Knife

Although we've seen a number of multitools that take the form of a flat card, the Slidex still manages to put a new spin on the concept. It's a metal card that folds into a triangular column, packed with features such as a screwdriver and a knife.

Opinel knives are an ageless classic of the folding knife market. This year, though, they've gotten a new twist ... or lack thereof. The Néo6 knife carries the same sleek, timeless look but trades out the locking blade for a non-locking slip joint.

Successfully Kickstarted last year, Team IF's wrench-sporting OmniPro Tool went on to be declared one of our Best Multitools of 2024. It now has an even more capable successor, in the form of the aptly-named OmniPro 2.0.

While there may indeed be a plethora of multitools on Kickstarter, many are either too small to use easily or too big to just toss in a pocket. The NexTool strikes a good balance, stuffing eight functions into a right-sized titanium body.

Hacksmith Industries has focused its engineering chops into creating a lightweight titanium multi-tool that looks like a compact pocket knife, but actually packs up to 21 features. Oh, and its blade is strong enough to cut a Swiss Army knife in half.

If you've already made a titanium multitool with six handy features, how do you improve on it? That's right, you add more features. The Orioner T8 now boasts nine-plus functions, adding a whistle and more to returning favorites such as a steel blade.

What do you do after successfully crowdfunding a tiny knife and a tiny pen? If you're London gear company Malboro & Kane, you combine them to form a clever gadget known as the SlashPen, which also features a screwdriver and a glass-breaking tip.

To pocket clip or not to pocket clip? It's a question many a folding knife owner has considered. Peak Spec has a better answer, and it calls it the Apex Ghostclip. Luckily for those interested, it's more than an apparition – or it's getting there.

Let's be honest, some people just like things that look like guns. As a result, we've seen revolver-inspired bike lights, camera bags and smartphone lenses. Now it's time to meet the mean-looking Ti-Spin MultiKit screwdriver/utility knife multitool.

Knives and saws are plenty useful when camping, but they're still just two separate tools. Ti-Ally offers an alternative, in the form of a system wherein six different blades can be swapped in and out of a single multi-functional steel handle.

Japanese hardware brand Titaner's new heavy duty EDC knife features what it's calling the world's first dual-lock system to reliably prevent the blade from accidentally opening – in an ergonomic, built-to-last titanium frame.

Work Sharp has long been known for its blade sharpening tools. Now it's taking that expertise to an innovative knife lineup all its own. Each RMX knife features an interchangeable pivot that transforms operation from auto to manual and back.