The Best New Knives and EDC of August 2020

August brings bad (but expected) news for the knife world as Blade Show, the annual knife trade show rescheduled for this month, is officially canceled. The decision comes as COVID-19 cases continue to spread throughout the country, touching every aspect of life in often-unforeseen ways. Without Blade Show, where else will we get a peek at brand-new pocket knives and multi-tools? There is one place: right here.

Recently, Opinel released a 130th-anniversary knife, CRKT unveiled an impressive new limited edition and more.

Opinel 130th Anniversary No. 8 Folding Knife

Opinel

The No. 8 is a true pocket knife classic, illustrating one of the least complicated constructions a folding knife can take in a timeless design that’s lasted, well, 130 years. To celebrate the milestone, Opinel adorned the normally plain handle, made of French hornbeam here, with a pattern that hints at its roots in the mountains of France.

CRKT Hirin Limited Edition

CRKT

It’s no surprise that knife designer Dew Hara counts an obsession with Japanese anime as a youth among his inspirations — his limited-edition Hirin looks as if it’s pulled from fantasy or sci-fi. The knife’s impressive attributes are very real, though — they include a Böhler M390 steel spear-point blade and two-tone skeletonized titanium handle. CRKT is only producing 500 of these, all of which are made in Italy.

Tops Knives 3 Pointer

Tops Knives

This knife’s 3.13-inch drop-point blade might seem small, but the founder of Tops designed this knife with hunting in mind (hence the name). The 3 Pointer’s size gives it versatility beyond the backcountry, though, a trait that’s increased by the option to get it with black or tan micarta handles or skeletonized. Its Kydex sheath also allows for various carrying methods.

Civivi MT-1

Civivi

The MT-1 joins the growing ranks of multi-tools designed to help you navigate the world without picking up hitchhiking germs. The idea behind these tools is to harness the antimicrobial properties of copper in a functional shape; the MT-1 includes a hook for grabbing onto handles and a blunt end that comes with rubber caps for pressing buttons and interacting with touchscreens.

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