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New Knives September 2026: Launched At BLADE Show And Beyond

Hot drops from Atlanta and afterward.

As the dust settles from summer show season, September’s new arrivals spotlight the full spectrum of modern knife making, blending production innovation with hand-crafted custom artistry. Headline releases hitting the market this fall capture everything from precision-engineered factory folders built for low-profile carry to one-of-a-kind custom fixed blades tailored for serious collectors. Featuring standout designs from established industry veterans and rising makers alike, these September drops highlight the cutting-edge materials, refined edge geometry, and field-ready performance defining today’s cutlery landscape.


Spartan Blades SPARTAN-HARSEY T4

Spartan Blades SPARTAN-HARSEY T4

Designer: William W. Harsey Jr.
Blade Length: 5”
Overall Length: 11.125”
Weight: 10 oz.
Blade Steel: Elmax
Handle Material: G10
Locking System: Lockbar
Hardware: Blue hardware on initial release
Knife Type: Large-format folding knife
Country Of Origin: USA
MSRP: $565
spartanbladesusa.com


Maserin Dagga

Maserin Dagga

Designer: Attilio Morotti
Overall Length: 6.89”
Blade Length: 3.15”
Blade Material: Elmax
Hardness: 60-61 HRC
Blade At Its Thickest: .13”
Opening Mechanism: Flipper
Lock: Frame lock
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle Material: G10
Knife To Know: Comes with a soft black leather pouch
Available: Now
MSRP: $225
maserin.com


Ketuo Woody

Ketuo Woody

Overall Length: 6.3”
Blade Length: 2.72”
Handle Length: 3.58”
Blade At Its Thickest: .12”
Weight: 2.76”
Designer: Mantis Bladeworks
Blade Material: 14C28N
Blade Finish: Bead blasted
Handle: PEI
Pocket Clip: 3Cr
Pivot Material: Ceramic ball bearings
Lock: Liner lock
MSRP: $53
ketuousa.com


Mercury Horus

Mercury Horus

Overall Length: 6.496”
Closed Length: 3.74”
Blade At Its Thickest: .094”
Weight: 2.045 oz.
Type: Slip joint
Designer: Denis Simounutti
Blade Material: MagnaCut
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Scale: Green canvas Micarta
Clip: Reversible
Construction: Torx screws
Pivot Material: Bronze washers
MSRP: ~$165
mercurycut.it


Civivi Pete’s Pirate Life Iron Tide

Civivi Pete's Pirate Life Iron Tide

Designer: Pete’s Pirate Life
Overall Length: 7.62”
Width: 1.3”
Blade Length: 3.24”
Closed Length: 4.37”
Blade At Its Thickest: .15”
Knife Weight: 3.66 oz.
Blade Material: 14C28N
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Gray stonewashed
Blade Type: Clip point
Handle Material: Aluminum
Handle Color/Finish: Gray
Pocket Clip: Tip-up, right-hand carry
Clip Material: 6AL4V titanium
Screws/Thumb Stud Material: Stainless steel
Pivot Assembly: Caged ceramic ball bearings
Locking Mechanism: Button lock
MSRP: $100
civivi.com


Hogue Saxum Collector Series

Hogue Saxum Collector Series

Blade Length: 2.8”
Blade Steel: Damascus
Blade Grind: High flat
Blade Profile: Drop point
Blade At Its Thickest: .125”
Blade Finish: Damascus
Frame Material: Matte black 6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Scale Material: Smooth kingwood inserts
Clip Material: Black oxide stainless steel
Lock: Button lock
Opening Mechanism: Thumb stud
Pivot Materials: Thrust bearings
Clip: Deep Carry, Right-handed, tip-up 
Special Features: Bronze anodized titanium thumb studs
Weight: 2.5 oz.
Closed Length: 4.0”
Overall Length: 6.8”
Country of Origin: USA
MSRP: $500
hogueknives.com


Buck 110 Crossbar Elite

Buck 110 Crossbar Elite

Blade Length: 3.75”
Blade Steel: MagnaCut
Blade Grind: Hollow
Blade Profile: Clip point
Blade At Its Thickest: .120”
Blade Finish: Satin
Frame Material: Cobalt Cerakoted aluminum
Scale Material: Macasser ebony
Liner Material: Stainless steel
Clip Material: Stainless steel
Construction: Screw
Opening Mechanism: Crossbar
Pivot Materials: Washers
Clip: Steel, reversible deep carry  
Special Features: Sharpening choil, removable thumbstuds
Weight: 3.5 oz.
Closed Length: 4.875”
Overall Length: 8.625”
Country of Origin: USA
Available: September
MSRP: $250
buckknives.com


