12 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC You Might Have Missed

WESN’s latest release, realized over the course of “more than 24 months of research, six design overhauls, and countless prototypes,” is a magnificent collaboration with YouTuber and magician Chris Ramsay. It comes in two parts: a Microblade keychain knife with a “hidden mechanism”-inspired skeletonized brass handle scale and the puzzle box it comes inside. But here’s the catch: to access the knife, you have to solve the puzzle.

Thanks to its dynamic 3-inch modified Wharncliffe blade, aircraft-grade aluminum handle and delightfully snappy rear flipper tab, the Fastball is already a winner. This particular version only strengthens the case by upgrading the blade steel from reliable S30V to unstoppable MagnaCut, which offers a premium blend of strength, corrosion resistance and edge retention. (Doesn’t hurt that the key to smooth deployment is a system called B.O.S.S. — short for Balls of Stainless Steel, it employs a ring of caged steel ball bearings to reduce friction for a satisfying shuh-CHUNK every time you trigger the tab.)

Microtech is best known for making exceptional tactical and EDC automatic knives. But this new collection means the brand is entering an entirely new category: kitchen cutlery. Of course, these knives — made in the USA from Böhler M390 steel — are still crafted to the same exacting standards as everything else the brand offers. The collection includes at least two chef knives — one small and one large — and serrated steak knives.

For only the second time in the brand’s long history, Spyderco has launched a stunning knife with Fatcarbon handle scales. Applied to the brand’s Chaparral gentleman’s knife, it also has an XHP blade, sturdy back lock, reversible pocket clip, Round Hole deployment and more. New for 2025, this release seems slated to be another in a long line of fan-favorite offerings from the brand.

Like big-bladed EDC knives? You’ll love the Caveman, which packs a 3.57-inch tanto made of CPM-20CV super steel, prized for its edge retention, corrosion resistance and toughness. The other end is no slouch either — your choice of five titanium-based handles, including two with FatCarbon inlays and one with an eye-popping CNC-machined rock pattern. Rounding out the best features are a sturdy frame lock and milled titanium pocket clip, ensuring your set-up is safe and secure at all times.

Modeled after the transparent tech of the ’90s, especially retro video game consoles and accessories, Flytanium’s Arcade Lite is an extremely fun stylistic throwback for modern EDC enthusiasts. It comes in three flashy colors — Digital Green, Atomic Purple and Ocean Blue — and one for the folks who prefer a more subtle touch — Smoke Black. Regardless, they’re all equipped with an AUS-10A steel drop point blade, polycarbonate scales and the Demko Shark Lock.

A long-awaited follow-up to SOG’s Kiku series, the brand has once again worked with legendary Japanese designer Kiku Matsuda on this formidable fixed blade. Boasting a CRYO 3V steel blade with a complex grind, this knife is a hardcore outdoor workhorse perfect for bushcraft, survival and tactical usage. That blade is made to a grippy, textured Micarta handle. The whole thing measures 10 inches long, which makes it hefty enough for hard use, but not so big that it’s unwieldy.

With a chunky MagnaCut blade (with a complex grind) and minimalist titanium handle scales (with an integrated frame lock) the Elixir is a deceptively jam-packed EDC knife. It’s available in two finishes — all-black DLC and raw titanium — and is reminiscent of another maker’s iconic designs (Mick Strider) while still having a spirit all its own.

One of Civivi’s best small knives has gotten a full-sized, fully-featured big brother in the Pragma Prime. While it loses its integrated carabiner clip, it retains its futuristic styling, button lock and sheepsfoot blade shape. However, it also gets a blade upgrade from Nitro-V to 14C28N, offering better overall edge retention. For those looking to upgrade, there’s also a finer Damascus blade option for a little extra money.

Inspired by the Spanish Navaja, a knife that dates back to the 1600s, the Vosteed Naga is a big, bold blade with unmistakable styling. However, even considering its heritage inspiration, it’s a thoroughly modern knife. It has an S35VN blade, Micarta handle, button-actuated liner lock and more. Measuring just over 8.0 inches, it’s big, but definitely not too big for EDC.

RiveryMFG’s Zero EDC utility knife was already one of the best (if not the best) on the market, marked by ultra-minimalist styling, excellent materials and an incredibly satisfying and simple deployment mechanism. Now, it’s somehow been improved in the Zero-G, which is even more tactile, haptic, deliberate and smooth. It also now has an integrated, spring-loaded pocket clip to make it more carry-friendly than ever before. Pictures simply don’t do it justice; you have to try this cutting tool for yourself.

Not all heroes wear capes, and not all folding blades are pocket knives. Case in point, this oversized two-handed folding saw, which boasts an ergonomic handle and a 27.5-inch blade with big, aggressive teeth for chainsaw-like cutting power that burns calories rather than gas. Designed, engineered and constructed in Japan, the Katanaboy 700 can rip through logs, limbs and branches up to 14 inches in diameter, making it ideal for not only professional arborists but also backcountry enthusiasts, MTB trail maintainers and serious DIYers.