New Knives: See What’s Hot On The New Factory Drops

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New Knives: See What’s Hot On The New Factory Drops

Sate your cutting needs with the world’s latest factory knives and sharpeners.

Have an itch that only a new knife will scratch? Look no further as we’ve gathered up a slew of new factory blades fresh on the market and ready to please. There is a load of pocket and EDC options in this haul, but there are a few outdoor-angled knives and knife accessories thrown in for good measure.


Hogue Knives Mysto

Kellam Knives Worldwide Jouni 80

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
DESIGNER: Jim Bruhns
BLADE LENGTH: 3.4”
BLADE STEEL: CPM MagnaCut stainless
BLADE GRIND: Compound hollow
BLADE OPENER: Thumb studs
HANDLE MATERIAL: 6Al-4V titanium
LOCK: ABLE Lock®
POCKET CLIP: Ambidextrous, blade tip up
WEIGHT: 3.5 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.4”
SPECIAL FEATURES: Thumb studs and backspacers anodized red
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
MSRP: $329.95-$349.95
AVAILABLE: Now
hogueinc.com/knives


Kershaw Bel Air

Kershaw Bel Air

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
BLADE LENGTH: 3”
BLADE STEEL: CPM MagnaCut stainless
ROCKWELL HARDNESS: 62-64 HRC
BLADE GRIND: Flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: 6061-T6 aluminum
BLADE OPENER: Thumb stud
LOCK: DuraLock
POCKET CLIP: Right/left deep carry, blade tip up
WEIGHT: 2.9 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.2”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
MSRP: $249.99
AVAILABLE: Now
kershaw.kaiusa.com


Bear OPS Rancor IX

Bear OPS Rancor IX

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
BLADE LENGTH: 2.75”
BLADE MATERIAL: D2 tool steel
BLADE GRIND: Taper
HANDLE MATERIAL: Zytel
BLADE OPENER: Flipper and/or thumb studs
LOCK: Slidelock
POCKET CLIP: Reversible, blade tip-up carry
WEIGHT: 2.6 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4 3/8”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
MSRP: $100.99
AVAILABLE FOR SALE: Now
bearandsoncutlery.com


Maserin Power

Maserin Power

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
DESIGNER: Sergio Consoli
BLADE LENGTH: 3.149”
BLADE STEEL: N690 stainless
BLADE GRIND: Flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: Fat Carbon
LOCK: W-Lock
POCKET CLIP: Yes
WEIGHT: 3.174 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.33”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
MSRP: $197
AVAILABLE: April
maserin.com


A.G. Russell Knives Power Ball 4

A.G. Russell Knives Power Ball 4

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
DESIGNER: BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame® member A.G. Russell
BLADE LENGTH: 3.25”
BLADE MATERIAL: D2 tool steel
ROCKWELL HARDNESS: 60-61 HRC
BLADE GRIND: Flat sabre
HANDLE MATERIAL: Blue (shown) or green G-10
BLADE OPENER: Thumb stud
BLADE FINISH: Handrubbed
LOCK: Design inspired by Cutlery Hall-Of-Famer Blackie Collins
POCKET CLIP: Deep pocket left or right hand, blade tip up
WEIGHT: 3.7 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.25”
SPECIAL FEATURES: Bold G-10 colors
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
MSRP: $135
AVAILABLE: Now
agrussell.com


Fox Cutlery ATCF Original Gangster

Fox Cutlery ATCF Original Gangster

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
DESIGNER: BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame® member Bob Terzuola
BLADE LENGTH: 3.54”
BLADE STEEL: CPM MagnaCut stainless
BLADE GRIND: Flat
BLADE FINISH: Stonewashed
HANDLE MATERIAL: Coarse stonewashed titanium
BLADE OPENER: Thumb disc
LOCK: Linerlock
POCKET CLIP: One-side titanium
WEIGHT: 6.34 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 5.04”
SHEATH: Nylon pouch
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
AVAILABLE: May
foxknives.com


