Released: January 16th, 2025

The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Barrage appeared as a limited run of 3,500 pieces and builds on the familiar Mini Barrage profile with premium materials throughout. Its 2.91-inch CPM S90V drop point blade carries a DLC Battlewash finish that holds up well to use and gives the steel a muted, even surface. Purple anodized thumb studs work with the assisted action to open cleanly into the AXIS lock. The knife measures 4 inches closed and features a Purple Haze Fat Carbon handle, a material known for its lightweight rigidity and distinct layered patterning. It reaches 6.91 inches overall, weighs 3.85 ounces, and carries on a reversible tip-up pocket clip. Made in the USA.

Released: January 20th, 2025

The Boker Desert Warrior Stiletto brings a classic profile into a modern automatic format, built as an SMKW exclusive with input from knifemaker and CEO Tyler Pipes. Its 3.5-inch 440C spear point blade is finished in Desert Tan powder coat, matching the coated stainless steel bolsters and giving the knife a consistent, low-reflective look. A push-button mechanism drives the out-the-side action, opening cleanly into a secure lock. At 4 inches closed, the OD Green G-10 handle provides a steady grip without adding unnecessary weight, helping the knife reach 7.5 inches overall while keeping it at 3.7 ounces. A tip-up pocket clip completes the carry configuration, making the design practical for daily use.

Released: January 24th, 2025

The Kershaw SMKW Exclusive “LimeWire” Livewire is an SMKW exclusive that pairs a 3.3-inch CPM MagnaCut spear point blade with a black finish for added corrosion resistance and a clean, uniform surface. Its dual-action thumb slide delivers consistent out-the-front deployment, locking the blade in place with a firm, confident feel. Measuring 4.8 inches closed, the lime green aluminum handle offers a lightweight frame with enough structure for controlled use, giving the knife an overall length of 8.1 inches while keeping the weight to 3 ounces. Textured milling along the handle improves grip without interrupting the slim profile, and a black tip-down pocket clip provides secure carry. Made in the USA.

Released: February 4th, 2025
Version Shown: Burnt Sienna

Leatherman’s Rebar line expanded this year with three new Cerakote finishes, Burnt Sienna, Heathered Cranberry, and Mossy Slate, bringing fresh color options to one of the company’s most established multi-tools. Built from 420HC stainless steel, the Rebar keeps the compact 4-inch closed length and the 6.25-inch open length that users appreciate, along with a full set of 17 tools suited for field repairs, daily tasks, and general problem-solving. Its design draws from the original 1984 Pocket Survival Tool, retaining the familiar contoured handles and locking tools that make up the platform. At 6.7 ounces, the Rebar remains easy to carry while offering pliers, cutters, knives, drivers, and other essentials in a durable, straightforward format. Made in the USA.

Released: February 12th, 2025

The Microtech SMKW Exclusive “Desert Warrior” UTX-85 carries a 3.11-inch double-edged dagger blade in premium steel, finished in Cerakote for uniform protection and a muted, durable surface. Its dual-action thumb slide drives the out-the-front mechanism with the quick, precise feel expected from the UTX-85 platform. At 4.4 inches closed, the knife uses a 6061-T6 aluminum handle built on the X-Wing chassis, combining its grip texture with the two-tone green and Flat Dark Earth Desert Warrior finish. The knife reaches 7.5 inches overall and weighs 3.1 ounces, maintaining easy carry while offering solid control in use. A tip-down pocket clip and integrated glass breaker complete the design, rounding out a compact OTF built with Microtech’s familiar attention to detail. Made in the USA.

Released: February 28th, 2025

The Case SMKW Exclusive Dave Canterbury Signature Sod Buster pairs the classic working-knife profile with a 3.25-inch 1095 carbon steel skinner blade, giving the design the sharpness and easy field maintenance that carbon steel users appreciate. The blade opens on a slipjoint system and features Canterbury’s signature engraved on the front. At 4.25 inches closed, the black synthetic handle provides a steady, comfortable grip and brings the knife to 7.5 inches overall while keeping the weight at 4.0 ounces. The result is a traditional pattern built with practical materials and clean execution, suited for daily use or for those who follow Canterbury’s approach to simple, reliable tools. Made in the USA.

Released: March 7th, 2025

The Case XX SMKW Exclusive Sea Dragon Baby Doc is a version of the 2025 Case Vault Release, built around a 2.25-inch Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel spear point blade and a 2-inch folding spatula, both mirror-polished and opened by nail nicks on smooth slipjoint tension. At 2.87 inches closed, it features jigged bone handles dyed in layered blue and green tones with warm highlights to mimic the ocean currents where the elusive leafy sea dragon lives, framed by nickel silver bolsters, brass pins, and an oval Case shield. The knife reaches 5.12 inches overall and weighs 1.2 ounces, keeping it easy to carry while still useful for light cutting and small chores. Proudly made in the USA.

