Scorching new knives to keep you sharp this summer.
August’s new arrivals spotlight the full spectrum of modern knife making, blending production innovation with hand-crafted custom artistry. This month’s lineup captures everything from precision-engineered factory folders built for everyday carry to one-of-a-kind custom fixed blades tailored for serious collectors. Featuring fresh designs from established industry veterans and rising makers alike, these August 2026 releases highlight the cutting-edge materials, refined edge geometry, and field-ready performance defining today’s cutlery landscape.
Montana Knife Co. The Montana
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 3.25”
Overall Length: 7.625”
Blade Finish: Stonewash
Blade Steel: MagnaCut
Blade Opener: Thumbstud
Handle Material: G10
Lock: Liner Lock
Pocket Clip: Tip-up, right-hand
Weight: 2.84 oz.
Knife To Know: The Montana is the first folding knife from the Montana Knife Company.
MSRP: $390
montanaknifecompany.com
Olive Knives Arbor
Knife Type: Fixed-Blade
Blade Length: 4.54”
Blade Steel: Elmax
Blade Grind: Fibonacci (Proprietary)
Blade Finish: Stonewash
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Handle Material: G10
Weight: 9.14 oz.
Knife To Know: Proprietary stepped grind combines convex strength, with sharpening ease of a flat grind.
MSRP: $400
oliveknives.com
Liam Walle Anthazoa Hunter
Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Blade Length: 7.75”
Overall Length: 9.75”
Blade Steel: 115n20/1084 Gorgon Flower Mosaic
Blade Grind: Convex
Handle Material: Honduran Rosewood
Knife To Know: Bronze Bolster
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $2,300
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Blake Parthenay Saint
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 3.5”
Overall Length: 8”
Blade Steel: Elmax
Blade Opener: Thumstud
Handle/Frame Material: Blackened Titanium
Knife To Know: Mother of pearl inlay in the handle, ceramic bearings
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Kizer Begleiter
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 2.97”
Overall Length: 7.03”
Closed Length: 4.06”
Blade Steel: S35VN
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Grind: Hollow
Blade Opener: Thumbstud
Handle Material: Aluminum
Lock: Kizer Button Liner Lock
Pocket Clip: Tip Up Reversible
Weight: 2.88 oz.
MSRP: $110
kizerknives.com
Vosteed Porcupine Cheese Pirate
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 2.99”
Overall Length: 7.16”
Blade Steel: 14C28N
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Blade Opener: Thumbstud
Handle Material: G10
Lock: Top Liner Lock
Pocket Clip: Tip Up
Weight: 3.55 oz.
Special Features: Custom cheese-inspired handle.
Knife To Know: Vosteed and Blade HQ plan to make a company-funded contribution to support animal rescue efforts All Paws Count from sales.
MSRP: $69
vosteed.com
Mike Tyre OTS Automatic
Blade Length: 3.5”
Overall Length: 7.25”
Blade Steel: 01/L6 damascus
Blade Grind: Flat Convex
Blade Opener: Button
Handle Material: Mammoth Ivory
Liners: Ice Finished Gold Anodized Titanium
Knife To Know: Bolster engraved by Joe Mason
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $4,500
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Benchmade Station Knife
Knife Type: Chef’s Knife
Blade Length: 5.97”
Overall Length: 10.88”
Weight: 6.768 oz.
Blade Steel: CPM-154
Blade Profile: Clip Point
Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Sheath: Boltaron
Knife To Know: Limited-edition camo handle.
MSRP: $450
benchmade.com
SOG Knives Diverge AU
Knife Type: OTS Automatic
Blade Length: 3”
Overall Length: 7.3”
Blade Steel: D2
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Handle Material: Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Pocket Clip: Reversible Clip
Weight: 3 oz.
Knife To Know: Ambidextrous pocket clip and deployment lock.
MSRP: $90
sogknives.com
Alex Hossom Collab With Charlie Bridges Void
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 3.75”
Overall Length: 9”
Blade Steel: 1084/1095/80crv2/Procut/15n20
Blade Grind: Symmetrical Hollow
Blade Opener: Flipper
Handle Material: McLaren Carbon Fiber
Liners: Titanium
Knife To Know: Titanium inlays in blade and pivot screws
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $3,000
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Frank Edwards Push Dagger
Blade Length: 3.25”
Overall Length: 6.5”
Blade Steel: 1084/15n20 twist
Blade Grind: Dagger
Handle Material: Mammoth Ivory
Special Features: Carved flower on the interior of handle, matched with an engraved flower on blade.
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $2,550
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