New Production Knives: Factory Picks For ’26

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New Production Knives: Factory Picks For ’26

Get an edge on your cutting needs with the latest production knives.

The 2026 production knives are defined by an impressive range of styles and sizes, spanning from 1.5-inch neck knives to massive 12-inch folders. This year’s buyer’s guide highlights a sophisticated move toward premium materials, with CPM MagnaCut and M390 appearing across diverse price points, alongside traditional touches like India Stag Bone and Damascus. From task-specific hunter sets and tactical folders to “fidget-friendly” button locks and US-made fixed blades, these releases represent the cutting edge of modern manufacturing and designer collaboration.


GiantMouse The Redington

GiantMouse The Redington

Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Blade Length: 5.1″
Overall Length: 9.7″
Blade Grind: Stonewash
Scale: Double Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Material: CPM MagnaCut
Sheath: Black Kydex
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Designed with input from the instructors at SERE East. Limited-Run of CPM MagnaCut.
MSRP: $425


Demko Knives AD22

Demko Knives AD22

Knife Type: Folding
Blade Length: 3.0″
Blade Shape: Shark Foot
Overall Length: 7.5″
Weight: 5.4 oz.
Scale: Titanium (Smooth or Milled)
Blade Material: CPM MagnaCut
Date Available: Currently and throughout 2026
Inside Edge: Made in the USA at Demkp headquarters in New Castle, PA. Also available with G10 scale in multiple colors.
MSRP: $700


Fallkniven BT1 (Bird & Trout)

Fallkniven BT1 (Bird & Trout)

Knife Type: Hunting/All Purpose
Blade Length: 2.68โ€
Overall Length: 6.69โ€
Blade Grind: Convex
Scale/Handle: Thermorun
Blade Material: Elmax
Sheath: Zytel
Date Available: 2026
MSRP: TBD


Bestech Nyrrdreki

Bestech Nyrrdreki

Pattern: Cleaver
Designer: Fabian Hobbelen
Lock Type: Buttonโ€‘Operated Frame Lock
Blade Length: 3.09โ€
Overall Length: 7.04โ€
Blade Grind: Hollow
Scale: Titanium
Blade Material: M390
Date Available: August
Inside Edge: Designed by Fabian Hobbelen, the Nyrrdreki hides a small surprise in its blade. The hole allows the knife to be flipped open with the pinky finger, turning a traditional opening feature into a playful and highly addictive fidget action.
MSRP: Approx. $350


Dagger Trading Begemot

Dagger Trading Begemot

Pattern: Modified Cleaver
Knife Type: Folding
Blade Length: 3.88″
Overall Length: 8.625″
Liners: Steel
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: G10 with 3D print
Blade Material: VG10
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $71


Vero Engineering Aura

Vero Engineering Aura

Knife Type: Folding
Blade Length: 3.3”
Overall Length: 7.7”
Liners: Steel
Blade Finish: Machine Belt Satin/Stonewash
Scale: Aluminum
Blade Material: 14C28N
Date Available: Summer 2026
Inside Edge: The Aura has a reversible wire pocket clip.
MSRP: Approx. $100


Bear & Son Cutlery Locking Farmhand w/clip

Bear & Son Cutlery Locking Farmhand w/clip

Pattern: Drop Point
Knife Type: Pocketknife
Blade Length: 2.75โ€
Overall Length: 6.375โ€
Closed Length: 3.625โ€
Locking Mechanism: Lockback
Handle: Genuine India Stag Bone
Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Made in Alabama
MSRP: $56


Emerson Knives Iron Drake

Emerson Knives Iron Drake

Pattern: Compound Recurve
Knife Type: Folding Knife
Blade Length: 3.8″
Overall Length: 8.9โ€
Liners: Titanium
Blade Grind: Conventional V Grind
Scale: G-10
Blade Material: S35VN
Availability: Now
MSRP: TBA


Boker USA Backcountry Black

Boker USA Backcountry Black

Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Blade Length: 3.6″
Overall Length: 7.48″
Pattern: Drop Point
Scale: Textured Black G10
Blade Material: 154CM
Sheath: Black Custom-Fitted Kydex
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Handcrafted by Boker USA in Denver, Colorado. Perfect for bushcraft, hunting, survival, trekking, camping & EDC. Also available in a high-visibility orange G10, MagnaCut version.
MSRP: $200


Maserin 917 Woodsman

Maserin 917 Woodsman

Pattern: Bushcraft
Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Blade Length: 4.01โ€
Overall Length: 9.21โ€
Weight: 6.35 oz.
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: Brown Paper Stone Micarta (Also Available In Green Jute Micarta and Black Denim Jeans Micarta)
Blade Material: Nitro X7
Blade Finish: Stone Washed
Sheath: Black Italian leather sheath with removable dual belt loop position and hook.
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $ 215