Released: March 14th, 2025

The Jack Wolf SMKW Exclusive Shipwreck CamoCarbon Diamondback Jack brings modern materials to a traditional profile, built around a hollow-ground 3.35-inch CPM S90V blade with a stonewashed finish that handles daily cutting with excellent edge retention. The bolster lock uses 6AL-4V titanium construction and ceramic bearings for smooth, consistent opening on nail nick deployment. At 4.20 inches closed, the knife carries CamoCarbon Shipwreck scales that blend layered color with a rugged, weathered texture, set against dark blasted and tumbled titanium hardware for a unified look. The design reaches 7.55 inches overall and weighs 2.9 ounces, keeping the knife light in hand while maintaining a solid, balanced feel.

Released: March 19th, 2025

The Queen Burnt Stag Horn Small Hunter brings a traditional field knife profile to a compact, lightweight package, built with a 2.8-inch clip point blade forged from 1095 carbon steel and finished to a bright polish. With a blade thickness of 0.08 inches and full tang construction, it offers the control and rigidity needed for small game work and routine camp tasks. The handle uses genuine Burnt Stag Horn, each piece showing its own texture and coloration, set between nickel silver bolsters and secured with matching pins around the inlaid Queen shield. At 6.5 inches overall and just 1.9 ounces, it rides comfortably on the belt in its brown leather sheath, ready for use in the field. Made in the USA.

Released: April 17th, 2025
Version Shown: Plain Edged

The Microtech SMKW Exclusive X-Wing UTX-85 offers a mid-size OTF format built around a 3.11-inch drop point blade in premium steel, finished in a clean stonewash and available in both plain and partially serrated configurations. Its dual-action thumb slide provides the quick, positive deployment the UTX-85 line is known for, locking the blade into place with a confident feel. At 4.38 inches closed, the knife uses an orange and white 6061-T6 aluminum handle with contoured edges, stainless steel hardware, and the X-Wing insignia. The UTX-85 reaches 7.51 inches overall and weighs 3.10 ounces, with a glass breaker, lanyard hole, and tip-down pocket clip. Made in the USA.

Released: April 24th, 2025
Version Shown: Tanto M17 & M18

The Hogue/SIG SAUER Counterstrike is an OTF automatic built around a 3.35-inch CPM 20CV blade offered in either a black PVD tanto profile or a matching drop point. Its dual-action mechanism delivers fast, controlled deployment through a textured thumb slide, locking the blade firmly in place before retracting with equal precision. At 5 inches closed, the aluminum handle comes in three SIG-inspired themes: Coyote Tan for the M17 and M18 models, a deep black Nitron finish, or a grey Tactical version inspired by the Legion series. The Counterstrike measures 8.35 inches overall, weighs 2.9 ounces, and includes a glass breaker, lanyard hole, and tip-down carry clip. Made in the USA.

Released: April 29th, 2025
Version Shown: OD Green

The Benchmade Meatcrafter is built for precise meat processing, combining a flexible trailing point profile with SelectEdge geometry to make clean, controlled cuts whether trimming, slicing, or breaking down game. Its 6.14-inch CPM 154 blade is available in a black DLC finish paired with OD Green G10 scales (BM4050BK-01) or a satin finish matched to Maple Valley Richlite (BM4050-02). At 0.09 inches thick, the full-tang blade balances stability with the flex needed for detailed work. The 4.98-inch handle brings the knife to 11.13 inches overall, and its 5.13-ounce weight keeps it comfortable during extended use. A gray plastic sheath is included for protection and transport. Made in the USA.

Released: May 3rd, 2025
Version Shown: Red

The Heretic Manticore X Cel Shade edition draws inspiration from the battered gear carried by a seasoned hunter who has survived dunes, starports, and more than a few close-range disputes. Its 3.75-inch MagnaCut double-edged dagger blade is offered in two cel-shaded finishes: green or dark red, each styled to mimic beskar armor that has been repaired, repainted, and pushed back into service after hard use. The dual-action OTF mechanism is housed in a 5.5-inch aluminum handle marked with worn greens and contrasting highlights reminiscent of equipment carried through desert standoffs and cramped ship corridors alike. At 9.25 inches overall and 4.75 ounces, it includes a reversible deep-carry clip, glass breaker, and lanyard hole, suited for those who prefer their tools reliable enough to outlast their bounty.

