New Knives of the Week: March 20th, 2026


New Knives of the Week: March 20th, 2026

Published: March 20th, 2026

New knives of the week, March 20th, 2026, featuring various knife designs.

This week’s releases bring a mix of bold designs, modern materials, and a little bit of personality to the knife world. Auxiliary Manufacturing kicks things off with a compact Bowie-inspired folder that packs premium steel and titanium into a sleek everyday carry. Boker leans into drama with a pair of oversized automatic stilettos that bring classic Italian lines into a commanding modern format. Bear & Son Cutlery rounds things out with a traditional American trapper that adds a playful twist, featuring a glow-in-the-dark handle that makes it just as easy to find on a nightstand as it is in a tackle box.


Auxiliary Manufacturing

Pocket Bowie

Released: March 13th, 2026

The Auxiliary Manufacturing Pocket Bowie brings Bowie-inspired lines to a compact folding knife built for everyday carry. It features a 2.77-inch Bowie-style blade made from Bohler M390 stainless steel with a two-tone finish and a plain edge, delivering excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and strength for daily cutting tasks. The blade measures .12 inches thick and deploys using a front flipper tab, locking securely in place with a sturdy frame lock. A 3.76-inch micro-milled titanium handle provides a strong, lightweight grip with subtle traction for controlled use. Measuring 6.53 inches overall, it carries comfortably with a tip-up deep carry pocket clip. Produced in collaboration with Miguron Knives.


Boker

SMKW Exclusive Auto Large Stiletto (Black)

Released: March 17th, 2026

The Boker SMKW Exclusive Auto Large Stiletto delivers the classic Italian stiletto profile in a larger automatic platform built for bold carry. It features a 5.5-inch spear-point blade made from 440C stainless steel with a black finish and a plain edge, providing dependable edge retention and corrosion resistance. The blade deploys instantly with a push-button automatic mechanism and locks securely into place for confident use. A 7-inch black G-10 handle offers a lightweight yet durable grip with enough length for full control over the extended blade. Measuring 13 inches overall, this oversized stiletto stands out while remaining practical with a tip-down pocket clip.

SMKW Exclusive Auto Large Stiletto (Satin)

Released: March 17th, 2026

The Boker SMKW Exclusive Auto Large Stiletto pairs classic Italian styling with modern automatic performance in a bold, oversized format. It features a 5.5-inch spear-point blade made from 440C stainless steel with a satin finish and a plain edge, offering dependable edge retention and corrosion resistance. The blade deploys with a push-button automatic mechanism and locks securely for confident use. A 7-inch black G-10 handle provides a lightweight yet durable grip with a long, comfortable profile that offers excellent control over the extended blade. Measuring 13 inches overall, this striking automatic carries with a tip-down pocket clip and delivers a commanding presence in the hand.


Bear & Son Cutlery

SMKW Exclusive Mosquito Bay Trapper

Released: March 19th, 2026

The Bear & Son SMKW Exclusive Mosquito Bay Trapper blends traditional American pocketknife construction with a distinctive modern handle. It features two 3.25-inch blades made from 440 stainless steel in a clip point and spey configuration, each opening with a nail nick and operating on a traditional slipjoint backspring. The 4.125-inch glow-in-the-dark Mosquito Bay resin handle displays swirling blue tones that illuminate in low light, secured with brass pins and framed by polished nickel silver bolsters with a Mosquito Bay etch. Measuring 7.375 inches overall, this classic trapper pattern provides dependable everyday utility in a distinctive SMKW Exclusive package. Made in the USA.


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Drew Clifton

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