The latter two luminaries account for a third of the past week’s notable releases. Check them out along with a bunch of other cool products from all over the world below.
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Oknife Duron
The Duron is a direct follow-up to Oknife’s groundbreaking XEN-OAL — the Ken Onion-designed folder that boasted the first-ever all-aluminum frame lock. Like its predecessor, it also has an all-aluminum handle, including the frame lock. However, this one is much more tactically styled, making it a surefire crowd-pleaser for those with a taste for military-inspired gear. It’s also precision-machined, has a sturdy Nitro-V blade and measures exactly 8.0 inches.
Drawing its name from its resemblance to a classic bowhunting arrowhead shape, the Broadhead packs a nice little array of functions for its size. Weighing 0.9 ounces and measuring 2.6 inches, it can open both packages and bottles. It also offers a Phillips head screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver and a 1/4-inch socket.
Penned by legendary designer Andrew Demko, this wild outdoor cutting tool combines the functions of an axe, machete and cleaver. It’s built from a thick slab of D2 steel with an extremely durable titanium coating, and it has a full tang with G10 handle scales. Great for chopping, slicing, hacking, picking, digging and whatever else you need out in the wilderness, it also comes with a Kydex double snap belt sheath for secure carry and ease of release.
At only 3.77 inches in total (with a 1.55-inch blade), the Lander 6 is the smallest that this knife series has ever been. When closed, its about the same length as a typical house key, making it discreet and easy to carry — just pop it on your keychain. However, its still well-built from 4034SS steel and fiberglass-reinforced nylon. Plus, it still has a back lock, so you can count on it being secure in use.
This reimagining of the brand’s Folsom silhouette might be The James Brand’s most robust EDC knife ever made. That’s largely due to its 3.2-inch drop-point blade, which is crafted from LC200N steel — a material so corrosion-resistant, it’s practically rustproof. The knife also gets a newly contoured and machined G10 handle, as well as an ambidextrous liner lock.
The brand’s first-ever fillet knife, this fixed blade is one of the highlights of the outdoor- and fishing-friendly Uncharted Collection. It comes with a Kydex sheath, so you can bring it with you on the boat or to the lakeside campsite and make use of its 7.0-inch M390 precision blade. Like its sibling, the Folsom Pro, it also has a machined G10 handle for better grip in even the slimiest, wettest of conditions.
Designed by Idaho-based Orbital Knives co-founder Eddy Martinez, the Dako is a bit of a study in contradiction. On the outside, its streamlined silhouette is super minimalist but on the inside, its crossbar lock’s liner includes multiple slots for adjusting spring tension and an extra spring for additional customization. The Dako also boasts a 3.19-inch drop-point blade made of CPM S35VN steel or 110-layered Damascus, a handle made from a combination of titanium and Fatcarbon/carbon fiber/Timascus/micarta, dual thumb studs and a ceramic ball-bearing pivot.
This 1.4-ounce, 2.5-inch by 1.6-inch dynamo of a keychain multi-tool boasts more useful functions than you might expect. In addition to offering robust flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers that nest securely in the magnetic bit socket, the aptly named Driver can also open packages, serve as a pry bar and nail puller and, of course, pop bottles.
Inspired by feudal Japan — more specifically, Samurai warriors — Kingsford’s KwaiKing is a gorgeous blend of Japanese tradition and modern minimalism. The slender handle is crafted from titanium, the katana-style blade (which has a front flipper deployment) is M390 super steel, it has a ceramic ball-bearing pivot and an extremely strong button-operated compression lock.
Measuring 2.5 inches and weighing just an ounce, the streamlined stainless steel Shard DT fits neatly on your keychain without threatening to poke a hole in your pants. Though improvisation will likely uncover more, it offers three primary functions: Phillips head screwdriver, package opener and bottle popper. For variety, the minimal multi-tool is available in nine different color/pattern combos, most of which have nature vibes.
Designed by James Lowe, Bestech’s Taipan is a highly unusual knife that packs a lot of everyday carry value. Not only is it made from exceptional materials — like titanium and MagnaCut steel — but it also has a unique spin on a Wharncliffe blade that’s exceptionally EDC-friendly. It also benefits from some impressive beauty, courtesy largely of its mesmerizing rippled handle machining. If you’re looking for a unique knife that’ll get the job done, this could be it.
Inspired by Tasmania’s beautiful black currawong (aka blackjay), this EDC knife is equally good-looking and user-friendly. The latter comes courtesy of multiple deployment methods (including thumb studs and a back flipper), safety-boosting jimping on the spine and a reliable button lock. The blade is a 3.54-inch drop point made of sturdy, affordable 440A steel while the ergonomic handle scales are grippy G10.
Normally, fixed-blade knives are a hard sell for EDC, but this one was actually designed for it. At 7.17 inches in length, its ideal for discreet pocket carry, and it has a hard-working Nitro-V steel blade and lightweight-yet-durable G10 handle. Furthermore, its ‘lamb shank’ handle nub serves to make it quicker and more secure when deploying. Better still, the Kydex sheath is designed to hook in your pocket, so it’ll release the knife without also coming out itself.
This super affordable EDC knife delivers a lot for a little. The 2.9-inch drop-point blade is made of corrosion-resistant 4116 blade steel and deployed with a rear flipper tab. It’s held in place via a double detent ball mechanism, enabling one-handed closing with a determined press on the spine. Textured polypropylene scales provide reliable grip, the tip-up pocket clip is reversible, and this Ant packs a bonus feature in the handle: tweezers.
The Spyderco Military is almost certainly the brand’s most important release. After all, it inspired the ParaMilitary, Para Military 2 and Para 3 knives. However, this version might be the most rugged yet. Equipped with a MagnaCut super steel blade matched to a G10 handle, this incredibly tough knife is now more corrosion-resistant than ever. It also has the brand’s signature Compression lock — a feature the original Military lacked — and gets a beautifully blacked-out finish, adding extra durability to the blade. What’s not to love?
Designed by relatively newcomer Scott Stills, Kansept’s Tipper suggests the designer has a bright future in knifemaking. Crafted from reliable, high-end materials — including titanium and S35VN, as well as Damascus in a couple of the configurations — the knife’s construction is more than sound. However, its brightest spot is undoubtedly its uniquely shaped blade. A combination of a cleaver and tanto, this blade has impressive utility, including a wide, robust enough primary edge for chopping tasks and a tip perfect for more detail-oriented cutting jobs.
Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.
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