Winterblade Draven

Winterblade Draven

Blade Length: 4”
Blade Steel: M390
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Profile: Dagger
Blade At Its Thickest: .095”
Blade Finish: Black mirror DLC
Handle Material: 7075 aluminum
Clip Material: Milled titanium
Lock: Standard/typical OTF locking gates
Opening mechanism: OTF automatic 
Knife To Know: Automatic blade guards, extending and retracting when opening and closing. Also, a proprietary internal blade firing mechanism.
Weight: 5.3 oz.
Closed Length: 5.3”
Overall Length: 8.3”
Expected Release Date: Late 2027
MSRP: TBD
winterbladeco.com


QSP Baby Viper

QSP Baby Viper

Blade Length: 2.80”
Blade Steel: 10Cr15MoV
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Profile: Clip point
Blade At Its Thickest: .114”
Blade Finish: Black
Scale Material: Tortoise resin
Construction: Full tang
Special Features: Comes with 360-degree rotating Kydex sheath, designed for EDC, backup survival, or tactical neck carry
Weight: 3.24 oz.
Overall length: 6.06”
Country of Origin: China
Expected Release Date: September
MSRP: $56
qspknife.com


Knafs Capcom

Knafs Capcom

Overall Length: 7.39”
Closed Length: 4.22”
Blade Length: 3.15”
Blade At Its Thickest: 4.22”
Weight: 2.95 oz.
Blade Profile: Sheepsfoot
Grind: Hollow
Blade Material: M390
Handle Material: 6063 aluminum
Lock: Button lock
Clip: Titanium with steel ball bearing
Pivot Material: Ceramic ball bearings
Opening Mechanism: Flipper
Country Of Origin: China
MSRP: $225
knafs.com


Witharmour Dracula

Witharmor Dracula

Overall Length: 9.21”
Blade Length: 4.65”
Blade Thickness: .20”
Handle Length: 2.99”
Handle Thickness: .18”
Blade Steel Type: Damascus steel
Grind: Scandi
Blade Finish: Satin and acid-pickling
Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC
Handle Material: Black SCFG10™+ red G10 and steel handle
Handle Finish: CNC-machined
Sheath: Black Kydex sheath with steel clip
Knife To Know: Comes with a crystal holder with 3D inner carving
MSRP: $200
witharmour.com


CJRB Spud

CJRB Spud

Blade Steel: AR-RPM9
Blade Grind: Full flat
Blade Profile: Spear point
Blade At The Thickest: 0.1”
Blade Finish: Stonewashed/black PVD coated
Scale Material: Aluminum 
Liner Material: Steel
Clip Material: Steel
Lock: Liner lock
Opening mechanism: Flipper/thumb studs
Pivot Materials: Ball bearings
Pocket Clip Material: Steel deep carry 
Special Features: Spring-loaded removable backspacer and lanyard loop
Weight: 1.69 oz.
Closed Length: 3.25”
Overall Length: 5.5”
Country Of Origin: China
Available: Now
MSRP: $53
cjrb.com


New Knives & Gear:

Knife Collecting: Marble’s Safety Knife

Lasting legacy of the Marble’s Safety Knife.

Jack Steed might not have set out to write a history lesson, but he did a fine job of documenting the transitory nature of knife innovation. What’s hot one day is nearly forgotten the next.

Such was the case of Marble’s Knives, which Steed shows were all but forgotten in his article “Marble’s: No, Not The Kind You Shoot,” which appeared in the September-October 1976 issue of The American Blade. A collector of the knives produced by the Marble Safety Axe Company of Gladstone, Michigan, he was inspired to pen the piece because of their nearly unknown status 50 years ago.

Six Marble folders from the article. Note how the guard extends from the handle to make the knives safe to carry in the pocket.
Six Marble folders from the article. Note how the guard extends from the handle to make the knives safe to carry in the pocket.

He marveled, “Only about thirty years have passed since Marble’s knife ads graced the pages of nearly every sports equipment catalog in our country; yet, more people than not don’t even know that company existed.”

The knives are dandies for those who get a kick out of mechanical novelty. Essentially, the knives were full-sized folding hunting knives that could safely be carried in the pocket thanks to a guard extending from the handle. When the blade opened, the guard swung back to fit flush inside the handle channel; when it closed, the guard deployed to cover the tip. Clever and seen in some modern big-bladed folder designs.

As Steed observed, there was good reason for the unusual engineering: “Many early outdoorsmen preferred pocket knives over sheath knives. Sheathed knives sometimes caught on branches and were lost, or were sat upon—much to the discomfort of the sitter. Other hunters preferred even a longer blade than large pocket knives came with, so problems of satisfying divergent tastes were perplexing.”

