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New Knives of the Week: January 30th, 2026
Published: January 30th, 2026
This week’s new releases bring together a wide cross-section of the knife world, with American and international makers showing very different takes on modern carry, fixed blades, and automatic designs. Hogue and SIG Sauer continue their close collaboration with compact, purpose-built tools, while Heretic adds a visually distinctive twist to one of its established platforms. WE Knife Co. and CIVIVI expand their lineups with material-driven folders that balance precision machining with everyday practicality, and Sencut adds another option focused on clean ergonomics and straightforward performance. Rounding out the week, L.T. Wright Knives leans into traditional bushcraft and survival roots with a field-ready fixed blade built for real use.
Hogue Knives/SIG Sauer
K365A
The Hogue SIG Sauer K365A is a compact side-opening automatic designed as a true companion to SIG’s P365 platform, pairing firearm-inspired ergonomics with American-made knife construction. It features a 2.75-inch CPM MagnaCut clip-point blade heat-treated to 62–64 HRC for good edge retention and corrosion resistance, offered with Armor Black or M17 Coyote Tan Cerakote finishes. The 4-inch glass fiber reinforced polyamide handle comes in three SIG-inspired themes: a deep black Nitron, a grey Tactical variant, or Coyote Tan for the M17/M18 models. Deployment is handled through a push-button automatic modeled after SIG’s magazine release, delivering fast, controlled action. The K365A measures 6.75 inches overall, weighs 2.4 ounces, and carries with a deep-carry reversible pocket clip with filler plate. Made in the USA.
Hogue Knives
SMKW Exclusive Deka Tanto (Tumbled Finish - Black)
The Hogue SMKW Exclusive Deka is a compact, work-focused carry built around premium materials and straightforward control. It features a 3.25-inch CPM MagnaCut tanto blade with a tumbled finish, pairing strong corrosion resistance with toughness and dependable edge retention for daily cutting. The tanto profile reinforces the tip for precise piercing, while the straight edge stays efficient for clean slicing and push cuts. Dual thumb studs provide quick, consistent one-handed opening, and Hogue’s ABLE Lock delivers secure, fully ambidextrous lockup while keeping your fingers clear during operation. A 4.25-inch black polymer handle keeps weight low and offers confident traction through its textured, ergonomic shape. Overall length is 7.5 inches with a reversible tip-up pocket clip. Made in the USA.
Heretic Knives
Wraith V4 (Shipwreck Cel Shade)
The Heretic Wraith V4 Shipwreck Cel Shade looks like it was pulled from Davy Jones’ locker, with a cel-shaded shipwreck treatment that mimics sea-worn patina and distressed metal through bold, illustrated linework. Beneath that finish is a hard-use automatic built around a 3.75-inch plain-edge CPM MagnaCut tanto blade and a push-button out-the-side action that deploys fast and locks with a push-button mechanism for simple, confident operation. The Wraith V4 measures 8.625 inches overall with a 4.9-inch handle length, giving it a full-hand grip and steady control in use. Weight is 4.4 ounces, and it carries tip-up on a pocket clip for consistent placement. Made in the USA.
WE Knife Co.
Fluxor
The WE Knife Co. Fluxor is a modern flipper folder built around a 3.98-inch Bohler M390 wharncliffe blade that prioritizes straight-line cutting and precise tip control for detail work and efficient slicing. It comes in two configurations: a Black and Satin version with a two-tone black stonewash and satin blade and a satin and black 6Al-4V titanium handle, or an all-Black model pairing a black stonewash blade with contrasting black brushed bevels and a black titanium handle. The flipper tab deploys the blade quickly on a smooth pivot, while a liner lock provides secure lockup with simple one-handed closing. Measuring 5.05 inches closed and 9.03 inches overall, the Fluxor weighs 4.39 ounces and carries with a tip-up pocket clip.
