Knife News
The latest from the knife world: new releases, brand announcements, BLADE Show and SHOT Show coverage, and the industry moves that matter. If a brand dropped something worth knowing about, it's here.
Blade Show 2026 Award Winners and Highlights
Blade Show 2026 brought the knife world back to Atlanta for another huge weekend for the knife industry. The biggest headlines from the event come from the annual BLADE Show Awards, where judges pick best-in-show across many categories. Read on for our full breakdown, followed by pictures and commentary on the most talked-about knives from the show.
The Voice of Experience: How David C. Andersen is Shaping the Future of the Knife Industry
In the world of high-performance cutlery, few individuals bridge the gap between "enthusiast" and "expert" as effectively as David C. Andersen (DCA). As the resident voice for KnifeCenter and established knife designer, David has transformed from a dedicated gear journalist into one of the industry's most influential designers.
New Microtech 2026: RAM-LOK Favorites, Classic OTFs, and a New Fixed Blade Hunter
Microtech’s first new releases of 2026 are long-awaited updates to knives customers already love. The big news is better carry, more manual-action designs, and thoughtful changes that make these knives more usable day to day. This year brings fresh RAM-LOK folders built for real pocket time, the return of classic single-action OTFs, and a new fixed blade prototype shaped by hunting-season feedback.
MagnaCut Bugout Coming Soon: Benchmade Knives 2026 Preview
Some knives are so successful they change the industry itself. When the Benchmade Bugout originally hit the market in 2017, it defined a new category of ultralight EDC: light enough to forget in your pocket, capable enough to keep reaching for. This year, Benchmade fires back with a second-generation design that gets stronger, gets thinner, gets better steel, and somehow stays just as light as ever.
Spyderco Reveal 2026: Charisma, PM2 Lightweight, and the Death of Super Steels
At SHOT Show 2026, we caught up with Eric Glesser at the Spyderco booth to go hands-on with all the brand new knives announced in Reveal #20. The theme this year is simple: smart engineering that results in new affordable American-made knives, optimized versions of Spyderco essentials, and the last chance for the most super of supersteels.
The New Slim Heritage Elite is the Buck Knife You've Always Wanted
A lot of us love a classic Buck knife, but we don’t enjoy carrying one. The reason is simple: the traditional 110 and 112 were built for a different time when belt pouches, extra thickness, and extra weight were the norm. For 2026, we’re finally getting the classic Buck knife for the modern age. If you’ve ever said, “I love a Buck 110, I just can’t carry it,” this year's batch of new releases is aimed right at that problem.
Kershaw's Late Year Knife Lineup Should Make Their Competition Pay Attention
The knife world gets loud when Kershaw drops a fresh lineup, and for late 2025, the buzz is bigger than ever. This collection mixes premium USA-built blades with clever updates to fan favorites, plus several rock-solid budget models for hard use in the real world.
The Future of American Knife Steel: Updates on Crucible Bankruptcy, MagnaCut, 15V Spydercos
The knife world has been buzzing with concern and rumors ever since Crucible Industries declared bankruptcy. With all this uncertainty, we want to set the record straight and help everyone understand what comes next for premium knife steels and the knives we use every day.
First Look: New WE & CIVIVI Knives at Blade Show 2025 (With Hands-On Video)
Knife fans, Blade Show 2025 brought out some serious heat. WE Knife Company and CIVIVI didn’t hold back, showing off new prototypes and production-ready blades that have everyone in the knife community talking. We got a close look at everything from sleek titanium folders to innovative fixed blades and, yes, even a folding fillet knife.
Spyderco Legends Return: The Knives of Reveal 18 at Blade Show 2025
Spyderco’s latest knives from Reveal 18 brought a wave of excitement to Blade Show 2025. The buzz around the booth this year was so intense that we had to take a step outside just to get a proper look at all the new models. With legends returning, stunning new sprint runs, and fan-favorite designs getting fresh treatments, there’s plenty for every Spyderco enthusiast to get excited about.
The BLADE Show 2025 Knife Of The Year® Award Winners
The BLADE Show, held annually in Atlanta, Georgia, is the world's largest knife event. The 2025 show, which took place from June 6-8, did not disappoint, with a formidable field of entries vying for top honors. Let's delve into the remarkable blades that earned the coveted titles of Knife Of The Year® for 2025
Tactical (And Kitchen) Knives Evolved: A Look at KA-BAR's New Offerings for 2025
It's always big news when one of America's best known knife brands releases something new and we've got the inside scoop: from redesigned fixed blades to a surprising foray into kitchen cutlery, KA-BAR is expanding its lineup for 2025 with a careful focus on quality and affordability. Read on to explore everything new.