultem, a super-durable polymer appearing here in the transparent Amber handle scales.

This many-splendored Bugout boasts a handle made of Ash Gray aluminum with a Redstone Richlite onlay, gray anodized 6061-T6 aluminum bolster and orange anodized thumb stud and backspacer. It’s just as pocketable as its Bugout brethren — and supremely functional thanks to its 3.24-inch CPM-S90V stainless steel blade.

A new version of Craighill’s all-metal Lark, this new version swaps the scales for lighter G10 ones in your choice of black or blue. It still has a quick flipper and thumb stud deployments, a stout 1.5-inch 8Cr13MoV drop-point blade and a liner lock. It’s also still extremely compact at 4.1 inches total, making it perfect for keychain carry.

For serious backcountry tasks, it never hurts to pack a saw. Gerber makes it easy with this foldable option, which deploys an 8-inch chrome-plated SK5 carbon steel blade featuring Sawtooth Tech: triple-ground saw teeth in an offset configuration to give you a smooth reliable cut with every pull. The rubber grip and aluminum lock button are comfortable and safe, with the blade locking in two different positions to ease awkward and tricky cuts. A belt- and MOLLE-compatible sheath with a ferro rod loop round out the winning package.

One of the most upscale and feature-packed knives the brand has released recently, the Sylox is a masterful combination of opulent materials and convenient mechanisms. These include things like a titanium handle frame, gorgeous inlays (in either carbon fiber or Mother of Pearl), flipper blades with full-length fullers (in either Böhler M390 or Damascus steel) button locks and more. Even at their high prices, these knives seem poised to become surefire fan favorites.

Like the white-bellied sea eagle that inspired its name, the Eaglestrike is not to be trifled with. Clearly sending that message are a 3.73-inch hollow-ground blade made of CPM S35VN or Damascus steel, an ergonomically milled titanium handle, dual thumb studs for quick deployment and a super-solid crossbar lock.

This unique, historical knife is a limited release pulled from the brand’s vault for 2025. It harkens back to a time when doctors would utilize folding knives as an essential house call tool. While it sports classic materials — like Tru-Sharp steel and handles made from wood, bone and more — it also has a unique two-blade design. One of those blades is a classic straight-back cutting tool — perhaps used to cut sutures and bandages — whereas the other is a multipurpose device that could be used to crush pills, mix tonics and more.

Another collaboration with LionSteel — a highly underrated Italian knifemaking firm — this Spyderco bulldog knife is a masterclass in robust, compact everyday carry. It has a combination Micarta and titanium handle, complete with a Reeve Integral Lock, and a short 2.57-inch blade crafted from Böhler M398 steel. It’s a limited run, so get it while you can.

Last fall Artisan Cutlery teamed up with South African designer Johan Jordaan on a stunning EDC knife boasting a 2.54-inch modified wharncliffe blade made of beautifully balanced SV90 super steel, a textured titanium handle and a very on-trend button lock. Now the Cleo is back with two compelling differences: a handle made of eye-popping copper and a nicer price — $10 less than the original.

The brand’s first-ever USA-made knife, the 1.9-ounce Vero Engineering Shift is a tiny, mighty fixed blade suitable for EDC courtesy of its stout, slim silhouette. It measures 6.9 inches in total and has a hard-working 2.6-inch Nitro-V Steel blade (with the brand’s signature rectangular nail nick, despite being a fixed blade). It also has a full titanium handle with matching hardware and a carbon fiber inlay. But here’s where it gets fascinating: the blade is removable and replaceable, and the brand plans to sell replacements of varying shapes separately.