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New Knives of the Week: August 28th, 2026
Published: August 28th, 2026
As August winds down, this week’s new releases are anything but quiet. Jack Wolf Knives starts things off with a traditional pattern dressed in enough different materials to suit just about any taste, while Kizer goes tiny, playful, and just a little bit collectible with an SMKW exclusive that feels ready to be caught. Case follows with another exclusive that looks good enough to make breakfast, bringing a smoky twist to one of its most familiar patterns. Victorinox closes out the week with a Tinker that trades the usual Swiss Army styling for something a little more paranormal. From classic slipjoints to pocket-sized oddballs, bacon-inspired bone, and ghost-hunting gear, this week’s lineup has a little bit of everything.
Jack Wolf Knives
Eureka
Released: August 21st, 2026
The Jack Wolf Knives Eureka brings a clean, traditional profile to a compact slipjoint built for everyday carry. Its 2.83-inch satin-finished Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel drop point blade opens with a nail nick and rides on a non-locking slipjoint mechanism, keeping the operation simple and familiar. The 3.61-inch handle is finished with steel bolsters, pins, and a matching shield, with four scale options available: Bengal Orange Vibe Linen, Ebony Wood, Smooth Purple Bone, and Watermelon Sugar CamoCarbon. Each gives the Eureka a very different look without changing the underlying pattern, giving you plenty of options. At just 2.1 ounces and 6.44 inches overall, it stays light in the pocket and compact enough for easy everyday carry.
Kizer
SMKW Exclusive "Catch'Em" Snail Trail
The Kizer SMKW Exclusive “Catch’Em” Snail Trail packs a surprising amount of personality into a folder small enough to disappear into a fifth pocket. Its 0.42-inch satin-finished AEB-L hawkbill blade gives the knife a hooked cutting profile suited to controlled slicing, while the non-locking Detent Slip Joint keeps the action simple and compact. A thumb stud provides straightforward opening, though the jimped spine also lets you pinch and flick the blade open with an index finger. The 1.09-inch CNC-machined aluminum handle features concentric circles inspired by a snail shell, finished here in a red-and-white color scheme. Measuring just 1.51 inches overall and weighing 1.08 ounces, the Snail Trail also includes a matching aluminum backspacer, integrated lanyard hole, and two cords for carry, making this tiny Catch’Em edition one you may actually want to hunt down.
Case
SMKW Exclusive Smoked Bacon Bone Trapper
The Case XX SMKW Exclusive Smoked Bacon Bone Trapper gives one of Case’s most popular patterns a seriously mouthwatering makeover. Its two mirror-polished 3.27-inch Tru-Sharp surgical steel blades include a clip point for precise slicing and detail work and a spey blade for general utility, with traditional nail nicks keeping the operation simple and familiar. The 4.13-inch handle features jigged brown bone with a vivid red color-splash treatment designed to resemble strips of smoked bacon, while brass pins and liners, polished nickel silver bolsters, and an inlaid Case shield keep the knife grounded in classic Trapper styling. Weighing about 4 ounces, it has a substantial feel without becoming cumbersome in the pocket. Proudly made in the USA.
Victorinox
SMKW Exclusive "Ghostbusters" Tinker
Released: August 26th, 2026
The Victorinox SMKW Exclusive “Ghostbusters” Tinker is ready for everything from everyday fixes to a full-blown paranormal emergency. Built around Victorinox’s classic Tinker platform, it packs 12 functions into a compact 3.6-inch handle, including a 2.62-inch spear point blade, 1.5-inch pen blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener, 3 mm and 6 mm screwdrivers, wire stripper, reamer, punch and sewing awl, key ring, tweezers, and toothpick. Both blades are made from Victorinox proprietary stainless steel and measure 0.06 inches thick, while the slipjoint construction keeps operation simple. The white ABS/Cellidor handle leans fully into the theme, with ghost-hunting artwork, green slime, and a “DON’T CROSS THE STREAMS” warning fans will recognize immediately. Weighing just 2.2 ounces, it is compact enough to keep close whenever something strange starts lurking in the neighborhood.
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Drew Clifton
Drew is the lead writer for SMKW's Knives 101, crafting informative and engaging content for the world’s largest knife store. With expertise in knife history, design, and functionality, Drew delivers articles and product descriptions that educate and inspire knife enthusiasts at all levels.
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