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

Renowned US knife designer Lucas Burnley adds to the hit BFF series with this minimalist MagnaCut masterpiece. The 3.11-inch drop-point blade features a protective Cerakote finish, angular ricasso and grip-friendly jimping. Meanwhile, the Richlite handle scales can be removed to reveal a skeletonized structure that further streamlines this already sub-2-ounce fixed blade. The included Kydex sheath and ball chain make it easy to tote by your side or around your neck.

A reimagining of one of We Knife’s most formidable folders, the Micro Trogon takes that knife and pares it into a much more carry-friendly format without sacrificing its strengths. Now, it’s down to a more manageable 6.52 inches, shaving off more than an inch of length from the original. While the handle is still titanium, the blade has seen a trendy material swap, too — M390 in place of the original’s 20CV. Some might say this knife is better than ever.

To some, throwing knives are a risky gambit. To others, they’re useful tools that can help one develop unique skills and make for fun campground games. SOG’s Throwing Death Cards are most certainly for those who fall into the latter camp. Styled like playing cards, they’re crafted from 2.8 mm-thick stainless steel and designed to survive years of usage. Their tapered edges aren’t razor-sharp, so you don’t have to fear cutting yourself accidentally, but they’re fine enough that they’ll stick into whatever you throw them into.

In the late 1980s, Bob Terzuola — the CIA’s former knifemaker — designed the ACTF, which would eventually be known as the world’s first tactical folding knife. Fox’s Original Gangster is a modern, high-end reimagining of that glorious knife. There are three versions: two with Micarta handle scales and one with titanium. However, all three get MagnaCut blades, flipper and thumb disc deployments, and nylon sheaths.

Originally launched in 2013, Real Steel’s Carson Huang-designed Exorcist became an instant fan-favorite. Now, more than a decade since its original launch, it has returned with some noteworthy upgrades. For instance, it now has an S35VN blade, titanium handle and two different inlay styles — single-piece and three-piece. It’s also equipped with the CASSL, which acts as an additional layer of security and safety on top of its frame lock.

After 80 years, Böker has finally reopened a factory in the United States. The aptly-named USA Backcountry is the first knife to roll off the factory’s production line, and it’s a spectacular offering. At just over seven inches in length and a jaw-dropping 2.0 ounces even, this knife is perfectly sized for bushcraft and survival usage. Furthermore, its robust MagnaCut full-tang blade is as versatile as it is durable, and the G10 handle scales are as light as they are tough.

Blade HQ just crowned the Demko-designed AD-10 the “strongest folding knife on Earth.” While that’s a pretty lofty claim, the knife’s construction — marked by a thick S35VN blade and G10 handle equipped with a Tri-Ad lock — backs it up. A staple of the brand’s catalog, this exceptional knife is one every collector should own, be that in its standard configuration, the tanto or even the limited-edition titanium version.

Designed by Kansept/Tenable Knives founder Kim Ning and inspired by the industrious semiaquatic rodent, the Beaver is an attractive and efficient folder ready for any everyday task. Deployed using thumb studs or sturdy crossbar lock, the 3.44-inch drop-point blade flashes reliable Nitro-V steel. Rounding out the features are ergonomic handle scales made of grippy G10 or head-turning anodized aluminum (for $7 more) and a reversible deep-carry pocket clip.

Bomber & Company is known for making exceptional ultra-compact EDC tools. But the brand may have outdone itself with the Blackjack. This slender money clip is also an EDC knife and multi-tool all-in-one. Its other functions (besides holding cash and cards and cutting stuff) includes a bottle opener and screwdriver. That’s a lot of value in such a small package. And if you’re worried about materials, don’t — its made from tried-and-true 440C stainless steel.

The unique, slightly pricier variant of the already excellent $99 Marten introduces new aesthetics and slight weight savings via carbon fiber. Replacing the standard aluminum handle drops the total package 0.09 ounces, to 2.81, while still carrying the key elements that make this knife so compelling: a 2.98-inch drop-point blade made of dependable, budget-friendly 154CM steel and a perfectly machined top liner lock, enabling smooth, haptically satisfying one-handed operation.

Another entry in what may very well be CJRB’s most versatile knife model, the Pyrite-Lite S90V adds another slick option to an already packed lineup. While it retains the model’s hallmarks — like its button lock and ergonomic handle — this version gets a classic blade steel upgrade (S90V, obviously) that’s mated to FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon) handle scales that are light and tough. This latest configuration proves that the Pyrite line still has a lot of room to grow.

With its 14C28N blade, G10 handle, multiple stretches of jimping, versatile clip point blade and ergonomic handle, Vosteed’s H-Back is a highly useful outdoor-ready fixed blade knife. However, its most interesting feature isn’t a part of the knife at all; it’s the sheath. Equipped with the brand’s patent-pending S.O.A.R. clip, this sheath can rotate a full 360 degrees (instead of the more typical 90 or 180), granting the user unmatched carry customization. Attach it to your boot, belt, pack or wherever else, and this knife will always be at the ready.