Behold innovative releases from names you know (Civivi, CRKT) and one you probably don’t (N.U.M.B. Knifeworks).
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Between Civivi’s humble Partake and CRKT’s over-the-top Provoke X, the past week was a banner one for remarkable innovation in the knife and EDC space.
Yet the most interesting news came from a debutante, N.U.M.B. Knifeworks, which has introduced an entirely new locking mechanism that could change the game.
Catch up on all most interesting recent drops below.
CiviviCivivi Partake
With a closed length of 4.37 inches and weight of 4.17 ounces, this sleek spork replacer is as pocketable as any of the brand’s more predictable offerings. Made largely of stainless steel and aluminum, the Partake features a fork, spoon, knife and bottle/can opener that Civivi claims doubles as a seatbelt cutter, introducing some life-saving utility to the mix.
N.U.M.B. KnifeworksN.U.M.B. Knifeworks N1 Cornerstone
The first-ever release from N.U.M.B. (Nick’s Unhinged Mechanical Brain) Knifeworks, this magnificent folder marks the introduction of the brand’s proprietary PinchLOK mechanism, a highly reliable, secure dual-sided lock. However, it’s also a magnificent blade besides that, boasting an S90V steel blade, titanium handle, dual deployments and a trio of colorways.
BenchmadeBenchmade Custom Bugout
The ability to customize Benchmade’s best and most popular EDC knife is not new, but the brand recently introduced two notable customization options. For the surprisingly low amount of just $10 more, you can upgrade to a blade made of MagnaCut, renowned for its blend of edge retention, corrosion resistance and toughness. For $150 more, meanwhile, you can add Fatcarbon handle scales, available in five different varieties: Livewire, Snow Fire, Purple Haze, Frost and Jungle Wear.
CiviviCivivi Mini Shakan
In the Damascus steel-bladed variant, this knife is a stone-cold stunner. Highlights include a 2.48-inch drop point blade, a textured, ergonomic blue aluminum handle and a weight of just 1.84 ounces. Let’s not forget three deployment methods — ambidextrous thumb studs, a rear flipper and an honest-to-goodness button lock that significantly eases one-handed retraction of the blade.
WESNWESN x Ekster The Microblade
It’s not easy to make a knife this, well, red. But through trial and error, WESN hit upon a careful process of painting and heat treating, layer by layer, resulting in one bold, bright knife for life. Otherwise it is the same great 1-ounce Microblade: 1.5 inches of D2 steel deployed from the Grade 5 titanium handle via the rear flipper or thumb stud and held in place with a sturdy liner lock. Note: As part of the collaboration with EDC brand Ekster, this limited-edition release has a second separate $120 element: a lightweight aluminum wallet, the Card Holder Pro, that fits up to 12 cards. Oh and act fast, if past history is any indication, this stuff won’t stick around long.
HogueHogue Mysto Richlite
Hogue’s USA-made Mysto is already one of the brand’s best knives, boasting an outstanding all-around build that’s hard-working and perfect for EDC. However, its new Richlite editions have done what seemed practically impossible until now: they boast a MagnaCut super steel blade and cost under $180. Whatever way you spin it, that makes this crossbar folder one of the dark horses for best knives of the year.
CRKTCRKT Provoke X
Following in the footsteps of the Provoke and Provoke EDC, the Provoke X is a first-of-its-kind morphing tactical axe that fits in your pocket. Designed like its predecessors by Joe Caswell, it deploys with a flick of the wrist, ready to swing into action at a moment’s notice. The blade and spike are secured open with CRKT’s proprietary Deadbolt lock and slide into recessed positions on the handle when closed.
CiviviCivivi Voidflare
Yet another example of Civivi’s impressive budget-friendly prowess, the four available configurations of the Voidflare won’t cost you more than $105 per knife. But what you get is pretty spectacular from a design and material standpoint, especially for two of the options. While the black G-10 and fish scale-style resin handles are both interesting in their own right, the other two — the copper and aluminum foil options — are arguably more unique, courtesy of their jewelry-style construction, which sees metal onlayed over G-10.
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