Released: May 13th, 2025

The Case XX SMKW Exclusive Campfire Jigged Bone Baby Doc is part of Case’s 2025 Vault Release, built around a 2.25-inch Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel spear point blade and a 2-inch folding spatula, both mirror polished and opened with traditional nail nicks on smooth slipjoint tension. Measuring 2.87 inches closed, the knife carries Campfire Jigged Bone handles shaped to resemble well-used hardwood, complete with warm tones and textured grain that give this edition a distinctly rustic feel. Nickel silver bolsters, an oval Case shield, and brass pins and liners frame the handle, bringing the pattern to 5.125 inches overall while keeping the weight to 1.2 ounces. Proudly made in the USA.

Released: May 19th, 2025

The Kershaw Auto Launch 21 is a compact automatic folder built around a 3.45-inch CPM M4 clip point blade with a black working finish that resists wear and provides a low-glare surface for daily cutting tasks. Its push-button mechanism delivers immediate, consistent deployment, bringing the blade into position with a controlled snap. At 4.95 inches closed, the handle pairs flat dark earth G-10 scales with a black aluminum backspacer and hardware, shaping a lightweight frame with a reliable grip and a balanced feel in hand. The Launch 21 measures 8.4 inches overall, weighs 2.6 ounces, and carries on a black tip-up clip that keeps the profile discreet in the pocket. Made in the USA.

Released: May 30th, 2025

The Buck Knives SMKW Exclusive 110 Folding Hunter updates this long-standing design with a 3.75-inch CPM MagnaCut clip point blade that opens by nail nick and locks securely with a back lock for steady, predictable use. At 4.87 inches closed, it features exclusive Python Micarta scales with a snakeskin-inspired pattern framed by brass liners and oversized nickel silver bolsters, giving the knife a distinct look while maintaining the familiar feel of the 110 in hand. Reaching 8.62 inches overall, this limited run of 250 pieces is built in the USA with the same craftsmanship expected of Buck’s most iconic folder. It comes with a black leather belt pouch for an easy, practical way to carry the knife while complementing the classic Buck profile.

Released: June 2nd, 2025

The Benchmade Taiga SK Station is built for controlled, versatile cutting, whether used in the kitchen or in the field. It features a 5.97-inch CPM 154 clip point blade finished in DLC Battlewash for low reflection and dependable wear resistance. With a blade thickness of 0.11 inches and full tang construction, it provides a balance of rigidity and fine edge performance suited for detailed prep work. At 10.88 inches overall, the knife carries Taiga green anodized aluminum scales shaped for a steady grip and accented with dark copper hardware for a clean, modern look. Weighing 6.76 ounces, it includes a black blade guard for protection in storage and transport, along with a Benchmade Classic Dark Blue Apron. Made in the USA.

Released: June 6th, 2025
Version Shown: Stonewashed

The CRKT Redemption Compact brings Ken Onion’s design work into a streamlined gravity-driven folder built around a 3.28-inch CPM MagnaCut spear point blade, available in either a black PVD finish or a stonewashed version with a matching bolster. The .13-inch blade stock and MagnaCut composition provide a mix of toughness and long-lasting sharpness suited for everyday cutting tasks, while the gravity mechanism opens with a controlled drop and the Crossbar lock secures the blade once in position. At 4.31 inches closed, the knife carries textured black G-10 scales shaped for a steady grip and balanced feel in hand. The design reaches 7.59 inches overall, weighs 4.1 ounces, and includes a tip-up carry clip for pocket use. Made in the USA.

Released: June 13th, 2025

The Queen USA Mountain Man Trapper pairs a traditional profile with modern materials, built around a 2.625-inch CPM MagnaCut blade finished in satin and shaped with a broad, sweeping clip well suited for daily cutting or field use. The long pull and slipjoint tension keep the opening method classic, while the steel brings edge retention and corrosion resistance far beyond vintage counterparts. At 4.125 inches closed, the knife carries contoured Lava Flow Fatcarbon scales, each displaying layered patterns of black, gray, and red that vary from piece to piece. Precision-machined hardware and clean fitment bring the design to 7.5 inches overall, offering a confident grip and a distinct, modern take on a trapper-style folder. Made in the USA.

Released: June 23rd, 2025

The Microtech SMKW Exclusive “Jurassic” Mini Hera II brings a field-expedition look to this compact dual-action OTF, combining a 2.88-inch Bohler M390MK dagger blade with an anodized aluminum handle finished in layered reds, yellows, and greens reminiscent of a classic off-road dinosaur research vehicle. At 4.02 inches closed, the 6061-T6 chassis provides a solid, lightweight frame with sculpted texturing and weathered accents that suggest long days pushing through dense terrain. The blade deploys with the clean movement expected from the Mini Hera platform, and the knife measures 6.89 inches overall while weighing just 2.05 ounces. A reversible deep-carry clip, two-tone hardware, and an integrated glass breaker round out a design built for practical daily use with a distinctly adventurous character. Made in the USA.