New Knives of the Week: September 25th, 2026


New Knives of the Week: September 25th, 2026

Published: September 25th, 2026

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As the summer heat continues to stay past its welcome, at least this week’s new knife releases are starting to feel a little more like fall. Vosteed leads things off with a collaboration-heavy lineup built around premium titanium, multiple deployment options, and a wide range of finishes, while Finch Knife Co. and Case keep some traditional pocketknife character in the mix with modern materials and familiar patterns. Jack Wolf Knives brings a pair of compact fixed blades dressed in colorful composites, titanium, and Micarta, and Bear & Son is already leaning into spooky season with two Halloween-themed SMKW exclusives. Kizer adds another bold limited exclusive to the lineup, while White River Knife & Tool finishes things off with a colorful new take on one of its compact American-made fixed blades.


Vosteed

Nymble (Belt, Hand Satin, & Bead Blast | Black Titanium)

Released: September 18th, 2026

The Vosteed Nymble is built around options, giving you three different ways to get the blade moving without making the knife feel busy or overcomplicated. Designed with John Rusk of EMP EDC, it uses a 3.25-inch Elmax tanto blade with a compound grind, pairing a hollow-ground main edge with a flat-ground forward section for a little more support behind the tip. The blade combines hand satin, belt satin, and bead-blasted finishes, while caged ceramic bearings keep deployment smooth through the thumb hole, front flipper, or back flipper. The 4.37-inch black titanium handle has a honeycomb texture and sculpted shape for a secure grip and Vosteed’s Vanchor Lock handling lockup. At 7.63 inches overall and 5.05 ounces, it carries tip-up with a non-reversible 3D-machined titanium pocket clip.

Nymble (Stonewash | Grey Titanium)

Released: September 18th, 2026

This version of the Vosteed Nymble tones things down with gray titanium and a stonewashed blade, giving the design a cleaner, more understated look. Its 3.25-inch Elmax tanto blade uses a compound grind, with a hollow-ground main edge and a flatter forward section for extra support near the tip, while the stonewash finish helps hide the scuffs that come with regular use. Deployment is wide open thanks to the oval thumb hole, front flipper, and back flipper, all running on caged ceramic bearings. The 4.37-inch gray titanium handle keeps the Nymble’s honeycomb texture and sculpted contours, with Vosteed’s Vanchor Lock handling lockup. At 7.63 inches overall and 5.05 ounces, it carries tip-up with a non-reversible 3D-machined titanium pocket clip.

Nymble (Dual Satin & Bead Blast | Blue Titanium)

Released: September 18th, 2026

This take on the Vosteed Nymble dresses things up a bit without changing the multi-deployment setup that makes the design so fun to use. The 3.25-inch Elmax tanto blade uses a compound grind and a dual satin and bead-blasted finish, giving the blade more contrast than the stonewashed version. Deployment comes from the oval thumb hole, front flipper, or back flipper, all riding on caged ceramic bearings for smooth action. The 4.37-inch titanium handle keeps the familiar honeycomb pattern, this time with a blue finish that carries over to the hardware and 3D-machined titanium pocket clip. Vosteed’s Vanchor Lock handles lock up, while the enlarged lanyard opening adds another carry option. At 7.63 inches overall and 5.05 ounces, it carries tip-up with a non-reversible titanium clip.

Nymble (Acid Wash & Stonewash | Acid Wash Gray Titanium)

Released: September 18th, 2026

The acid-washed Vosteed Nymble is the roughest-looking of the bunch, with a worn-in finish that suits the design surprisingly well. Designed by John Rusk of EMP EDC, it uses a 3.25-inch Elmax tanto blade with a compound grind, combining a hollow-ground main edge with a flatter section near the tip. An acid wash and stonewash treatment give the blade plenty of texture, while the oval thumb hole, front flipper, and back flipper provide three different ways to open it on caged ceramic bearings. The 4.37-inch acid-washed gray titanium handle carries the same honeycomb pattern as the other versions, with Vosteed’s Vanchor Lock controlling lockup and John Rusk’s mark engraved on the pivot cover. At 7.63 inches overall and 5.05 ounces, it carries tip-up with a non-reversible titanium pocket clip.

