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60 New Knives, Multi-Tool and EDC Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year

From Gerber’s limited edition chef’s knife and Leatherman’s colorful Skeletool to blade shapes we’ve never seen before, 2024 was a busy year for EDC fans.

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By Ben Bowers

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Welcome to the Year in Review, where we’re rewinding the clock on an entire year’s worth of coverage to highlight the notable and under-the-radar product releases that crossed our desk in 2024. 

Here’s a look back at the fixed-blades, folders, multi-tools, carabiners, kitchen knives, survival tools, pens and other notable EDC items that launched this year.

Spotlighted Knife & EDC Releases

Other Notable Knife & EDC Releases

SOG

SOG Tech Bowie

Known for crafting field-proven knives for the military, including US Special Forces and Navy SEALs, SOG has a long history of producing Bowie knives. But this new version is special, as it swaps the traditional materials for more hard-wearing modern ones, including swapping the leather handle for a lighter, grippier Kraton material. Thankfully, the iconic silhouette remains largely unchanged.
Knog

Knog Scout Travel Smart Luggage Tag

We’ve long advocated for attaching an AirTag to your luggage as a precaution while traveling. Knog’s Scout Travel Smart Luggage Tag is a new alternative for keeping track of your stuff, and it has a few noteworthy features. Like an AirTag, it works with Apple’s Find My network to make locating the tag right from your phone easy. It also integrates a loud, motion-sensitive 85 dB alarm that can draw attention when your bag goes missing. Last but not least, its battery can last between 2 – 4 months, depending on use, which is shorter than an AirTag, but unlike the latter, the Scout is also rechargeable via USB-C. 
Nanga x Original Duckhead umbrellaOriginal Duckhead

Original Duckhead x Nanga Limited-Edition Umbrella

This adorable new collaboration between the UK-based umbrella brand and the Japan-based high-performance down brand has all the makings of the perfect holiday gift. Deploying at the touch of a button, the waterproof, wind-resistant canopy gives new life to nine recycled plastic bottles. When not in use, the duckhead gets the best nap ever in a down-filled sleeve resembling a cozy sleeping bag.
the james brand the barnes LTD Marbled Carbon + StainlessThe James Brand

The James Brand The Barnes LTD Marbled Carbon + Stainless

With a 3.5-inch Bohler M390 stainless steel blade and brand-first integral design, CNC-machined from a solid billet of 6al4v titanium, The Barnes is already one of The James Brand’s most premium offerings. This very limited edition (just 30 units) ups the ante with Protech Composites Black Ops Molten Carbon Fiber inlays. Held in place with a frame lock, the blade hinges on a stainless steel pivot and smooth ceramic bearings. The knife also features a CNC-machined titanium pocket clip and lanyard, and this edition packs into a wooden gift box with a TJB challenge coin and a cleaning cloth.
the james brand the bolenThe James Brand

The James Brand The Bolen

Portland, Oregon’s go-to elevated EDC purveyor levels up its stylus game with the brand’s first twist-retractable pen. Crafted from premium titanium, The Bolen boasts minimalist aesthetics, user-friendly ergonomics and durable construction. Refillable with widely available Parker-style G2 ink, this pen measures 5.3 inches long and weighs 0.8 ounces, making it a smooth, light solution for everyday communication — albeit a pricey one.
wesn blacked out bornasWESN

WESN Bornas (Blacked Out Titanium)

Just in time for spooky season, WESN dropped a blacked-out version of the Bornas, which first appeared last spring. But the truth is this modern fixed-blade knife will serve you well all year long. Highlights include a 2.75-inch blade made of S35VN steel, blacked-out titanium handles, a handy lanyard hole and a belt-mountable Kydex sheath for easy EDC.
wesn founder's mystery boxWESN

WESN Founder’s Mystery Box

In celebration of founder Billy Chester’s birthday, WESN has dropped one of its famed mystery boxes, loaded with goodies at a deep discount. This ’90s-themed bundle, a $500+ value, could feature past collabs and sold-out releases, and it is guaranteed to include at least one actual knife. Act fast though — it’s a limited batch of 300, and once they sell out, they are gone for good.
Huckberry james brand carabinerHuckberry

The James Brand Huckberry x Tacoma EDC Carabiner

Part of Huckberry’s new capsule collection with Aaron Draplin (the designer behind Field Notes), this carabiner from The James Brand features an exclusive color scheme inspired by the Toyota Tacoma.
work sharp folding field sharpenerWork Sharp

Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener

Weighing just 4.6 ounces, the Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener is optimized for stashing in a pocket and using on the go. The inside of one of its arms features a 400-grit diamond plate with 20° sharpening guides; the other carries a fine grit grit ceramic plate with 25° honing guides.

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