CRKT Orochi

CRKT Orochi

Knife Type: Folding Knife
Lock Type: Frame Lock
Blade: Clip Point
Blade Length: 3.55″
Overall Length: 8.16″
Liners: Titanium
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: Titanium With Damascus Bolster
Blade Material: Damascus
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Named after the legendary Japanese serpent and its presence in anime, the Orochi features flowing lines, including a clip point, recurve blade, for balance and precise handling. The knife can be deployed either with discreet flipper tab, mirroring the custom knife its inspired by, or by its dual thumbstuds.
MSRP: $200


Big Idea Design Ti Manu

Big Idea Design Ti Manu

Designer: Ken Onion Jr.
Overall Length: 7.5โ€
Blade Length: 3.25โ€
Blade Steel: S90V
Blade Shape: Modified Drop Point
Handles: Grade 5 Titanium
Opening: Dual Thumbstuds
Date Available: August
Inside Edge: All Big Idea Design knives only have 2 screws, The pivot and a screw in the back for the reversible pocket clips. The Ti Manu also was designed to work with both Phosphor bronze washers and bearings. Both options will be included so people can swap them out at will. The lock face is an integrated ceramic ball bearings in lieu of an insert, so it has a super smooth travel and lockup.
MSRP: $250


Civivi Knives Kitefin

Civivi Knives Kitefin

Knife Type: Folding
Lock Type: Button Lock
Blade Length: 3.22″
Overall Length: 7.52″
Blade Grind: Hollow
Scale: Aluminum
Blade Material: Damascus (14C28N option also available)
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $110


Halfbreed Blades MILF-05

Halfbreed Blades MILF-05

Action: Flipper Folder
Carry: Pocket Clip
Designer: Jonathan Loftes
Lock Type: Frame Lock
Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
Blade Grind: V
Blade Edge: Plain Edge & Partially Serrated options
Blade & Handle Finish: PVD Coated
Blade Style: Spear Point
Blade Length: 3.54″
Handle Material: 420J2 Stainless Steel frame, liner, spacers; G10 scale
Washers: Phosphor Bronze
Overall Length Open: 8.26″
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: The MILF-05 comes pre-set with a firm action; this can be adjusted for speed via the Torx head pivot point.
MSRP: $240


Bear OPS Load Out

Bear OPS Load Out

Pattern: Drop Point
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 3.5โ€
Overall Length: 8โ€
Closed Length: 4.5โ€
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Handle: Aluminum
Blade Material: 14C28N Sandvik
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Made in Alabama with assisted opening, reversible pocket clip and ball bearing washers.
MSRP: $110


Liong Mah Design SFD-Small Field Duty

Liong Mah Design SFD-Small Field Duty

Pattern: Drop Point
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 3โ€ (2.6โ€ cutting edge)
Overall Length: 6.75โ€
Liners: Steel
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: Titanium
Blade Material: CPM MagnaCut
Date Available: August
Inside Edge: Hand rubbed satin finish on the blade.
MSRP: $278


Browning Knives Stormy Pass Fixed Small

Browning Knives Stormy Pass Fixed Small

Pattern: Drop Point
Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Blade Length: 3.5โ€
Overall Length: 7.75โ€
Blade Grind: Hollow
Scale: Hidden Tang Wood
Blade Material: Damascus
Sheath: Leather
Date Available: Now
Knife To Know: Stainless Guard with black Micarta spacer.
MSRP: $140


Bear Edge Light Grey Aluminum Folder

Bear Edge Light Grey Aluminum Folder

Pattern: Drop Point
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 3โ€
Overall Length: 7โ€
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Handle: Aluminum
Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel
Weight: 3.2 oz.
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $43


Straightline EDC Ally

Straightline EDC Ally

Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Blade Length: 2.68โ€
Overall Length: 5.98โ€
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: 3D Milled Bronze Anodized Gr. 5 Titanium
Blade Material: M390
Blade Finish: Black PVD + Stonewash
Sheath: Black Leather Sheath With Magnets
Inside Edge: Igor Bortolussi, founder of the company, named the knife after his daughter Allegra and its design is based on a drawing she made when she was 4 years old. Sheโ€™s 9 now.
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $249


SOG Specialty Knife & Tool Kiku XR

SOG Specialty Knife & Tool Kiku XR

Pattern: Tanto
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 3.03โ€
Closed Length: 4.30โ€
Lock Type: XR Lock
Handle: Fatcarbon Carbon Fiber
Blade Material: CTS XHP
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Reversible low-carry belt clip with XR Lock, thumb hole, kick opening mechanism.
MSRP: $400


