Made the Cut: Emerging Knife Trends
New Models Show New Knife Trends
There are a few emerging knife trends we’ve been keeping our eyes on, and those trends are represented in the selection of knives we have on display here. Some of the popular models include knives designed for lightweight utility, while others are dedicated to compact toughness. Which type of knife suits you the best?
Kershaw/Brace
OVERALL LENGTH: 4.9”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.0”
BLADE MATERIAL: 8Cr13MoV
HANDLE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
WEIGHT: 0.9 oz.
MSRP: $35
Tops Knives/3 Pointer Tan Canvas
OVERALL LENGTH: 6.63”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.13”
BLADE MATERIAL: 1095 RC 56-58
HANDLE MATERIAL: Tan canvas Micarta
WEIGHT: 2.4 oz.
MSRP: $125
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CRKT/M16-03BK BRONZE W/BLACK BLADE
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.66”
OPEN LENGTH: 8.25”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.55”
BLADE MATERIAL: 12C27 Sandvik
HANDLE MATERIAL: 2Cr13SS
WEIGHT: 3.8 oz.
MSRP: $55
SOG/Pentagon XR
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.77”
OPEN LENGTH: 8.38”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.6”
BLADE MATERIAL: Cryo CTS XHP
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10
WEIGHT: 4.9 oz.
MSRP: $140
Zero Tolerance Knives/0223
CLOSED LENGTH: 5.0”
OPEN LENGTH: 8.6”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.5”
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM 20CV
HANDLE MATERIAL: Titanium, G10 overlay
WEIGHT: 4.7 oz.
MSRP: $300
Spyderco/Resilience Lightweight
CLOSED LENGTH: 5.2”
OPEN LENGTH: 9.4”
BLADE LENGTH: 4.2”
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM S35VN
HANDLE MATERIAL: FRN
WEIGHT: 4.4 oz.
MSRP: $153
