One of the great things about the world of pocket knives, especially in 2024, is just how many options there are on the market — and good ones, at that. If you want an oversized folder fit for hunting and similar fieldwork, there are dozens. If you need a sleek addition to your EDC that doesn’t skimp on the high-end details, you have tons of options. Sometimes, great releases even come from brands you might not expect, which is exactly the case with the RZE HexEdge Ti.

This mini folder has a unique, beautiful design, excellent material construction and a silhouette that’s discreet without being too much of a miniature novelty. However, it comes from a maker that’s perhaps a little out of left field: a watch brand. While an industry crossover like this isn’t always guaranteed to work, this one is poised to greatly exceed all expectations.

RZE’s watchmaking expertise translates perfectly to EDC knives

For those not in the know, RZE’s specialty is building extremely strong and durable watches made to survive hard outdoor use. In fact, the brand only makes its timepieces out of super-tough, ultralight titanium — a material that shares its usage with many other parts of the everyday carry industry. And that makes this brand especially well-suited to translate its expertise to the knifemaking world.

Furthermore, as the brand was built on the idea of travel and the outdoors, RZE also has a commitment to becoming a better company for the good of the world. The brand’s motto, “Nothing Is Possible,” is cheeky, but also a real goal to which it strives: to achieve net-zero production by 2030 and, eventually, become a carbon-negative brand.

While you might be thinking, “A commitment to the environment doesn’t necessarily make them a good knifemaker,” bear with me for a minute. That lofty goal has larger implications: it means RZE actually cares about what it does from all angles of business. Pair that desire to improve for the good of the world with the brand’s already impressive lineup of extremely tough watches, and you should start to see a clearer connection. RZE isn’t some hock job; it’s an organization marked by passion and talent, and that makes all the difference.

The HexEdge Ti is discreet, well-built and beautiful — everything EDC should be.

Waxing poetic about RZE’s potential as a brand is all well and good, but it doesn’t mean much if the knife in question doesn’t stand up to it all. Luckily, the HexEdge Ti is fully capable of standing on its own. While its gorgeous design and discreet silhouette (a total length of 4.09″ and a closed length of just 2.44″) are certainly a start, it’s the other materials that really paint the full picture. 

The knife’s 1.66″ drop point blade is made from D2 steel, which is a sturdy, reliable and serviceable steel found in many a workhorse knife. However, it has another edge (pun intended): it boasts a titanium coating to make it even more durable (likely a nod to the brand’s proprietary UltraHex coating, which makes its watches 8x more resistant to scratching than steel).

And the HexEdge Ti’s handle is no slouch, either. Measuring up at 2.44″ and including a handy lanyard slot (to which a keyring might be attached), the scales are made from solid titanium and feature a sturdy integrated frame lock for better security in use. From every angle, this knife looks to be a hot ticket that can go toe-to-toe with the best small pocket knives on the market. You can get one for yourself through RZE’s preorder page, and the knives start shipping this February (only a few days away).

RZE HexEdge Ti

Specs

Blade Length	1.66"
Total Length	4.09"
Steel	D2 with titanium coating
Handle	Titanium
Lock	Frame

• $69 at RZE Watches
  $79 (13% off)

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