Nymble (Obsidian DLC | Dim Gray Titanium)

Released: September 18th, 2026

This version of the Vosteed Nymble goes darker, pairing a blacked-out blade with dim gray titanium and bronze-colored hardware for a sharper, more aggressive look. Designed by John Rusk of EMP EDC, it uses a 3.25-inch Elmax tanto blade with a compound grind, combining a hollow-ground main edge with a flatter forward section for added support near the tip. The oval thumb hole, front flipper, and back flipper give you three deployment options, all running on caged ceramic bearings. The 4.37-inch dim gray titanium handle keeps the Nymble’s honeycomb texture and sculpted shape, while Vosteed’s Vanchor Lock handles lockup. John Rusk’s mark appears on the pivot cover, and a non-reversible titanium pocket clip handles tip-up carry. It measures 7.63 inches overall and weighs 5.05 ounces.


Finch Knife Co.

Medieval Madness

Released: September 18th, 2026

The Finch Knife Co. Medieval Madness brings old-world character to a modern EDC. Its 3-inch stonewashed Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel harpoon clip point blade uses a flat grind, giving the broad profile plenty of cutting edge for everyday work. The 4.125-inch handle is available in Cocobolo, Royal Plum Jigged Bone, or Scotch Jigged Bone, giving each version a very different personality while keeping the same traditional feel. Stainless steel liners and a liner lock provide the underlying structure, while the blade rides on bearings for smooth operation. At 7.125 inches overall and 3.3 ounces, it stays comfortably sized for pocket carry, and the reversible wire pocket clip supports left- or right-handed tip-up carry.


Jack Wolf Knives

Bordertown Bowie (Belt Satin)

Released: September 18th, 2026

The Jack Wolf Knives Bordertown Bowie takes the unmistakable Bowie shape and shrinks it down into a compact fixed blade built for everyday carry. Designed by Jakeb Ginsberg, its 3.45-inch hollow-ground CPM S90V blade has a belt-satin finish, 0.12-inch thickness, and full-tang construction that's been heat-treated to 60-61 HRC. The 3.47-inch handle comes in either blue-and-black Arctic Storm FatCarbon or Purple Anodized Crystallized Titanium, giving you the choice between stormy, layered color or something with a little more flash. Polished titanium Torx hardware keeps both versions looking clean, while matching paracord lanyards and titanium beads add a nice finishing touch. At 6.92 inches overall, the FatCarbon model weighs 2.2 ounces and the titanium version 2.9 ounces, with both riding in an ambidextrous black leather sheath with a pocket clip and color-matched stitching.

Bordertown Bowie (Stonewash)

Released: September 18th, 2026

The Jack Wolf Knives Bordertown Bowie gets a warmer personality with these two versions. Designed by Jakeb Ginsberg, it uses a 3.45-inch hollow-ground CPM S90V Bowie blade with a stonewashed finish, 0.12-inch thickness, full-tang construction, and a 60–61 HRC heat treatment. The 3.47-inch handle comes in either bronze-anodized Starburst Titanium or Vibe Bordeaux Jute Micarta, each paired with matching titanium hardware that fits the overall look. Both measure 6.92 inches overall, with the titanium version weighing 2.9 ounces and the Micarta version just 2.2 ounces. Matching paracord lanyards and titanium beads add a nice finishing touch, while ambidextrous black leather sheaths with pocket clips and color-matched stitching handle carry.


