8 New Pocket Knives and Multi-Tools You Might Have Missed
Although the slate of EDC releases was smaller by the numbers, the few drops from brands like CRKT, Bestech, and We Knife made a big impact.
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Well, it finally happened. The release calendar for EDC knives and multi-tools hit a lull. But that's okay; not every week of the year needs to be loaded to the gills with new drops.
Still, even though there were fewer new blades, the ones that launched were pretty spectacular. From an ultra-high-end, fantasy-inspired We Knife release to a full slate of hard-working CRKT cutting tools — including a legacy drop from Ken Onion's son — here are the significant EDC pocket tools you might've missed.
CRKT Bamboozled Assisted
The first CRKT knife from Kenny Onion (son of knifemaking legend Ken Onion) indicates this nepo baby's got the goods. A blend of classic and modern design, the Bamboozled is an elegant yet approachable folder boasting a 3.31-inch tanto shaped blade made of D2 steel, a grippy G10 handle and a stainless steel bolster. The combination of his father's Assisted Opening tech and IKBS bearings makes for swift deployment via a back flipper, while a sturdy liner lock holds everything firmly in place. read more
Bestech VK-Void G10
A new version of the existing VK-Void, this edition makes the knife even more affordable, while still packing in a ton of value. The G10 handle with its classic liner lock pairs with a fan-favorite MagnaCut steel Wharncliffe blade, making for an EDC knife that you'd probably expect to cost a lot more than it does. read more
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$139 at Bestech $163 (15% off)
Sencut Regnator
It isn't often an EDC knife drops that's both absurdly affordable and also jam-packed with value, but that's exactly what Sencut has managed with its Regnator. Though it isn't stylistically fancy, this 9Cr18MoV and G10 blade promises to be hard-working, reliable and a great deal more impressive than its price would suggest. That's aided largely by its beefy hollow-cut blade, offering a razor-sharp edge with a thick spine that should serve you well through years of maintenance. read more
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$40 at Blade HQ $47 (15% off)
CRKT 2670 Straight Frame Lock
At just over six inches in length, the CRKT 2670 Straight Frame Lock is positively compact. However, with its straight-edge D2 steel blade and combination G10 and stainless steel frame lock handle, it's also incredibly hard working. Furthermore, its edge angle — which harkens to artisan tools, like the legendary X-acto knife — makes it perfect for precision work, giving it detail-oriented appeal not found in many other knives in its class. read more
Böker Urban Trapper NXT
Böker's Urban Trapper is one of its best time-tested gentleman's EDC knives. However, this is the first time it has been turned into an automatic. Complete with a button lock, MagnaCut steel blade and durable aluminum handle, this is the fastest-deploying version of this knife ever. Just remember: It's an auto, so you'll want to make sure it's legal to carry it wherever you live and travel should you wish to buy it. read more
We Knife Orc Boss
Designed by Grant Chambers, We Knife's Orc Boss sports one of the most unique blade shapes we've ever come across. Ostensibly a hawkbill, the curvature of its belly offers greater, more versatile cutting power. Furthermore, it has a complex, multifaceted grind that gives it even more character. That 20CV blade is mated to an entrancing titanium and carbon fiber (and either resin or G10) handle, and it has a nested liner lock and caged ceramic ball-bearing pivot. read more
CRKT Mbombo Frame Lock
Named for the Kuba god of creation, this EDC folder is inspired by a design custom-made for the crew of a SpaceX launch. Boasting high edge retention and corrosion resistance, the 3.23-inch M390 blade deploys quick and smooth via an IKBS ball bearing pivot and is held in place with a sturdy frame lock. A brushed titanium handle, pocket clip and lanyard hole round out the minimalist silhouette. read more
Sencut Draxor
Were you to stroll by a shop window and see the Sencut Draxor in the window display, you might expect it to cost two- or three-times as much as it does. That's a testament to the knife's gorgeous design. Yet it remains that this knife is exceptionally budget-friendly. Still, its G10 handle, 9Cr18MoV blade, liner lock and caged ceramic ball-bearing pivot are respectable features. How they're selling it for so cheap is hard to understand, but it's best not to look a gift horse in the mouth. read more
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$40 at Blade HQ $47 (15% off)