With the blade deployed, the knives’ guard retracts into the handle channel, ensuring the knives are wieldy.
With the blade deployed, the knives’ guard retracts into the handle channel, ensuring the knives are wieldy.

Losing favor by the later part of the 20th century didn’t mean Marble’s Knives were hard to come by. From Steed’s telling, they sold well in their day, so they could be found—if the finders knew what they were looking for.

“Believe me, plenty of old Marble and M.S.A. knives are still out there—waiting to be found,” he wrote. Chances are that there are still some Marbles waiting to be discovered today.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Marble still produces its safety knives along with a catalog of other blades.

More Knife History:

First Look: Toor And Silencer Shop Collab The Hendrix

The ring-knife fixed blade is meant to offer a light and nimble option.

Toor Knives and Silencer Shop have given knife fans something to make noise about. Teaming up, the tactical knife maker and suppressor retailer release the Hendrix, a limited-edition compact fixed blade. Built as the right-sized EDC option for belt or gear bag, the fixed blade is manufactured in San Diego.

The Hendrix boasts a 2.5-inch tanto blade ground from CPM MagnaCut steel and heat-treated to a hardness rating of 62–64 HRC. Developed specifically for cutlery, MagnaCut offers high corrosion resistance alongside strong edge retention and toughness, making it well-suited for a low-maintenance field or range tool. The blade measures .155 inches thick, providing structural support despite its shorter profile.

Toor/Silencer Shop Hendrix knife profile.

The Hendrix’s overall length is 7.875 inches, with a total weight of 2.9 ounces. The size and weight not only make it nimble in the hand, but also ultralight on the beltline. Adding to its strength, the knife features full-tang construction; adding to this are ergonomic and rugged black G10 handle scales fitted to the knife with stainless steel hardware. Toor tops it off with an integrated rear retention ring to aid in quick retrieval and control. Each knife ships with a two-piece Kydex sheath designed for modular mounting options on chest rigs, belts or boots.

According to Toor Knives founder and CEO Connor Toor and Silencer Shop vice president of marketing Matthew Pompa, the project was designed to offer an American-made, lightweight backup blade with tactical and EDC uses in mind. Fans will have to be quick if they dig the fixed blade. The Hendrix is available directly through both the Toor Knives and Silencer Shop websites as a single-run production. Once current inventory is exhausted, the model will not be re-entered into standard production.

Hendrix Specs
Overall Length: 7.875”
Blade Length: 2.50”
Blade Thickness: .155”
Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut (62–64 HRC)
Handle Material: Black G10
Hardware: Stainless Steel
Sheath: Two-Piece Kydex
Weight: 2.90 oz.
Country of Origin: USA
MSRP: $295

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First Look: The Wicked BLACKHAWK Garra Fixed Karambit

Look out tactical fans! Blackhawk expanded its tactical lineup with the release of the Garra Fixed Karambit. Manufactured in Taiwan, the fixed-blade design builds on the ergonomics of the brand’s popular Garra III folder, using nearly the same wicked blade profile and the earlier model’s finger ring, but in a full-tang, fixed option.

At the center of the Garra is its 3.25-inch blade ground from D2 tool steel. A high-carbon tool steel, the alloy is widely recognized for wear resistance and edge retention and is a time-tested knife steel. These properties allow the Garra Fixed to resist chipping under heavy stress, though users should remember its high carbide content makes it somewhat more demanding to sharpen. Blackhawk finishes off the blade with a non-reflective black finish, which not only reduces glare but inhibits corrosion.

Blackhawk Garra Fixed Studio

Measuring 8 inches overall, the knife features textured Zytel handle scales, available in black or tan. The rear finger ring is a love-hate feature for most knife fan. It facilitates quick grip transitions between forward and reverse holds and gives positive retention during hard utility or defense work. But some find rings get in the way and create the potential for a broken finger in hard use. It’s a matter of opinion and taste.

Weighing 7.5 ounces, each Garra ships with both a conceal-carry and a removable Kydex sheath designed for belt or gear integration. The Garra Fixed Karambit carries an MSRP of $160.

Garra Fixed Karambit Specs
Manufacturer: BLACKHAWK®
Overall Length: 8.00 in.
Blade Length: 3.25 in.
Blade Steel: D2 Tool Steel
Handle Material: Zytel (Black or Tan)
Sheath: Kydex sheath and conceal-carry holster
Weight: 7.50 oz.
Country of Origin: Taiwan
MSRP: $160

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James Lucian Batson Jr.: Master Smith & Aerospace Engineer Passes

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Batson was an aerospace engineer, master bladesmith, author and educator.

