Editor’s Note: Welcome to The Best New Knives and EDC, a monthly column surfacing the latest knives, tools and any other item worth carrying in your pocket.
We’re barely through winter; if we’re going by solar positioning, there are still a few weeks left until we can officially proclaim springtime. That hasn’t stopped outdoor gear companies from launching their spring and summer collections though — in anticipation of warmer months, they’ve unveiled new tents, sleeping bags, rain jackets and more. Knife companies don’t play by the Sun’s rules. They tend to release their new wares sporadically and at the drop of a hat. It’s a lot to keep track of, which is why we do the job for you in this monthly column.
Recently, Gerber released a new multi-tool, Benchmade revealed a limited-edition folder, The James Brand updated one of its classics and more.
Gerber Armbar Drive
The knife and tool community is collectively agreeing that a multi-tool doesn’t have to come in the butterfly-pliers form we all know so well. Gerber is the latest to create a unique tool with the Armbar Drive, a rectangular multi-tool that, in some ways, calls to mind a Swiss Army Knife. The tool comes with a 2.5-inch blade, Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, scissors, an awl, a hammer and a bottle opener.