Bear & Son Cutlery

Halloween 2026 SMKW Exclusive Dead Rising Small Farmhand

Released: September 21st, 2026

The Bear & Son Halloween 2026 SMKW Exclusive Dead Rising Small Farmhand looks ready for the moment the graveyard comes alive. Its 2.75-inch satin-finished high-carbon steel drop point blade carries a dripping “Happy Halloween” etch, while a nail nick keeps opening simple and traditional. The 3.62-inch aluminum handle is where things get properly spooky, with a blue haunted-graveyard scene filled with tombstones, bare trees, and shadowy hands reaching out from the ground, and under UV light, the handle takes on an even eerier look. A stainless steel back lock secures the blade, while a stainless steel pocket clip handles carry. Weighing just 1.5 ounces, it is light enough to disappear into a pocket until something starts scratching at the coffin lid. Made in the USA.

Halloween 2026 SMKW Exclusive Headless Horseman Small Farmhand

Released: September 21st, 2026

The Bear & Son Halloween 2026 SMKW Exclusive Headless Horseman Small Farmhand brings one of Halloween’s most famous midnight riders straight into your pocket. The 3.62-inch aluminum handle carries a stormy scene of the Headless Horseman charging across a bridge beneath flashes of lightning, flaming jack-o’-lantern in hand, while the reverse side stays black for a much cleaner contrast. Its 2.75-inch stainless steel drop point blade measures 0.09 inches thick and opens with a traditional nail nick, with a lockback securing it once open. At 6.375 inches overall, the Small Farmhand stays compact enough for easy everyday carry, and a right-handed tip-up pocket clip keeps it close when the Horseman comes riding after dark. Proudly made in the USA.


Case

SMKW Exclusive Crossroads White & Black XR Barlow

Released: September 22nd, 2026

The Case XX SMKW Exclusive Crossroads Black & White XR Barlow gives the old Barlow pattern a crisp tuxedo makeover without losing its traditional character underneath. Its 2.45-inch CPM S35VN stainless steel clip point blade wears a stonewash finish and opens with a familiar nail nick, keeping things simple even with the upgraded steel. The 3.38-inch handle pairs white G-10 scales with an extended black G-10 bolster, creating a sharp contrast that makes this version stand out from the more traditional bone and wood Barlows. Stainless steel hardware and screwed construction add a modern touch while making maintenance easier down the road. Measuring 5.88 inches overall and weighing 3.2 ounces, it still has enough heft to feel substantial in hand without becoming cumbersome in the pocket. Proudly made in the USA.


Kizer

SMKW Exclusive Damatanium CamoCarbon Harpoon Fold

Released: September 23rd, 2026

The Kizer SMKW Exclusive Damtanium CamoCarbon Harpoon Fold is the kind of knife that grabs your attention before the blade ever opens. Limited to just 100 pieces, it pairs a vivid blue, purple, pink, and black Damtanium CamoCarbon show scale with a titanium lock side, giving the handle plenty of custom-knife energy without going completely over the top. Its 3.4-inch acid-washed 3-layer composite steel blade opens by either the dual thumb studs or front flipper, while a frame lock keeps everything secure once deployed. The 4.66-inch handle gives the knife plenty of room in hand without adding much weight, and at 8.06 inches overall and just 3.23 ounces, it stays surprisingly light for its size. A non-reversible 3D pocket clip handles carry.


White River Knife & Tool

SMKW Exclusive Vintage Especial G-Carta Model 1

Released: September 24th, 2026

The White River Knife & Tool SMKW Exclusive Vintage Especial G-Carta Model 1 brings a burst of color to one of White River’s compact workhorses without losing the clean, practical feel of the original. Its 3-inch CPM S90V stainless steel drop point blade measures 0.13 inches thick and wears a Flat Dark Earth PVD finish, giving the muted blade a nice contrast against the striped handle. The 4-inch Vintage Especial G-Carta handle layers teal, orange, red, black, and natural tones through the scales, with each set developing its own slightly different pattern. An extended tang, generous finger choil, and spine jimping give the Model 1 plenty of control for detailed work. At 7 inches overall and just 3.2 ounces, it stays easy to carry, while a custom-molded black Kydex sheath with a belt loop keeps it close at hand. Made in the USA.


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Drew Clifton

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