Cryonix
The WE Knife Co. Cryonix is a compact flipper folder built around aggressive cutting control and a distinctly modern profile. It features a 2.03-inch Bohler M390 hawkbill blade designed for efficient pull cuts, slicing, and controlled detail work, making it especially effective on cordage, packaging, and fibrous materials. The Cryonix is offered in two configurations: a stonewashed blade paired with a blue and satin 6Al-4V titanium handle, or a black stonewashed blade matched with a black and satin 6Al-4V titanium handle. A flipper tab provides fast, consistent one-handed deployment on a smooth pivot, while a liner lock secures the blade during use. Measuring 4.66 inches closed and weighing 3.55 ounces, the Cryonix is compact and controlled with a tip-up pocket clip.
CIVIVI
Vexron
The CIVIVI Vexron is a compact everyday carry folder built around a 2.98-inch drop-point blade designed for balanced utility and controlled cutting. It is offered in three configurations: (C24066-1) a black stonewashed Sandvik 14C28N blade with milled black G-10 handles, (C24066-2) a stonewashed 14C28N blade paired with green and tan milled G-10, or (C24066-DS1) a Damascus drop-point blade matched with black and green G-10. A flipper tab and thumb hole allow for quick or deliberate deployment through a flipper tab or thumb hole, while a button lock provides secure lockup and keeps fingers clear during closing. The Vexron measures 4.24 inches closed, 7.22 inches overall, weighs 3.78 ounces, and carries tip-up with a pocket clip.
Kitefin
The CIVIVI Button Lock Kitefin is a slim, lightweight flipper folder built around a 3.22-inch drop-point blade and a fast, user-friendly button lock. It comes in four configurations: a satin-finished Sandvik 14C28N blade with a black aluminum handle, a black stonewashed 14C28N blade with a silver aluminum handle, a black stonewashed 14C28N blade with a purple aluminum handle, or a Damascus drop-point blade paired with a brownish gray aluminum handle. The flipper tab opens smoothly for quick one-handed deployment, while the button lock keeps the lockup secure and makes closing simple with fingers clear of the blade path. Measuring 4.3 inches closed and weighing 2.78 ounces, the Kitefin carries easily in a pocket and includes a tip-up pocket clip for consistent access.
Baby Banter Fixed (Red, White, & Blue)
The CIVIVI Baby Banter is a compact fixed blade built for lightweight everyday carry and quick-access utility. It features a 2.39-inch Nitro-V drop-point blade with a gray stonewash finish, offering a balanced mix of corrosion resistance, toughness, and easy edge maintenance for daily cutting tasks. Full-tang construction adds strength and stability, while the red, white, and blue G-10 handle provides a secure grip in wet or dry conditions without adding bulk. Measuring 5 inches overall and weighing just 2.02 ounces, the Baby Banter Fixed is designed to stay out of the way until it’s needed. It includes a molded Kydex sheath set up for neck carry, keeping the knife secure and readily accessible for light utility, cordage, and general everyday use.
Sencut
Tauron
The Sencut Tauron is a streamlined everyday carry folder built around practical cutting performance and a clean, modern profile. It is offered in three configurations: a black G-10 handle paired with a stonewashed D2 clip-point blade, a burgundy G-10 handle matched with a satin-finished D2 blade, or an olive canvas Micarta handle combined with a black-finished D2 blade. The 3.48-inch blade is heat-treated to 59–61 HRC and uses a flat grind for balanced slicing and controlled tip work. Deployment is smooth through a caged ceramic ball bearing pivot, while a liner lock provides secure lockup during use. Measuring 4.52 inches closed and 8 inches overall, the Tauron weighs 3.75oz and carries tip-up with a reversible pocket clip.
L.T. Wright Knives
SMKW Exclusive Naked G.O.A.T. Primal (Natural Micarta)
The L.T. Wright Knives SMKW Exclusive The Naked G.O.A.T. Primal, designed by EJ Snyder, is a field-ready fixed blade built around practical survival and bushcraft use. It carries a 6.5-inch O1 tool steel drop-point blade with a Scandi grind that favors controlled carving, feather sticks, and efficient wood processing, while remaining easy to maintain in the field. The 0.1875-inch blade thickness and full-tang construction give it the strength needed for demanding tasks without excessive bulk. A natural Micarta handle provides a secure, comfortable grip in wet or dry conditions and develops character with use over time. Measuring 12.25 inches overall, it balances reach with belt carry practicality, and it includes a leather sheath for secure transport. Made in the USA.
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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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