BLACKHAWK Garra Fixed Karambit

BLACKHAWK Garra Fixed Karambit

Pattern: Karambit
Knife Type: Fixed-Blade
Blade Length: 3.25โ€
Overall Length: 8โ€
Handle: Black Zytel
Blade Material: D2 Tool
Sheath: Kydex
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Comes with conceal carry holster, removable Kydex sheath.
MSRP: $160


Camillus Knives Heater Mini

Camillus Knives Heater Mini

Pattern: Drop Point
Knife Type: Neck Knife
Blade Length: 1.5โ€
Overall Length: 3โ€
Blade Grind: Plain
Handle: G10
Blade Material: 3CR13
Sheath: Kydex
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $19


Utica Cutler Co. Disruption I

Utica Cutler Co. Disruption I

Pattern: Modified Wharncliff
Blade Length: 2.25″
Overall Length: 5.38″
Liners: Steel
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Blade Finish: Black Stonewash
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Material: D2
Handle Material: G10
Inside Edge: Moveable Pocket Clip
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $70


Cold Steel Knife & Tool RECON 1 XL

Cold Steel Knife & Tool RECON 1 XL

Pattern: Clip Point
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length: 5.25โ€
Overall Length: 12.25โ€
Closed Length: 3.63โ€
Lock Type: Tri-Ad Lock
Handle: G10
Blade Material: XHP w/ PVC Coating
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip
MSRP: $330


Sharps Bros Meanstreak

Sharps Bros Meanstreak

Pattern: American Tanto
Lock Type: Button Lock
Blade Length: 3.25″
Overall Length: 7.75″
Liners: Brass Bearing With Ceramic Ball
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: Titanium Scales & Clip
Blade Material: VG10/Copper Damascus, With Copper Pivot
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $170


Winkler Knives Drop Point Hunter

Winkler Knives Drop Point Hunter

Pattern: Drop Point
Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Blade Length: 4โ€
Overall Length: 8.625โ€
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: Walnut
Blade Material: 80CrV2
Sheath: Lined Boltaron with leather cover
Date Available: Limited Availability at BLADE Texas 2026 and BLADE Show Atlanta 2026. Publicly Available June.
Inside Edge: This knife was designed by combining popular features from several models to create an all-in-one blade tough enough for the hardest tasks yet aesthetically appealing enough for everyday enjoyment.
MSRP: $375


Case Knives XR Sod Buster Jr.

Case Knives XR Sod Buster Jr.

Knife Type: Slip-Joint Folder
Blade Length: 2.8โ€
Overall Length: 3.625โ€
Weight: 2.1 oz.
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Stonewash Satin
Scale: Red, White & Blue Burl G-10
Blade Material: S35VN (Stainless)
Inside Edge: This knife will be made in limited quantities. “USA” is lasered into the G-10 on one end.
Date Available: Now
MSRP: $125


White River Knives S&S 3 Knife Chef Set

White River Knives S&S 3 Knife Chef Set

Pattern: Chef Set
Knife Type: Chef, Boning, Paring set
Designer: Smith & Sons
Blade Length: 7.5″, 5.8″, 3.4″
Overall Length: 12.5″, 9.9″, 7.25″
Blade Grind: Flat
Scale: G10 (Richlite)
Blade Material: CMP MagnaCut
Available: Now
Inside Edge: Designed by Smith & Sons and crafted in the U.S.A. by White River Knives, this premium kitchen set includes three essential blades: a 7.5″ Chef Knife, a 5.8″ Boning Knife, and a 3.4″ Paring Knife. Together, they cover nearly every task in the kitchenโ€”from precision prep work to heavier slicing and trimming. Each knife is built from ultraโ€‘durable, highly corrosionโ€‘resistant MagnaCut steel, heat-treated to a remarkable 63โ€“64 HRC for exceptional edge retention and longโ€‘lasting performance.
MSRP: $600


Puma Knife Trophy Car Set

Puma Knife Trophy Car Set

Blade Length: 2.8″ (Gut Hook), 2.5โ€ (Caping, Fleshing)
Blade Grind: Hollow Ground, Satin Finished
Scale: POM Commando Stag (Synthetic Material)
Blade Material: 1.4116 German Cutlery
Sheath: Rugged Leather Sheath (Holds All Three Knives)
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Purpose-built trophy care kit for huntersโ€”includes a gut hook skinner, caping knife, and fleshing knife with a premium leather sheath to keep the full set organized. Designed to handle skinning, caping, and hide prep cleanly whether youโ€™re in camp or at home, and ideal for getting a trophy ready for the taxidermist.
MSRP: $175


DPx HEST F Urban Ti Redeye

DPx HEST F Urban Ti Redeye

Knife Type: Folding
Blade Length: 2.9โ€
Overall Length: 6.7โ€
Blade Grind: High Saber
Scale: Titanium
Blade Material: M390
Date Available: Now
Inside Edge: Flipper with red aluminum pivot ring and red backspacer.
MSRP: $425


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