Work Sharp Rolling Knife Sharpener

ABRASIVES: Discs in coarse diamond, fine diamond and ceramic
GRITS: 320, 600, ceramic
ANGLE GUIDE: Magnetic angle block provides four options: 15, 17, 20 and 25 degrees
DIMENSIONS: 3.75” L x 2.6” W x 2.6” H
BODY MATERIAL: Metal, soft touch rubber, plastic
WEIGHT: 1.9 lbs.
KNIFE TYPES SHARPENED: Large, small and kitchen knives and pocketknives
EDGE TYPES SHARPENED: Plain
SPECIAL FEATURES: Tri-axle drive system follows blade length smoothly, and Soft Touch grip adds comfort and safety
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Designed, calibrated and quality checked in Ashland, Oregon, using foreign components
MSRP: $150
AVAILABLE: Now
worksharptools.com


Kellam Knives Worldwide Jouni 80

Kellam Knives Worldwide Jouni 80

KNIFE PATTERN: Puukko
DESIGNER: Jouni Kellokoski
BLADE LENGTH: 4 7/8”
BLADE STEEL: Stainless
BLADE GRIND: Scandi
HANDLE MATERIAL: Arctic curly birch
WEIGHT: 3.8 ozs.
OVERALL LENGTH: 9.5”
SPECIAL FEATURES: First 100 are numbered
SHEATH: Leather dangler
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Finland
MSRP: $169.98
AVAILABLE: Now
KNIFE TO KNOW: The knife commemorates the 80th birthday of its designer and company headman, Jouni Kellokoski.
kellamknives.com


Queen Cutlery Slipjoint Pocketknife

Queen Cutlery Slipjoint Pocketknife

BLADE LENGTHS: Clip 2 5/16”, spey 2 5/64” and sheepsfoot 2”
BLADE MATERIAL: 1095 carbon steel
BLADE GRIND: Flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: Stag
PINS, SHIELD & BOLSTER: Nickel silver
WEIGHT: 2.8 ozs.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
MSRP: $93.99
AVAILABLE: Now
queencutleryhistory.com


Cold Steel Caledonian

Cold Steel Caledonian

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
BLADE LENGTH: 4.25”
BLADE STEEL: CPM 20CV stainless
BLADE GRIND: Hollow
HANDLE MATERIAL: Forged carbon fiber
BLADE OPENER: Stud
LOCK: Linerlock
POCKET CLIP: Deep carry, blade tip up
WEIGHT: 5.4 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 5 1/8”
SPECIAL FEATURES: All titanium frame and liners
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan
MSRP: $499.99
AVAILABLE: May
coldsteel.com


Coast Founder’s Series Origin

Coast Founder’s Series Origin

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
DESIGNER: Doug Hutchens
BLADE LENGTH: 3.35”
BLADE STEEL: 9Cr18MoV stainless
BLADE GRIND: Flat
BLADE FINISH: Black titanium nitride
BLADE OPENER: Flipper tab
HANDLE MATERIAL: Stainless steel damascus
LOCK: Framelock
POCKET CLIP: Stainless steel, blade tip down
WEIGHT: 2.4 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.5”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
MSRP: $99.99
AVAILABLE: Now
coastportland.com


Alliance Designs EZE 2.0

Alliance Designs EZE 2.0

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC flipper folder
DESIGNER: Ray Laconico
BLADE LENGTH: 3.15”
BLADE STEEL: Elmax stainless
BLADE GEOMETRY: Laconico’s “Angry Grind”
BLADE PATTERN: Tanto
HANDLE MATERIAL: Titanium integral
BLADE OPENER: Flipper tab
LOCK: Framelock
POCKET CLIP: Blade tip up
WEIGHT: 4.69 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.5”
SPECIAL FEATURES: Chad Nichols Dark Ti accents
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
MSRP: $495
AVAILABLE: Now
KNIFE TO KNOW: Clever grooves at the base of the handle provide a secure grip; the integral handle design is milled from a solid block of titanium; re-engineered flipper tab with gimping.
alliance-designs.com


Blackbird Products Dominator

Blackbird Products Dominator

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
DESIGNER: David McHan
BLADE LENGTH: 4”
BLADE MATERIAL: D2 tool steel
BLADE GRIND: Hollow
HANDLE MATERIAL: G-10
PIVOT: Ball bearings
LOCK: PLX Bar Lock
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.5”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Assembled in USA, globally sourced components
MSRP: $74.99
AVAILABLE: June
blackbirdproducts.com


