Knife

The James Brand’s line of everyday carry offerings includes an elegant array of elegant knives and tools, and now the Portland outfit has introduced its take on the classic utility knife, called The Palmer.

Leatherman has introduced a stylish pocket knife with a few tricks up its sleeve, spearheaded by an interchangeable blade system built around two forms of high-end steel for different types of cutting tasks.

Victorinox has introduced a limited edition version of its snack-oriented Picknicker knife, kitting out the 10-tool implement with a distinctly premium touch courtesy of European pear wood and a dash of Damascus steel.

Opinel is looking to capture the hearts and meals of campers and backcountry diners with its new Picnic+ kit. The most elegant spork – technically a sporf – we've seen, the kit packs a classic folding knife with removable fork and spoon inserts.

In 1964, the Buck Knives company marketed its 110 Folding Hunter knife, which changed the knife-making industry forever by introducing a revolutionary folding blade that locked into place so strongly it performed like a fixed-blade sheath knife.

Portland-based gearmaker The James Brand has introduced an updated version of its simple and stylish Ellis multitool, equipping the implement with new cutting capabilities and new carry options.

Back in 2020, Windeler showed a slick magnetic multitool, a modular family of implements designed to stack and carry together as fully customized multitools. Now the company adds an ultra-slim folding knife and pliers that work alone or with others.

Looking to offer a pocket knife that offers supreme grip and comfort, toolmaker The James Brand has turned to the world of rock climbing for inspiration, modeling the handle on holds you might find in a climbing gym.

Although most multi-tools fit easily into a pocket, for some people they're still too bulky and obtrusive. Such folks might be interested in the Pathfinder+, as it's a six-function gadget that can be attached to a keychain.

The time-honored utility knife with its retractible blade is an indispensable tool for many, and has undergone many iterations over the years. Aerocrafted has now put forward a particularly minimalist one with style and simplicity at its heart.

Scientists have come up with a new hardened form of wood that can be fashioned into sturdy nails or knives that are almost three times sharper than a standard dinner table knife ... and they're dishwasher safe, too.

Victorinox has introduced a new version of its highly versatile Champ Swiss Army Knife that packs many of the typical tools, but is equipped with a blade made from Damascus steel, giving it an air of sophistication and elite performance.