The biggest news this week is the drop of two great new KnifeCenter Exclusive models, one from SOG and one from Victorinox Swiss Army. Check them, and more great tools, below!
SOG Aegis AT Assisted-Opening Knives
The new AT versions of SOG's Aegis line bridge the gap between EDC and the outdoor arena, especially with our new KnifeCenter Exclusive orange version! We've got black coated and cryo-treated D2 with a full flat grind and appropriately thin blade stock for efficient slicing. Whether you are a hunter, camper, hiker, or even an everyday warrior, there is a lot to love about this knife with its ambidextrous controls and snappy spring-assisted action.
The latest KnifeCenter Exclusive to join our roster is this Red Alox Farmer X, one of the most anticipated new Swiss Army Knife in years. Long a favorite of outdoorsmen and bushcrafters, the classic Farmer model has now been upgraded with scissors. This precise implement joins other camping and hiking essentials like the wood saw and sharpened awl that makes a great scraper, and the Alox handles provide texture and a sturdy foundation for a pocket knife that is built to last.
Beckerheads call this knife ”The King” because there is very little it can not do. Made in the USA by KA-BAR, this ”Combat Bowie” has made its way into countless survival packs and bug-out bags because it has the reach to chop and split wood, but is still maneuverable enough to do small things like carve traps or make feathersticks. Combined with an amazing handle and the tough 1095CV carbon blade, this knife just doesn't quit. For an American-made “one tool option” survival knife, this Becker is truly hard to beat for the money.
Spyderco's answer to the folding hunter, the Stretch 2 offers their lightweight FRN construction, strong mid-back lock, and their useful finger choil for extra control. Rather than a typical Spyderco leaf-shaped blade, we get a swoopy profile with the tip very much like a drop point. With fully ambidextrous hardware, this is an easy recommendation for not just hunters, but anyone who likes a hardworking blade.
The RB3 from ESEE is a perfectly sized bushcrafter from the Camp-Lore line, made in the USA with a lifetime warranty. What is not to love?! Put it in your hand and you will instantly appreciate the rounded Micarta handles. Put it to wood and you will fall in love with the razor-sharp Scandi grind! With a classic leather sheath, this knife is sure to find a home on your belt in every adventure ahead of you.
When you want a good machete, go to the places where they rely on them to survive. Made in El Salvador, Condor's selection of historically inspired machetes and heavier choppers are known for their rugged build quality and dependable performance. From kukris to golocks and parangs and more, browse our entire in-stock collection here.
Made in the USA, budget-friendly, and totally worth the price. That is what you get with the Hunt Plus lineup from Ontario. The combination of a synthetic handle molded over a full tang blade offers grip and rock-solid construction. With blade options for skinning, survival, and camp cooking, the affordable outdoor utility blades you have been waiting for are here.
Rike has an innovative flipper that we get to unveil this week. In addition to that, we've got a new tank of a folder from Halfbreed Blades, Cold Steel fixed blades inspired by fearsome historic blades, and more below.
SOG-TAC XR Flippers
SOG's new SOG-TAC XR flipper is poised to be one of their newest classics. The addition of the XR crossbar lock makes the design great for everyone, and while the profile is intended for tactical operations it will be equally at home in the outdoors or as your next go-to everyday carry blade.
Bearing all the hallmarks of its bigger brother , the Mini Presidio II features fast ambidextrous action and a rock-solid blade in an easily pocketable size. Partial serrations only increase the ferocity and the tread-pattern machined into the aluminum handles provides rock-solid retention in the line of duty. Grab one now at a special price before they are gone for good.
Inspired by the WWII-era Mark II fighting knife, the Leatherneck is Cold Steel's take on the classic KA-BAR! The Griv-Ex handles provide more traction than the stacked leather of yore and the crossguard turns up, rather than back toward your hand, providing a more versatile grip. Whether you choose the fearsome clip point blade or robust tanto, you get durable D2 steel along for the ride for performance you can count on.
The late Al Mar is one of the most respected names in the world of tactical knives and is responsible for designs that have had an enormous impact on that genre. Although new ownership of the company has moved production to China, we still have a selection of the premium Japanese-made models that are sure to be highly sought after in the years to come. Snap one up while we still have it, and not just his tactical designs either; you can also see some of his great EDC, kitchen, and gentleman's knives at the link above.
The Kwaiken is an age-old design pulled into the 21st century for the modern tactical warrior. This latest collaboration between Lucas Burnley and Boker is a compact automatic made by none other than Pro-Tech, right here in the USA. It features a slim, piercing profile rendered with aluminum handles and a stonewashed 154CM blade. Don't let the size fool you - this knife punches above its weight with one of the best push-button actions on the market.
Machined to ultra-precise tolerances and rugged enough to survive extreme conditions, Tuff-Writer is one of our favorite makers of tactical pens, crafting them right here in the USA. Pens like these fly under the radar yet allow you to strike with a lot of power. With multiple designs, colors, and materials, there is an option for everyone, and most even fit the popular Fisher Space Pen refill for the ultimate in write-anywhere performance.
Drawing from martial arts, US Marine, and law enforcement experience, Laci Szabo designed the Warrior Hawk as a full-service tomahawk for utility and combat applications. The head features a faceted cutting edge and a potent rear spike, crafted from thick D2 steel for rugged handling, while expertly shaped G10 handle scales guarantee positive traction and a full range of grip choices for any mission in front of you.
The release of Spyderco's Reveal catalogs is always a welcome surprise here at the KnifeCenter, and Reveal #6, which came out just yesterday, is packed with good news. Lots of new steel and material updates to existing models and a few all-new knives, too, including Spyderco's first balisong in over a decade! Everything listed here is available for pre-order, so let's take a look at some of the standouts!
The Spyderco Butterfly Knife is Back: Spyderco Smallfly 2
There are plenty of new knives for Spyderco fans looking for more cutting-edge blade steel options in more classic designs, but what stood out the most was the announcement of the Smallfly 2, which will be Spyderco's first true balisong to enter production in over a decade. Back then, Spyderco's balisongs were known less for their superior flipping action and more for their unique look and balance which made for dramatic-looking tricks.
The new Smallfly 2 has a utilitarian drop point blade shape, with Spyderco's characteristic full-flat grind. Made from S30V, it is certainly less dramatic than the original bayonet-style blade shape, but it should also be a better choice for everyday carry. It's also significantly shorter than most balisongs only 3.4 inches instead of the usual 4.5+ inches. Still, at over three inches it's not exactly small, and should offer plenty of handle real estate for manipulating the knife open and closed.
Ever since Spyderco started offering knives with LC200N blade steel, fans have been asking for it on more waterproof designs. Well, Spyderco is kicking it off this year with the Atlantic and Pacific Salts, two knives well-established within Spyderco's lineup as go-to choices for anyone who needs dependable corrosion resistance.
There are two reasons people are excited, and both of them have to do with the only other rust-proof blade steel in Spyderco's lineup: H1. Because of H1's unusual properties, it's unable to be flat ground. So, all the Salt knives up to this point have been hollow ground. These new LC200N versions have full-flat ground blades. LC200N also has superior edge retention than H1, especially comparing plain edge (not serrated) performance. Because of these two reasons, we expect initial demand for these LC200N Pacific and Atlantic Salts to be high!