Bradford USA Guardian 4.2

Bradford USA Guardian 4.2

KNIFE TYPE: Fixed blade 
BLADE LENGTH: 4.825” 
BLADE STEEL: CPM MagnaCut stainless
BLADE GEOMETRY: Sabre and full-height grinds 
HANDLE MATERIAL: G-10, Micarta® or carbon fiber 
WEIGHT: 6.7 ozs. 
OVERALL LENGTH: 9.375” 
SHEATH TYPE/MATERIAL: Vertical bridle; leather
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA 
MSRP: $269 
AVAILABLE: Now 
bradfordknives.com


Reate PL-XT

Reate PL-XT

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC
BLADE LENGTH: 3”
BLADE STEEL: Nitro-V stainless
BLADE FINISH: Stonewashed or black PVD
HANDLE MATERIAL: Micarta® or G-10
BLADE OPENER: Thumb studs
LOCK:  Pivot Lock
WEIGHT: 4.4 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 3.9”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
MSRPs: $112 (stonewashed) and $117 (black PVD)
AVAILABLE: Now
reateknives.com


Halfbreed Blades Compact Clearance Knife XL

Halfbreed Blades Compact Clearance Knife XL

KNIFE PATTERN: Fixed blade
BLADE LENGTH: 5.11”
BLADE MATERIAL: Bohler K110 D2 tool steel
ROCKWELL HARDNESS: 59-60 HRC
BLADE PATTERN: Spear point
BLADE FINISH: Teflon coated
HANDLE MATERIAL: G-10
WEIGHT: 2.32 ozs.
OVERALL LENGTH: 9.29”
SHEATH: Injection-molded plastic
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Comprises Australian and Taiwanese make
MSRP: $245
AVAILABLE: Now
halfbreedblades.com


Smith’s Eclesis Model 51394

Smith’s Eclesis Model 51394

KNIFE PATTERN: EDC flipper folder
BLADE LENGTH: 3”
BLADE STEEL: 3Cr13 stainless faux damascus
ROCKWELL HARDNESS: 59-60 HRC
BLADE PATTERN: Drop point
HANDLE MATERIAL: G-10
LOCK: Framelock
POCKET CLIP: Blade tip up
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Offshore
MSRP: $32.99
AVAILABLE: Now
smithsproducts.com


Puma SGB Hunter’s Pal

Hunter's Pal Stag

KNIFE PATTERN: Fixed-blade hunter
BLADE LENGTH: 4”  
BLADE STEEL: 1.4116 German cutlery stainless
ROCKWELL HARDNESS: 55-57 HRC, proofmarked
BLADE GRIND: Flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: Choice of black or white G-10, jacaranda wood, olive wood, Commando Stag, stag
WEIGHT: 4.69 ozs.
OVERALL LENGTH: 8”
SHEATH: .1” vegetable tanned leather
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
MSRP:  $197.99 (stag)
AVAILABLE: Now
KNIFE TO KNOW: The knife is the Puma SGB version of, and a tribute to, the decades-old Puma GmbH Hunter’s Pal 116397.
pumaknifecompanyusa.com


Ocaso The Delos

Ocaso The Delos

KNIFE TYPE: Gentleman’s folder
DESIGNER: Kurt Merriken
BLADE LENGTH: 3”
BLADE STEEL: 120-layer German damascus
ROCKWELL HARDNESS: HRC 60-61
BLADE GRIND: Hollow
BLADE @ THICKEST: .12”
BLADE PATTERN: Modified tanto
BLADE FINISH: Rose pattern damascus
HANDLE MATERIAL: Titanium and Fat Carbon Black Dunes or Dark Matter Blue
LOCK: Framelock
BLADE OPENER: Thumb stud
PIVOT MATERIALS: Stainless steel caged bearings
POCKET CLIP: Contoured titanium
WEIGHT: 3 ozs.
CLOSED LENGTH: 4”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
MSRP: $524.99-$549.99
AVAILABLE: Spring
ocasoknives.com


Coast SP425

Coast SP425

SHARPENER TYPE: Diamond whetstone
DESIGNER: Doug Hutchens
ABRASIVE: Diamond plated onto fiberglass/nylon substrate
GRITS: 400 and 600
DIMENSIONS: 9” long
BODY MATERIAL: Nylon w/fiberglass fill
WEIGHT: 2.1 ozs.
KNIFE TYPES SHARPENED: All plain-edge models
SPECIAL FEATURE: Folding sharpener
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
MSRP: $19.99
AVAILABLE: Now
coastportland.com


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