James Lucian Batson Jr., an aerospace engineer, master bladesmith, author and educator, passed away June 5, 2026, after a brief illness at the age of 90. He was born Feb. 2, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of James L. Batson Sr. and Bertha Mae (Cummings) Batson.

Batson spent 33 years as an aerospace engineer at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, working on several key defense and rocket programs. He earned his master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Auburn University in 1967 and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas in 1972.

Outside of his engineering career, Batson was a pioneering figure in the knifemaking and blacksmithing communities. An American Bladesmith Society (ABS) master bladesmith, he co-founded the Alabama Forge Council, served as president of the Artist-Blacksmith Association of North America and founded the Batson Bladesmith Symposium, now in its 38th year. His extensive contributions to the craft earned him inductions into both the ABS Hall of Fame and the BLADE® Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame®. Additionally, in the February 2014 BLADE Magazine issue, he was ranked No. 9 among the top 13 knifemakers from 1989 to 2000.

An active researcher of historic cutlery, Batson authored numerous articles and books, particularly focusing on the history of the bowie knife and the material science of bladesmithing, publishing his final book at age 90.

His other accomplishments included sailing the Olympic-class sailboat called the Flying Dutchman in the pre-Olympic trials in 1967. He skippered a cruise sailing across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas five times in 1972. He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts as a youth and continued to lead Troop 400 as an adult, hiking part of the Appalachian Trail with the Scouts.

Following his passing, ABS Chairman and President Kevin R. Cashen paid tribute to Batson’s immense legacy and humble nature in the organization’s newsletter: “It was always a fun pleasure to point out to people that this down to earth, very approachable, guy in bib overalls, was an actual rocket scientist! That was the first thing I admired about Jim, his unpretentious and humble demeanor that had him working beside anybody to get the job done … In sorting old, and yellowed, papers one thing became noticeable about halfway through the years spanning the ABS timeline. Suddenly the volume and organization of the documents exploded … I saw one man single-handedly remake the ABS, setting it on a climbing trajectory as if it were the rockets he had worked on in his other career.”

Batson is survived by his wife, Barbara, two children, two stepchildren, 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration is planned for this fall in Huntsville.

Remembering Others The Knife Industry Has Lost:

50 Years Ago In BLADE: Jimmy Lile’s Bicentennial Blades

Stoic Patriot’s Knives Had Sober Inscriptions.

With 200 years under its belt, the U.S.A. was in the spirit of celebration in 1976. And the nation’s bicentennial not only brought out the best in citizens, but knifemakers as well.

BLADE® Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame® member Jimmy Lile was one of them, offering up a set of knives for America’s 200th birthday in the July/August issue of that year’s American Blade. Unlike other custom makers advertising flashy commemorative pieces, “The Arkansas Knifemaker” took a more stoic and serious approach to his collection.

Jimmy Lile produced 276 bicentennial sets. The first run of 76 featured historic inscriptions: colonies (1-13), Declaration signers (14-69) and Revolutionary icons or battles (70-76). The second identical run was numbered 1-200 to mark each year of American independence.
Jimmy Lile produced 276 bicentennial sets. The first run of 76 featured historic inscriptions: colonies (1-13), Declaration signers (14-69) and Revolutionary icons or battles (70-76). The second identical run was numbered 1-200 to mark each year of American independence.

The bowie and dagger composing the set were sober in design and ornamentation, with clean lines the defining feature of the coffin-handle knives. Yet, what the pair lacked in stars and stripes celebration, they more than made up for in Lile’s deadly serious and patriotic scrimshaw on the handle scales. One might even cast the inscriptions as stark warnings.

On the bowie it reads: “When government has taken everything from the individual, he is no longer within its power, he is free again.” While the dagger is inscribed with, “In democracy, you cannot give to the people that which you first do not take from them.”

Interestingly, these do not appear direct quotes but paraphrases by Lile. The first most closely resembles a passage from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s novel The First Circle. The second bears a striking resemblance to a line from an essay by French economist and philosopher Frédéric Bastiat.

No matter the words’ origins, they stand as portents as sharp as the knives they were inscribed on. And they’re as relevant 250 years after our country’s founding as they were at its bicentennial.

More Knife History:

New Knives: August 2026

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

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

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

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
liamvallaknives.com. Jocelyn Frasier image


Blake Parthenay Saint

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
Jocelyn Fraiser image


Kizer Begleiter

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

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

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
miketyrecustomknives.com. Jocelyn Frasier image


Benchmade Station Knife

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

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

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
brokenanvilknifeworks.com. Jocelyn Frasier image


Frank Edwards Push Dagger

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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