Knife

Multitools have always been a popular topic, and that didn't change in 2023. It was a pivotal year for multitool design, seeing the birth of what Leatherman calls its best ever. See what other multitools captured the imagination in 2023.

Opinel's timeless No. 08 folding knife has gotten even prettier. The Sampo Curly Birch limited edition 08 trades out the normal wood handle for one made from a special Nordic silver birch, adding a splash of depth to the classic best seller.

Introducing the TiFlip, a sleek, versatile, lightweight precision flip knife that’s designed to handle all your cutting needs, from opening envelopes to cutting cords and zip ties. It even glows in the dark.

For some time now, industrial ultrasonic knives have been utilized for precision cutting tasks in places like laboratories and factories. The 369Sonic, however, is claimed to be the first such device designed specifically for use in home kitchens.

Leatherman calls the new Arc the best multitool it's ever made – hyperbole, sure, but a big declaration from a brand with many multitools to sell. The Arc brings together prized features like a MagnaCut steel blade and one-handed magnetic operation.

Victorinox uses its unparalleled multitool mastery to add some multifunctional capability to the new Venture Pro knife. It maintains a clean knife design while adding a few functions that could save your life ... or just help you play Man vs. Wild.

Gerber kicked off the week by launching the all-new Assert knife. A lightweight, pocketable folder, the Assert readily adapts to any owner with ambidextrous single-handed operation and a fully customizable look.

Kickstarter makers certainly seem to be obsessed with putting as much functionality in as small a space as possible. Case in point: the new Slash microblade, that promises to give you super sharp cutting power in a keychain capsule.

Leatherman celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a fully revamped, modernized version of its most iconic tool. Say hello to the new Batch 005 40th Anniversary Tool.

Gerber corrals several of its handy camping tools into the Around Camp Kit. The new-for-2023 package makes it a little easier to stock your camp kitchen or picnic basket, bringing together a pair of handy multitools and a mini-cleaver.

Helle crafts some of the most beautiful knives in the world. Its latest is particularly special, using an ornate, multi-material handle to honor the company's heritage and favorite animal: the reindeer.

Multitools are great – until you don't have one with you, or the one you have has a blade that's too dull to achieve much. The Bladeclip tackles these issues with a clip built into the tool's body and a smart scalpel-style blade-change system.