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

This week, Böker went from corny to classy, Spyderco got in on a major trend, Ka-Bar brought back a fan favorite and more.

By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

Published February 22, 2025

Updated March 20, 2025

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In start defiance of expectations (HOT Show was a month ago today), the knifemaking industry continues to be a powerhouse in 2025. This might be a banner year in EDC, so long as things continue on this upward trajectory.

This week saw another flurry of interesting, impactful releases, with noteworthy drops from Spyderco, Böker, We Knife, Tenable and more.

Check out everything that caught our eye this week. There might just be something special that passed you by.

To catch up on other notable knives and multi-tools, check out our rolling roundup of the best new knives and EDC releases of 2025.

Vosteed Akita

At just over seven inches in total with a sub-three-inch clip point blade, Vosteed’s Akita is perfectly balanced and ideal for everyday carry. That’s helped by its exceptional materials — like S35VN steel and aluminum handle scales — and the inclusion of the brand’s patented Vanchor Lock, which might be the ultimate expression of the button lock.

$139 at Vosteed

We Knife Epaulette

With its curvy silhouette and reptilian-like scales, this futuristic cutting tool from We Knife looks like you might find it on the hip of a cyberpunk dragon slayer. There’s just one problem with that: it’s being manufactured right now. Beside its unique appearance, the Epaulette also features some exceptional high-end materials, like Böhler steel and titanium scales.

$325 at We Knife

Artisan Cutlery Wizard Series

Designed by Dustin Rhodes, the Wizard Series consists of four knives with the same silhouette but different premium materials. All blades are S90V or MagnaCut, while the handles feature various combinations of titanium, carbon and Timascus. Perhaps most impressive is the housing of a 3.47-inch blade within a 4.17-inch handle.

$214 at Artisan Cutlery

$285 (25% off)

Böker KalashniCob

Exclusive to Blade HQ, this automatic knife started out as an April Fool’s joke. However, the response was so positive, Böker and Kalashnikov actually built it. Better still, it’s actually a really solid EDC knife, marked by a sturdy D2 steel blade, aluminum handle, auto deployment and more. Bonus points for the serrated version, whose serrations match the curvature of the corn’s kernels.

$67 at Blade HQ

$88 (24% off)
$65 at Blade HQ

$88 (26% off)

Tenable Shard

Designed by industry veteran and Kansept/Tenable Knives founder Kim Ning, the Shard boasts a 3.47-inch reverse tanto blade and a crossbar lock, which doubles as a deployment alternative to the thumb slot. The ergonomic handle comes in a variety of materials depending on the skew: aluminum, Micarta, PEI and G10. Nearly every version features 14C28N steel, but the PEI-handled one gets a higher-end blade made of Damascus steel.

$70 at Tenable Knives

Spyderco Sage 6 Button Lock

As if we needed more proof that button locks are the biggest trend in the EDC world, Spyderco has just dropped a Sage 6 folder that combines the brand’s legendary Compression Lock with a button mechanism. The exceptional knife also gets a S30V steel blade and, depending on which configuration you choose, either a combo G10 and carbon fiber laminate handle or one that’s full carbon fiber.

$210 at Blade HQ

$280 (25% off)
$300 at Blade HQ

$400 (25% off)

Civivi Clingman

One of our favorite budget-friendly EDC brands, Civivi has merged its modern sensibilities with a more esoteric silhouette in the Clingman. Still, the brand maintains its approachability, keeping the knife at (or below) $74 while offering respectable materials and mechanisms. This includes Nitro-V steel, Micarta or G10 handle scales, a front-flipper deployment, and a liner lock. The Clingman is pretty spectacular.

$72 at Civivi

Viperade VAK6

The Viperade VAK6 is an innovative multi-tool designed for outdoor adventures. It features a 3.2-inch folding blade made of 5Cr15MoV steel, fire-starting pulse ignition, an LED flashlight that runs for two hours on a full charge and a USB-C-compatible charging port. An optional hand crank generator enables emergency charging when no other power source is available.

$30 at Viperade

Vosteed Parallel S35VN

This is the thinnest knife Vosteed has ever made. That alone would be noteworthy. But when you consider how fully-featured it is — boasting exceptional materials and a reliable, strong, modern locking mechanism — it shapes up to be one of the more impressive EDC knife releases in recent years. The brand also unveiled an even better version with S35VN steel in two new colorways.

$149 at Vosteed

Kansept Main Street (K1015V1)

This eye-catching EDC knife boasts a 3.36-inch modified Wharncliffe blade made of Damascus steel and an ergonomic handle rendered in shred carbon fiber. The primary deployment method is via gold-colored thumb studs, with the blade staying securely in place via a smooth, reliable crossbar lock. This mechanism also enables convenient closing with a single hand.

$120 at Kansept Knives

Böker Damast Annual Knife 2025

Limited to just 999 examples worldwide, this Trapper-inspired gentleman’s knife boasts a drop-dead gorgeous 100-layer Damast steel blade crafted in the USA by Chad Nichols. It also sees upgrades to the handle, like a swap for titanium scales and an integrated frame lock. Bottom line: this knife is to die for.

$463 at Böker
$396 at Blade HQ

$463 (14% off)

Jack Wolf Knives Primo Jack

Inspired by and designed to pay tribute to Barlow-style knives, this traditional-meets-contemporary EDC knife is a fascinating evolution of a timeless silhouette. The high-end S90V steel clip point blade is matched with your choice of carbon fiber, rosewood, Micarta, Kirinite or bone. It also boasts some other unusual elements not found in other Barlows, like a front flipper deployment and a frame lock.

Tops Knives 3 Putt

Tops Knives is best known for making hardcore outdoor fixed-blade knives. But the 3 Putt golf multi-tool is a pretty big departure, driven by designer and president Leo Espinoza’s love of the links. This 1095 steel multi-tool was based on a classic Scandi blade but features a divot fork for on-the-spot ball mark repair. But a multi-tool isn’t a multi-tool without additional functions, so this device also has a dirt-cleaning spike on the end for your clubs, range finder markings and an integrated bottle opener.

$60 at Tops Knives

$70 (14% off)

Kershaw Kindred

With its entry into one of the biggest EDC trends of 2025, Kershaw proves once again that, sometimes, straightforward is better. This button lock folder features a manual thumb stud deployment aided by a smooth KVT ball-bearing pivot. It also has a respectable and versatile D2 spearpoint blade and a lightweight anodized aluminum handle. It’s not fancy or showy, but it really doesn’t have to be to get the job done right.

$72 at Kershaw

$90 (20% off)
$55 at Blade HQ

$90 (39% off)

Lionsteel N1

Even if you’ve never heard of Lionsteel, you’re probably familiar with the Italian outfit’s work — the brand has made knives for Spyderco, CRKT and more. However, its recently proven it doesn’t need any outside help, proven in part by the exceptional N1 (also styled N.One). This marvelously minimalist knife has no visible hardware on its exterior — a hell of an achievement. It doesn’t hurt that it’s made from MagnaCut steel and titanium, either.

$500 at Blade HQ

Pichi Design Kameta

Designed to be one of the most customizable EDC tools around, this cyberpunk-y knife is built on a titanium frame and features a VG-10 tanto blade, making it both incredibly durable and ultralight. However, its big highlight comes in the form of its swappable scales. By removing (and then replacing) just a couple of screws, the pieces come off and can be interchanged dozens of ways, offering unrivaled stylistic and materials personalization.